Sermons on Queer Marriage:

A Reason To Celebrate

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

Celebrating Christian Marriage

Though marriages are meant to last a lifetime, they can deteriorate rather quickly. I like what someone calls the seven stages of a cold for a married couple: The first year of marriage, the husband says, "Honey, I'm worried about my little girl. You have a bad sniffle. I want to put you in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Safe Sex?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Sexual fulfillment is a very shallow goal to have in life. Instead, we need to seek spiritual fulfillment in Jesus Christ

Dear Mom, Yes, some of the things you have heard about this city are probably true. In fact, they say the main reason people come to this place is because of sex. Sexual immorality is more prevalent than you could ever imagine. By God’s grace, I have remained chaste, but it seems I am being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Two In A Canoe (Or, Baking On The Brazos)

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000

Encouragement for young couples

A true story "The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." In his song, “Slip-Sliding Away”, Paul Simon asserts that, “God only knows; God makes His plan; the information’s unavailable to the mortal man.” A rather pessimistic attitude, since the information is not entirely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Orthodox

Submit, Who Me?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at the command for wives to submit to their husbands

His name was Ray Bartlett and he was famous. He wasn’t always famous. He wasn’t always famous, but he became not only famous but reviled and hated as well, right across Canada. Not bad for a small town lawyer. It was when Bartlett became a judge that he put the town of Truro on the map. All ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's Love Got To Do With It

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at the Christian Husband’s obligation to love his wife.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO, GOT TO DO WITH IT? TINA TURNER ASKED THAT QUESTION IN HER 1983 HIT SONG. THAT QUESTION COULD VERY WELL HAVE BEEN ASKED BY THE HUSBANDS IN THE EPHESIAN CHURCH. WHAT HAS LOVE GOT TO DO WITH MARRIAGE. YOU’LL REMEMBER THAT LAST WEEK WE TOLD YOU HOW THE JEWS WERE VERY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Divine Ideal

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Marriage is God’s creation, & we need to dust off the instruction book to find out what God has to say about His creation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I’m told that if you go into some of the jewelry stores in Reno, Nevada, once known as the "wedding & divorce capitol of the nation," that you’ll find a sign like this being prominently displayed, "Wedding Rings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family's Bermuda Triangle

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 19, 2001

Domestic Violence is the Family’s Bermuda Triangle.

One of the things about the planet earth is that she contains many interesting and mysterious places. One such place is the Bermuda Triangle. The Bermuda Triangle is an area of the Atlantic Ocean that is bordered by the island of Bermuda on the north, the island of Puerto Rico on the south, and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Things Every Wife Wants To Hear Her Husband Say

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2001

This is a lesson tell husbands how to say what needs to be said.

Three Things Every Wife Wants Her Husband To Say November 4, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Pam and I went to a rummage sale and happened upon dry cleaning box. A Inside was a beautiful wedding dress. a On the box, in a woman’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

4 Play: Four Key Plays To A Winning Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2001

This is the outline I adapted from Jack Allen’s book of the same title and used at a marriage retreat.

Session One: Introduction & First Down Introduction: Some marriages start out with a big play. A. What are "Big Plays?" a. $40,000 wedding, new homes, new cars, birth a kid, vacations, graduations, financial success. b. Although they have a big play....many of those marriages will fail. (Big ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Listening Guide To 4 Play: Four Key Plays To A Winning Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 6, 2001

This is the listening guide for the 4 play material, adapted from Jack Allen’s work.

Session One First Down: Focus on the Goal A. It’s hard to keep focused in a marriage. a A successful football team will line up for first down with one clear goal: To execute the play as a single unit. Not flawlessly, just successfully. b Matthew 19:5-6 "[5] and said, `For this reason a man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things Every Husband Wants His Wife To Say

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2001

This messasge tackles submission, sex, and forgiveness.

Three Things Every Husband Wants His Wife To Say November 10, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Last week we looked at 3 things every wife wants to hear her husband say. A. Some women called me this week and offered a few more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Justified, Qualified, Glorified Part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 25, 2004

The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. Part 2 deals with the justification of marriage.

Justified, Qualified, Glorified part 2 Justified, Qualified, Glorified. This sermon is considering these three words in marriage. The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministerial Resource No.4_renewal Of Marriage Vows_ceremony Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 4, 2004

A suggested outline for renewal of marriage vows.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 17, 2004

This is the ninth in a series of teachings on the book of Ephesians and is adapted from a full text sermon by Rev. David Slone(on this website). This teaching investigates Paul’s teachings on marital realationships.

Extreme Makeover: Master Bedroom Edition Ephesians 5:18-33 *Adapted from a message by David Slone (Extreme Makeover: Master Bedroom.) Computers are female *No one but their creator understands their internal logic. *The native language they use to communicate with other computers is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: *other

The Blessed Husband

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 23, 2004

This message explains the husbands role in the marriage. How did Christ love the church? I show 5 areas Christ loved the church, so that we as husbands would have an example to pattern our lives after.

Title: The Blessed Husband Text: Eph 5:22-33 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - We are going to look at this evening the role of the Husband according to Eph 5:22-33 - But before we do that, let me give you some stories to help us along: Panel of Women debated on what they thought was a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal