Sermons on Sacrament Of Marriage:

God's Purpose In Marriage

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2004

God has a purpose behind the institution of marriage. If you are going to have a happy marriage you should know this purpose.

(This sermon is prepared by Jolour Regencia, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen. 2:24) Background: The Provision for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Happiness In Marriage

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Sermon on marriage

The Secret of Happiness in Marriage Ephesians 5:25-30 1. Myth: The reason there is so much misery in marriage because husbands and wives seek their own pleasures a. The real problem is that husbands and wives do not seek happiness in the pleasure of their spouse b. Secret of happiness in marriage: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon draws four principles for successful marriage from the book of Ruth. 1st of 2 parts.

February 22, 2004 Ruth 1:1- 2:23 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A boy came home from Sunday school and his mother said, "What did you talk about at church?" The boy said, "Marriage!" "What did you learn about marriage?" his mother asked. The little boy thought for a moment and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage And God's Plan

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 26, 2004

A message reaffirming the Biblical stand on Marriage, and the Christian view of sex.

Marriage and God’s Plan Pastor Glenn Newton April 25, 2004 Text: HEB 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4-5, Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Foundation Stones For Marriage Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 27, 2004

OUR PURPOSE: To understand marriage as God intended it to be, in contrast to the opinions of the world around us. Let us therefore go on a scriptural tour in our search for foundational truths on which to build our marriage.

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 2:18-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Lord Of The Marriage Series

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004

John shows us the Lord of the Marriage, invite him to the wedding and invite him to the marriage.

Jesus Lord of the Marriage Supper JN 2:1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, "They have no more wine." JN 2:4 "Dear woman, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Seperation Divorce

Contributed by Jerry Folks on Feb 1, 2004

The breakdown of the Christian marriage

Our country is suffering a spiritual breakdown. Our enemy is not one from without but within. We have an internal spiritual erosion that the world is beginning to see. There is a breakdown of our morals, and the very fiber of the Christian faith that has made our nation so great An ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-33, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, Sex, And Marriage

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 5, 2005

What does God say about sex before marriage? What about sex outside of marriage?

God and the Marriage Bed (1 Cor. 7:1-9) Intro: A. When you look at our society today, we have seen many marriages that have ended in divorce. When you consider the statistics concerning sexuality and teens, you see that most people have some type of sexual activity before they marry. The term ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Marriage Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Isaac’s Marriage is a type of our own journey to build the bride of Christ (The church) through evangelism.

After this morning’s message ("Why shouldn’t Happy People Get married") I thought it a good idea to switch back to marriages that are good and right for this evening. I’d like to took at a marriage made in heaven, but not every marriage made in heaven has a Hollywood existence and ends with (Or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 14, 2005

Over 50% of weddings performed this year will end in divorce. And the statistic does not change just by going to church. Why? Maybe we should read the directions!

Making Marriage Work Genesis 2:24 New Deal: Tim Timmons maintains that there are basically three stages in marriage. Stage #1 is the Ideal. That’s when everyone is excited, when love is grand, and “our marriage is going to be different!” But then along comes stage #2. The Ideal becomes an Ordeal. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Marriage - God's Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Is marriage dead? No way - it’s alive and well and a way God communicates the gospel. There are a lot of misconceptions about the roles of husband & wife that this section clears up.

Here’s today’s trivia quiz: which country has the highest and which country has the lowest divorce rate? (highest is Belarus 68% [divorces as a % of marriages]. Lowest is Macedonia 5%. U.S. Rate is 49%) When looked at another way - the number of divorces per 1,000 population per year - Sri Lanka ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Building Better Marriages

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 2, 2006

This sermon looks at 4 building blocks to better Marriages: Covenant Relationship, Commitment, Caring, and Celebration.

Building Better Marriages Matthew 19:1-12 How many people have you known who have been divorced? How many happily married couples do you know? What can we do to Build Better Marriages? Getting back to the Master’s Call for Marriage – Matt. 19: (notes from the text about marriage and the need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

Your Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Jun 9, 2006

This is message 4 in a series of messages on the family called "Your Family Matters!"

Our mothers matter / your children matter / your time matters / your marriage matters! This is perhaps one of the timeliest messages I have preached at this church in the past 5 + years I have been pastor. Why? Marriages are under attack all around us! Never before have I seen Satan attacking men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage For The Right Reasons Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 21, 2006

People get married for lots of different reasons, but are they getting married for the right reason?

A June Wedding: Marriage for the Right Reasons Hosea 1:1-11 Why do people get married? A report in the British journal Health 24 lists the top six reasons people give for getting married: 6. It’s the right time. You have a solid and secure relationship and it feels like the logical next ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #5

Marriage Building Blocks Malachi 2:14-15 A man and a woman who had been married for more than 60 years kept no secrets from each other and shared everything. Well, almost everything. The wife kept a hidden shoebox on her closet shelf and had told her husband never to open it or ask her about it. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational