Sermons on Sacred Union:

Obstacles In God-Ordained Marriages Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 27, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore common obstacles that can hinder God-ordained marriages and provide guidance on how to overcome them.

God-ordained marriages are built on a foundation of faith, love, and commitment. However, even in these sacred unions, obstacles can arise, testing the couple's resolve and devotion. In this sermon, we will explore common obstacles that can hinder God-ordained marriages and provide guidance on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:9, Ephesians 4:29

Greater Joy

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 13, 2014

UNION WITH CHRIST IS YOUR GREATEST JOY!

GREATER JOY OBSERVATION: ISRAEL CELEBRATED THREE GREAT FEASTS: PASSOVER, PENTECOST, AND TABERNACLES. THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES SPOKE TO THE INGATHERING OF CROPS. JOY CAME THROUGH AN ABUNDANT CROP! INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 4:7 (NEW KING JAMES VERSION) YOU HAVE PUT GLADNESS IN MY HEART, MORE THAN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together A Husband’s Love Ephesians 5:28-33 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Today we look at how the marriage union is designed to reflect/display the church’s union with Christ (5:28-33).

We are finishing up chapter five of Ephesians in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We started this section by looking at God’s vision of marriage, to display Christ’s relationship with his church (5:31-32). Then we looked at Paul’s instruction to wives to respect and follow their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-33, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Stronger Marriages By Pst. Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024

But building a strong marriage is not always easy. It requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice. It requires a willingness to put the needs of our spouse above our own, to love them unconditionally, and to forgive them freely.

Building Stronger Marriages Today I want to talk to you about the importance of building stronger marriages—marriages that are rooted in love, strengthened by faith, and sustained by the grace of God. In the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 24, we find these words: "Therefore a man shall ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transcendent Vision Of The Human Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2009

The push for homosexual marriage is a denial of the transcendent nature of man, who is called to union with God, and to marriage which images the union of God and the Church.

August 31, 2009 Monday of 22nd Week in Course Caritas in Veritate Without a transcendent vision of the human person, without the vital link to God, there can be no true human development. What development is planned is “entrusted exclusively to man, who falls into the trap of thinking he can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Why Should I Bother Joining A Church?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 10, 2021

The message explores biblical reasons for open union with a local congregation.

“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Arithmetic: God Taught Adam, His Sons Corrupted Sacred Knowledge Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 19, 2024

A Seven Part Sermon on How What We Know Today Has Degraded From The Original Pt. 4.

Arithmetic: God Taught Adam About The Universe: His Sons Corrupted This Sacred Knowledge A Seven Part Sermon on How What We Know Today Has Degraded From The Original Pt. 4. By Kelly Durant Matthew 10:30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Genesis 46:26 All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Kneeling In Awe Before The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2011

We kneel in worship as Stephen did, in union with the prayer of Jesus in the garden.

Independence Day July 4, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The intersection of American Independence Day, these texts, and our continuing study of the Spirit of the Liturgy is providential, I believe. Our Scripture today, as every day, is directed to all humans, not just Americans. Our psalm reminds us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Choosing Your Family Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 5, 2009

This message explores the similarities and differences between the two families/races of mankind; those who are in Adam, and those who are in Christ.

Outline for CBF October 4, 2009 Intro. Tell story of when I received a “gift” of used tea bags. Use this to explain the difficulty of comparing the two things which Paul compares in this text. I. Similarities between the “offense” of Adam and the “gift” (of Christ) A. Both have been brought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

En Cristo, No Hay Divisiones

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010

Divisiones... ¿No es esto lo que sucede muchas veces en la Iglesia? Tenemos divisiones entre nosotros. Divisiones entre los ancianos, divisiones entre los diáconos, divisiones entre las damas, entre los jóvenes, entre los maestros y maestras de escuela do

Mayor Gerardo Balmori El Ejército de Salvación EN CRISTO, NO HAY DIVISIONES 1 Corintios 1:10-17 INTRODUCCIÓN En la salutación de la carta a los Corintios, notamos que pablo se dirige a ellos como “la iglesia de Dios que está en Corinto, a los santificados en Cristo Jesús, llamados a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Troublesome Times

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 28, 2013

CALLING UPON THE LORD IN TROUBLED TIMES

TROUBLESOME TIMES INTRODUCTION: DAVID IS A CLASSIC STUDY OF A MAN IN AND OUT OF GOD’S WILL. DAVID KNEW TO CALL UPON IN TIMES OF TROUBLE. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ PSALMS 31: 1-2 READ PSALMS 31: 13-15. PSALMS 31:13 - THIS VERSE REELECTS VERSES 9-12 REFLECTING ON HIS LIFE, DAVID ADMITS HE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Apostleable Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 5, 2019

We may know the basics of our faith, but even the basic things go deeper and deeper.

Mission Apostleable (Romans 1:1-7) 1. Do you know what the most shoplifted book in the world is? The Bible. 2. Every year ABC cuts down A Charlie Brown Christmas—a movie about the over-commercialization of the holidays—to make room for more commercials. 3. “Father of Traffic Safety” William Eno ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Searching For Jesus

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jan 23, 2021

The story of Joseph and Mary searching for Jesus is an invitation to consider where your are in your journey of faith. If your relationship with God has grown stale, the good news is that Jesus is right where he is supposed to be, just waiting for you to find him.

When Jesus was 12 years old, his parents went to Jerusalem as they did every year at the feast of the Passover. When the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Other

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 1 And 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2020

Christmas celebrates the birthday of the King of Kings. But what is the nature of this King, and why did He come?

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 1 and 2 (topical, first two stanzas) 1. We associate many things with the Christmas season,including presents. 2. One Christmas my husband put an assortment of beauty products in my stocking. I tried one of the facial masks, and was about to wash it off when my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-25, Jeremiah 23:5, Romans 5:10, Psalm 2:2-3, Hebrews 1:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Design For Marriage: Defending The Biblical View

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way:

Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way: “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6, Romans 1:21-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:26-28, 1 Timothy 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army