Sermons on Same Gender Marriage:

Is The Parable Of The 10 Virgins About Losing Your Salvation?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 24, 2021

An in-depth look at Marriage in the First Century and the dominant interpretations of the Foolish versus Wise Bridesmaids.

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Isaiah 54:4-6, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 24:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Galatians 5:22, Matthew 7:21-23, Hebrews 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disputing Disputable Matters

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 6, 2016

We are not all at the same level of spiritual maturity, and we do not all walk the exact same path with Jesus; therefore, let us not get disagreeable over opinions.

Disputable Matters Illustration – The Hatfield and McCoy feud (1863–1891) In most cases, when a dispute ends in violence there is a bit of history behind the dispute. Probably the most famous dispute in America was between two families living in the West Virginia/Kentucky area along ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning To The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb – Names Of The Church – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2023

In this first article in the Series we are looking at the formation and the biblical names for the Church. We look at Church, Bride, Body of Christ, Assembly, Pearl of Great Price, Spiritual House, and God’s Household. The universal Church is not that well understood.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING TO THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB – NAMES OF THE CHURCH – PART 1 [[A]]. THE INTRODUCTION TO THIS STUDY OF THE CHURCH These messages will look at the beginning of the Church, its members, its functions and a lot more things. The Marriage Supper of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9, Ezekiel 16:8-21, Colossians 1:18, Colossians 1:24, Ephesians 4:12, Ephesians 5:25-27, Matthew 13:45-46, Revelation 5:9, Ephesians 5:27, Hebrews 12:22-23, Hebrews 10:24-25, John 14:1-3, Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Timothy 3:15, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Pleasure, Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 10, 2010

When life isn’t satisfying, when God is not coming through, when marriage fails, when a good child goes bad, those same people blame God and/or church. What am I saying? Life is so much more! Your spiritual life is so much more! You feel it...a magnetism

Bill Mallory traveled to India and back to find his life’s purpose - He never found it. He asked at every Chevron - “As you travel, ask us.” He only received a credit application in the mail as a response. You’ll not find it at a gas station, on a talk show, or in a self-help book. You’ll only find ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11, Psalm 149:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promise Concerning The Greater Good

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 1, 2017

A sermon examining the fact that God's idea of good and ours may not always be the same.

God's Promise Concerning The Greater Good Romans 8:28 There is an old story about a shipwreck where many men died, in fact there was only one survivor. When the sole survivor reached a small, uninhabited island, he prayed for God to rescue him, but help didn’t come. Eventually he built a hut out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Effective Witness At Home

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000

What Peter teaches us in these verses can apply to the life of every Christ-follower at one time or another, but Peter’s primary focus is on the marriage relationship.

How to Be an Effective Witness at Home I Peter 3:1-12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March, 2001 Introduction: This morning we’re going to talk about how we can be effective witnesses in our homes. In our passage for today, I Peter 3:1-12, we’re going to tackle some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Interview Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2015

What makes a marriage work? How do families in your congregation keep it together and avoid divorce? In this presentation, I interviewed 6 different couples in our church and exposed the strengths and weaknesses we all have in keeping a marriage together?

For the Valentine’s Day Weekend, in place of a sermon we held an interview on stage with 3 of our solid couples from the congregation (3 in each of our two services). Since the Apostle Paul told Timothy and Titus that Elders must be good husbands and fathers we believe there’s a high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believer's Imperative Reaction To Christ's Imminant Return Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 9, 2023

The 3 Main Points of this message were borrowed from John MacArthur's message of the same passage in Revelation

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org A couple of Wednesdays ago during our Bible study, we came to the concluding verses in our study of the Book of Revelation. Over the last two years, a group of us have committed to a continual examination of this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:9-12

Denomination: Brethren

Honey Moon Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 5, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at the consummation of Solomon’s marriage with the Shulamite woman.

HONEY MOON Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1 In our last study we saw the Wedding procession of Solomon and the Shulamite woman. We now come to the consummation of their marriage. In modern times we refer to this as the Honey Moon. This is a very important chapter of the Bible because it shows that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

To Follow Or Fear?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 5, 2007

God never intended His people to operate in marriage, home, work, church, life, etc, in fear.

Numbers 13:25-14:10a To Follow or Fear Woodlawn Baptist Church November 4, 2007 I live in fear. Do you? Though most of you’d never know it, I fear a lot of things. I am afraid of deep water. I am afraid of needles. I fear growing old in this body. Some of you are twice my age and get around better ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Hates Divorce PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores God's view on marriage and divorce, emphasizing the importance of love, commitment, and faithfulness in accordance with the teachings of Malachi.

Welcome, friends. Welcome to this time of reflection. A time of understanding. A time of hope. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family. A family united by faith. A family bound by love. A family guided by the Word of God. We come to ponder a topic that touches many lives. It's a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:16

Topics: Divorce

On Being Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 1, 2001

Having the Holy Spirit is not the same as being FILLED with the Holy Spirit.

On Being Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18-21 It is safe to assume that everyone here today has indoor plumbing. If we want a glass of water, it is simply a matter of taking a glass, placing it under the faucet, and turning on the water. The water is available for us. It is simply a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

"The Almost Christian"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2003

Based, in large part, on a sermon by John Wesley with the same title.

ACTS 26:28-29 “The Almost Christian” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The apostle Paul was in chains. The religious leaders wanted him condemned… …they wanted him killed because he had come into Jerusalem preaching the Gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Epilogue

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

Greatness with God is not measured by the same standards as men measure greatness.

Sept. 28, 2003 Esther 10 “Epilogue” INTRODUCTION His name is Muhammed Ali, and they call him “The Greatest.” With good reason. As an amateur, he had 108 boxing bouts. Because of his wins in those fights, he gained 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships, two National Golden Gloves ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of Christ

Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 13, 2007

It’s the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead......

Firstly, I want to welcome everyone here this morning. Today is a very special day for Christians, probably THE day that is the single most important to our faith. Yes, all the events in the life of Jesus were important...the conception, the baptism, the ministry, the miracles, and yes, even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal