Sermons on Same Sex Marriage:

Making Love Last Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

Every relationship starts with romantic, passionate love and sexual desire and that fire is still burning when they meet at the altar. But what do you do when those fires burn down. So what happens 5 or 10 years down the road when they wake up one morning

Making Love Last a Lifetime Colossians 3:5-10, 12-17 Many have voiced their opinions on marriage throughout the years. Here are a just a few: Mae West- “Marriage is a great institution. I’m not ready for an institution yet!” Comedian Joy Behar “I want a man in my life, but not in my house. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Methodist

Love Is A Verb

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2009

Love is willing to undergo or endure long. It’s compassionate and generous, it’s humble, open, gentle, thinks good of others, rejoices in righteousness, open, simple child like faith, believes in the success of others, doesn’t give up, love is a survivor

Love is a Verb I Corinthians 13:4-8a Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

S.o.s. For Singles Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008

Discussion of the pressures and blessings of being single. Emphasis on what causes singles to send of signals of desperation or contentment

S.O.S. FOR SINGLES Desperate Households—Part 2 Let’s face it, our society puts enormous pressure on single adults to get married. Let’s take, for an example, the typical American female. By the time she is a toddler she has already been dragged to a wedding, and after the wedding, well-meaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: *other

Reasons For Remaining Single

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

People should consider singleness because of: 1) the Pressure of the system (vv. 25–27); 2) the Problems of the flesh (v. 28); 3) the Passing of the world (vv. 29–31); 4) the Preoccupations of marriage (32–35); 5) the Promises of betrothed (vv. 36–38) and 6) The Permanency of Marriage (vv. 39–40)

1 Corinthians 7:25–40. “Reasons for Remaining Single” Ajax Alliance Church. Sunday July 9th, 2023. 1 Corinthians 7:25-40. [25] Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy. [26]I think that in view of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Other

Conflict-Source And Solution Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

We must deal with the conflicts in our relationships.

Fireproof: Conflict-Source & Solution From a message preached by Scott Kallem, Pastor of 3rd Baptist in Marion, IL James 4:1-10 June 21, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A In James Dobson’s book Love ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Til Debt Do Us Part Series

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Sep 16, 2009

Is your marriage all that you hoped it would be? Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challeng

‘Til Debt Do Us Part 1 Timothy 6:9-11, Matthew 6:21-24 Initial money habits reflect individual personality and upbringing. Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Prov. 22:6 Eventually finances become a window into the oneness of a marriage. For where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Who You Marry

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 10, 2012

This sermon talks about marriage.

Today we will be talking about marriage. Marriage itself is something serious and should not be taken lightly. When you marry someone you should be marrying them for the right reason. The reason being is because marriage is meant to be a lifetime commitment, not something that just last for a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14

Denomination: *other

A Love That Lasts A Lifetime

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 8, 2010

A wedding sermon on the permanency and power of love.

A LOVE THAT LASTS A LIFE TIME 1 Corinthians 13 & Proverbs 30:18-19 Sermon Objective: A wedding sermon on the permanency and power of love. My, oh my! Rob and Anna, I have been looking forward to this day. I know you have too. I believe God has wonderful things in store for you as a couple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Tiempo De Decir Adiós Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on May 29, 2010

Un corazón apasionado por Dios te prepara para decir adiós.

Intro. Hemos estado hablando acerca de las dinámicas bíblicas de la relación entre él y ella. Y aunque sabemos que no todos somos casados, o hemos estado casados o nos casaremos alguna vez, creemos que es muy importante que todos tengamos un entendimiento bíblico de cómo debemos relacionarnos ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nuclear Family Under Attack Part 2 Series

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Deals with the Biblical approach to decaying society standards.

The Nuclear Family under attack If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Ps. 11 In part 1 we examined the Fight and the Fallout associated with a coordinated spiritual, philisophical, and moral attack on the family. This morning we're going to focus on what we can do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Horse Before The Cart Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 11, 2012

The marriage you want -- the marriage that leads to genuine happiness and lasting fulfillment -- is the marriage that fits God’s purposes.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 12, 2012 THE HORSE BEFORE THE CART Of Horses and Carriages – Part 2 Isaac Butterworth Ephesians 5:15-21 (NIV) 15 Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Photo’s From A Wedding Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

I. Marriage is for Companionship II. Marriage is for Enjoyment III. Marriage is for Growth

Jn 2:1-11 July 29, 1981 Called the "wedding of the century," the wedding of Lady Diana Frances Spencer to Charles, Prince of Wales - Marriage problems in 1990’s – Divorced Aug. 1996 - Died Aug. 1997 It was estimated 2 billion viewers -- about a third of the world's population -- ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017

All meaningful relationships rely upon commitment. The commitment will only go as far as the underlying character. We must strive to be a quality person and look for persons of quality in all our relationships. Marriage is the most important.

THE STORY OF RUTH: A RESCUE RELATIONSHIP DON’T LEAVE CHARACTER TO CHANCE RUTH 2:1-13 A man came to pastor Phil after a message and began to share about his four failed marriages. Pastor Phil listened while the man explained his situation. The man said, “Each time I thought I found the woman of my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Song Of Faithfullness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

In every relationship, particularly marriage, there are times when the believer must be faithful, regardless of the challenge.

Allan Petersen, in The Myth of the Greener Grass, tells the story of a group of a dozen married women having lunch together. One woman asked, "How many of you have been faithful to your husbands throughout your marriage?" Only one woman out of the twelve raised her hand. At home that evening, one ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

Relationships, particularly marriage, are a major part of God’s plan to redeem us

Opening illustration about a wife who rescued/salvaged her husband Ruth 4 Finish up our series out of the book of Ruth: R&B: the songs of love. There are certain songs that must be sung and heard loud and clear in relationships if they are going to be strong and healthy. There is the song of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist