Sermons on Spouse:

What The Bible Really Says About Divorce

Contributed by Ray Geide on May 11, 2012

Divorce is an unpardonable sin in the church. When a person gets a divorce, he becomes a second-rate Christian in the eyes of the church for the rest of his life. All other sins are forgiven but divorce is not. The stigma of divorce is so great that

Divorce is an unpardonable sin in the church. When a person gets a divorce, he becomes a second-rate Christian in the eyes of the church for the rest of his life. All other sins are forgiven but divorce is not. The stigma of divorce is so great that some have preferred to murder their spouse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sexual Satisfaction In Marriage Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Some conversations are hard for couples to have, and there is none more awkward for some Christian couples than having a conversation about sex.

You think about it the most, but you talk about it the least Some conversations are hard for couples to have, and there is none more awkward for some Christian couples than having a conversation about sex. Given that we live in a culture that is saturated with sexual images and innuendos, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible And Divorce

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 25, 2004

Message based on Jesus’ words regarding divorce.

The Bible and Divorce Matthew 5:31-32 October 24, 2004 Introduction Today is the second message in our series called, "Topics Every Pastor Just LOVES to Talk About." Last week we started that series by discussing lust and adultery. We focused on the fact that just as murder begins in the heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 24, 2003

This is the 7th study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at making up after a fight.

MAKING UP Song of Solomon 5:9-6:3 In our last study we found Solomon and his wife having a fight. Solomon left and his wife went looking for him. We now find the Shulamite woman talking to the women of the harem about Solomon. The women of the harem talked pretty bad about Solomon. You can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Marriage Bed Be Undefiled

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

Challenging the Church and each Christian to up-hold God’s standards for sexual conduct, this examines the all too common sins of fornication and adultery.

“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” Hebrews 13:4 There was a time when a preacher or teacher, when addressing the topic of sexuality, had to speak with great delicacy. The subject was not deemed fit to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blended Family

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

The fastest growing types of families: Blended families where two families merge together

Blended Families Ephesians 3:14-19 In this series, we’ve been looking at the beginning of families recorded for us in the Book of Genesis. Today, the family structure in America is more diverse than ever before. This message is going to look at one of the fastest growing types of families: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Methodist

Blended Family

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

In our Scripture today, we learn five things about marriage.

Love and Marriage Genesis 2:20b-24 In the next few weeks, as we look at God’s design and intention for families, and there will be a lot of pain. We know that a lot of marriages are struggling. Some may be considering divorce. Others have been through the heartache and pain of divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

Some Myths About Marriage Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon is the third in the series and it deals with Christians being faithful to God in their relationships. Begins myths on marriage.

Some Myths About Dating, Marriage & Divorce III 6/4/00 Proverbs 3:1-11 Hebrews 13:1-8 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-11, Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Art Of Connecting Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Mar 4, 2012

Main Theme/Proposition: If you want to connect in a deep way with your mate or date, you need to have a good name, learn to be best friends, and invoke the help of Jesus. Topics: Inner-Beauty & Attraction, Connecting, Sex, Dating, Relationships, Self-i

As the ushers are coming forward to collect for our offering, I want to begin by saying, “I am excited by about this series on Song of Solomon.” I truly believe this 3000 year old collection of love songs can speak life into our marriages, our dating lives, and all of our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Thing Called Marriage

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 4, 2011

A sermon that can also be used as a marriage or relationship seminar. Ephesians 5:22-30

Have you noticed that, as much as couples seem to ’get along’, they also spend just as much time ’not’ getting along? Statistics show that in the late 1800’s, only one out of every 34 marriages ended in divorce. By the mid 1900’s, one out of every 7 marriages ended in divorce, and through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-30

Denomination: *other

No Longer A Slave To Lust! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 12, 2019

LUST! More people are enslaved to lust than we’ll ever know. This sermon discusses 2 of 3 strategies to conquer lust, with part 2 dealing with the third strategy.

No Longer a Slave to LUST! (Part 1) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 11, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 John 2:16 – “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Matthew 5:27-29, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, Colossians 3:5-8, James 1:14-15, 1 Corinthians 7:2-5, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Husband Of One Wife Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2023

To investigate the meaning of the Christian characteristic: “the husband of one wife,” as outlined in Paul’s Pastoral Epistles to Timothy and Titus, as a prerequisite for any man “desiring the office of a bishop (elder) or deacon,” in the Lord’s church.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Husband of One Wife Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “The husband of one wife.” This is the fifteenth lesson in the sermon series: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 5:9, Philippians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 3:12, 1 Timothy 3:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Married With Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 15

Even though the subject of divorce is a controversial one, and one that carries with it a great deal of emotion, it is not one on which the Bible is silent. Both the Old and New Testaments mention the subject on various occasions, but putting all the pieces together in hopes of seeing the whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Unbeliever Is Sanctified By Believing Person. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

As believers in Christ, we are called to be a light in the darkness

As believers in Christ, we are called to be a light in the darkness, to share the Good News with those around us, and to bring hope to a world in need. But did you know that our influence can go even further? The Bible teaches that unbelievers can be sanctified, or set apart, by their relationship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:14, 1 Corinthians 7:12-13