Sermons on Submission In Marriage:

Biblical Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 4 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" There is a four-part Biblical model that all marriages must follow in order to be healthy.

Designing the Eternal Rings The Lord of the Rings (part 4 of 5) And the Lord God said, “It isn’t good for man to be alone; I will make companion for him, a helper suited to his needs.” 19 So the Lord God formed from the soil every kind of animal and bird, and brought them to the man to see what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Making Marriage Work Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004

From Genesis 2:24 we will learn that marriage is designed by God to operate According to three Fundamental Priorities.

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. This is when we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Covenant Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Our marriages are covenants with our spouses.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series Making a Covenant Marriage (1 of 3) February 2, 2003 * FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (After the PowerPoint presentation has ended) A In the Bible, a very unique ceremony took place when a man and a women got married. a The fathers of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Passionate Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Our marriages bless God when passion is present.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series (2 of 3) "Creating a Passionate Marriage" February 9, 2003 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Once upon a time, in the region of Lebanon in the near east, there was a girl by the name of "Cindy." A Her father, who owned a large ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Fighting Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

We can have disagreements without destroying our marital relationship.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series Creating A Fighting Marriage (3 of 3) February 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A couple had been arguing about everything for years. Both spouses were tired of living in their state of perpetual conflict. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:9-34

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, Keeping It Together Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 28, 2008

A number of suggestions from scripture for keeping our marriages together

I have been pastoring for 27 years now, I have performed well over 50 weddings. Couples ranging in age from their teens to their seventies and I am have watched any number of marriages end. And some have happened because of some serious stuff. Wives fed up with physical abuse who have finally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Speaking Of Love & Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 16, 2008

A wedding sermon for a young couple just out of college. I used a dual text, Genesis 2:18-24 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Justin and Amanda, here you are, standing in front of this altar, surrounded by your family and friends, ready to make your vows as husband and wife. All the planning, all the phone calls, little details you have had to prepare for, it’s all over, and here you are. Your wedding day. It’s my hope ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Thoughts On Marriage Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jan 25, 2009

God’s Word on Marriage - some key lessons for today.

Introduction A little girl was at a wedding. She asked, “Mummy, why do brides always wear white?” The mum replied, “Because they’re happy, dear.” Halfway through the wedding the girl whispered, “Mummy, if brides wear white because they’re happy, then why do men wear black?” We live in a world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Marriage Made In Heaven Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 11, 2009

The second of two great events that will take place in Heaven while the tribulation is taking place on earth.

A Biblical View of the End Times A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN Revelation 19:1-9 Intro: We all know what a spectacle a wedding can be. Thousands of dollars are spent trying to produce a perfect moment in time that will join a couple together in marital bliss. It is a special moment in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage That Goes The Distance

Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 5, 2007

This message includes ten characteristics of marriages that last. We concluded the service by honoring several couples who had been married for 50 years or more. It was a great way to communicate God’s standard for marriage of one man and one woman for

Pastor’s Note: Just before this message, we had the ladies on the praise team sing their own rendition of “Stand by Your Man”. Stand by your man. That might sound a little chauvinistic in today’s culture, but I have to tell you, when a man treats his wife the way the Bible says she should be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Maintaining Romance In Marriage

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 28, 2008

vital keys to maintain a romantic relationship

MAINTAINING ROMANCE IN MARRIAGE Heb. 13:4; Gen. 18:10ff; Songs of Sol. 2:15ff 1. Value your relationship - Heb. 13:4. Your relationship with someone is the position you hold in respect of that person. 2. Appreciate your Partner - V spiritually (1 Pet. 3:7; Eph. 5), mentally (Gen. 2) and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Marriage Proposal And Paradigm

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

This message explores paradigms in the Bible for the Kingdom of God, giving special attention to the Bridal/Marriage Paradigm.

(Significant inspiration for this message received at the International House of Prayer Pastor’s and Leaders Conference & the leadership team at IHOP). Opened with a review of my background in an ATS Philosophy Class reading and studying Paradigms Definition of Paradigms – Frames of Reference. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011

In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul talks about marriage and divorce. The Bible has very specific instructions in many different books and passages. This Chapter is a bit mysterious because it talks about special historical events that where happening in Corinth and

Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%. The divorce rate amongst the generations is also a bit of surprise: Seniors (73+) = 18% Builders (53-72) = 37% Boomers = ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce-Proof Marriages

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

We look for loopholes like the Pharisees did, but Jesus' words are striking! He wasn't interested in getting us out of marriage, but keeping us in them!

Passage: Matthew 19:1-12 Intro: Every person comes to this passage from a little different place. 1. divorced, not-divorced, considering marriage, friends or family who are divorced. 2. I did a lengthy project on this passage 30 years ago, and I did what most people do. 3. focused on verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Marriage - To Serve And Protect Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 2, 2011

Husbands and wives pledge their bodies to one another for companionship and protection

Marriage - To Serve and Protect January 16, 2011 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-2, 15-33 Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 15 Look carefully then how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: *other