Sermons on Suitable Partner:

Taking A Look At Family

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012

There’s that thread again, “in the same way.” In what way are husbands to give honor to their wives? In the same way that gives God the glory and makes His name more famous in the community. The motive matters. If our homes look like God arranged them

1 Peter 3 is just one of many Scriptures that deal with our human families and the church family in the same context. One reason why the definition of marriage in our modern environment is so important is because God uses the analogy of human marriage to explain His divine relationship with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About Divorce And Remarriage? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Oct 27, 2008

Looks at the cultural and historical context of Jewish divorces and how Christians may have misunderstood Jesus and Paul’s intentions. Acknowledgment: Divorce and Re-marriage in the Church by David Instone-Brewer (book)

What about divorce and remarriage? Home Improvement Series A man in Dubai divorced his wife in 2001 by a totally new method – he sent her a text message on her cell phone. She failed show up on time to make his tea, so he texted her” “Your late, I divorce you.” This was the third warning that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Biblically Sent Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 9, 2008

The Word of God under the illumination of the Holy Spirit gives us guidelines for nurturing, organizing and training those who are responding to the high calling of missionary work.

Turn your Bibles to Acts 13:1-3 Title: Biblically Sent Theme: Enjoying the Protection of Healthy Oversight Series: Laboring Together With God Listen as I read Acts 13:1-3, “In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope On The Threshing Floor Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2013

Having found refuge under the wings of the God of Israel, Ruth is now hoping to find refuge under the wings of a godly man. She who was once far from God has now become a member of the family of God and becomes a picture for us of salvation and redemptio

Hope on the Threshing Floor - Ruth 3:1-9 - March 10, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #7 This morning we continue in our series on Ruth which I’ve called “From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth.” This is the seventh message ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-9

Denomination: *other

Dollars And Jesus Sense Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 31, 2016

Jesus teaches us about money/stewardship. A great formula for being a good steward is to: 1. Gain all we can 2. Save all we can 3. Invest in the lives of others all that we can (Adapted from John Wesley's Sermon on Money)

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 ; Ephesians 4:28; Psalm 79:1-9 Theme: Stewardship Title: Dollars and Jesus Sense Jesus teaches us about money/stewardship. A great formula for being a good steward is to: 1. Gain all we can 2. Save all we can 3. Invest in the lives of others all that we can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Unwritten Contracts Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

There is a potentially destructive tension when our expectations of our spouse do not match our reality. We reduce the tension when we create more realistic expectations and identify and agree

OPENING SENTENCE: There is a popular commercial series from that has a character named “Captain Obvious.” INTRODUCTION: One of the common themes of the commercials is that the internet pictures and information on the hotel you booked does not always match up to what you really get. I can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Differences (Pt. 2): Becoming Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Dealing with Differences (Pt. 2): Becoming Peacemakers

Dealing with Differences (Pt. 2): Becoming Peacemakers Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage October 8, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro Today…we are continuing our Fall focus on Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex, and Marriage. Last week… began to consider conflict. In that poetic ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving The Saints Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 39 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to serve one another.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 A. Think and live wisely through dedication to God 12:1-2 B. Think and live wisely concerning the body of Christ 12:3-8 C. Think and live persistently and passionately for God’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Acts 4:32-35, 2 Corinthians 8:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Kingdom Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2019

In dealing with your anger, don’t commit murderous acts, don’t think murderous thoughts, and don’t speak murderous words. But if your anger has hurt someone, seek reconciliation and seek a resolution as soon as you can.

Several years ago, the Arizona Republic carried a story about Steve Tran of Westminster, California. He activated 25 bug bombs in his apartment to get rid of some unwanted guests, the cockroaches that shared the space with him. He closed the door thinking he had seen the last of them. But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:48, James 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What The Bible Says About Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Nov 9, 2011

In mark 10, we see five characteristics of the state of marriage in the culture, three ingredients of a successful marriage and four reasons why divorce is wrong.

What the Bible says about Marriage and Divorce Mark 10:1-12 Anyone who says that the Bible is dull, boring or irrelevant hasn’t read Mark 10:1-11. Challenging, yes.Boring, never. The Pharisees, in verse 2, came and asked Jesus, “’Is it lawful for a man to divorce his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wedding Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

Sexual purity is important, because It pleases God; sex itself is sacred; sexual immorality robs others; sex outside of marriage is not safe, and God gives you His Holy Spirit.

At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you crazy?” she said. “My parents will see ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 3, 2025

While all of us come to faith from a variety of different circumstances, the calling of Simon helps us to see that there are some commonalities among all conversions

When you and I come to faith in Jesus Christ, we do so from a variety of different circumstances. Some are younger (I was 5). Some are older - I know a woman who was in her late 80s when she came to faith. Some have lived simple lives, others have lived rather rambunctiously. Some have come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Last week we begin a series on the Miracles of Jesus. The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today.

So, as a reminder here they are: The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan is the spend a few weeks in the miracles, shift to some parables, and finish up with the miracles. We are examining these miracles chronologically with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Generosity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

God’s grace empowers joyful generosity, enabling believers to give willingly and abundantly, even in hardship, as an expression of trust and partnership in God’s work.

Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in today with a full heart and a thin wallet. Others with a strong budget and a weary soul. God sees both. And right in the middle of our ordinary lives—with bills to pay, kids to raise, parents to care for, and newsfeeds that rattle the nerves—God offers a grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-4

Topics: Generosity, Giving

Ten Commandments For Marriage Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2001

Ten ways to improve your marriage. Five for the ladies and five for the men.

Survivor’s Series How to Survive in the Real World Sermon # 3 Surviving Marriage The Ten Commandments for Marriage Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “Americans have one of the highest marriage rates in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist