Sermons on the institution of marriage:

Marriage Belongs To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2015

In this sermon, we explore the fact that God created marriage, therefore, marriage belongs to God. God's higher purpose for marriage is to proclaim the gospel. Much from this sermon comes from chapter 6 in David Platt’s book, Counter Culture.

Introduction: A. Our sermon for today continues our series called Marriage Matters. 1. Last week, we discussed the fact that marriage ain’t easy. 2. We talked about some myths about marriage that can set us up for marriage failure. 3. Today, we want to explore the fact that marriage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven-Fold Purpose Of Marriage - A Biblical View Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 28, 2014

“The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." (Genesis 2:18)

The Original purpose of marriage, family, relationship and Completion in Scripture are found in the Book of Genesis. Listen as I read Genesis 2:18-24. According to Dr. David Mace, "Poor communication is the main problem in 86% of all troubled marriages." A Happy and healthy home is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Match Made In Heaven"

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Jun 10, 2013

Theme: "The Blessing Of A Woman"

I. The Isolation Of The Man (v. 18-20) A. Man Needs Company (v. 18a) B. Man Needs Completion (v. 18b) C. Man Needs Compatibility (v. 18c) D. Man Needs Companionship (v. 19-20) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Elements For Marriage

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2012

Here are six short teaching on Marriage

For June Wedding Sermonette Essential Elements for Marriage Part One I want to share with you something that is no big revelation, but a simple truth that should always be in the fore thought of our minds, “The world has changed, and it is going to keep changing.” (Marriage, From ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage Secrets From The Garden Of Eden

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

Marriage between a man and a woman is essentially, intentionally and constitutionally a divinely ordained covenant, spiritual in origin, civil in its legality, and personal in its expression.

MARRIAGE SECRETS FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN. Gen. 1:26-28; 2:18-25 Int. There is a question being raised in our day concerning the fundamental nature of marriage. Is it strictly a civil institution to be affirmed and acknowledged by a secular set of standards, or is it a spiritual covenant that has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Our Marriages Great Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

How do we make our marriage realtaionship stronger?

Title: Making Our Marriages Great Text: Multi-texted Topical 1. Make A Commitment: a. “Till death do us part” in our country has become; 1. “Till I get angry or hurt.” i. I read of a father with great wisdom. His daughter called him from her new home after a fight with her newlywed husband ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Plan For Restoration Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 30, 2024

Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, but it can be affected by various challenges, including impotence, leading to emotional and spiritual distress.

God's Plan for Restoration of Marriage Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, but it can be affected by various challenges, including impotence, leading to emotional and spiritual distress. However, God has a plan for restoration, offering hope and healing for couples facing such ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, Matthew 19:12

Keeping Your Marriage Relationship Pure Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

Responsible love with others includes that I learn to share the bed with only my wife, and no one else. Self-control applies also in the bedroom.

Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge. (Hebrews 13:4 NKJV) The word bed here is used in the New Testament a total of four times. Two times in Romans, once in Luke and once in Hebrews. In Romans 9:10, it says this: And not only this; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Service 2012

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2012

revised wedding service

Who gives this woman to this man? (Please Be Seated) The Bible begins with a description of the creation. It describes the beginning of Heavens and the Earth, all plant life and animal life…everything. After each day of creation, the Bible records, “and the Lord saw that it was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Adam & Eve: Seeing God's Model Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005

Just as rivers always run purest at their source, so does the concept of marriage. (Based on a book by Bob Russell, this series looks at examples Old Testament couples set for marriage.)

Sermon Notes Adam & Eve: Seeing God’s Model Genesis 1 & 2 (First in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: In 2004, the institution of marriage is under attack. In "The Effects of Divorce on America" by Patrick F. Fagan and Robert Rector, we are told that American society may have erased ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Same Sex Marriage, A Civil Right But A Bible Wrong

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 14, 2010

This sermon reminds that God instituted marriage for man and woman not SAME SEX.

Text: Matthews 19:4 Terms that has distorted the sanctity of humanity: Gays-Men desiring men. Ms. Thing-Gay man. Lesbians-Women desiring women. Transgender-Acting different from the way one was born. Bisexuals-People who go both ways. Transsexual-Sexual changes. Heterosexual-desire for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Marriage Under Fire

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006

Marriage is under attack today from secular society and we as Christians must expose the fruitless deeds of darkness and fight for the preservation of the Biblical marriage and family unit.

Biblical Marriage Under Attack On the lighter side of life: From the book: Wacky Laws, Weird Decisions and Strange Statues, Main Street publishers. Marriage and Family laws: a. It’s against the law for children under the age of seven to go to college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. b. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Marriage, Idea Of God Or Human? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 1, 2024

Let us recognize and honor marriage as a divine institution, ordained by God from the beginning. May our understanding of this truth shape our perspective on marriage and our commitment to upholding its sanctity.

Some might say that marriage is a human construct, a social convention created by man. But let us look to the Bible for guidance. Origin of Marriage: In Genesis 2:23-24, we read: "The man said, 'This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, for she was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23-24, Genesis 2:23, Ephesians 5:22-33

Wedding

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025

Wedding ceremony

Carrie Perkins wedding Dearly Beloved We are gathered together here today to join together in Holy Matrimony this man with this woman if anyone has just cause as to why these two should not be joined together speak now or forever hold your peace I will now ask the question who gives this woman ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Danger Of Deviating From Divine Institutions. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 5, 2005

This Sermon is #28 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXVIII. The Danger of Deviating from Divine Institutions. Colossians ii,8. "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational