Sermons on The Institution Of Marriage:

Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 6, 2002

“Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way” 1 Cor. 13:4-5.

Theme: Love does not demand its own way Text: 1 Cor. 13:4-7 True love does not demand its own way. This love does not seek to gain but to give. It is a love that is concerned about meeting the need of the other person. This love is only possible when God is in control of your lives. It is this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Young And Restless Or Home Alone

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Overcoming misconceptions about Single Adults

Young and Restless or Home Alone? by Randy Croft What is the fastest growing minority segment of the American population? (Minority not meaning quality, but percentage of population). Not Hispanics, not African-Americans, not Asians, nor Europeans. It’s Singles. *Almost 40% of American ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Cord Of Three Strands

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 18, 2002

"A threefold cord is not quickly broken" Ecclesiastes 4:12.

Theme: A cord of three strands Text: Ecclesiastics 4:9-12; Matthew 19:1-9 Marriage should follow the same pattern that God Himself established at the dawn of human history at the marriage of Adam and Eve. In that marriage we can almost picture Eve coming to Adam on the arm of the Lord Himself. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is In Charge? Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 19, 2002

Explores biblical role of submission in marriage. Advocates biblical equality among men and women assuming different roles. P.P.T. friendly outline. Relevant language

"Who is in charge?" Ephesians 5:21-33 The biblical role of submission in marriage Pastor Bob Hunter Today I want to talk to you about who is in charge of the marriage. Whose responsible for the decisions? Who calls the shots? And who wears the pants? Now, if you’re a member of the Flinstone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Holiness

What To Do When You're Married To A Jerk Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002

Learn from a very wise woman(Abigail) how to handle a very foolish man (Nabal)

What To Do When You’re Married to a Jerk The scene opens in the desert, west of the dead sea. David and his 600 guerrilla fighters are camped and hiding from Saul. But they’re not idle. They’re a kind of unofficial police force for the area. They protected shepherds from the attack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Singleness--Does God Care If I Ever Get Married?

Contributed by Paul Clark on Dec 4, 2002

A Review of Biblical Principles Regarding Marriage

Singleness¡ªDoes God Care if I Ever Marry? With Concepts from God¡¯s Call to the Single Adult by Michael Cavanaugh ILL¡ªbeing the last one picked in PE ILL¡ªbeing half an Oreo, the one without the cream Wrong Views I¡¯m only half a person All my problems stem from being single The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:24-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Un Fundamento Firme, Para Un Amor Duradero

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Dec 5, 2002

El fundamento de todo matrimonio debe ser construido en el plan original de Dios, tal como lo explica la Biblia en Génesis 2:24, “24 Por tanto, dejará el hombre a su padre y a su madre, y se unirá a su mujer, y serán una sola carne.” (RVR1960)

Un fundamento Firme, Para Un Amor Duradero Hermanos, el fundamento de todo matrimonio debe ser construido en el plan original de Dios, tal como lo explica la Biblia en Génesis 2:24, “24 Por tanto, dejará el hombre a su padre y a su madre, y se unirá a su mujer, y serán una sola carne.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Chameleons

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 11, 2003

A message on relationships and dating that I taught at least once a year during ten years of singles ministry. How to identify the true colors of "Spiritual Chameleons."

Chameleons II Cor. 5:17-19 Introduction Here in South Carolina we have a small lizard that is a chameleon. It can change its appearance to blend in with the environment. If it in the grass, it turns green. If it is climbing up the side of your brick home, it turns reddish brown. It uses this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting Your Spouse's Needs Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 5, 2003

To have a great marriage, husbands and wives need to know and meet their spouses basic needs. In this message, we learn how to meet the three basic needs of a wife and three basics needs of a husband.

A few years ago, some people were saying, “The difference between gender is more cultural that real.” Anyone believe that? Genesis tells us that the Creator made two sexes, not one, and that He designed each gender for a specific purpose. Take a good look at male and female anatomy and it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of Commitment (Father's Day)

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Jun 22, 2003

On a day that should be marked with celebration and honor for the head of families, father’s day in our community has become one of the most confusing days of the year, questions of who is my father to where is my daddy, to step father vs. biological...

Men of Commitment Father’s Day Minster Cedric A. Portis cedque8@cs.com 6/15/03 Luke 14:25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, Luke 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Started With Love (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 10, 2003

Ten keys to a lasting love.

1If I could speak in any language in heaven or earth but didn’t love others, I would be making meaningless noise like a loud gong or clanging cymbal. 2If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I knew all the mysteries of the future and knew everything about everything, but didn’t love others, what good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 2 Marriage Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 5, 2003

In Part 2 decision making in the arena of marriage is considered; important factors are:- " What Does the Bible say?", fasting, prayer and the art of waiting.

In Part 1 of this subject some important criteria to consider in making the right choices in the Spirit were touched upon. Once again for review they were:- 1. Search the Scriptures 2. Don’t be impatient 3. Persist in prayer 4. Fast 5. Wait for peace. As illustrations of Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:32-33, 2 Corinthians 6:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Date Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2003

This is the 2nd study in the study "Intimacy" (Song of Solomon). This study looks at first dates and gives a couple of hints.

FIRST DATE Song of Solomon 1:7- 2:7 In our last study we found the Shulamite woman desiring to be with Solomon. She was also concerned about the fact that Solomon might be more attracted to one of the other “available” women. In this study we find Solomon meeting the Shulamite woman ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Needs, Her Needs Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 16, 2003

Ephesians Series #13 When we expect our spouse to meet the needs that only God can meet we get ourselves into trouble. We have set our help mates up for failure.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 13 His Needs Her Needs Text: Eph 5:21-33 Intro: Illus: The Creation God created the mule and told him: "You will be mule, working constantly from dusk to dawn, carrying heavy loads on your back. You will eat grass and you will lack intelligence. You will live for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Engagement Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 18, 2003

This is the 3rd study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at being engaged and the pressures and stresses that go with engagement.

ENGAGEMENT Song of Solomon 2:8-3:5 As we continue in our study we will watch the courtship process taking place. Realizing that courtship and dating differ in some ways, we will see this couple enter into what our culture would consider engagement. The Proposal Song of Solomon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist