Sermons on The Marriage Covenant:

A Family You Can't Wait To Come Home To - Part 1 - Husbands Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

God surprises us by telling us that husbands, not wives, set the tone emotionally and spiritually for their homes.

A Family You Can’t Wait to Come Home To (Part 1—Husbands) Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. 1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose... Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

Here are some suggestions how to give the "BEST" for our families.

I Choose... For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. Ephesians 5:29, 33 We often have unrealistic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Zebedee? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

Zebedee, as many fathers today, missed out on the best things he could find by being satisfied with what was good.

Where’s Zebedee? And straightway he [Jesus] called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. Mark 1:20 Where was Zebedee’s wife? Matthew 20:20; 27:56, “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:20, Matthew 4:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Three Vital Relationship Ingredients Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

Building relationships with God and others is easier using God’s wisdom, understanding what’s most important in the relationship, and knowledge of God’s foundational truths.

Three Vital Relationship Ingredients Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches Proverbs 24:3-4 Three Essential Ingredients to Restore a Relationship Wisdom Having a broad ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Service Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 1, 2001

A traditional wedding service for a Southern Baptist Church

Wedding.060 Bryan Fink & Monica Aaron Seating of Grandmothers: Seating of Mothers: Processional: Welcome & Call to Worship: We are gathered here today on this most joyous occasion, to witness the joining together of Bryan Fink and Monica Aaron in the holy estate of matrimony. On behalf of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Genesis 2:24, 1 John 3:18-24, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 1, 2001

Traditional reaffirmation of wedding vows for 50th Wedding Anniversary in a Southern Baptist Church

Wedding.059 Thomas & Claudie Cooke, reaffirm 50th From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC PRELUDE: Organist THOMAS & CLAUDIE WALK DOWN ISLE TOGETHER. I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE REAFFIRMING OF THE WEDDING VOWS OF THOMAS AND CLAUDIE COOKE. THIS IS A JOYFUL TIME IN WHICH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Wife Of A Fool

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 1, 2001

Abigail was a A Proverbs 31 Woman Married to an April 1st Man, Nabal.

Atheist Holiday An atheist complained to a Christian friend, “Christians have their special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter; and Jews celebrate their holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur; Muslims have their holidays. EVERY religion has its holidays. But we atheists,” he said, “have no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Remove Not The Ancient Landmarks

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 17, 2001

This message examines the partners, purpose, and protection of marriage.

"Remove Not the Ancient Landmarks" Text: Proverbs 22:28 & 23:10 Intro: -God repeats almost the same exact statement. -When He does this placing an emphasis on the subject matter. -In other words the particular subject is very important to Him. *Ancient = Old, that happened or existed in former ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with Christian marriage.

Could It Be I’m Falling In Love 6/27/99 Proverbs 4:18-27 Colossians 3:1-4 Text Thessalonians 4:1-8 How many of us remember the days when we use to have crushes on someone as a junior or senior higher. As young as age 12, I can remember being on my knees praying that God would let me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Needs, Her Needs, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

Why should we even worry about trying to meet each other’s needs?

Does God care how I get along with my wife? We know that God cares about: world events, the lives of powerful and important people. But does he care about my life, even down to the point of caring about our relationships? Yes. Most definitely yes. Because He isn’t just a God out there. He is a God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

His Needs, Her Needs, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

Men and women are different. Surprised?

[The "Rules"] 1. The Female always makes the Rules. 2. The Rules are subject to change at any time without prior notification. 3. No Male can possibly know all the Rules. 4. If the Female suspects the Male knows all the Rules, she must immediately change some or all of the Rules. 5. The Female is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Plans - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007

Explaining from Genesis and Ephesians how God has planned for a marriage to be.

Have you ever watched the television series, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? It’s the show where a team of designers go to the home of a family who has fallen on hard times, perhaps they are financially drained by a health problem, family member has died, . In every case there is a definite need, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Methodist

Guidance For A Specific Course Of Action Series

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 29, 2007

How is one to know God’s will in making a choice?

GUIDANCE FOR A SPECIFIC COURSE OF ACTION. Acts 16:10 A decision must be made within a very short time. How is one to know God’s will? We will therefore, lake the principles already given and apply them to a particular problem. 1) Begin with prayer. Tell God all about your difficulty in detail, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't We Be Friends

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon is built upon Rev. Jerry Shirley’s Message, Married, But Not Friends. He did a great job. I expanded upon some of his ideas.

Why Can’t We Be Friends Why can’t we be friends: Much of this message comes from a message by Rev. Jerry Shirley entitled, Married, But Not Best Friends. I have expounded on some of the truths that he shared. Song of Songs 5:16-5:16 Let me read you a verse from one of the great love ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Temptation Series

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006

Throughout this series, we have said that God created sex and He wants us to enjoy it, but He created sex to be best experienced between one man and one woman, within the context of a life long committed marriage. And today, we are talking about temptati

ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Temptation “. . .the fruit looks so fresh and delicious” I’m glad you have chosen to be with us today, as we continue our series, Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. Go ahead and pull out your message notes. We have had a lot of fun in this series so far. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational