Sermons on the unmarried: showing 421-435 of 1,384

How To (Mis)interpret The Bible

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2022

While this passage teaches about divorce, it also provides an interesting case study in how believer manipulate what the Bible says for their own benefit. We'll look at five aspects of that.

- Probably the most obvious way to preach this passage would be to preach a sermon about what the Bible says about divorce. That’s an important subject, but I’m interested in something else as I dig in. - This passage provides an interesting case study into how we interpret (or, more accurately, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Persistence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 12, 2021

Persistence is defined as: "The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty or opposition."

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life” once remarked: "Keep going. Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end." Luke 18:1-5 states: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10, Philippians 3:14, James 1:2-4

Fly High - Acts Part 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006

The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God. He influenced important people for the Kingdom of God because of his devotion to the Lord and to ministry.

“Fly High” – Acts part 6 Video Illustration: For the 4th of July – also a soldiers story about the power of the Gospel in a Battle zone. Pray for our Country and for the soldiers oversees. Thesis: The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Real Tragedy

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Here is a sad story of a man who was truly blessed by God

INTRO: Remember the sermon last week, "The Tale of Two Families." One family, Obed-Edom, was blessed by God while the other family, Ahab-Jezebel, was cursed by God. Well, today I want us to take a look at a family who was blessed by God but who walked away from that blessing into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Important Is Your Marriage To God?

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

When we see how important our marriage is to God, how can it be any less important to us?

Home Improvement: How Important is Your Marriage to God? Selected Scriptures I. Introduction A. It’s comes as no surprise to any of us here today that the institution of marriage in America is in deep trouble. 1. one out of two end in divorce– 50% 2. great number of unmarried couples living ...read more

Our Souls Magnify The Lord Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

our souls shall magnify the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God, our Savior.

Our Souls Magnify the Lord! Luke 1:46b-55 † In His Name † Grace and peace,f rom God our Father, and our Lord, Jesus, the Messiah! Hilarious News! Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary, and You Sarah thought it was most amusing, Hannah realized it was a gift of God, delivering her from her misery, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Lutheran

O Favored Ones Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

The presence of GOd

Our Souls Magnify the Lord! Luke 1:46b-55 † In His Name † Grace and peace,f rom God our Father, and our Lord, Jesus, the Messiah! Hilarious News! Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary, and You Sarah thought it was most amusing, Hannah realized it was a gift of God, delivering her from her misery, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Born Of A Virgin Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2003

The miracle of the Virgin Birth is an essential, non-negotiable truth of the Christian faith. We consider the importance, confirmation, and necessity of this doctrine.

“I Believe”…sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Born of a Virgin” Matthew 1:18-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some Christmas trivia: The verses of the song Twelve Days of Christmas each stand for one of the 12 beliefs stated in the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Congregational

Women In The Church 1

Contributed by Neil Briggs on Dec 3, 2004

The role of women in the church

1Timothy 2:9-15 The passage that we have before us this morning is primarily looking at the role of women within a church situation, I recognise that for many of you here this morning and for many women in many churches, this is a make or break passage, it was interesting a few weeks ago, when we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothering Sunday At Gaddesby

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2008

What can we as Christians learn from Mary, the mother of Jesus attitude to God

Introduction Story: I came across a true story that happened during the Holocaust of the Second World War. Solomon Rosenberg, his wife and their 2 sons were arrested, together with his mother and father for the crime of being Jews. They were placed in a Nazi concentration camp. It was a labour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

We Were Formed For Fellowship

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 1, 2013

How did God design us? He wants us to gather together in faithful fellowship groups that lead us to the fullness of Christ. Our friendships will impact us for faith or not. We must make choices of fellowship on purpose.

We were formed for fellowship. When God created Adam the Bible tells us that God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone, I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18. This was the first time that, after God created anything, he looked at it and said that it is NOT good. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not A Fan: Living Life Less Distracted Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

Fifth in a series based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to be committed followers of Christ

NOT A FAN #5 October 14, 2012 “Living Life Undistracted” 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-35 Now let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: THE TIME THAT REMAINS IS VERY SHORT, so husbands should not let marriage be their major concern. [30] HAPPINESS OR SADNESS OR WEALTH SHOULD NOT KEEP ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

It's Either All For God Or Not At All Series

Contributed by David Hanna on Sep 15, 2013

Galations, Romans, and Revelations..it's either all for God or not at all

For every boy and girl, man and woman, for the uplifting of the Body of Christ who's under the sound of my voice, not for a big name or a reputation of mine own, I testify to God that with the only True non foul-able edifying Word of God that.. this is my Bible it's trust-worthy and true, right ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: *other

The Promise Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 6, 2011

In every circumstance of life, God is with us.

[For a free sermon sent each week to your inbox, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com or you can follow my blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] THE PROMISE FULFILLED One of the best Christmas traditions is going home for Christmas. Naturally, one of our favorite Christmas songs is “I’ll Be Home ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Go Thy Way: When Abram Went To Egypt Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 28, 2020

The phrase "go thy way" appears several times in the King James Version of the Bible. This first message speaks of Abram and how he got into trouble in a foreign land!

Introduction: Even the best of God’s saints will face problems at one time or another. Abram had his share of troubles, too, and the passage below gives a few details of one episode which Abram would probably just as soon forget! When famine came, Abram left the land of promise and wound up in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist