Sermons on Ungodly Marriage:

Marriage Builders Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 31, 2008

What are some of the mindsets that are necessary for a healthy marriage? This message follows up after the previous one on "Marriage Busters" and is continued next week with "Rebuilding an R-Rated Marriage".

The newly married couple was building their dream home. Great care was taken to make sure everything was being done just right. The walls had to be perfectly square. The floor needs to be level. The cabinets had to fit just right. They take care to make sure the light fixture is hanging exactly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Marriage? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Why marriage? TThis message looks at three answers to that question and hopefully come to a deeper understanding of and commitment to marriage as God’s plan

Why Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24 Mike Bowie tells the story of his 6 year old daughter asking the question while they were driving in the car. “Dad, are Anjolina Joli and Brad Pitt married?” Why do you ask? “Don’t they have a kid and they’re getting ready to adopt another one?” Yes. “Aren’t you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Origin Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 21, 2008

Why is marriage between a man and a woman so important? The true meaning of anything is permanently connected to it’s origin, so let’s go back to the ’book of beginnings’ (Genesis) to find out God’s purpose for marriage.

The Origin of Marriage Series: Origins October 19, 2008 Pastor Chris Kelly Video Clip “The Princess Bride” In case you didn’t recognize it, that’s a famous scene from the movie “The Princess Bride”. Westley is attempting to save his beloved, “Buttercup” from being married to the evil Prince ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Perfect Marriage? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 1

THE PERFECT MARRIAGE? (GENESIS 3:1-20) A while back, men and ladies alike received a tricky e-mail joke, which says: “Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory Of Marriage Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2010

One of the most shocking statistics about divorce is that couples who go to church regularly get divorced only slightly less often than those who don't. Why is that? I think it is at least partly due to the fact that the Bible teaching on marriage is sel

Purpose: To explain God's view of marriage. Aim: I want the listener to esteem marriage. INTRODUCTION: Divorce is a real problem in our country. Several years ago this ad appeared in a California newspaper: "Divorce, $25 Divorce Centers of Calif. Unload that turkey." A so called "born-again" ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

God desires that Christians do not divorce. However, God is always ready for restoration when repentance happens.

Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:1-12 Question: “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” God says: A man and a woman are to be married for life until someone dies. (19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 7:39) Moses says: People can get divorced because they have “hardened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Marriage

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 9, 2010

Marriage was included as a part of the original creation, it is clear that God's fundamental intention for marriage applies to all human beings. However, a look at the whole of Scripture reveals that marriage has special meanings for the people of God. Ma

Biblical Marriage Marriage is an institution created by God. That much is clear from Genesis 2:18-24. 18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." 19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

The Ordinance Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2010

This is the 7th in a series over the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the ordinance of marriage.

Genesis (Pt. 7) (The Ordinance of Marriage) Text: Genesis 2:18-25 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now last week we looked at the first covenant between God and man, we saw that God had told Adam to do certain things, and that he would be rewarded for those things. We also saw that God forbid Adam ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage Is A Triangle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 13, 2010

January 1988. Marriage is more than a contract between two people. It must involve God and working toward the purposes of God; otherwise it is a divorce, whether the law is involved or not.

There are all sorts of reasons not to preach this sermon! There area all kinds of problems kicked up because I have felt led to conclude our series of studies in the prophet Malachi with one of his most pointed and deliberate passages: his passage on marriage and divorce. Getting into this topic ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Marriage Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

Much of what I’m going to talk about today comes more from experience as a counsellor than directly from Scripture, though I’ve discovered that the Bible talked about these things long before I observed them in the counselling office, and therefore is rea

Much of what I’m going to talk about today comes more from experience as a counsellor than directly from Scripture, though I’ve discovered that the Bible talked about these things long before I observed them in the counselling office, and therefore is really an excellent guide for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Triune Marriage Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

Just as the church is made one with God through Jesus Christ, man and women are made one through Christ. Christian marriage consists of three people: husband, wife, and Jesus.

Many preachers would probably prefer to avoid today's passage if at all possible. The idea of submission isn't particularly popular in today's world. In fact, when the Southern Baptist Convention issued a newly revised declaration in June of 1998 that included a special section on marriage and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian Marriage

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 12, 2010

Our view of marriage will affect the attention we give to keeping it healthy.

The Christian Marriage Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION A. Like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, we want to put a “D” on Hester Prynne and other divorced people. 1. We tell them God can’t use them but we still love them (what kind of grace is that?). 2. Half of all marriages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Marriage

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 25, 2010

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 7:1-6 regarding sex and marriage and celibacy

Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-6, Title: Love and Marriage, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.24.10, AM A. Opening illustration: The Worship leader of First Church Big was having a problem. He never had a problem of putting together a worship service together to match the Pastor’s sermon but this Sunday he had met his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Priniciples Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 14, 2011

In our lesson for today, we examine some principles of marriage that the apostle Paul set down.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of marriage. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Principles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guidelines For Marriage Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 21, 2011

In our lesson today, Paul sets down several guidelines for marriage.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of marriage. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Guidelines for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed