Sermons on Worldly Marriage:

Choosing A Mate

Contributed by Steve Greene on May 27, 2009

This message offers practical, biblical guidelines that apply to people of all ages who are in the dating process.

Choosing a Mate The Five Most Important Decisions of Life: 1) Your relationship with God. 2) Vocational choice. 3) Where you go to school. 4) Where you will live. 5) Who you will marry. Decision #1 is the most important decision by far. The other four decisions may vary in their order depending ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

He Said/She Said Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008

This first message in the "Fireproof" series outlines the in-born differences between men and women so we can understand and love each other appropriately.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

He First Loved Us Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008

This is the second in a six-part series on Fireproofing Your Relationships. It introduces practical tools and suggestions for building a better marriage, as well as inviting people to Christ.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Love's Dimensions

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 21, 2008

Paul describes love’s immeasurabley wide- unassuming-forever dimensions.

So Sonja and Mike, the two of you are “in love.” Can you tell me what that means exactly? Is being “in love” like being “in Hong Kong”? Is love a place? Does it have an address? Is being “in love” like being “in a tree”? I ask this because when couples falter in love they often say they’ve “fallen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Lessons About Marriage" 1 Cor. 7 Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 4, 2008

Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and then, “Decide for yourself to marry or not to marry.”

“Lessons about Marriage” Opening Illustration: Blue Fishtv.com. - “Christian Marriage” thoughts by Les and Leslie Parrot on marriage Thesis: Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce & Remarriage

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

1) Guidelines for Christians Married to Other Christians (1 Corinthians 7:10-11), 2) Christians Married to Unbelievers Who Want to Stay Married (1 Corinthians 7:12-14), and finally for 3) Christians Married to Unbelievers Who Want to Leave (1 Corinthians 7:15-16).

If you do any of the shopping, probably the strangest part is at the checkout. The magazine section there is perhaps the strangest collection in print. One of the strangest periodicals is the Hollywood marriage and divorce scene. The tragic life is so common in this area that it has become a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Other

Wives, Respect Your Husbands Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 28, 2016

The commands for husbands to love, and wives respect compliment each other and receive God's greatest blessing.

We are in week two of a five week series on the family titled “Five Word for a Godly Home. Last week, Our word was LOVE and the sermon was “Husbands, Love Your Wives.” TODAY our key word is RESPECT. Today’s sermon is titled, “Wives, Respect Your Husbands.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 2) When You Meet Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

How does bonding occur? The Danger of the One and Only Theory

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE II. WHEN YOU MEET Remember physical proximity, attraction, temperaments, beauty, and types of love. A. Bonding refers to the emotional covenant that links a man and a woman toghether for life and makes them intensely valuable to one another. It is the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Hate My Marriage & How To Get Out! - Pt. 4 - I Love You But Don't Like U! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 26, 2018

White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen. In our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no reality!

Pt. 4 - I Love You But Don’t Like You! I. Introduction It is one of, if not the, most complicated and messy relationships you can read about in Scripture. An up and coming preacher is instructed by God to go visit the red light district. Can you imagine how that conversation went over with the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers To Locate And Connect With Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Olu Mike Omoasegun on Jul 8, 2017

There is a particular woman that attached to particular according to God’s plan, once both miss themselves there will be problem in such person’s marriage. There is EVE that attached to ADAM. Dear reader, if you are woman, there is Adam destined from God,

Everyone desire to have happy home and enjoy their life as long as they lives. However many people could not achieve such desire as a result of wrong partner they married. At the same time, many marriage if like hell on earth. In order to fulfill your purpose of existence, there are 3 things you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wedding Banquet

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 12, 2014

The sermon shares the supper and marriage of our Lord to His church the bride.

Matthew 22:1-14 “The Wedding Banquet” 1. The Lord is going to have a wedding Banquet for His Son • It is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb it is a happy time Revelation 19:9 Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!'" And he added, "These are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Reconnecting With The Love Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 25, 2014

 RECONNECTING WITH GOD RECONNECTS ME WITH THE LOVE OF MY LIFE (My Spouse)

Reconnecting with the Love of Your Life Ephesians 5:21-33 NLT 10/13/2013 I remember our remarriage counseling session. Two points: A simplistic diagram & statement form the pastors wife "sex is important" That was it. Sum total of our preparation for marriage. It is a wonder we survived. But I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Happily Ever After Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2013

If you want to live happily ever after with your spouse, then don’t be looking for loopholes or reasons to split up. Instead, look to the Lord and then look only on your spouse. It's more important to BE the right person than to marry the right person.

Ralph and Janice were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and Pastor Jones decided to take advantage of their longevity by using their story as a sermon illustration. He asked Ralph to come on stage and share some insight into how he managed to live with the same woman all those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"What We Believe About Marriage - Part One"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 22, 2011

What does our believe about marriage?

Our church says: “We define marriage as a life covenant between one man and one woman according to the Scripture.” 1. The basis of our belief about marriage - Our beliefs must be derived from the truth of Scripture, not the whims of culture. Since God is our creator, He knows how it is best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"What We Believe About Marriage" - Part Three

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 29, 2011

What does our church believe about marriage?

Our church says: “We define marriage as a life covenant between one man and one woman according to the Scripture.” We have talked about the nature of marriage as we looked to verses 3-6. Next, we considered what Jesus said about the difficulty of marriage and about divorce in verses 7-10. Now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist