Sermons on writ of divorce: showing 451-465 of 11,483

Re-Learning Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 6, 2009

If you think you do pretty well with relationships, you might want to take a listen at Jesus’ words in this portion of the Sermon on the Mount. We think it is about lust and divorce and promises - but it’s really about making, keeping, and fixing broken r

Inbred in the deepest part of our souls is a notion that was born in the Garden of Eden that defines love for us. Love is whatever satisfies our needs. When Eve took a look at the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, she saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Rejection Crew: Ahithophel And Judas

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

What makes a trusted person turn against his or her friend? Divorces that come out of nowhere, friendships dissolved, church splits...Today, we’re going to look at parallels between Ahithophel and Judas; we’ll note some similiarites & differences, and th

Intro 1. Civil war is a nasty thing, often polarizing people: Robert E. Lee asked by Lincoln to head up Union troops....against slavery, but loyal to South... 2. Israel experienced several "Civil Wars" that divided the nation... 3. But when David’s son, Absalom, rebelled against him, that had to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Homesick

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 25, 2008

Homesick- Have you ever been homesick? There was a time in my life when I was in college, my parents were getting a divorce, and my team was on a losing streak, and I can’t remember, but I believe that I was in a slump. I wanted to go home bad! This

HOMESICK! Heb. 12:1-3 Our world is corrupt. It is becoming more corrupt ever day. The issues today are not any different than they were way back when we left the garden. They may manifest themselves differently. The root is the same. Today we face same sex marriage, child abuse, drug ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Preach Jesus Through A Book That Doesn't Mention God

Contributed by Joseph Jabotte on Apr 16, 2023

Esther Esther Esther ( shake head) what an interesting book. Pride, excessive consumption of alcohol, lust, divorce, Sex, lies and murder and that’s just the first 2 chapters. How do you preach Jesus through a book that doesn’t mention God?

Good morning church Today is a great day to be with you in the house of the Lord. Today our study on finding Jesus throughout God’s word brings us to the book of Esther. Now usually when I’m studying these books trying to find Jesus I look for key things like the names of God. Names like Yahweh, ...read more

Single And Satisfied? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 31, 2020

Since singleness is a gift from God, it is good and should be used for His glory.

Single and Satisfied 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 25-35 Rev. Brian Bill May 30-31, 2020 Back before COVID, I heard about a pastor who was visiting a fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage. In his introduction, he asked the class, “What does God say about marriage?” Immediately one boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Love & Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Jacob’s family life is almost continual strife. As great Jacob became, he will see him transform before our eyes in the weeks to come. From a scheming manipulator to a humbled man, Jacob transforms by the grace of God.

We continue our series, My Crazy Family, only it is the Tailgate edition. It gets even crazier today. Great things can come from broken families. Jacob is a complex character – he’s truly a piece of work. For much of his life, this much was true of Jacob – Jacob always put Jacob first in every area ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

All sin is deadly but the Seven Deadly Sins are some of the biggest problems we can find ourselves in. Anger makes the list of the seven deadly sins because for centuries people have witnessed its destructive power and influence.

We are continuing our teaching series devoted to the Seven Deadly Sins. In his autobiography, Number 1, famous New York Yankee manager, Billy Martin told about hunting in Texas with the legendary, Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch and the two decided that would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"depression (Part 2): Understanding Psychological And Spiritual Aspects Of Depression" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

Today we will learn how to deal with Depression biblically and psychologically. We need to know it because a wrong response to depression can make depression worse.

On June 20, 2001, Andrea Pia Yates, a Christian mother in Texas, drowned her five children; the oldest was seven, and the youngest was six months, in their bathtub. She had been suffering for some time from very severe postpartum depression after the birth of her fourth child. Last Sunday, we ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 50:15, Matthew 11:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gold From An Unlikely Mine Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

We hear a lot in our day about dysfunctional homes. I realize that many homes today are in turmoil. Divorces, sins of all kinds, absentee parents, among other evils, have left the home in a mess. In many cases it seems that children growing up today do no

GOLD FROM AN UNLIKELY MINE Genesis 30:22-24 Introduction We hear a lot in our day about dysfunctional homes. I realize that many homes today are in turmoil. Divorces, sins of all kinds, absentee parents, among other evils, have left the home in a mess. In many cases it seems that children growing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Scars

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 5, 2018

Often our scars serve as mile-markers in our lives. Other scars are hidden from human view. Scars from verbal or physical abuse, divorce, traumatic losses, betrayals by those you loved. They don't escape the Master's gaze. He wants to heal them.

SCARS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a lot of ways, adults are like kids; we make mistakes and sometimes get hurt. 2. A young boy, Jayden, came into the house covered with mud after finishing a rough day of play. "Mom," he shouted at the top of his voice, "if I fell out of a tree, would you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Jesus Real

Contributed by Brian Williams on Sep 27, 2023

The Love of God was put on display for all the world to see. Those who believed became the personal recipients of that love. As His family we want continue to make the love of Jesus obvious to others, through our words and our actions, we cannot divorce one from the other.

We took this summer to discuss many different philosophical as well as biblical arguments that point to God’s existence. Yet amongst all the arguments, I believe one of the greatest testimonies for the existence of a personal God is His love (1 John 4:8). Love is at the core of the Christian faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Before You Walk Away"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 18, 2004

If David and Michal were made to stand before a judge and state the reason for wanting a "divorce," what would David’s answer be? He would have to say something like this, "You see judge, it all starter when my wife said that I was a bad dancer..."

“Before You Walk Away” Introduction: David would not divorce Michal following this event. He simply turned his affection to other women. How sad. Here is the counsel that I would have given to David to help in trying to keep their marriage together: 1. Remember your first love. Michal was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves An Imperfect Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2019

How can Jesus love such a sinful Church? Why does He still love a Church that has often failed Him? Will He abandon us forever, or has He given everything to save us from ourselves? Let’s look at a heartwarming story of adultery, divorce and remarriage in Hosea 1-3.

How can Jesus love such a sinful Church? Why does He still love a Church that has often failed Him? Will He abandon us forever, or has He given everything to save us from ourselves? Let’s look at a heartwarming story of adultery, divorce and remarriage in Hosea 1-3. Hosea 1:2-3 When the Lord first ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002

Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2011

If God condemned Israel for it’s lax attitude toward marriage, has God blessed America because of the Biblical attitude our nation has had for it’s first 150 years or so? This Sermon also focuses on many of the lies about marriage our nation has begun to

OPEN: This is our last in our series: "What Made America Great." Over the past weeks we’ve dealt with the Christian Work Ethic, the Godly Freedom we enjoy, and the influence of the Church in shaping the thinking of our early founders. Today’s sermon focuses on the role Marriage has played in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ