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How does the Bible define marriage? Why did God institute marriage in the first place? It must be clear from the outset that our final authoritative standard for our lives is the Word of God. God’s standards do not change.
THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: This coming week Congress is slated to vote on a Federal Amendment defining marriage. There are those who want to establish a traditional definition of marriage. Others oppose any traditional definition and are seeking to redefine marriage. The ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6
Denomination: Baptist
Starting with a Biblical definition of sexuality this message argues for how Christians ought to think about homosexuality in general and the current push to legalize homosexual marriage.
SE101704 STOP THE WORLD 3. Gay Marriage There was a sexual revolution after the 1960’s and these days, we’re in the midst of another. Time Magazine has called it the “Homosexual Revolution.” They say this revolution is changing the way we see our most basic institutions: church, schools, ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Understand the importance of self-sacrifice, avoiding comparison, and seeking guidance in building a strong marriage.
You know how in team sports, you have to work together to win? It's the same in relationships. Proverbs tells us that a good partner is like a treasure. That means we should put others before ourselves. Remember how Jesus did that for us? He gave up His life because He loves us. That's the kind of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Proverbs 12:11, Proverbs 12:14
Topics: Marriage Wisdom, Proverbs Interpretation, Strong Relationships, Biblical Marriage
The marriage of the Lamb will be one of the most magnificient events in all of human history. It will be the consummation of all the hopes and desires of the Father for His Son. The bride is none other than the New Testament church, which is to become t
The marriage of the Lamb will be one of the most magnificient events in all of human history. It will be the consummation of all the hopes and desires of the Father for His Son. The bride is none other than the New Testament church, which is to become the Lamb’s wife. The New Testament church ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 19:7-10
What if God created marriage in order to make us more holy? How does that change my responsibilities of marriage?
From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Sacred Marriage - A few months ago I received an invitation to perform a wedding ceremony for a young woman who had grown up in my youth ministry. As we traveled to and enjoyed Meghan & ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25
Marriage as an institution is under great pressure today. It is appropriate therefore that we try and learn some secrets of a successful marriage from Jesus first miracle at the Wedding at Cana.
Introduction: Jesus said that the last days would by like the days of Noah: people would be marrying and giving in marriage and yet after all these years of experience, marriage as an institution is under great pressure today. It is appropriate therefore that we try and learn some secrets of a ...read more
Scripture: John 2:1-11
Denomination: Charismatic
Christian marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and becoming one flesh
Christian Marriage Mark 10:7-9 INTRO.: Story of first marriage. Gen. 2:18-24 Marriage and family were God’s ideas. We need to reemphasize the Bible’s teaching about family, family life. Our society demonstrates less and less respect for family life. Divorce grows at a frightening pace. One of ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:7-9
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We are to be satisfied in our calling.
THE MARRIAGE COUNSELOR I Corinthians 7:1-16 S: Marriage (sexual health) C: To live within your call Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to be satisfied in our calling. ?: Where? KW: Situations TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 7:1-16 situations in which we are to be satisfied with ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16
This is the 6th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study describes to husbands and wives how to live in marriage in a way that will be a witness for Jesus Christ.
LIVING IN MARRIAGE 1 Peter 3:1-7 Our study continues to stress the importance of our witness. How we live in all areas of life matter. The world is watching us. They are watching how we treat the government. They are watching to see if we follow the laws of the land. They are watching how ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, Ephesians 5:22-33
What does God have to say about marriage?
A Godly Marriage Today starts the Marriage protection week. Sometimes we need to be reminded what God considers a marriage to be and how a husband and wife should act in that marriage. This sermon will consist of three topics. The first topic we will look at is what constitutes a marriage. The ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25, Ephesians 5:31
The first marriage shows us what God meant marriage to be.
[Read Genesis 2:18-25.] In Genesis 2:22, we read of the world’s first marriage ceremony: “[God] brought [the woman] to the man.” God “gave away” the first bride and Mr. Adam and Miss Eve were joined together in holy matrimony. You could say it was a marriage “made in heaven.” Once when the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25
A pastor and his wife preach a message on Biblical oneness in marriage culimating in a marriage covenant renewal service for the church
Developing Oneness in Marriage Marriage Covenant Service Cornerstone Church Pastor Gary and Kim Shockley February 16, 2003 Several couples from our church are fresh out of the Family Life Marriage Seminar this weekend. There were around 180 couples present. Kim and I decided to attend because we ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31-32
Denomination: Methodist
Part 2 in a series on family. This message deals with marriage relationships.
FAMILY Part 2-GPS for Marriages Ephesians 5:21-33 Sunday, May 20, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “One thing I know is that marriage is made in heaven, but then again, so is thunder and lightning.” (sermoncentral.com) Key verse: “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33
Denomination: Wesleyan
Looking at Marriage. Part 2 in series Relationships That Work. The three places we look to build a balanced, healthy marriage.
Looking at Marriage Relationships that Work, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers May 27, 2007 Recording artist Roberta Flack once said, Getting married is easy. Staying married is more difficult. Staying happily married for a lifetime should rank among the fine arts. Sydney Harris ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6
Denomination: Free Methodist
This is a bible teaching on God’s purpose and design for marriage.
Life-Sharing Lesson 3 Marriage—What’s The Purpose Of It All Genesis 2:24-25 (NIV) 24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. 25 The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. We actually have two places ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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