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Marriage Series

Contributed by Gene Barron on Feb 2, 2001

based on 257 ratings
| 33,780 views

God’s advice on building an effective marriage

“HEAVEN’S HELP FOR THE HOME” (Part 1 of 3) Colossians 3:18-19 INTRODUCTION A fellow arrived home early to find his wife in the arms of his best friend, who swore how much they were in love. To quiet the enraged husband, he suggested, “Let’s play gin rummy. If I win, you get a divorce so I can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Marriage

Contributed by Brian Yeager on Mar 1, 2003

based on 14 ratings
| 14,344 views

A lesson outlining what God requires for scriptural marriages and includes information on the controversy of divorce.

Marriage By: Brian A. Yeager Introduction: A. Marriage is ordained [established] by God: 1. Genesis 2:18-25 2. I Corinthians 7:1-2 B. Marriage is a good thing (Proverbs 18:22). 1. Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage is honourable [as of great price, precious; held in honour, esteemed, especially dear] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Marriage

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

based on 99 ratings
| 17,378 views

A look at Christian responsiblities in marriage

THE VASE SHATTERED AGAINST THE WALL AND FELL TO THE FLOOR, AND WITH IT FELL THE HOPES AND DREAMS THAT THEY HAD BROUGHT INTO THEIR MARRIAGE. EVERYONE HAD SAID THAT THEY WERE A PERFECT COUPLE AND THAT THEIRS WOULD BE A PERFECT MARRIAGE, AND EVERYONE WAS WRONG. SCENES LIKE THAT HAPPEN EVERYDAY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan
Marriage

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Feb 18, 2004

based on 18 ratings
| 9,056 views

Biblical guideline for marriage

Marriage This week a friend of mine asks me to find some books that deal with marriage relationships. Basically he wanted books that would teach Christians how to instruct their mate without driving them. And he also wanted information on how to be a better Christian leader in his community. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Wesleyan
Marriage

Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004

based on 6 ratings
| 7,964 views

Biblical guideline for marriage

Marriage This week a friend of mine asks me to find some books that deal with marriage relationships. Basically he wanted books that would teach Christians how to instruct their mate without driving them. And he also wanted information on how to be a better Christian leader in his community. He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

based on 1 rating
| 4,172 views

MARRIAGE SAVERS A study published in the 6/08 Journal of Marriage and Family found that strong faith in God by itself won’t protect against marital infidelity. But a study by Fuller Seminary researchers David Atkins and Deborah Kessel found that regular church attendance does make a difference. ...read more

Tags: Marriage Struggle
Marriage

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Feb 29, 2016

| 6,930 views

A story from Warsaw, Ohio, is catching some attention today (August 13, 2014). It seems the dancers at Foxhole nightclub decided to picket a church that had been hassling them for years. Apparently the members and pastor of New Beginnings Ministries felt called by God to try to rid their community ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-39

Tags: Sex, Intimacy In Marriage

Denomination: Baptist
Covenant Marriages Vs Contract Marriages

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 2, 2023

| 904 views

CONTRACT MARRIAGES: Between two people I seek my best interest. We negotiate terms. I keep a record of performance. I punish failure. The goal is winning. It is a professional relationship. COVENANT MARRIAGES: Between three people - man, woman and God We seek God's will for our best ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-31

Tags: Marriage, Marital Counseling, Husbands, Contract, Covenant, Divorce, Division, Wives (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Quotes On Marriage

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

| 3,356 views

QUOTES ON MARRIAGE Quote one cynic said: "Marriage is not a word; it is a sentence." Quote Jane Austin: "Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance." Quote Mae West: "Marriage is ...read more

Tags: Marriage Struggle

Denomination: Brethren
The Case For Marriage

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 4, 2011

| 2,715 views

THE CASE FOR MARRIAGE Not only do most first marriages survive, the majority are also happy: "Among the nearly twenty thousand married men and women questioned over the last several decades as part of the General Social Survey, 66 percent of the husbands and 62 percent of the wives give their ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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Sex, Marriage, And Fairy Tales

By Jefferson Bethke on Dec 16, 2023

| 23,889 views

This creative spoken-word poetry provides a powerful statement about God's purpose for marriage--to make us holy.

Tags: Marriage, Preaching, preaching
Eight Reflections On 40 Years Of Marriage

By Thom Rainer on Nov 25, 2022

based on 1 rating
| 18,725 views

I want to share with you readers eight of the most powerful lessons I have learned in 40 years of marriage.

Tags: Marriage, Thankfulness, Personal Life, Marriage Commitment, Marriage Faithfulness, Lessons in life, marriage and family, blessing children (view more) (view less)
7 Things You Need To Know About Your Wife (But May Not)

By Ron Edmondson on Dec 17, 2019

based on 6 ratings
| 31,398 views

Sometimes we do the wrong thing before we even knew we did the wrong thing.

Tags: Marriage, Spouse
7 Strong Helps On Staying Married While Staying In Ministry

By Bob Hostetler on Jan 8, 2020

based on 3 ratings
| 27,680 views

Pastor Bob Hostetler hasn't just survived the challenges that come with being married while in ministry; he lists his marriage as a major ministry success. How does that happen?

Tags: Ministry, Marriage
Why Pastors Should Bless Interracial Marriage

By SermonCentral on Dec 9, 2023

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| 19,913 views

John Piper offers wisdom for handling the issue of interracial marriage with a strong biblical perspective.

Tags: Marriage, leadership, Preaching, race, racism, interracial, Leadership, preaching (view more) (view less)