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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
This sermon aims to explore and appreciate the blessings and opportunities of singleness as a unique gift from God, emphasizing that being single does not equate to being alone, as we are part of God's vast family.
Good morning, family. Today's focus is a little bit different but equally important. We have all heard numerous sermons on the joys of marriage, the importance of family, but today we are going to ponder upon the blessings of singleness. We are going to explore the call to dedicated service, even ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7, Matthew 19:11
Topics: Singleness, Dedicated Service
This sermon provides a historical and biblical framework for understanding divorce. I am indebted to Dr. John Ortberg for some of the research.
Investment Tips For Divorce GNLCC 11/18/2007 Hosea 2:16-20 Matthew 19:1-10 (Much of this message comes from me listening to Dr. John Ortberg Of Menlo Presbyterian Church in Menlo CA. You may go to their website and see the message as it was originally done. It is available in print, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Message about God’s calling for some people to stay single.
Being “Single-Minded” Matthew 19:8-12 January 13, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: When I entered college, one of the things that I figured would happen was that I would be married before I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:8-12
Denomination: Wesleyan
Seventh in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of divorce.
(Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) I opened with the following poll, asking respondents to keep their hands down until all the options were shared. Then there was a simultaneous ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9
#5 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the concept of Step-Families and how to cope while blending.
“THE HALLWAYS: BLENDING THE BLENDED FAMILY” Home Improvement - Week 5 Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION: (Video: Brady Bunch Intro = 1:00) That show was one of the very first to show a blended family. What is interesting is that it really wasn’t all that huge a hit back when it came out in the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6
Denomination: Christian Church
Promising to create a secure marriage between couples is the secret to developing a great marriage that will last a life time.
I Promise: To make our marriage secure! Opening Illustration: Marriage man clips from BluefishTv.com Thesis: Promising to create a secure marriage between couples is the secret to developing a great marriage that will last a life time. Opening Thought: Marriage has been under attack for ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The idea of marriage was not first the relationship between a man and a woman, but first between God and His people.In other words, human marriage is created in the image of God’s love for us and not the other way around.
Review – children of God, bride of Christ: Loved, desired, God takes pleasure in us. Valentines day is a few days away. So it is appropriate we cover this subject this week. Marriage, how did it begin? Whose idea was it? I have a rather interesting idea for you...marriage, as one man and one ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
A look at some of the lies we believe about marriage.
Opening Joke: A young bride-to-be was at the rehearsal for her wedding. She was nervous and having a hard time remembering what she was supposed to do when she walked down the aisle. The minister said, “Relax, it’s not hard. First, all you need to do is slowly walk down the aisle. Second, walk ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:3-11
Message on Jesus’ words on the permanence of marriage.
“What God Has Joined Together…” Matthew 19:1-12 January 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Next month my wife and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Some of you think of that and go, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12
A detailed argument against Polygamy and why Christians should oppose it.
The subject of polygamy has resurfaced in the news. A Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound was recently raided by Federal officers over accusations of polygamy, child abuse, and teen pregnancies. This has not been the first time that American Federal officials have had to raid compounds to ...read more
Denomination: Catholic
Transforming our attitudes to marriage to conform with Christian teaching
Introductory Discussion The relationship of marriage seems to be a pretty popular topic here at Padstow, with goodness knows how many engagements we have at the moment and maybe some more to come if what I see going on is any indication. And this is a really good thing. The lifelong commitment of ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, Matthew 19:1-6
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This is a study of what the Scriptures teach on the subject of divorce and remarriage. The Church has failed to up-hold God’s design for marriage and has misled many by teaching the permission of divorce and remarriage under the New Covenant.
It is reported that one in two marriages end in divorce. What begins at a wedding ceremony usually with a minister, parents and friends increasingly ends in a courtroom with a judge, lawyers and strangers. The average marriage now lasts seven years. Fifty-five percent of all Americans say a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9, Mark 10:11-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
exposition on matt ch19v1-15
The Institution of Marriage Matthew 19 v. 1 - 15 v3 "Is it lawful for a man to put away hie wife for every cause?" 1. The source of this question v. 3 "the pharisees" 2. The subtlety of this question v. 3 "is it lawful?" to contrast Christ with the law 3. The solution to this question v. 4 - ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:1-15
Denomination: Holiness
This outline presents some valuable information from the Word of God about marriage which would be excellent for Christians comtemplating marriage.
Marriage Counseling Text: Matthew 19:5-6 Introduction: Important Questions to be Considered Before Marriage: 1. Are you both Saved? When God is in the heart and the home, marriage will succeed. Scripture references: Philippians 4:13 Psalm 127:1 Non-Christian Marriages - We see that ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:5-6
Just what is this thing called dating and what is expected of you.
What does it mean to be dating? -Webster simply says "to have social engagements with persons of the opposite sex" -Period of time a couple takes to get to know each other. Matthew 19:4-5 "And He answered and said, "Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:4-5, 2 Corinthians 6:14
Denomination: Church Of God
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