Sermons About Divorce
Perfect Righteousness, Part 1
A two-part sermon on the six "You have heard.... but I say" statements of Jesus in Matthew 5. Part 1 examines the teaching of Jesus on respect, purity, and divorce.
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Gospel-Centered Marriage
If Jesus is the reigning Lord of heaven and earth, then discipleship (true Christianity) is measured not simply by what I believe, but by how I live my life in relation to the rule of Jesus in my marriage. Is the gospel the center of my marriage? If not, what is? Why do I believe these other things, idols, should be at the center of my marriage?
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One Picture is Worth 1,000 Words
Whether "never-married", divorced, widowed or otherwise "single-again", over 40% of the North America adult population is single. When the church teaches and emphasizes the critical role of the "family", we often forget to talk to this huge population who are not currently married. While the Bible upholds the sanctity of marriage and promotes a healthy family life as the key unit of society, it also has much encouragement to individuals who are not married. The unique contribution that a single person can give for the glory of God makes it a life worth celebrating and exploiting. Rather than seeing singleness as "2nd best", can we celebrate the gifts and opportunities God gives to those who are doing life "solo?" Key Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:32
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Marriage
This sermon teaching Biblical principles concerning marriage, singleness and divorce. It also teaches principles concerning re-marriage after divorce.
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Life After the Storm
If we are going to reach out with the love of Jesus to the community around us we will not be able to avoid the topic of divorce. All of us have been affected either directly or indirectly by the breakdown of the family, and we desperately need to understand HOW to respond to a broken, hurting world. Unfortunately, a marriage failure often brings a "double whammy" in that there is first the very real pain of the breakup, and secondly, an equally great pain that the church does not know how to respond. May God give us grace to learn. Key Passage: Psalm 34:18
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It Ain't Over 'til It's Over
Divorce rates in America continue to reveal that the "til death do you part" concept of marriage is in trouble. Unfortunately, this crosses both secular and Christian boundaries. Today Dr. Nichols talks about what God says about divorce in this continuing series on the family. (4 of 5 in the "Building Blocks for the Family" series)
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Shattered Glass
This new series "Picture Perfect?" will focus on family matters - with topics that affect us all. Every individual has a family album of memories, experiences, expectations, and dreams...good, bad, and everything in between. When it’s good it can be REALLY good! And when it’s bad ... well, you know! The most important relationship we’ll ever have is with Christ at the centre of our lives. Personal wholeness is the key to all relationships. We need to find healing in Christ in order for us to have healthy relationships with others.
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Divorce, Marriage and Singleness - Deut. 24:1-5
how the scriptures handle divorce, marriage and singleness
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Kingdom Demands: About Divorce (AM)
Christ continues to present His commands for kingdom citizens. By limiting divorce, Christ exalts the covenant of marriage and establishes yet another high, counter-cultural kingdom standard.
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Oneness
Let’s review. Building a marriage is like building a castle. Castles provide protection for the occupants inside. Our final wall is built as a man and woman “are united into one.” In the area of intimacy and connection we are asking the questions of how God sees sex and oneness and if there is a way to maximize intimacy in our marriage relationship (present or future).
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Yours for Life
Proverbs 18:22 reminds us that he who finds a wife, finds a good thing, and gains favour from the Lord. Marriage was intended to be the most intimate of all human relationships, a friendship that endures for a life-time, and a secure shelter when everything around us seems to crumble. But for far too many, marriage has become a difficult path to walk. Because it is such an "up-close-and-personal" relationship, it is impossible to avoid the knowledge that your spouse is not perfect. Imperfection is fine! UNTIL it begins to impact MY LIFE! And so the hard work begins; the work of making the union of TWO IMPERFECT people become a beautiful dance of romance, respect, and mutual submission.
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Parable Of Those Entering The Kingdom, The First Will Be Last And The Last Will Be First, Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen
Continuing in his parables teaching about the faith of a mustard seed. Jesus corrects the Pharisees on marriage and divorce. Parables on entering the kingdom, the first will be last (the many), the last will be first (the few), many are called, few are chosen.
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Marriage, Divorce and the Gospel
This week we examined God's overarching plan for marriage, as well as the ugliness and pain of divorce.
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Parable Of Receiving The Kingdom Of God As Little Children
Jesus teaching and referring to His disciples as children. At this time in His teaching they are still little children as they are just beginning to understand His teachings.
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Seeing Beyond the Moment
When we face important decisions, we often get fixated on momentary satisfaction or pleasure and miss out on God's best. Looking at the lives of Jacob and Esau, we see that our way often seems best at the time but rarely brings lasting satisfaction. If we are going to thrive in our spiritual journey, we must start by acknowledging that God’s way is better than our way.
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Are You Under the Influence?
Most of us have a rather strange view of how demons operate, taking our cues from the movies. In truth, demons rarely come tearing into our lives in some frightening or absurd way. Rather, they simply work to influence us. If they can exert the right influence on us, possession isn't even necessary. Avoiding demonic influence requires awareness and a rock solid spiritual and thought life. Key Verses: Lu 8:27ff, Lu 9:38ff, Matt 4:24, Gen 3:1, Eph 2:1-2, Prov 4:23, 2Cor 10:4-5, Ro 12:1-2
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Because Unfaithfulness Stinks
The preeminent obstacle to faithfulness to God in all things is my faithfulness to myself above all things. In this passage, Jesus aggressively attacks the Pharisees because they love themselves more than they love God. That is clearly seen in their unfaithfulness with their money, in their unfaithfulness to God’s Word and in the justification of unfaithfulness in marriage. Unfaithfulness is a stench in the nostrils of God.
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Jesus and Your Family
As we continue in Mark's Gospel, the demands of discipleship become more challenging. This week, Jesus lays claim to our marriages and our families. He points back to Genesis to teach us what God intended for marriage, and paints an inspiring picture of the beauty of married life. He loves, welcomes, and blesses the children, showing indignation at his disciples' lack of care for the needy and helpless ones. And he offers us entrance into this kind of life if we are willing to become like children and receive his reign and lordship in our families.
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Jesus Speaks on Marriage (Mark 10:1-12)
Jesus is Lord over marriage; he established marriage, and intends that marriage should last as long as husband and wife are both alive. Jesus confronts the Pharisees for starting with the question of divorce. In order to determine God's perspective on divorce and remarriage, we need to begin with God's perspective on marriage itself.
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Mistake #10
With all the pressures of this life, marriages are under fire today. Listen to the top 10 mistakes married people make, and how to avoid them. 10) Bailing out on the marriage too quickly.
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The Divorce Issue
Divorce can be a difficult subject to discuss in churches today given the wide acceptance, even encouragement, of the practice by today's society. Pastor Nichols sermon today stresses the importance of strengthening and maintaining the marriage to prevent the agony of divorce. The great baseball catcher, Yogi Berra, once said, "It ain't over till it's over". That's good advice for marriage!
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When Marriage Is Hard Part 2: The Casualties Of Divorce
In this sermon, we will look at the biblical basis for divorce and hear stories from the survivors of divorce.
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God Files for Divorce
Jeremiah wasn't just a bullfrog, he was the weeping prophet of God. Who was this man and why was he weeping? What impact did he have when he was alive? How does this apply today? What atrocity did Israel commit that God would consider divorcing her - He wants our hearts and our souls.
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Faithfulness in a Disposable Society
Jesus addresses divorce. Marital faithfulness is meant to be a picture of Jesus' relationship with the Church.
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When Forever Doesn't Last
Life isn't a fairy tale, and sometimes forever doesn't last. Lead pastor Ron Sylvia walks through some tough questions Christians ask about divorce and handling a broken heart.
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Raising the Bar: How Good is Good Enough?
The Pharisees were pretty good at looking righteous. Unfortunately for them, the level of obedience that God demands goes much deeper than outward appearances.
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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage 3 of 3
Part 3 of 3 In-depth teaching on the implications of divorce and remarriage preceeded by foundational teaching on marriage.
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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage 2 of 3
Part 2 of 3 In-depth teaching on the implications of divorce and remarriage preceeded by foundational teaching on marriage.
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Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage 1 of 3
Part 3 of 3 In-depth teaching on the implications of divorce and remarriage preceeded by foundational teaching on marriage.
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