Sermons About Marriage
Real Life in the Home
Several myths of marriage include the husband is the king and ruler of the home, the way to success is to look good and what happens in the home has no impact on the rest of life. The truth is respect in the home is the expectation and design of God, success comes as we dress up the inner person, and our relationships in the home shape all other aspects of life. A marriage is based on parternship, not taking each other for granted and putting Christ at the center of the relationship.
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Gospel-Centered Parenting
Gospel-Centered Parenting What is the goal of parenting? Do those goals differ between Christians and non-Christians? What does it mean to bring up my children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord? In the fifth part of our series on the gospel-centered home, we examine the nature of Christian parenting as discipleship. Our children are disciples. By observing our lives are they being discipled in the American Dream or the Kingdom dream?
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Gospel-Centered Wives
Gospel-Centered Wives What does it mean to be a gospel-centered wife? In our continuing series on the gospel-centered home, we examine the relationship of a wife to Jesus and to her husband. How does a gospel-centered wife relate to Jesus and how does that effect her relationship to her husband? Are these relationships of religion and duty or of grace and redemption?
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Cares
We have been talking about marriage for the past 2 weeks in our new sermon series entitled Summer Lovin’. We have learned that as long as you continue to place expectations on your spouse you have a debt/debtor relationship that will crowd out love and intimacy. In order to experience marriage as God designed it you must transform your expectations back to desire. But then what? You're still left with all these unfulfilled hopes, dreams, and needs. We must learn to look to God as the ultimate satisfier of our desires, not our spouse. We must develop the habit of casting our cares on Him.
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Is Marriage for Everyone?
How do we view Singleness? Do we see it as a choice? In this passage Paul outlines for us the benefits of making the choice to be Single. Join us as Pastor Tim takes us through this text and challenges us to think Biblically about Singleness.
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I.O.U.
Expectations in marriage create a debt/debtor relationship that resembles more of a contract between two parties than a covenant between two people. The result of this is that your spouse feels like they never measure up and they are never good enough. Your marriage becomes devoid of love and joy. So what are you to do? You can't deny your expectations-after all, they started out as God-given desires. Instead you must learn to transform your expectations back into desires. You must get to a place where you decide that your spouse doesn't owe you anything and that you owe them everything.
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The Biggest Problem in Marriages
The biggest problem in marriage may surprise us. It's not our spouse. It's not our circumstances. It's us. More specifically, it's our sin. In this final message on Christ-centered relationships, Pastor Kim addresses sin as the root of all marital problems, as well as the necessary perspective to fight it.
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The One
It’s interesting how our culture thinks we should pick a marriage partner on the basis of who we like or “love”. We think we can make a wise choice on marriage when we have never been married. We think we can choose our life mate when we don’t even know who we are ourselves, much less who we will become. What are we attracted to when it comes to finding a husband or wife?
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The ME in MarriagE
Marriage. Everybody's is different. Every marriage contains a unique blend of personalities, a unique history, a unique set of circumstances, a unique set of problems, and a unique set of joys. Despite the fact that every marriage is different, there are certain aspects of marriage that affect us all in the same way. There are some universal constants wired into us as people and into the nature of relationships. One of these universals is the power of expectations. As we'll see today, understanding how expectations work will have a huge effect on the relationship between you and your spouse
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Calling and Circumstances
Do we view marriage as a covenant or a contract? Paul makes it clear in this passage what the commitment of marriage means. Join us as Pastor Tim Hawks takes us through this passage and challenges us to look at our calling and circumstances and how each relate to marriage and money.
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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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Grade 'A' Passion
Sex within marriage is a gift from God for us to enjoy. Paul challenges us in this passage to focus on our spouse in this area. Join us as Pastor Denny Henderson outlines how we can experience Grade “A” Passion in our marital relationship.
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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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Ruth 4.13-22
As the story of Ruth comes to a close, the camera pulls back from the love story of Boaz and Ruth and revisits the plight of Naomi. When she left for Moab, she was full of family, future, and hope. When she returned from Moab she was bitter, broken, and empty - and childless. But God has not left her, and in his love for her has orchestrated the marriage of Boaz and Ruth so that they could give birth to a grandson who would refresh her soul. The camera then pulls back even further, and we see that this son, Obed, becomes the father of Jesse, who in turn becomes the father of the great King David!
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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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Pt. 3, Rediscover Your Marriage Relationship
This sermon 6 important aspects of rediscovering your marriage: communication, consideration, compromise, courtship, commitment, and Christ.
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Ruth 4.1-12
Every great love story has obstacles, and the blossoming love of Ruth and Boaz is no exception. Though Boaz is fully intent on marrying Ruth, he is also a man who loves God's law and wants to do things the right way. There is a redeemer who is nearer to Ruth and has the first right of redemption. Fortunately for Boaz and Ruth, this man is a total fool, and Boaz easily moves him out of the way in order to wed Ruth.
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Abraham vs. Sarah
Marriage is next on our list of Family Challenges... what does the Bible say about the challenge of building a lasting, healthy marriage?
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Finding God In Times Of Emotional Trauma & Confusion
Pastor gives us a guide to staying on the right track amidst some of the difficulties of life.
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Developing the Negatives
Many of us have our hopes set on a marriage relationship that lasts a lifetime and thrives in love. But so often, things start to turn sour, as lifes' hardships begin to change us, for better or for worse. In this week's message, Pastor of Marriage & Families Henry Sawatzky shares how "defensiveness" is a major threat to the "marriage dream" in our culture. Key Passage: Genesis 2:21-25
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Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?
Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries brings a Word concerning our relationship with Our Beloved Pastor George and he also shares a sermon on Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test? Podcast Legend: 00:00 – 38:15 – Worship 38:16 – 43:20 – Pastor George prays 43:21 – 44:48 – Cookie brings a Word 44:49 – 50:55 – Pastor George’s radio preview 50:56 – 52:47 – Various announcements 52:48 – 1:08:15 – Betty speaks then Cindi & Pastor pray with her 1:08:16 – 1:31:02 - Dick Dungan brings a Word concerning Our Beloved pastor George 1:30:03 – 1:53:30 – Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries shares on “Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?” 1:53:31 – 2:03:42 – Closing Worship & Benediction
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Hope For Godly Wives
In this passage of scripture we find Simon Peter, a married man, talking about the marriage relationship. All seven of these verses revolve around the concept of a godly wife. Notice what Peter tells us about godly wives. (2 of 5 in the "Building Blocks for the Family" series)
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How To Build A Solid Foundation For Marriage
Marriage is a special relationship created by God. He intends it for the betterment of mankind. It's supposed to be a place to nurture children, an environment for adults to develop character, and a building block of society. God has shown us that there are some things we can do to build a solid foundation for our marriages.
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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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How To Have A Good Fight
Every marriage has conflicts...even the marriage of Jacob and Rachel. In fact, a gallop poll revealed that many marriages face serious conflicts along the way. Who solved Rachel and Jacob's problem? Who can solve your marriage conflicts? (1 of 5 in the "Building Blocks for the Family" series)
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Divorce, Marriage and Singleness - Deut. 24:1-5
how the scriptures handle divorce, marriage and singleness
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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Peter Keeps It Real pt. 5
This sermon deals with the marital relationship that God has blessed us with. Our culture likes to blur the lines between men and women due to the poor treatment of women, but when we blur the lines between men and women we miss out on the beauty of how He created us. Peter brings a controversial yet powerful text for us this week where we look at a deeper view of the male/female relationship and how God intends it.
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The Hope of Resurrection
Luke 20:27-40 As Luke comes to the end of his writing project, Jesus comes to the end of His life, and speaks of the end of the age. And it is as the "end" is beginning that we come to understand the vital place of hope in the life of those charged with extending the Kingdom authority of God through the gospel. For Christ-followers, "resurrection" is more than an event; it is the recognition that God wins in the end, and all creation is liberated from the chains and corruption of sin.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Pt. 3, How Joe Protects His Marriage
This message outlines several problems within marriage and how to protect your marriage.
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Sex, Sin, and Jesus - Colossians 3:1-7
Colossians 3:1-7 "Sex Matters, Sin Destroys, and Jesus Saves".
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Questions and Answers: Glorious Sex
Immediately following the "glorious sex" sermon we hosted a Q&A session on the topic
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Glorious Sex
How does the gospel speak to sex and sexuality? How does it speak to the single person? The married person? The sexually abused? Listen in as we look to the Scriptures and learn to see sex through the lens of the gospel.
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Pop Culture Relationships
Relationships can be challenging. Whether it's the relationship between husband and wife, parent and child, employee and employer, myths abound in pop culture. In this message, Pastor Tim Kelly shows us from scripture how God desires we relate to one another.
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Make Love Last a Lifetime
Through a relationship with Christ, we can build a marriage that reflects the love and commitment God has given to us. Discover some key ways we can keep the romance in our marriage for a lifetime.
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A Time to Run
There's something in all of us that wants to walk closer to the line as possible. By setting morale margins, we protect ourselves from experiencing the consequences of sin. Because sexual sin has the greatest consequences, we should always ask ourselves, "Am I fleeing from or flirting with the line?"
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Marriage Seminar 4
Fourth in a series of four teachings on marriage. <b>This sermon does not play correctly in the Jukebox. Please click Download to listen to it.</b>
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Reconcilable Differences
God desires for all marriages to be lifelong and enjoyable. He enables us to reconcile our differences. He empowered us to do this by reconciling us to Himself through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus Christ for our sins.
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Red Hot Monogamy Q&A
Based on the biblical principle that God made sex to be enjoyed within the confines of marriage, marriage retreat speakers, Pam & Bill Farrel answered questions about sex and marriage, single life and parenting.
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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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