Sermons, Outlines, Illustrations and Pastor Resources

Maintaining a Strong Foundation (4 of 8) by James Merritt
There are two types of silence in a marriage. There is a sweet silence and a sour silence. There is a silence of comfort, familiarity, just enjoying being in one another's company that says, "We don't even need to talk." That is not what we just witnessed. This was a sour silence. A silence born out of years of neglected communication... ( read more )

A Wedding or a Hookup? by Jerry Vines
If you should visit an average college campus and just walk around and keep your ears open and listen, it's possible that you might hear a coed say, "I hooked up last night." It is part of a new terminology, unfamiliar to many of us but quite familiar on college campuses and other places. On college campuses young men and women got together and they called that "hanging out."... ( read more )

Keeping The Home, Home Sweet Home (6 of 23) by Ken Trivette
Last week we saw that beginning in verse 20 we have a new section of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus stated that the righteousness of those who are citizens of the kingdom should exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees. Then He gave five examples of how that righteousness should exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees... ( read more )

Commitment In Your Marriage (2 of 2) by Rick Ferguson
Question: Would you agree with me that the break down of the American family unit is having a devastating affect upon our society? In recent history, every U.S. President, including President Bill Clinton, has stated that most of America's most serious problems, such as crime, violence, and poverty, can be traced directly back to a break down in the family... ( read more )

The World's First Marriage by Johnny Hunt
It has been said that the real test of faith is not how you act at church, but how you act at home. In this passage, we see our God building the first home. Someone said the reason this home was so ideal is because there were no "in-laws". Others say it is because they didn't have any competition... ( read more )

Weddings, Marriages, and Covenants (4 of 6) by Roger Thomas
Today, I want to explore the biblical understanding of marriage. Our text from Genesis 2 is where it all begins. It is this passage that is quoted throughout the rest of the Bible to explain why marriage is important and what it is to mean. I want to get to the topic by examining the differences between weddings and marriages. The Bible says a great deal about marriages and very little about weddings. ( read more )

Looking for Mr. Right or Ms. Perfect by Ron Clarkson
WELCOME: This morning we are concluding our single series talking about looking for Mr. Right/Ms. Perfect. Join me in prayer as we head into this morning seeking God's wisdom and God's direction for choosing a marriage partner... ( read more )

Wedding Bells Are Ringing (16 of 31) by Dr. Ernest L. Easley
All right .. take your Bible and turn please to Genesis 24. We come this morning to the longest chapter in the book of Genesis. Now .. if you enjoy a good love story ... you're going to like Genesis 24... ( read more )

Affair-Proofing Your Marriage by Miles Seaborn
If you saw an "Off Ramp" sign on the freeway that said, "One way, do not enter," Would you resent it or appreciate it? This ain't it! You would appreciate it. God gave us His Ten Commandments for good when He presents a negative; He has a positive behind it! Not to cause pain. It is for your protection! ( read more )

With This Ring by Larry Wynn
A. I WANT YOU TO CONSIDER THIS MORNING THE MOST REQUESTED ISSUES TO BE DEALT WITH FROM THE PULPIT. B. THERE MOST REQUESTED DEAL WITH FAMILY AND MARRIAGE ISSUES... ( read more )