Concerning marriage, Jesus said, “Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” (Matthew 19:6) Ultimately, this statement is aimed at any who are married. Each marriage is responsible before God for its own protection. We must be diligent in our marriages to ensure the safety and preservation of the relationship to God’s glory. …
Continue reading Sermon: Protecting Your MarriageMarriage, Divorce, Remarriage
When asked about divorce, Jesus went all the way to the beginning to establish God’s intention for the institution of marriage (cf. Matthew 19:1-10). What is the rule of marriage? What significance does God’s joining the two together have? What does Jesus say about divorce? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: Marriage, the Marriage Bond, and DivorceWhen asked about divorce, Jesus went all the way to the beginning to establish God’s intention for the institution of marriage (cf. Matthew 19:1-10). What is the rule of marriage? What significance does God’s joining the two together have? What does Jesus say about divorce? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the …
Continue reading Sermon: Marriage, the Marriage Bond, and Divorce“Do not remove the ancient landmark which your fathers have set.” (Proverbs 22:28) Just as the Israelites had no right to move their neighbor’s landmarks to take more for themselves we have no right to move the spiritual landmarks God has set. He has established boundaries in the church, and in society that are to …
Continue reading Sermon: Ancient Landmarks“Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” (Psalm 119:18) This sermon considers the prayer of the psalmist. We must approach God in humility with the request that He grant us practical knowledge concerning matters of service to Him. Ppt: Open My Eyes, That I May See Outline: Open My Eyes, That I …
Continue reading Sermon: Open My Eyes, That I May SeePeter explained to his readers that Jesus was “’A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.’ They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed” (1 Peter 2:8). To some, Jesus was their salvation, for they obeyed Him. To others, Jesus was their destruction, for they disobeyed Him. The first …
Continue reading Sermon: “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense” (Parts 1 & 2)“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) This two part lesson considers the concept of inspiration and its importance. The second part discusses some …
Continue reading Sermon: The Inspiration of Scripture (Parts 1 & 2)This sermon concisely considers the issues surrounding Homer Hailey’s error on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Ed Harrell wrote an article in Christianity Magazine defending Hailey, and subsequently published 16 articles on “The Bounds of Christian Unity.” The error taught on the subject of fellowship to justify continued fellowship with a false teacher, specifically the misuse …
Continue reading Sermon: Romans 14 and FellowshipMatthew 19 records Jesus being tested by the Pharisees. They questioned Him on the subject of divorce. Jesus appealed to Genesis to show that marriage is for life, and divorce was never to be considered. He then explained His law concerning marriage, divorce, and remarriage. The only exception to the rule – one man, one …
Continue reading Sermon: Bound in Marriage – “Let not man separate”
Jesus stated in Matthew 19 the original design of marriage by God – “So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate” (Matthew 19:6). This is what God intended for mankind. Nevertheless, divorce was rampant among the nations – Israel included. Thus, God permitted …
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