Sermons on Marriage
Wisdom in Singleness and in Marriage
In 1 Corinthians 7:6-16, the apostle Paul gives guidance for the Christian life whether a person is single or married. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches wisdom in singleness and wisdom in marriage.
“To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the wife should not separate from her husband (but if she does, she should remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her…
Marriage and Self-Control
In 1 Corinthians 7:1-5, the apostle Paul directs our behavior regarding marriage and sexual ethics. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches there are so many questions in our society, how does God want me to live and properly conduct myself, and how does God direct our culture to live so we can flourish the way God intended.
“But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each…
Released from the Law, United with Jesus Christ
In Romans 7:1–6, the apostle Paul speaks about the believer’s release from the law and his union with Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the point of Romans 7, the picture of marriage, the believer’s release from the law, and the believer’s union to Jesus Christ.
“Likewise, my…
The Book of Ephesians (44): The Profound Mystery of Marriage
Ephesians 5:22-33 explains that marriage is an earthly picture of the heavenly relationship of Christ and his church. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the tender call, love, and care of Christ, and the delightful submission of the church. “This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it…
The Book of Ephesians (43): The Loving Husband
In Ephesians 5:25–32, the apostle Paul calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church and gave himself up for her. From this text, listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches to husbands on how genuine strength is expressed, namely, in love that is sacrificial, sanctifying,…
The Book of Ephesians (42): The Lovely Wife
In Ephesians 5:22-24, the Apostle Paul instructs wives and husbands to model their relationship after Christ and his church. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the divine hierarchy of marriage, the meaning and purpose of submission, and growth in loveliness.
“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.” (Col. 3:18)