Abundant Life Sermons

In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus teaches us what the Bible says about marriage. He reminds us that the foundation for your house – your marriage – must be the Rock, the Lord Jesus Christ! WHAT A CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE SHOULD LOOK LIKE We live in a time of self-idolatry and anarchy. Homes around us are suffering because couples aren’t willing to die to their flesh and serve their spouses. When you say, “I do,” at the altar, you say, “I die,” too. A Christian marriage should be filled with… The fear of the Lord – submitting to God’s authority brings peace instead of anarchy. Obedience to God’s Word – we can’t live abundantly apart from living obediently. When your house becomes God’s house, your home can survive a firestorm of destruction. THE BIBLICAL FRAMEWORK OF MARRIAGE Marriage is about a commission (Genesis 2:18). Adam did not need someone to complete him but rather someone to help in his God-given commission. Marriage is about a crucifixion (Genesis 2:19-22). Adam “died” giving life to his bri