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Temporary Nature of Infatuation
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration from Matthew
Woodley
cites a statistic about romantic infatuation only lasting two years that can illustrate the folly of basing a marriage on only attraction.
Psalm 36:7-9;
Proverbs 5:18-19
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
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Love,
Marriage,
Covenant,
God's Love
Surprising Factors Predict Divorce
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration reports on research that shows the positive connection between lasting marriages and honeymoons, low-budget weddings, and church attendance, appropriate for Genesis 2:18-25, Matthew 19:1-10, Mark 10:1-9, or John 2:1.
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Divorce,
Wedding,
Marriage,
Illustration
Moneyball, Wall Street, and more
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Stories from the news illustrating several themes including grace, election, hope, technology, the kingdom of God, marriage, freedom, and destiny.
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Grace,
Sermon,
Marriage,
Election
Researchers Encourage an Annual Marriage Checkup
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This illustration focuses on marriage, arguing that while married couples are hesitant to seek out counseling, regular assessments of a marriage significantly decrease the chance of divorce, (cf., Ephesians 5:22-33, Luke 16:18, and/or Colossians 3:18-19)
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Divorce,
Love,
Marriage,
Counsel
Einstein Listed Marital Expectations for His Wife
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon illustration, appropriate for Genesis 2:18-25, Matthew 5:31-32, or Matthew 19:1-9, can be used to demonstrate how marital expectations, especially those of spiritual fulfillment, can place an unrealistic burden on a spouse.
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Divorce,
Marriage,
Illustration,
Spouse
Unsolicited Advice Doesn't Help
Matt Woodley
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Based on statistics about marriage dynamics, this sermon illustration reveals how unsolicited advice is damaging. Serving another person can be much more helpful than sharing advice.
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Marriage,
Advice,
Spouse,
Speaking
A Dog is Not a Lion
Paul Pastor
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This is a collection of sermon illustrations reflecting on contemporary issues, such as self-esteem, lifestyle, authenticity, commitment, and marriage.
Genesis 2:18, 21-24;
Proverbs 14:23
Matthew 5:13-16, 28:18-20
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Marriage,
Evangelism,
Deceitfulness,
Apocalypse
An Unusual Story of Marital Faithfulness
Wendell Berry
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Preaching Today
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In Wendell Berry's novel, Jayber Crow, Jayber's decision not to act on his feelings for a married woman becomes an unusual example of marital faithfulness. (cf., Job 31:1-10; Romans 13:8-14; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Galatians 5:13-14).
Job 31:1-10;
Romans 13:8-14
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
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Beauty,
Love,
Marriage,
Faithfulness
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