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Temporary Nature of Infatuation
Matt Woodley | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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 | Preaching Today Requires paid account
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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