Marriage is a covenant, a daily choice, and a place where God grows and shapes us. It’s full of opportunities to practice forgiveness, compassion, and sacrificial love. When we invite God into our relationship, He strengthens and equips us to love one another well. Whether you’re thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, these resources are here to help you draw closer to God and to each other.
Key Scriptures
God’s Design for Marriage
- Genesis 2:24 — A husband and wife become “one flesh.”
- Ephesians 5:31–33 — Marriage reflects Christ and the Church.
- Matthew 19:4–6 — What God joins together, no one should separate.
Love & Sacrifice
- Ephesians 5:25–28 — Husbands love sacrificially as Christ loved the Church.
- Colossians 3:14 — Love binds everything together in perfect unity.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 — Love is patient, kind, enduring.
Unity & Partnership
- Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 — Two are better than one; a cord of three strands is not easily broken.
- 1 Peter 3:7 — Husbands honor their wives so prayers aren’t hindered.
- Proverbs 18:22 — Finding a spouse is receiving favor from the Lord.
Communication & Peace
- James 1:19–20 — Quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
- Proverbs 15:1 — A gentle answer turns away wrath.
- Ephesians 4:29 — Speak words that build up and give grace.
Conflict & Forgiveness
- Colossians 3:12–13 — Bear with each other and forgive as the Lord forgave you.
- Romans 12:18 — Live at peace as much as it depends on you.
- Ephesians 4:26–27 — Don’t let anger control you or give the enemy a foothold.
Intimacy & Faithfulness
- Hebrews 13:4 — Honor marriage and keep the marriage bed pure.
- 1 Corinthians 7:3–5 — Mutual care and mutual consent in marital intimacy.
- Proverbs 5:18–19 — Rejoice in the spouse of your youth.
Prayer & Spiritual Strength
- Matthew 18:19 — Agreement in prayer brings powerful unity.
- Philippians 2:1–4 — Look to the interests of each other with humility.
- Psalm 127:1 — Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.
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Sermon by Joby Martin on God’s design for marriage, calling husbands and wives to biblical love, respect, and leadership in building a Christ-centered home.
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