The Spark Sermon Three

What is the Purpose of Marriage? Procreation Pleasure Companionship Happiness Sugar Daddy Mommy Dearest Be like Christ

Mark 10:6-8 But at the beginning of creation God “made them male and female. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” So they are no longer two, but one.

Oneness A strong feeling of closeness or affinity.

One Existing, acting, or considered as a single unit, entity.

Saying I Do to the Concept of Marriage

1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

Saying I Do to the Circumstances of Marriage

Saying I Do to the Covenant of Marriage

Covenant Marriages 10 Too many people today view marriage as a legal contract. Contracts are based on rights and responsibilities and are motivated by self-centeredness rather that on unconditional love. A legal contract is necessary to begin and like wise to end a marriage. But a covenant is more than a contract.

Covenant Marriages 11 It is more than a legal document declaring a state of interdependence. The value of a ‘covenant marriage relationship’ as opposed to a ‘contractual marriage agreement’ lies in a person’s understanding and acceptance of God’s intent for marriage and the importance of His presence in the marriage.