Marriage is a foundational block to society and is governed by God. In this lesson we examine some fundamental things to a sound marriage. Sermon by Brian Birdow. www.cmcoc.org

1. Fundamentals to a
sound marriage
by
Brian Birdow
Sermon text: Titus 2
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2. Objective of lesson
1. To strengthen the marriage bond.
2. To facilitate in Titus 2.

3. Leave and Cleave
• Genesis 2:24 …turn with me please…
• Matthew 19:1-9 …turn with me please…
• This includes parents letting go of their children.
• This includes children leaving their parents and putting
their spouse first.

4. Worship and pray together
• A marriage must include spirituality! Not just conversations about
bills and money.
• Psalm 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it
labor in vain.
• Matthew 6:33—So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will
care for itself. Each day has enough trouble its own.
• 1 Peter 3:1-7 …turn with me please…
• This is our first communication!—-Prayer
• Reference: John 4:24; 1 John 5:14-16

5. Keep on the right clothing
• Ephesians 6:10-20 …turn with me please…
• With the right armor we can stand against the schemes of
the devil.
• If you see your spouse, or fellow laborer in the gospel not
fully clothed then we ought to tell them.

6. Read and study together
• 2 Timothy 2:15—Study to show thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the
word of truth.
• Matthew 19:4, 22:31— Have ye not read?
• Psalm 133 …turn with me please…
• Psalms 119 : 9-16 …turn with me please…
• Deuteronomy 11:18-23 …turn with me please…
• Reference: Acts 17:11; 1 Peter 3:15

7. Forgive
• Matthew 6:14-15— …turn with me please…
• Colossians 3:13— Bear with each other and forgive one
another if any of you has a grievance against someone.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you.