How to have a God Glorifying Marriage

Preacher

Pastor Caleb Hankin

Date

May 10, 2026

Location

Milpitas

Language

English

Summary

Explore the principles of a God-centered marriage, emphasizing the roles of sacrifice and submission, which reflect Christ’s relationship with the church.

Sermon Outline

Introduction 00:00:00

Discuss the importance of learning godly principles for a marriage.

Marriage's Testimony 00:00:51

Healthy marriages glorify God and can influence others towards Him.

Biblical Roles 00:03:48

Instructs on the distinct roles of husbands and wives as per Ephesians 5.

Pursuing Holiness 00:18:00

The primary purpose of marriage is for holiness, not just happiness.

Christ-Centered Marriages 00:34:03

Emphasizes that a successful marriage mirrors the relationship between Christ and the church.

Scripture References

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. For we are members of His body. “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church. Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Ephesians 5:21-33

But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

1 Corinthians 11:3

Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.

Psalm 34:3

Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Revelation 19:7-9
Questions from This Sermon

What is the main purpose of marriage according to the sermon?

The primary purpose of marriage is holiness, not just happiness.

How can a marriage glorify God?

A God-centered marriage reflects Christ's relationship with the church and influences others towards Him.

What are the roles of husbands and wives as discussed in the sermon?

Husbands are called to sacrifice and love their wives, while wives are called to submit and respect their husbands.

Topics

Marriage
Sacrifice
Submission
Christology
Unity