Sexual Temptation and God's Design for Intimacy - Proverbs

April 19, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn.  www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "Sexual Temptation and God's Design for Intimacy"
Text: Proverbs 5:1-23
Sermon Points:
1) Giving into sexual temptation only leads to ruin and regret. 
2) Delight yourself in your spouse. 
3) Honor the Lord's design for sexual intimacy. 

The Self-Sacrifice of Marriage

March 16, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "The Self-Sacrifice of Marriage"
 
Text: Song of Solomon 2:15-17
 
Sermon Points:
1) Destroy what threatens to undo your marriage.
2) Give yourself fully to the other in marriage.
3) Work together to focus on Jesus in your marriage.
 

The Conflict in Marriage

March 9, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "The Conflict in Marriage"
 
Text: James 4:1-10
 
Sermon Points:
1) We have an inward struggle of warring desires.
2) Warmth in relationship correlates with proximity to God.
3) We need humble submission to the Lord.

The Covenant of Marriage

March 2, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Title: "The Covenant of Marriage"
 
Text: Matthew 19:1-12
 
Sermon Points:
1) Marriage is a permanent covenant.
2) The greatest problem in marriage is a hard heart.
3) Singleness can be a Godly calling.
4) Marriage teaches us about the New Covenant.

The Purpose of Marriage

Title: "The Purpose for Marriage"
 
Text: Colossians 1:16
 
Sermon Points:
1) "Created through Him:" Marriage is Jesus's idea.
2) "Created for Him:" Marriage is designed for Jesus's glory. 
3) Marriage is a means for growth.