Machias Valley Baptist Church
marriage
Episodes

Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
46 min
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.

Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
46 min
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.

Mar 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
51 min
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.

Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
51 min
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.

Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
52 min
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.