Jesus on Marriage
July 20, 2026 · 46m
What does Jesus actually say about marriage, divorce, singleness, and celibacy—and how do we walk that out in a culture with a thousand opinions?
In this message from our Matthew series, Pastor Chad unpacks Jesus’ definitive teaching on marriage from Matthew 5:31–32 and Matthew 19. Starting “from the beginning,” we explore God’s design for one man, one woman, for life, and why the lordship of Jesus matters more than our preferences, pain, or cultural norms.
We look at:
Why we must start with “Is Jesus Lord?” before we talk about marriage or sexuality
How Jesus roots marriage in creation, not just in Deuteronomy’s divorce laws
The three A’s as biblical grounds for divorce: adultery, abuse, abandonment
How Jesus dignifies singleness and celibacy as a full, fruitful kingdom calling
The hope of the gospel for those who are divorced, betrayed, or deeply broken
If your marriage is thriving, struggling, or hanging by a thread—or if you’re single, divorced, or walking through sexual brokenness—this message is for you. There is no place you are right now that the grace of Jesus cannot reach.
Key Scriptures:
Matthew 5:31–32
Matthew 19:1–12
Deuteronomy 24:1–4
Exodus 21:10–11
1 Corinthians 7
Hosea 2; Jeremiah 3; Revelation 19
Main Takeaways:
Jesus is Lord over every area of life, including sex, marriage, singleness, and money.
Marriage is a holy covenant, not a casual contract—what God joins together, we dare not treat lightly.
There are real grounds for divorce (adultery, abuse, abandonment), but Jesus’ heart is always for healing, restoration, and redemption.
Singleness and celibacy are not second-class; they are honored, powerful callings in the kingdom of God.
No matter your story, Jesus is the faithful Bridegroom who pursues, heals, and makes broken things beautiful again.
If you need prayer, support, or pastoral care around any of these themes, please reach out—we would be honored to walk with you.
To CONNECT with our church, submit a PRAYER REQUEST, download FREE encouraging material, GIVE to this ministry or FOLLOW US on social media, click the link below!
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In this message from our Matthew series, Pastor Chad unpacks Jesus’ definitive teaching on marriage from Matthew 5:31–32 and Matthew 19. Starting “from the beginning,” we explore God’s design for one man, one woman, for life, and why the lordship of Jesus matters more than our preferences, pain, or cultural norms.
We look at:
Why we must start with “Is Jesus Lord?” before we talk about marriage or sexuality
How Jesus roots marriage in creation, not just in Deuteronomy’s divorce laws
The three A’s as biblical grounds for divorce: adultery, abuse, abandonment
How Jesus dignifies singleness and celibacy as a full, fruitful kingdom calling
The hope of the gospel for those who are divorced, betrayed, or deeply broken
If your marriage is thriving, struggling, or hanging by a thread—or if you’re single, divorced, or walking through sexual brokenness—this message is for you. There is no place you are right now that the grace of Jesus cannot reach.
Key Scriptures:
Matthew 5:31–32
Matthew 19:1–12
Deuteronomy 24:1–4
Exodus 21:10–11
1 Corinthians 7
Hosea 2; Jeremiah 3; Revelation 19
Main Takeaways:
Jesus is Lord over every area of life, including sex, marriage, singleness, and money.
Marriage is a holy covenant, not a casual contract—what God joins together, we dare not treat lightly.
There are real grounds for divorce (adultery, abuse, abandonment), but Jesus’ heart is always for healing, restoration, and redemption.
Singleness and celibacy are not second-class; they are honored, powerful callings in the kingdom of God.
No matter your story, Jesus is the faithful Bridegroom who pursues, heals, and makes broken things beautiful again.
If you need prayer, support, or pastoral care around any of these themes, please reach out—we would be honored to walk with you.
To CONNECT with our church, submit a PRAYER REQUEST, download FREE encouraging material, GIVE to this ministry or FOLLOW US on social media, click the link below!
https://linktr.ee/radiantcentralcoast
