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Be a Happy Family -- 1 Peter 3:8-9 -- 1990
____ , this is the third time that you have stood before me in a unique relationship.
11 -- Genesis 3:18, 24 -- 1990
Dear ____ and ____ :
12 -- 1990
____ and ____ ,
Marriage: The Aroma of Love -- 1990
Oh Lord, we come to you today to praise you and to make ourselves available for your blessing.
Willful Love -- 1990
The scripture for this wedding service is a favorite passage for many people.
Five Cs Spell Marriage -- John 2:1-11 -- 1990
Marriage is built on five Cs. That's right.
The Mystery of Marriage -- 1990
It seems like everyone enjoys a good mystery.
A Marriage Made in Heaven -- Isaiah 54:5-8 -- 1990
A wedding is an occasion of great rejoicing.
Remember the Wine! -- 1990
Yesterday was the Feast of Epiphany in the church's calendar — January sixth.
In Nomine Jesu -- 1990
I suppose the custom of playing innocent tricks on the bridal pair is universal.
2 -- 1 Corinthians 13 -- 1990
Journeys should be exciting and fun, yet they are also filled with apprehensions and fears.
Making a Commitment -- 1990
We have gathered here this day to witness a marriage.
Once Upon a Time is Today -- 1990
From the days of your childhood, ____ and ____ , you have heard a good many stories which began, "On
Marital Horticulture -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name) we have gathered together this afternoon just for you.
An Offer from God -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), you haven't exactly had what would be called a whirlwind romance.
The Crisis of Marriage -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), I rejoice with you today, and I know your families are pleased, too - glad that y
The Bondage of Marriage -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), if you were like 99.99% of engaged couples contemplating their wedding day, it wa
Creating a Happy Marriage -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), you are wonderfully idealistic and determined to have a happy marriage.
One Husband's Counsel -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), what a marvelous day this is for us.
Together ... Till Death Us Do Part -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), the word overwhelming was made for a day like today.
The Beauty of Marriage -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), this is a very special day in your lives.
Title -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
Since we've had an opportunity to talk together over the past few months, (Name) and (name), you mig
The Goal of Marriage -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (name), what is happening today may not be taking place exactly as you had envisioned.
Christian Love -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
There is no doubt, (Name) and (name), that today you are among the happiest people on the face of th
Marriage as Gift-giving -- John M. Braaten -- 1987
(Name) and (namel, as you stand here in the front of the church, it may feel like you're onstage, an
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