Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies [Paperback]

Derl Keefer (Author), Cheryl Rohret (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0788015737 | ISBN-13: 978-0788015731 | Publication Date: March 1, 2000

Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies by Derl Keefer is a book on wedding sermons and wedding homilies.  Topics covered in this book include:

- wedding sermons
- christian wedding sermons
- protestant wedding sermons
- wedding homilies

Marriage ceremonies don't have to fall into a routine of just doing and saying the same old things. This creative resource provides pastors with several unique marriage liturgies, including ceremonies for a traditional wedding, a wedding of an older couple, a second marriage with children, a marriage combined with communion, and more. They're guaranteed to put meaning into one of the most important days of a couple's life.

This is a wonderful resource for those who want to be sensitive to the needs of couples from all backgrounds.
Tom Barnard, Vice President
Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, Massachusetts

This collection also contains 14 five-minute wedding homilies which addresses a variety of situations. Blending images from scripture and the practical realities of modern life, these succinct messages reveal the connection between faith in God and the promises of marriage. Included are meditations for a marriage when both parties have been divorced; a widowed, mature couple; a wedding in an outdoor setting; a formal wedding; and the marriage of a couple with a baby...and more!

Derl Keefer is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University (B.A.) and Nazarene Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and is senior pastor of Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene in Three Rivers, Michigan. His sermons and articles have appeared in numerous clergy publications, and Keefer leads workshops and seminars on preaching and Sunday School ministry.

Cheryl Rohret graduated summa cum laude from Sterling College (B.A.) prior to earning the M.Div. degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She has served as pastor of churches in Iowa and Washington, and currently spends her time writing, preaching, and leading retreats.

Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies by Derl Keefer is a book on wedding sermons and wedding homilies.  Topics covered in this book include: wedding sermons, christian wedding sermons, protestant wedding sermons, and wedding homilies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 68 pages
• Publisher: C S S Publishing Company (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0788015737
• ISBN-13: 978-0788015731
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth Buying, November 20, 2001

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Weddings From The Heart ~ Jean A. Neuhart (Dayton, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wedding Sermons and Marriage Ceremonies (Paperback)

These days there are so many books and planners that emphasize the "fun" aspects of planning a wedding (ie. reception, music, food, gown,) that the actual wedding ceremony itself becomes nothing but an afterthought. It's refreshing to find a book that not only is easy to use, but offers a number of variations for the wording of your wedding vows.

Although aimed at the wedding officiants, this book can prove invaluable to any couple who wish to be actively involved in planning their wedding ceremony. The authors include ceremonies for specific situations such as "older couple, previously married," and "second marriage with children." With different options available, your ceremony will hold a more personal meaning, while retaining the dignity and respect deserving of such an event.

There's no frou-frou or fluff, it gets straight to the point. The only "drawback" to this book is that it is aimed solely towards Christian ceremonies.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pastors can do better weddings!, May 18, 2006

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David Felter (Kansas City) - See all my reviews
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Derl Keefer cuts through the fog that often surrounds the wedding experience in many local congregations. He offers professional guidelines for the clergyperson and a wonderful array of ceremonies, homilies and illustrative material. Every pastor should own this book. The couples you marry will thank you for the warmth, intimacy and creative application you will derive from this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thomas A Smith, April 2, 2007

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Thomas A. Smith (Maryville, TN) - See all my reviews
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As a minister I found this book to be an excellent help in preparing for a
wedding. It is well written, some very different ceremonies are included.
This is a book that I am glade to be able to add to my personal library.