Your Marriage is a Mission
When most people hear "power couple," they think of fame or influence– like celebrities or politicians who command attention.
In the sermon Marriage on Mission, Brandon and Delaney highlight Priscilla and Aquila, highlighted in Acts 18, offer us a timeless model: marriage as a mission, built on partnership, discipleship, and stewardship.
Forget Romance, Think Partnership
Romance is great, but marriage is ultimately about being on mission for the kingdom of God.
Pastor Delaney put it this way:
“It's so much bigger than getting your white picket fence, having your 2.5 children retiring at 65 and just living the rest of your days in comfort and peace and security. Now, as people of God, we always have to have a bigger vision than that. Our life is about building the kingdom, and I believe that as married couples, we have a beautiful opportunity to do that.”
Intentionally serving together through activities like leading small groups, volunteering in the community, and supporting missions reshapes a marriage.
This intentional partnership can improve communication, deepen trust, and magnify your shared impact far beyond expectations.
Marriage is not just about you; it's a partnership that can be effective at advancing God’s kingdom.
Marriage as Discipleship
Priscilla and Aquila didn't just focus inward – they poured outward into others.
Take Apollos, an eloquent but spiritually immature young preacher.
Instead of publicly correcting him, they privately discipled him, equipping him for greater ministry effectiveness (Acts 18:24-26).
Their investment transformed Apollos into a powerful instrument for God’s kingdom.
Every marriage has this same potential – to mentor, encourage, and build the next generation of believers.
Your marriage can be more than a relationship; it can be a discipleship engine.
Your Marriage as Stewardship and Witness
Your marriage also gives you many resources to steward for others.
Priscilla and Aquila understood everything they had—home, resources, even their very lives—were God’s.
They regularly opened their home to the church, leveraging their careers and finances for ministry (Romans 16:3-5).
Stewardship isn't about ownership but about responsibility.
A spiritually mature marriage recognizes all that we possess belongs first to God and should serve His purposes above all.
As you reflect on your own marriage or future marriage, consider these powerful question inspired by Priscilla and Aquila:
What are we truly about?
Are we about building our lives, or about building God’s kingdom?
Marriage is not for all
Some of us will be called towards marriage, and some of us won’t.
Those of us who are single have unique opportunities and flexibility to serve others.
Pastor Brandon put it this way:
“And if you're single, as Paul said, you don't have the distractions of the spousal obligations and the kids, so let's run, run fast, run hard, and see how God can use you.”
Practical Steps for a Mission Driven Marriage
Partnership:
Clearly define and regularly revisit your shared mission as a couple.
Pray together consistently to align your hearts with God’s direction.
Actively seek opportunities to serve together in church and in community.
Discipleship:
Invest in younger couples or individuals by mentoring and sharing your experiences.
Create a welcoming environment in your home to facilitate meaningful spiritual conversations.
Commit to personal and joint spiritual growth to remain effective disciplers.
Stewardship:
Regularly evaluate your finances and resources to ensure they reflect kingdom priorities.
Open your home intentionally for ministry and hospitality.
Sermon Highlights
"It's so much bigger than getting your white picket fence, having your 2.5 children retiring at 65."
"The one indispensable requirement for producing godly mature Christians is godly mature Christians." - Kevin DeYoung
“But I think: Couples, go home today and ask yourselves, What are we about? Are we just building our lives? Are we just driving our kids everywhere and doing all this stuff and getting caught in this rat race? Or are we together, and if we've got children with our children, are we building God's kingdom for His purpose and His glory, because that's the partnership and the mission of marriage?”
Watch the full sermon, "Marriage on Mission," here.
