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Difficult Relationships
Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. Why God Places Us In Difficult Relationships
Contributed on Feb 24, 2025
God's ways are often mysterious, and His plans may involve placing us in challenging relationships, including those with narcissistic individuals.
God's ways are often mysterious, and His plans may involve placing us in challenging relationships, including those with narcissistic individuals. Here are few examples of why God might do so: To refine our character: Difficult relationships can help us develop patience, empathy, and ...read more
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2. Protecting Your Identity
Contributed on Feb 24, 2025
In this sermon, we will explore few biblical reasons why we should be cautious about sharing our name and picture with ungodly people.
As believers, we are often unaware of the spiritual implications of sharing our personal information, including our name and picture, with ungodly people. The Bible warns us of the dangers of interacting with those who do not share our faith, particularly those involved in occultic practices. In ...read more
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3. Speaking Truth And Confronting Sinners In Christian Life
Contributed on Mar 6, 2025
As believers, we are not immune to the temptations and desires of the flesh.
As believers, we are not immune to the temptations and desires of the flesh. However, those who are born of God and controlled by the Holy Spirit are empowered to overcome sinful desires and live a godly lifestyle. To rebuke those who sin, one should ideally be holy and have a strong moral ...read more
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4. When To Set Boundaries And To Block A Toxic Family Member
Contributed on Mar 7, 2025
In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible says about removing a family member from your life and provide few signs that may indicate God is telling you to block a toxic family member.
As Christians, we are called to love and forgive others, including our family members. However, there are times when setting boundaries or distancing ourselves from toxic family members is necessary for our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible ...read more
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5. The Dangers Of Unrighteous Anger
Contributed on Mar 10, 2025
In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on anger, the differences between righteous and unrighteous anger, and the destructive effects of unrighteous anger on our relationships.
Anger is a universal human emotion that can manifest in different ways. While anger can be a natural response to injustice or wrongdoing, unrighteous anger can have devastating consequences on our relationships, mental health, and spiritual well-being. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical ...read more
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6. Love And Truth
Contributed on Mar 30, 2025
While love requires us to confront sin and speak the truth...
"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." - 1 Corinthians 13:6 In our modern understanding of love, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that loving someone means ignoring their flaws or tolerating unhealthy behaviors. However, this couldn't be further from ...read more
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7. Warnings On Prioritizing Family Over Material Possessions
Contributed on Apr 10, 2025
As we explore this sermon, we are reminded of the importance of prioritizing our loved ones and valuing them above material possessions.
In the pursuit of riches, many individuals often find themselves sacrificing the very things that bring true fulfillment and joy. The Bible warns us that the relentless chase for wealth can lead to devastating consequences, including the loss of family, children, and everything that truly matters. ...read more
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8. The Weight Of Mental Illness And A Family's Struggle
Contributed on Apr 12, 2025
Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, faith, and resilience.
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12). Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, ...read more
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9. The Empathetic Christian
Contributed on Apr 12, 2025
Let us strive to be empathetic Christians, enhancing our fellowship and usefulness to the Master.
As members of the Body of Christ, we are called to a deeper level of connection with one another. Empathy is a vital aspect of this connection, allowing us to understand and enter into each other's feelings. In 1 Corinthians 12:26, the apostle Paul writes, "If one member suffers, all the ...read more
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10. The Impact Of Rebellious Fathers
Contributed on Apr 14, 2025
Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the consequences of rebellion and the importance of faithfulness.
The Bible provides numerous examples of how rebellious fathers can impact their children and future generations. Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the consequences of rebellion and the importance of faithfulness. 1. Adam's Disobedience Adam's rebellion in the Garden of ...read more