Sermons on Authentic Relationship:

Advent Is A Time To Value Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 2, 2002

The Advent season offers a unique opportunity to add vaue to your relationships. The first family modeled how to value relationships.

Advent – Valuing Relationships Matthew 1:18-25 Our goal this Advent Season is to go from Humbug to Hallelujah! For some reason many find themselves struggling with humbug feelings during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You?

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003

Your need will be for the most part be met through people and if a relationship is severed then we cut off our supply.

Recently, I heard a man say words along the following lines:- " Very often God will meet your needs in a way which you may not understand because you are commanded to walk by faith. Your need will be for the most part be met through people. For instance, God will put people together through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Pursues A Love Relationship Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2003

Part 2 of a series on Blackaby’s Experiencing God: when God pursues us, we can either keep on running, hoping that He cannot catch up, or we can hide, hoping He will not find us. We need to let His love catch us.

A few weeks ago I was driving down Fifth Street, on my way to a hospital visit. Just this side of the Soldiers’ home grounds, I became aware that some driver was right on my back bumper, weaving back and forth, his engine roaring, his horn blowing. Somebody was in a very big hurry. Well, as we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:10-15, Jeremiah 30:31

Denomination: Baptist

Money, Relationship, And God: The Interface Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

Whether we are talking about spiritual status symbols or social status symbols, Christ destroys all tokenism and says it is substance—who we are underneath it all—that matters to God. Christ shatters all attempts at achieving status through wealth with t

Money, Relationships, and God: The Interface (Luke 16;1-31) An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31, Deuteronomy 28:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Factors Affecting Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "Factors" affecting marriage relationships.

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "factors" affecting marriage relationships. I. FOR THE WIVES In the first six verses of 1 Peter Chapter 3, the Apostle hands wives four "factors" affecting marrige relationships. A. Actions (vs.1-2) The tendency for many is to read this and say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Relationships That Last: Eternally

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

RELATIONSHIPS MARK OUR PLACE IN ETERNITY

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST: ETERNALLY LUKE 16: 19-31 JANUARY 9, 2005 INTRODUCTION: I was shocked, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven’s door Not by the beauty of it all Not by the lights or decor But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp The thieves, the liars, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Building Christ Honoring Relationships

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 1, 2005

In this sermon we see Jesus example in how to build Christ honoring relationships.

Introduction- Do you need help building stronger relationships in your life: at work, home, school, and even at church? All of us need help building stronger relationships! Ill- One Sunday a minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he gave out small wooden ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Relationship That Works Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Aug 21, 2006

How to have a healthy relationship - scriptural principles of interaction, with bulletin/sermon notes.

Sunday, August 13, 2006 Marriage: How to Have a Relationship That Works Ephesians 4:25-32 Also see Colossians 3:12-13; Phil 4:8; Prov 17:9; Prov 25:12; 18:13; 23:12 A husband expressed his frustration by saying, “Mary, you’re not the woman I thought I married!” She looked at him with a slight ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Art Of A Relationship Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: This morning we are continuing our look through the Song of Songs. Just in way of review for those who were not here last week: Solomon lives in the 10th century. He’s the richest king in Israel’s history. He’s out looking over his vineyards when he meets a country girl, Shulamith. She ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relationships That Work: A Submissive Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 9, 2006

We are to raise each other up.

RELATIONSHIPS THAT WORK: A SUBMISSIVE COMMUNITY Ephesians 5.21 S: Community C: A Submissive Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE TO RAISE EACH OTHER UP. ?: Who? Who are we to raise up? KW: Relationships TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 5 four relationships where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is All About Relationships Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006

This is a series based on Dr. Gary Smalley’s book, The DNA of Relationships. Dr. Smalley reveals in this first lesson that we are created for three relationships...with God, others, and ourselves.

LIFE IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS (THE DNA OF RELATIONSHIPS PART 1) A. We are starting a new series of lessons today entitled: The DNA of Relationships based on the book written by the renowned Family and Relationships Expert, Dr. Gary Smalley. 1. Today’s lesson is: LIFE IS ALL ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Living By Rules Or A Relationship? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Are you still trying to obey rules and observe rituals to earn God’s favor?

INTRODUCTION During this Grace-Robbers series we have noted there are many people who are still trying to live under law instead of grace. Rules and laws can often be ridiculous, and even funny. Here is a list of ten actual laws from different states. 1. In Alabama it is illegal for a driver to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

5 Keys To A Good Relationship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2006

In a day when realationships can create or break you; this word will change lives!

5 Keys to Good Relationships Text: Philippians 2: 1-4 The basis of Christian unity is expressed in conditional clauses if, if, if. Anytime you read the word “ if” usually this conveys that an act of love or kindness could be reversed if the person behaves in a different ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Kinds Of Relationship With Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2006

Mark reveals a one to five scale of relationships with Jesus, from his enemies to his selected servants. Do you see yourself in one of these?

Read or recite Mark 3. In this chapter the opposition against Jesus is mounting. It began in chapter 2 as Jesus broke several traditions that stood in the way of reaching out to the needy and lost. Remember? 1. Jesus announced the forgiveness of sins to the paralytic. 2. He had dinner with tax ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is My Relationship To The Cross?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 21, 2006

My prayer reveals how I view the cross

PowerPoint Keys + - New Slide > - Transition In X - Transition Out ☐ - Temple Graphic _______________________________________________________ Faith’s Action/Reaction > X -Fiery Serpents - Num 21:34-9 > X - Thieves on the cross - Lk 23:39-43 > X - Agrippa II - Acts 26:28 > We, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist