Sermons on Authentic Relationship:

The Essential Character Of Gift In Relationships Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2010

Whether in a family or in society, there must be room for gracious gift, not just equal value exchange, even for the sake of justice.

January 10, 2010 Caritas in Veritate We can only imagine the look that poor Hannah gave Elkanah after he said “why are you crying. Am I not worth more to you than ten sons?” In Israel, as in many cultures today, having a son is economic security in old age. The sons had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Growing Relationships - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 10 in Hebrews Series

Growing Relationships We must Grow in our Relationships How to Grow in relationship with God Have faith Confess sins Obey Him How to Grow in relationship with God’s People Consider one another Encourage one another Meet with one another Failure to Grow is Evidence of a Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Relationships - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 11 in Hebrews Series

Growing Relationships Part 2 We must Grow in our Relationships How to Grow in relationship with God Have faith Confess sins Obey Him Part 2 How to Grow in relationship with God’s People Consider one another Meet with one another Encourage one another Failure to Grow is Evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships: God, Others, Ourselves

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 2, 2008

Caring attitudes, caring actions, sharing a part of our life, that’s what it’s all about. It’s giving up a part of ourselves so that we can benefit others and dropping the selfish concerns of our sinful past. It’s showing God’s love for us through our a

Introduction A professor of theological ethics opened his class for the semester by reading a letter from a parent to a government official. The parent complained that his son, who had received a good education, gone to all the right schools, and was headed for a good job as a lawyer, had gotten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Turning Our Relationships Into Partnerships Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

I’m looking for partners. Not just friends to keep me company but partners to share God’s vision and work side by side with. Learn how to turn your relationships into partnerships.

“A Study in Philippians” Philippians 1:3-11 “Turning My Relationships into Partnerships” ________________________________________ I. My personal relationships can become biblical partnerships. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Creation; Hope In A Relationship With God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 22, 2008

THE BEGINNINGS OF HOPE, part 1 – It’s my prayer that as we look at creation today that you will not only find evidence that the God of the Universe exists, but more importantly that you will know that creation gives you the certain hope of a relationship

• Genesis 1-2 NIV 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters . . . 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian's Three-Fold Relationship

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008

This chapter is filled with instructions for the believer, and can be divided into three parts. Each part shows a distinct relationship of the believer.

THE CHRISTIAN’S THREEFOLD RELATIONSHIP TEXT: St. John 15 Introduction: This chapter is filled with instructions for the believer, and can be divided into three parts. Each part shows a distinct relationship of the believer. I. OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST. Our relationship to Christ is one ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

"Religion Or Relationship" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

A quick look at the lessons from Philippians.

Question: What is your Hope Built on? "The depravity of man is the only doctrine we have with thousands of years of evidence." Pastor Matt Chandler Where is your confidence? 1. In Religious Ritual? Vs. 3 "For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Relationship With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

Exploring how to be filled with the Spirit of God to live everyday.

Well, if you’ve got a Bible, now is a good time to get it out. If you don’t have a Bible, there should be one in the pew in front of you. If you don’t have one in front of you, look down the row and see if you can get your hands on a copy of God’s Word. It’s going to help us today because we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationship Brings Freedom In Newness Series

Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Nov 30, 2009

A look at how our position in Christ through our relationship with Him brings freedom in how we live

Religion Vs. Relationship Relationship brings freedom in newness Colossians 3:1-4 November 29, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: In chapter 2 we see that the Gnostics were promoting man made practices because the base of their belief was that the cross was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All About Relationships Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Jan 10, 2008

In the opening verses of Galatians 4, Paul shares about our relationship with God and our relationship with others. How do they relate? How important our relationships to God?

Galatians 4:1-16 It’s All about Relationships Ben Hooper was born in Newport, Tennessee in 1870 He was born out of wedlock , to Sarah Wade. As a result, He had a tough childhood, being taunted by others. In his early school years , his Grandfather died, and his mother was forced to place Ben ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Right Relationships, Right People Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 15, 2008

Having the right relationships with the right people is critical to our spiritual growth. Barnabas stood by Saul when no one else did, Peter put out those who did not have faith.

Right People, Right Relationships December 14, 2008 How having the right relationships with the right people is critical in our spiritual growth. What do you want for Christmas? More than anything, we should want more of God in our lives. More faith, more Jesus, More Holy Spirit, more love and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Relationship Between The Pastor And The Church

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

The church needs to know the Biblical view of the relationship between the pastor and the church

I. The current conflict in the average church - Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, - The pastors agenda - Sometimes the pastor is looking out for himself - The process of choosing a pastor - The standards for decision making - The lack of trust in the new pastor - The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Make Decisions That Strengthen Relationships Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Sometimes as humans, we are our own worst enemy. This chapter is about making choices that are wise for the long haul, that is, about being our own best friend. Someone said that a great marriage is like a first rate hotel, expensive but worth it! Success in marriage does not come merely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Psalm Of Trust In Relationship With God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2016

The comprehensiveness of God's protection.

A PSALM OF TRUST IN RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. Psalm 91:1-16. PSALM 91:1-2. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1). Yet there is a reason for this turn of speech: even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational