Sermons on Broken Relationships:

Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 16, 2020

Today, all across the world, biblical marriage is in the state of being abolished and decimated...

Today, all across the world, biblical marriage is in the state of being abolished and decimated. Historically, marriage was considered the union between a man and a woman for life and the violation of the marital vow was considered by many cultures as a serious crime. Many cultures considered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disciples Of Jesus Are Characterized By Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 23, 2020

If we are going to be effective disciples and disciple makers, then our lives and our relationships must be characterized by love. Jesus said that they will know we are His disciples because of our love.

A. Let me begin with a story from the Peanut’s cartoons - you know how much I enjoy the Peanuts! 1. It’s Christmas time and Lucy comes to Charlie Brown and says, “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! At this time of year I think we should put aside all our differences and try to be kind.” 2. Charlie ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do I Relate To God?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 11, 2019

God created us to be in a relationship with Him. How do we improve that relationship?

Opening Remarks and Introduction For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at some difficult questions that many people ask about God. This weekend, we’ll celebrate Mother’s Day which is based on one of the most lasting relationships we’ll ever have. So, it’s only fitting that tonight we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-5, John 3:16-17, Matthew 23:27, 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 25, 2019

Shema is one of the most import Jewish prayers. It is prayed twice daily. Let us look at the importance of this prayer in our lives. This message explores our personal relationship with God and others.

Title: Lest You Forget Theme: Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Deut 6:4-9 "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! [11] (5) You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. (6) "And these words which I command you today shall be in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-27, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Offense Defense - Pt. 2 - Anger Danger Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

I. Introduction He set down in his assigned, first class seat and as the plane prepared to start down the tarmac the stewardess approached Mohammad Ali and said, "Mr. Ali I need you to buckle your seatbelt." Ali looked back with his famous swaggy smile and said "Superman don't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deepening Desire Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Jul 28, 2014

In love, if we start by asking God what he wants, chances are we will find a love like the one in Song of Solomon, and it will become its own song.

The Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs, is one of the most interesting, unique books in the Bible. Nothing else is like it. Psalms has poetry, but not like this. Ruth and Esther have love stories, but not like this one. Paul talked about marriage, but not as Song of Solomon does. This book of the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Contentment

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 3, 2016

Ways to find satisfaction and contentment with what we have in our lives. Finding contentment through a relationship with Christ

Play short clip of U2 Still haven't found what I'm looking for “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run through the fields. I have run, I have crawled, I have scaled these city walls. But I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.” This song describes our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Not An Accident

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 29, 2016

God told Jeremiah that before he was born, God knew him. God called him (and us) to be His spokesmen. He touched Jeremiah's mouth and put his words there and promised He would give him courage & ability to speak for Him.

I AM NOT AN ACCIDENT Jer. 1:4-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WEIGHT-LOSS TIP. An elderly woman was the winner of her weight-loss club for losing the most weight in the six weeks. All the rest of the weight-watchers gathered around her to ask how she had done it. “Simple!” she said, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why I Believe

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016

To grasp your faith and live it out is what most pastor would call a success.

Why I believe Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning I bring a word of confession, a testimony, and a word of encouragement. The confession is I cannot make you believe in God, I cannot change your life I cannot force you to trust God Be of any service to God, enjoy kingdom work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Selflessness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced when I yield my rights in order to prevent unnecessary fights

For the past several years, we’ve spent some time around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to do some topical preaching on the family. And in a culture that is increasingly pressuring us to abandon what the Bible teaches about the family, that teaching is more needed than ever. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 12, 2018

Jesus is the Light of the World. He brings light and sight into the life of a man born blind and in a similar manner brings light into our lives and enables us to see life through the eyes of faith.

INTRODUCTION Today is Transfiguration Sunday. It is the Sunday between Epiphany, when Jesus reveals himself to us and Lent, which is a penitential time of preparation before Easter. Usually the text for the day leads up the mountain where Jesus is transfigured before his disciples and his divinity ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What's The Truth

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2018

Jesus receives the title, “King of the Jews,” but he declares that his kingdom is not of this world and it is a kingdom of truth.. If it is not of this world, then where is it? And, where can we find the truth? Is God’s kingdom confined to heaven, or does

INTRODUCTION Pilate’s question, “What is Truth?” was a hotly debated question centuries before he took his first breath and for millennia after he took his last. With so many religious purveyors of truth, we have come to question the reality of absolute truth. Relative truth is currently ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Rising Above The Turkeys Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

When people try to make changes, other people may hold them back. As Jacob tries to overcome his scheming nature, Laban drags him down. God intervenes, so that Jacob can rise above that old turkey, Laban, and his own nature as well.

RISING ABOVE THE TURKEYS—Genesis 30:25-31:55 “I could soar like an eagle, if I didn’t have to deal with so many turkeys.” My uncle raised turkeys. Turkeys are pretty stupid. They are always crowding each other, pecking at each other, fighting over food, so they can get big enough to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Prayer And Why Questions? Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Prayer is spiritual warfare against evil.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is based on a relationship to God where you simply talk with God. 2. Prayer is communication with God. 3. Prayer is family relationship. 4. Jesus excludes praying in any other name such as Buddha, Confucius, and even Allah. “I am the way, the truth, and the life. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For Everyone! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Religion cannot save you no matter how zealous you are, only a relationship with God!

God Set Israel Aside Because: 1) They did not Listen to Him. Vs. 2 Truth: For a Jew, your whole life revolves around your religion. Philippians 3:4-6 Key: Religion cannot save you no matter how zealous you are, only a relationship with God! 2) They tried to save themselves by good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist