Sermons on Building Relationships:

"A Better Warning" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to realize that if one is not moving closer to God, one is moving further away. - Heart: For the people to have a healthy fear of God. Hamds: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Covet? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2009

The final sermon; this one about how coveting moves us away from a healthy relationship with God.

Ten Commandments: Coveting Exodus 20:1-17 July 5, 2009 SCRIPTURE READING SLIDE How many of you remember when Hula-Hoops first came upon the scene? The year was 1958 and they were the first really big fad to sweep through the U.S. Kids wanted one, but anyone who had a fun streak gave them a try. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God's Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 3. When we are in relationship with God we should expect to hear God speaking to us.

If we are not experiencing God’s abundant life we need to ask ourselves why? I think we can boil the problem down to one of three issues: 1) We might have a relationship problem with God. Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at the importance of knowing God, having a personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Lamb, The Lion, The Eagle, And The Hen

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 16, 2008

Four metaphors that depict various aspects of our Lord’s relationship to all who believe in Him.

THE LAMB, THE LION, THE EAGLE, AND THE HEN "They conquered him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not love their lives in the face of death.” Revelation 12:11 (HCSB) The title of today’s sermon gives us four metaphors that depict various aspects of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Door: Access Granted Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 18, 2008

Jesus is the door that gives us access into a living relationship with God (includes background info on shepherds & sheep).

Jesus the Door: Access Granted John 10:1-10 Intro: [Review series The 7 I AM Sayings of Jesus in John.] When Jesus made these statements, He was using the equivalent of God’s name, as He revealed it to Moses at the burning bush – I AM! It is possible He spoke it in Hebrew or Aramaic, since He was ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 8, 2008

Happiness depends on circumstances; joy is an attitude rooted in the Person of Jesus Christ and our daily relationship with Him.

The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength --Nehemiah 8:1-10 An epiphany is a sudden flash of understanding or a moment of a sudden and great realization. Epiphany in this sense may also be called a serendipity. The two are similar terms although serendipity usually refers to a pleasant discovery we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008

Sometimes we fail so miserably that we just need a fresh start to relationships/ministries with God.

A Fresh Start Jonah 3:1-4 I. You Must Be Willing to Accept Responsibility for Your Previous Actions (Jonah 1:7-12) a. Acknowledge the wrong you have done (v. 10; 1 John 1:8-10) b. Understand the consequences of your sin (v. 12; Luke 12:47-48) II. You Must Be Willing to Humble Yourself (Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Religion Gets In The Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 22, 2006

Third in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on how religion can pervert our relationship with God.

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas have made quite a name for themselves in the past several years. The church is led by Pastor Fred Phelps, and though it has “Baptist” in the name of the church, it is not associated with any Baptist denomination. The church is focused on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Commission Restored

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

A right relationship with God is necessary in order to live the Kingdom life God has designed us for.

God’s Commission Restored Text: Acts 2:22 KJV Introduction: Jesus could not heal the sick. Jesus could not deliver the tormented from demons. Jesus could not raise the dead. To believe otherwise is to ignore what He said about Himself. In Jn 5:19, Jesus said: "The Son can do nothing." Nothing in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Priority For Family Living Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

The fifth commandment is not directed at teens, but to families and children of every age. This is the first of the commandments dealing with human relationships.

“A PRIORITY FOR FAMILY LIVING” (Exodus 20:12) Parents of teenagers point to this commandment often. A father of four teens said, “There’s nothing wrong with teenagers that reasoning with them won’t aggravate,” and another said, “Insanity is contagious. You catch it from your kids.” An astute ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Do You Have Good Reason To Be Angry With God? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Our relationship with God flourishes when we become passionate about what God is passionate about.

Do You Have Any Good Reason to be Angry With God? Jonah: It’s More Than Just a Fish Story Series Sept. 3, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A new resident was walking down a street and noticed a man struggling with a washing machine ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Statements Of Relational Healing

Contributed by Jeff Davidson on Feb 2, 2006

From Paul’s message to the Corinthians, we find seven statements that can heal hurting relationships

The Seven Statements of Relational Healing 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 Intr.: There are no relationships that are free of conflict; when we are in a relationship that is in crisis, something must be done to correct it; it will not correct itself: A. In our text today Paul finds himself in a relational ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sincerity

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 24, 2005

At times we need to step back and take a look at our relationship with the Trinity and assess its sincerity.

Sincerity Introduction: Sometime we use the opposite of something to define it. A. Feigners 1. Epitome and personification of insincerity. 2. What constitutes a feigner or feign person? a. A pretender i.e. “The Great Pretender” by the Platters b. An inventor of fabrications c. A copier or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Religion Or New Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The riches of a relationship with the true God through faith in Christ alone cannot compare to the bankruptcy of merit religion.

Dead Religion or New Life? (Philippians 3:1-3) INTRO 1. Many of you know that I love the music of the 20’s and 30’s and old time radio from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. 2. Because of MP3 formatting of discs, I have discs with over 100 shows on them…all available Jack Benny programs (the greatest radio ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Make It Through Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God.

Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God. I. DON¡¦T BE DUMBFOUNDED BY SUFFERING (12-13) 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational