Sermons on Commonlaw Relationship:

The Operating System Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Marriages work best when they operate by God’s design

1/26 The Operating System Genesis 1-3 What’s the operating system for marriage? Basic Setup #1: The nature and role of a man is to initiate Genesis 2:7; 15-18 Priority of Primacy: the first has priority and authority Ephesians 5:22-23; 25 First, place this in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Talking With God - Week #3 Series

Contributed by Don Hickey on Jan 12, 2019

We talked about knowing God. We talked about how to hear God, and today I want to talk to you about talking with God. That means prayer. Prayer is communication with God.

*Disclaimer- I use many sources. God is gracious. Life is about knowing God and walking with God. When you read your Bible, that's about being with God. When you pray, that's about being with God. BUT, a lot of us are intimidated by prayer. Why? Because we have a misunderstanding of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

It's Personal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to perceive, pursue, and preserve a personal, intimate relationship with God, which will guide and shape their lives.

Good day, dear friends, and welcome once again to our shared space of faith and fellowship. We gather here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as brothers and sisters, united by a common bond that transcends the ordinary. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Topics: Personal Relationship

Best Use Of Time PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being present in God's presence, prioritizing spiritual nourishment over worldly tasks, and experiencing transformation through His divine power.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred sanctuary where we gather, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ’s love. We are here, in the warmth of fellowship, to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance, and to draw strength from His eternal wisdom. In the flurry of our daily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Relationship, Christ

Blood Is Thicker Than Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the significance of blood in the Bible, symbolizing life, sacrifice, and unbreakable bonds, and the power of the blood of Jesus Christ in cleansing us from all sin.

Good morning, church family! I'm so glad to see all y'all here today, ready to delve into God's Word. Today, we're going to be talking about something that's both deeply human and profoundly divine; something that's at the core of our faith and our relationships. We're talking about the power of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Topics: Blood Relationship

This Time Its Personal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus desires a personal, transformative relationship with each of us, as demonstrated in the story of the Samaritan woman.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we journey into the heart of a story that portrays the power of personal encounters, the transformative response of an individual, and the profound impact of a personal relationship with Jesus. We dive into the story of the Samaritan woman, a tale that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-14

Topics: Personal Relationship

We Must Know God Personally PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to explore the story of Abraham and Isaac, emphasizing God's unchanging love and faithfulness, and our calling to know God personally.

Good morning, family! Today, we gather to explore a story that spans generations, a story of God's unchanging love and faithfulness. J.I. Packer writes, "Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord." ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

Topics: Relationship, God

How To Build Close Relationships With Your Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew how to win the trust, confidence and love from His disciples because He chose men who were committed to the goals of the heavenly Father. If you really want to have close relationships, base them around mutual goals of giving God glory through

If you want to know how to build close relationships with your disciples, follow the model given by Jesus Christ. Jesus loved His disciples and they loved Him with unmitigated affection. The Lord knew how to build relationships with the twelve apostles through intimate communications, sharing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use Music To Enhance Our Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Use Music To Enhance Our Relationships

HOW TO USE MUSIC TO ENHANCE OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD and PEOPLE - Col. 3:16 Illustration: Martin Luther said, "The devil takes flight at the sound of music, just as he does at the words of theology, and for this reason the prophets always combined theology and music, the teaching of truth and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Relationships + God's Standards = True Freedom

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000

You will only find true freedom in the way you conduct your relationships with others when you abide by God's standards for your realtionships.

What motivates your relationships with the people you meet throughout your lifetime? By what standards do you measure your relationships with others? What standards does God want for your relationships with other people? The world would have you believe that your relationships with others ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2002

We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 1 of a 3 part sermon.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-Part I—Revelation 2:1-7 OR Firstless Love A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship—part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002

We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP—Part III—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love for Jesus had taken second place & lapsed into technique/maintenance. The local church must prevent her relationship with Jesus from lapsing into a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Relationship To Us: Grounded In Loving Grace

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 27, 2001

God has always operated on the basis of grace in relationship towards sinful people, and He continues that work through Jesus and offers forgiveness and intimacy, all through His grace. And we respond with deep joyful obedience.

God’s Relationship to Us: Grounded in Loving Grace By Andrew Chan , Senior Pastor PBC, Vancouver, BC Ex.34:5-7 (NLT) 5 Then the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud and called out his own name, “the LORD,” as Moses stood there in his presence. 6 He passed in front of Moses and said, “I am the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Leaders' Interpersonal Relationship-(Part 3 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

It’s interesting that Paul uses four negative expressions to specify how the godly leader must live. Some things simply must not be present in his life. Those four are counter-balanced by one positive characteristic. 1. Not violent 1 Timothy 3:3 I like the King James rendering-"Not a striker." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wholeness Begins Once A Relationship With God Is Established

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003

This is the second sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness.

Wholeness begins once a relationship with God is established (John 5:8,9) As we continue this series on “We can also be made whole” I would like to offer what I hope is a key ingredient to our wholeness. That key ingredient is this, “Wholeness begins once a relationship with God is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:8-9

Denomination: Methodist