Sermons on constructive communication: showing 856-870 of 57,362

Why Do We Need Relationships? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines why God has wired us to need and desire relationships.

Dear Diary, “Every time I open myself up for a relationship I get kicked in the teeth. Why do we need relationships? Why should take the risk of being hurt again?” If you are like me you have been hurt and betrayed by someone you thought was your friend. These experiences really cause ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity Romans 14:1-13 October 4, 2015 A man died and met St Peter at the gate. Peter asked, “Would you like a tour?” The man said, “Sure.” So, Peter led the man down a long hall with many doors. They stopped at the first door and Peter opened it and said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2015

A look at what makes a healthy and unified church.

The Church - Unity October 11, 2015 Romans 14:1-13 Throughout history churches have split for the craziest reasons ~~ Holy Creek Baptist - piano bench — they had 4 separate services — moving piano bench to a different location for each one. Centerville, Ga - presbyterian church split ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lead With Your Ears, And Follow Up With Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

Using James 1:19-20 let's improve our communication (Material adapted from Wayne A. Mack's book, Strengthening Your Marriage, unit 4, Good Communication, pgs. 55-65, 68-74)

HoHum: A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by." "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring Right Relationships Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

Our relationships within the body of Christ affect our witness outside the church.

This week I came across these words that were written by Chris Tomlin in his preface to Francis Chan’s book titled “Crazy Love”: “Isn't it interesting that in Acts 11, at the end of verse 26, it says, "The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch." What I find ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Feel Me Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 25, 2016

Starting a new series "Jukebox Lessons." Using popular songs as a segue to biblically based topical sermons. This week using Pink's, "Just Give Me a Reason," to talk about breakthroughs in communication.

Do You Feel Me PPT 1 Series Title Intro: I am starting a new series today titled, "Jukebox Lessons." It's similar to what lot of churches have done with sermon series titled, "At the movies." Where they will show a clip from a movie and build a sermon around it. In this case we will be using songs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relevant Friendship

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 9, 2015

Do you invite people into your circle of friends? What does real genuine friendship look like to you?

Relevant Friendship “… enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord…” 2 Tim. 2:22 (LB) Intro: Sharon was like most lifelong members of First Church. At one time she knew every person by name. She and her husband had six children, eleven grandchildren and five ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Single Mindedness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014

We are to have a similar mind among ourselves, which is ours in Christ Jesus who became obedient to death.

Philippians 2:2-12 INTRODUCTION A friend recently said to me, "Life would be so much simpler if it weren't for other people." Of course we laughed at the obvious truth of his statement, but also at the irony that people are what make up our lives. It is living in community where the rubber mets ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Praise Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 11, 2011

This Psalm is a genre of Psalms know as Hymns. The main feature of these Hymns is that they contain exuberant praise of the Lord, or they give us a reason for praising the Lord. They are a celebration that God has entered our lives and our community.

Message Series: Responding to God How To Praise A sermon on Psalm 19. You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Read Psalm 19 straight away. Hymns contain exuberant praise of the Lord, or they give us a reason ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Image Makers Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 21, 2010

God only allows 2 images of Himself...

“Law & Order: SPU – Image Makers” Exodus 20:4-6; John 14:5-14 The late Art Linkletter once saw a small boy drawing a picture. He inquired, “What are you drawing? The boy replied, “A picture of God.” Art told the young boy that no one knows what God looks like, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leadership In Exodus

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 25, 2010

The church is to be catalyst for God continued work in the world. Are we willing to leave the comfort of home – for the Promised Land? As we head for the unknown [the uncomfortable desert] – are ready to risk all to grow the Kingdom?

Leadership in Exodus In Exodus 1-15 INTRO: Brian McLaren Conference: World-Church-Me 1. Leading the individual Moses: Born to a Hebrew Family Adopted by the Egyptian princess Despised by the Hebrew labourers Murders an Egyptian and flees the area Finds his wife – has children and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Are Better Than One Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 13, 2010

God did not design us to be loners.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] NOT CREATED TO BE LONERS Again, I saw vanity under the sun: one person who has no other, either son or brother, yet there is no end to all his toil, and his eyes are never satisfied with riches, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bartimaeus

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

How badly to you want to see?

Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-52 Bar-Timaeus = Son of Timaeus “Timaeus” is a part of the Aramaic “Tame’” which means “unclean” or “defiled” Thus, Bar-Timaeus was the “Son of the unclean or defiled” How is that for a name? Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Belong Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 27, 2010

This message is to remind us to grow in our fellowship with one another.

We continue our 40 day focus on community. Last week we talked about our calling to reach out to others together. We are called to be mindful of opportunities to reach out with the love of Christ. That is a purpose God has for us together. The purpose we are focusing on today is fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

The Path Of Discipleship | Part 2 Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 5, 2010

These are the third and fourth steps along the PATH of discipleship.

The PATH of Discipleship Part II Isaac Butterworth October 3, 2010 Mark 12:28-34 (NIV) 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed