Sermons on Difficult Relationships:

A Joyful Noise Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 8, 2024

Worship, positivity, and joy are pillars that support us through difficult times and bring us closer to God's presence. They transform our lives, renew us, and provide a firm anchor for our souls.

Psalm 98 kicks off with Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. Worship isn't just something we do because we have to; it's our special time to connect with God and say thanks for all the awesome stuff He's done. When we worship, we're tuning into God's love and grace. Sing a ...read more

Topics: Praise, Divine Joy, Spiritual Positivity, Sacred Worship

The Promise Of God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 15, 2015

After the giving of the Law to Moses, it is time to move forward and prepare the people to claim the Promised Land. Along the way, though difficult the way maybe, God has promised to guide them until they reach their eternal destination.

THE PROMISE OF GOD'S GUIDANCE SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 23:20-26 (NIV) 20 “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. 21 Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel against him; he will not forgive your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Be What You Are Called To Be. Let God Be God In The Process

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 25, 2024

Timothy's call as a young pastor would be difficult work, like a soldier going to war. What were Paul's principles for his life, and for all Christians in some senses? Find out.

7.7.24 2 Timothy 2:1–13 (EHV) Trinity Ev. Lutheran, Bay City 1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Entrust the things you heard from me, in the presence of many witnesses, to faithful men who will also be able to teach others. 3 Share hardships as a good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Committed To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 1, 2019

Knowing the disciples would face a difficult and discouraging task at times, Jesus sought to encourage them by reminding them of their standing with God. We too can draw strength from the Lord and need reminded of that which is available to the believer.

Committed to Serve Matthew 10: 29-33 Jesus had shared much with the disciples prior to sending them out in pairs of two for ministry. He had been very straightforward with them, revealing the difficulties and opposition they would encounter as the proclaimed the Good News. Some would happily ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Prophetic Declaration PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the power of intercessory prayer and our role as believers in restoring relationships and reconciling differences through God's love and faith.

Good morning, dear family of faith. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the house of our Lord? We are here today to open our hearts and minds to the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a passage from the book of Ezekiel, a book that often goes ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Topics: Bridging The Gap

You Never Saw A Calf Like This

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

How do we get Golden Calves in our live? By that I mean how do we get idols or things not worthy of our worship in our lives? Cause once they get in, they are difficult to get out!

YOU NEVER SAW A CALF LIKE THIS Exodus 32:1-26 INTRODUCTION: In the Disney movie Dumbo, one scene finds Dumbo, caught in a tree. Timothy the mouse concludes that the only way he could have gotten up there is that he flew! This conclusion brings a hearty laugh from some nearby crows, and a song ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Family: The Givens And The Choices

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 19, 2005

In every family relationship we have "givens’ and "choices". Here are 3 important life-lessons we can learn from the family.

FAMILY: THE GIVENS AND THE CHOICES 1. If you were to ask me the question how I am feeling today, I would have to respond that I am feeling totally “familied out” – at least for the immediate future. I need a vacation from family! 2. Now that may seem like a harsh and hard comment coming from your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Israel's Exit From Egypt Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2022

As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult"

Israel's Exodus from Egypt Israel's Exodus from Egypt As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Marriage Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 4, 2007

Looking at Marriage. Part 2 in series Relationships That Work. The three places we look to build a balanced, healthy marriage.

Looking at Marriage Relationships that Work, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers May 27, 2007 Recording artist Roberta Flack once said, Getting married is easy. Staying married is more difficult. Staying happily married for a lifetime should rank among the fine arts. Sydney Harris ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Test Yourselves Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2025

If you want to experience harmony and joy in your relationships, get ready, get real, get right, then get along.

Several years ago, Ken Westphall, in Leadership Journal, a publication for ministry leaders, talked about the most frequent phrases in ministry that become preludes to a fast farewell. They include the following: I think I've earned the right to say this. In ancient Israel, the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14, Titus 3:10-11, Proverbs 22:10, James 1:2-3, Galatians 6:1, Ephesians 4:11, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Pray Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

Prayer is meant to be at the heart of a relationship to Jesus. Jesus assumes you are already praying. He doesn’t say IF you pray but WHEN you pray any relationship is built and strengthened through communication and with God, that’s prayer

Why Pray? Matthew 6:1-13 Prayer is meant to be at the heart of a relationship to Jesus. In our Scripture today, Jesus assumes you are already praying. He doesn’t say IF you pray but WHEN you pray. Last week, we learned that Jesus is directing the Sermon on the Mount to hypocrites. The Greek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon # 11 - Joseph The Shadow - Jesus Our Reality Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 2, 2024

There is much that we as a church can learn from the life of Joseph, and the relationship that Jacob his father had with him. While Joseph is just a shadow the reality is Jesus Christ, and our call today as members of the body of Christ is to grown in our relationship with Him.

We continue our meditation based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) Based on the above verse, we are learning the ways in which God will make us those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Genesis 41:57, Genesis 42:1-2, Genesis 43:1-2, Genesis 43:16, Ephesians 3:20-21, Mark 3:35, Genesis 43:33, Matthew 8:26-27, Genesis 44:33-34, Genesis 45:4, Acts 9:5, Genesis 45:5, Hebrews 10:21-22, Genesis 45:11, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

He Threw A Party Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Sometimes the biggest gap is between family members. God teaches us about bridge building through Jesus’ story of the prodigal son. We should offer grace to those we have broken relationships with and celebrate when those relationships are restored.

Today, we're talking about family drama. You know, those fights with your siblings or disagreements with your parents. We're going to learn from a story Jesus told about a son who messed up big time, but his dad threw a party when he came back home. We're talking about offering grace to those we've ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Compassion, Empathy

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2016

Don't let ritual rise above your relationship with God. Don't let your ways rise above God's ways.

Last week we saw the marks of a great servant in Prophet Samuel. He is a man of integrity, faithfulness and a genuine love for his people. • Today we will see the new leader Saul, and sadly, the opposite of what we see last week – the marks of a disobedient servant. Let’s read 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Challenges Of Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

True worship presents a challenge to everyone who comes in the presence of God. Our Scripture today is one of the most difficult to understand in the entire Bible because the insinuations of the story can be unsettling. It presents a view of God which mak

The Challenge of Worship Genesis 22:1-19 Camp Leach tells the story of some friends who took their 5 year-old grandson to church one Sunday. Bettie took her place with the choir while Christopher, their grandson sat in the congregation with his grandfather. During the service, Bettie motioned to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Methodist