Sermons on Difficult Relationships:

Family Matters I: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

The more the church knows how to please the Lord in all our relationships, the better we will be able to help one another (and others) grow closer to God. [INCLUDES MESSAGE FROM ROBIN OPPERMAN]

Family Matters: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: In Ephesians 5:8&10 Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” Well, one thing that pleases the Lord is when His people love one another and honor one another. People who belong to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Family Matters Ii: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

We can learn from Jesus what it means for a husband to take care of his bride because Jesus takes good care of His bride – the Church.

Family Matters II: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: Last week we talked about family matters, taking our approach from Ephesians 5:8&10 where Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” How do we please the Lord in our relationships? We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship Is All About Relationship - Exodus Part 6 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon about how the name of God is the nature of His relationship to us.

INTRODUCTION • The heart of worship is relationship. • Knowing God makes it easy to worship Him. • He reveals Himself to us when we worship Him and He did the same for Moses. • Worship is deep relationship with God. I. HE IS KNOWN BY HIS NAME • The story of Mt. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Offers A Better Relationship Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 27, 2012

Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

JJESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS OFFERS A BETTER RELATIONSHIP HEBREWS 7:1-28 Big Idea: Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:7-9, 31-34 • ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Nazarene

How Should My Relationship With My Family Affect Me? Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

How can I move my beliefs about God into my homelife?

How Should My Relationship With My Family Affect Me? Colossians 3:18-25 18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Trust App Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013

What can you do, what can you do to break that cycle of mistrust between you and that other person?

[For the video elements associated with this sermon, please visit http://store.northpoint.org/life-apps-starter-kit.html.] We are in the middle of a series called Life Apps, and to kind of get our heads around where we’re going with this, especially if you haven’t been here during the series, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Portrait Of A Peacemaker - James 3:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

This message shows how several of the elements of human wisdom have been dressed up and have found their way into the church. We must beware of those. The message also gives insights into how to convert incidents of conflict into peace in the church and restore broken relationships.

James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. Introduction God will call us His children, if and only if… How ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Rooted In Him

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 19, 2014

Relationship with God is your most important relationship. Spiritual growth is God's will for your life. Go deep is the way to grow strong. There is no short cut to cultivating a relationship.

WHY ARE WE DOING WHAT WE ARE DOING? Why should I take on this discipleship thing? Why can’t I just sit back and simply cruise into heaven? • We’re made to have fellowship with God. Adam and Eve walks in the Garden with Him. RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divided In Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon discusses the cost of following Christ, emphasizing that it can lead to division in earthly relationships, and encourages strength and faithfulness in the face of such challenges.

Does anyone here today enjoy being at odds with their friends, family, or neighbors? Maybe you’re the type of person that looks forward to a good argument, or maybe you’re the type of person that would rather avoid an argument at any and all costs. Whoever you are here today, I think we can all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Topics: Faithfulness, Gospel, Earthly Relationships

A Spirit-Filled Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2025

A Spirit-filled marriage is a profound representation of Christ's love, requiring mutual submission that leads to deep connection and growth, transforming struggles into opportunities for grace and unity.

A Spirit-filled Marriage Ephesians 5: 22-33 Through our study in recent weeks, we have discovered much about our walk with the Lord and among the world. We have been challenged to walk in love, righteousness, light, and awareness. In our text, Paul continues to deal with the walk of believers, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Means Forgetting Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 2 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness; just the mere mention of the word elicits a variety of feelings and reactions in us, some positive, some very much negative. Wrapped up in this word are feelings of joy and relief, and of consternation and even anger. Forgiveness is a word that indeed “moves” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Christian Church

New Beginnings; Old Themes

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

It is difficult but essential to put the Greatest Commandment into practice when life's circumstances are difficult.

I am very pleased to report that we had a great family vacation, and I hope you will be pleased to hear that I am back at work ready to tackle a new season of ministry together. In many ways it does feel like a new season, and I want to talk about that a little more in a few moments. But first I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Jan 31, 2015

A sermon on restoration and what God requires of us for restoration to take place.

Text: Joel 2:25-26 : I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you. And my ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Fresh Start....with Others A Message Of Restoring Broken Relationships Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 4, 2009

If you have a broken relationship with someone its because you have been offended or you have offended someone. This sermon gives practical help of what to do in each case.

TEXT: Philemon; Colossians 4 TITLE: A Fresh Start…With Others - A Message of restoring broken relationships SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Reconciliation OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 25, 2009 PROP.: It’s important that you and I be reconciled to those with whom we have broken ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

Most of us want to have a vibrant relationship with God. But knowing God is one of the great and most difficult challenges. In this lesson we discuss, what it means to know God.

I've got to tell you, one of the things that I want to know more than anything else is actually to know God. It's one of those deep desires I have, and longings that I have in my own heart. And I'm hoping that men out there listening want the same. But how do we know God? I mean, how do we really ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-11

Denomination: Baptist