Sermons on Evil Relationships:

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 21, 2013

Like Judas, let us forsake a casual relationship with Jesus and be more like Mary who developed a close, personal, and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior.

I ran across a book from 1904, entitled, “Maxwell’s Elementary grammar” that contained the following poem: "Oho!" said the pot to the kettle; "You are dirty and ugly and black! Sure no one would think you were metal, except when you're given a crack." "Not so! Not so!" kettle ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Good Name Is To Be Chosen Over Great Wealth Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 2, 2013

“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1).

A good name is to be chosen over great wealth “A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.” -Lord Jeffery “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1). Though this verse is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Relational Needs Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 19, 2013

When Jesus was a man, He had relational needs to be met. This sermon looks at those needs and discovers how we can apply them to our loved ones.

Debbie and I just returned from a G 6 marriage seminar where I discovered some amazing truths. One of those truths was that Debbie was a much better spouse than I am. Although it was a marriage seminar, it dealt with relationships that apply not only to husband/wife but also to parent/child, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 26, 2013

"If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT).

God's design for Marriage The Bible tells us; "If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT). We live in a time of massive marital discord and family ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Power

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 6, 2012

Prayer is an expression of the commitment and trust we have in God.

"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…" (Jeremiah 1:5) – since the Almighty being our creator knew us before we were even formed, why do we have to pray to Him submitting lists after lists of our needs & necessities? If God knows what we need, why do we have to bring our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Peace Talks

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 7, 2012

God's goal is to reconcile every person to himself. We need to understand this as a restoring of relationship, that God has done everything on his side to restore and that we only need to turn to him in repentance and faith. Finally God has placed in our

On September 13, 1993 one of the most famous moments in modern diplomacy took place. President Bill Clinton was instrumental in brokering a peace agreement between Yitzak Rabin and Yassir Arafat in Oslo. It seemed like the Israelis and Palestinians would always be enemies but here was a miracle. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Dtr

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 9, 2012

A talk on the true meaning of following Christ, and the relationship every believer should have with Him.

Endure the Path (v. 9:57-62) Here Jesus defines the role of a follower of Jesus in terms of commitment. He likens it to a slave who has no home, no family, or no earthly ties that would prevent them from leaving it all. As we read these statements, it seems like Jesus is being so hard. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Attitude Is Everything” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 13, 2012

If we are going to enjoy healthy relationships, we must watch our attitude.

In verses 3 and 4, Paul speaks about the importance of our relationship to one another. In so doing, he cites the example of our Savior in verses 5-8, and tells us that if we are going to rightly relate to one another, we must seek to possess the same attitudes our Lord possessed as He reached out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus Moves Us To Love

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 24, 2011

Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with one another. Parts: A. His word of truth calls for a response. B. His love shines out from us onto one another.

Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Theme: Knowing Jesus Moves Us to Love A. His word of truth calls for a response B. His love shines from out us onto one another Season: Epiphany 3a Date: January 23, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Knowing-Jesus-Moves-Us-to-Love-1John2_3-11.html ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Priorities Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 1, 2011

How can you build a stronger marriage? What can you do to improve your marriage and make it into what God designed a marriage to be? (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow)

A Solemn Promise Pt 1- Priorities (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow) Few weeks-Marriage Seminar-LYWBM-Mark Gungor A Solemn Promise Question: How many not married-hope-meet special one? How many are married? (trade in your spouse?) Key thought: To be fulfilled in life, you must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Pursuit

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 8, 2011

How can you build a stronger marriage? What can you do to improve your marriage and make it into what God designed a marriage to be? (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow)

A Solemn Promise Pt2- Pursuit Introduction (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow) Continue with our series- A Solemn Promise- Pursuit In Hot Pursuit How many made- fool of yourselves-in- name of love- trying to impress- someone- opposite sex, did crazy things would never do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Charismatic

On Fire At All Times

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen sweethearts or newly-weds holding hands? Like sugar desired by ants. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prioritize our relationship with GOD more than anything else. IV. TEXT: Leviticus 6:1

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen sweethearts or newly-weds holding hands? Like sugar desired by ants. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prioritize our relationship with GOD more than anything else. IV. TEXT: Leviticus 6:13 Remember, the fire must be kept burning on the altar at ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Partnership Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 22, 2011

How can you build a stronger marriage? What can you do to improve your marriage and make it into what God designed a marriage to be? (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow)

A Solemn Promise Pt4- Partnership Introduction (based on sermon series by Craig Groeschel, The Vow) Seminar- Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Continue w/series- A Solemn Promise- Priorities, Pursuit, Purity (PMario), Partnership A Solemn Promise Married people- how many would say you are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Charismatic

Bringing Out The Best In Others Series

Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011

A sermon on encouraging and lifting up others in the name of Christ.

[Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Nazarene

A Mother's Loan

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2011

Hannah shows us that women today can turn their insecurities and their relationships over to God and can find fulfillment.

(First Baptist Church, Gaithersburg, MD, May 11, 1980; Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, May 9, 1982; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, May 12, 1985) One of God's great mercies is that He consistently takes our faltering insecurities and transforms them into something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist