Sermons on Good Relationships:

Real Relationships Require Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 24, 2018

Relationships, Truth, Anger, Tenderness

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Real Relationships Require Forgiveness September 15, 2024 Ephesians 4:25-32 Introduction: Relationships cannot survive without forgiveness…It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about our marriage, a friendship, our family or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have Healthy Relationships Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 30, 2006

3rd Week of 40 Days of Community adapted from sermon provided by Purpose Driven Ministries

We were created for community. We’re wired for relationships. We’re made to go through life together with others. The Bible says this, the top verse on your outline, Romans 12:5, “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” Will you circle that word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Is A Time To Value Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 2, 2002

The Advent season offers a unique opportunity to add vaue to your relationships. The first family modeled how to value relationships.

Advent – Valuing Relationships Matthew 1:18-25 Our goal this Advent Season is to go from Humbug to Hallelujah! For some reason many find themselves struggling with humbug feelings during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Messiah Who Restores Relationships Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 21, 2011

If we confront people in the right way it will foster restoration.

A Messiah Who Restores Relationships Text: Matt. 18:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Life without confrontation is directionless, aimless, passive. When unchallenged, human beings tend to drift, wander and stagnate. Confrontation is a gift, a necessary stimulation to jog one out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Father's Relationship With His Sons

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 29, 2007

Father’s Day Sermon. The parable of the Prodigal Son gives us insight to the kind of relationship the father had with his sons that every Dad should aspire to cultivate with their children.

A FATHER’S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS SONS A. Jesus introduced God as a Father of love, compassion, forgiveness; a Father we can approach with our FEARS, PROBLEMS, SINS, and STRUGGLES, and He will always be there to HELP us. COMMENT: The concern of most fathers is, “How do I as a father present God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creation; Hope In A Relationship With God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 22, 2008

THE BEGINNINGS OF HOPE, part 1 – It’s my prayer that as we look at creation today that you will not only find evidence that the God of the Universe exists, but more importantly that you will know that creation gives you the certain hope of a relationship

• Genesis 1-2 NIV 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters . . . 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Covenant - The Basis Of Biblical Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 26, 2004

Covenant is the basis of all Biblical Relationships. This sermon examines principles of covenant and an application to believers. 1st in series.

Biblical Relationships Understanding Covenant: the Basis of all Relationships Covenant = “to cut” A solemn agreement, negotiated or unilaterally imposed that binds parties to each other in permanent, defined relationships with specific promises, claims and obligations on both sides. Two types: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Relationship With God Is A Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

This morning I want to focus on the unseen marriage in the minutes to come. It’s not until you see the marriage above that you’ll understand what marriages below are to look like. Because when see the marriage above, we’ll see the pattern and the design of marriage.

We continue our series When Two Become One this morning. Thank you for joining us. Our hope is that this strengthens the marriages of our church and our community. A number of men have been complaining that this series has been a little too hurtful to them. They asked that it might be balanced a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5, Ephesians 5:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Take And Eat - Mark 14:22-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 4, 2024

Why do some verses in the Bible make our relationship with God sound conditional, and other verses make it sound unconditional? The answer to that question is the key to understanding the gospel and having the closest, most intimate relationship with God possible.

Mark 14:22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body." 23 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 "This is my blood of the covenant, which is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26, Matthew 26:26-30, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Developing Durability, Making My Relationships Last Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2009

Making my relationships last by learning why and how to keep my commitments to others.

A college man walked into a photography store with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the storeowner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Jim, I love you with all my heart. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build Your Relationship To Jesus!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to maturity.

How To Build Your Relationship To Jesus! As we get closer and closer to 2000, there is a whole lot of talk and excitement about meeting Jesus soon, maybe. I have extreme doubts, but I will not be upset if I am wrong. If I am right, I am concerned that all this loose lips stuff might hinder the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Relationship

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003

The call to abide in Jesus Christ and the fruit of our response.

John 15:1-8 It’s All About Relationship If there’s one passage of scripture that you memorize and make your own this year, let it be from today’s gospel. Jesus is saying to you… Each one of you here today… Sitting in these pews and to each of our shut-ins, who will be listening to this message… As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: *other

Factors Affecting Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "Factors" affecting marriage relationships.

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "factors" affecting marriage relationships. I. FOR THE WIVES In the first six verses of 1 Peter Chapter 3, the Apostle hands wives four "factors" affecting marrige relationships. A. Actions (vs.1-2) The tendency for many is to read this and say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You?

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003

Your need will be for the most part be met through people and if a relationship is severed then we cut off our supply.

Recently, I heard a man say words along the following lines:- " Very often God will meet your needs in a way which you may not understand because you are commanded to walk by faith. Your need will be for the most part be met through people. For instance, God will put people together through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Relationships That Last: Eternally

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

RELATIONSHIPS MARK OUR PLACE IN ETERNITY

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST: ETERNALLY LUKE 16: 19-31 JANUARY 9, 2005 INTRODUCTION: I was shocked, confused, bewildered As I entered Heaven’s door Not by the beauty of it all Not by the lights or decor But it was the folks in Heaven Who made me sputter and gasp The thieves, the liars, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist