Sermons on Growing Relationships:

How To Double Attendance And Grow The Church

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 14, 2002

Discussion: How to grow a church.

HOW TO DOUBLE ATTENDANCE AND GROW THE CHURCH By Jerry Falwell A. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: EIGHT BASIC ASSUMPTIONS Before I begin to discuss how to grow a church, there are certain assumptions that we must agree on. These assumptions are based on the Word of God and come from the nature of God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Manure - It Helps A Body Grow

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 14, 2019

This sermon focuses on how God can use the stinky stuff in our lives to help us grow

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8 (Call to Worship) Theme: Lent/Growth Title: Spiritual Manure – It Helps a Body Grow INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spring. You can tell that it is getting closer to Spring Time – you can smell it in the air. You can smell the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Do You Know Me? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 24, 2015

There is a difference between knowing Jesus and KNOWING Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today I want to talk about Jesus. Is Jesus the central part of your life, or is His simply on the periphery of your life? • What tangible difference does Jesus make in our lives? Is He even supposed to make any difference? • What it mean to have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Do's & Don'ts Of Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

By following the example of Joseph we can learn how to restore rifts in our relationships.

THE DO’S & DON’TS OF RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS Genesis 45:1-15 August 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: If you think your family has problems, consider the marriage mayhem created when 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-2, Genesis 45:21-28, Genesis 45:24

The Rules: God-Tested Secrets For Relationships

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

Three secrets to apply to your relationships, from Ephesians 5 and 6

The Rules: God-tested Secrets for Relationships Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-6:1-9 Intro: I hold in my hands a book that has been much talked about since it first appeared in 1995. Its critics call it hopelessly old-fashioned and unrealistic; its fans say that it is a refreshing return to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Ways To Improve Your Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 24, 2004

Find out ten ways to improve, enhance and enrich any relationship.

Ten Ways to Improve Your Relationships (Phil. 2:2-5) No one is island. We all need friendships. Acts 2:42- "They devoted themselves to fellowship" (Koinonia - mutual sharing with one another)Make up your mind to whom you can fellowship with and devote yourself to them regardless of feelings, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisely Balancing Our Relationships And Tasks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 26, 2004

The Lord has a way of filling, controlling and coordinating our personality in a way that our task or relational style can be blended in to the body of Christ in the most efficacious way

Wisely Balancing Our Relationships and Tasks James 3:18 - "And the harvest of righteousness (of conformity in God’s will in thought and deed) is the fruit of the seed sown in peace by those who work for and make peace in themselves and in others, that peace which means concord, agreement and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Relationship - Part 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

David speaks marvelously of the nature of the Christian Life in this Shepherd Psalm. This is part 1 of 6 sermon series.

“The Model for the Christian Life” 1 of 6 Psalm 23:1-6 1. The CHRISTIAN Relationship (v.1) Exodus 3:14; Deuteronomy 6:4; Ezekiel 34:11-12, 23-24; John 10:11, 14, 27-30; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25; 5:4; Psalm 80:1; Isaiah 40:11; Psalm 95:7; 100:3; Matthew 7:22-23; Psalm 34:9-10; 84:11; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Lack Of Peace In Our Relationships

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 10, 2001

This sermon analyzes some of the problems and some of the solutions regarding having peace in our relationships.

This passage points us toward some of the causes and some solutions concerning the lack of peace we often deal with in our relationships (see v. 1). I. What’s Your Problem? James identifies some of the causes of the problems we face. He deals with several, but let’s limit ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Relationship Of The Father And Son: Related To The Church

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

We can understand the relationship of the Church with the Father when we know their relationship one with the other.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE FATHER & SON: AS WITH THE CHURCH Jn 6:37 I. THE FATHER GIVES EVERYTHING HE HAS TO THE SON A. John 3:35 “The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands.” II. THEY WORK TOGETHER A. 5:17 “said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having A New Relationship In Christ Jesus

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

This message shows the great relationship that we have in Christ as described by the Apostle Paul.

HAVING A NEW RELATIONSHIP IN CHRIST JESUS! Ephesians 2:11-22 INTRODUCTION: How thrilling to be placed into the family of God through the new birth. May we examine our wonderful relationship in Christ as we study this brief exposition of Truth. I. Remember Your Past Relationship. (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Relationships - The Five Love Languages Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 9, 2008

The five love languages are a real practical way for us to demonstrate the love of God to people. Jesus showed us the way to do this in earthly ministry by modeling each of the five love languages for us.

DEEP RELATIONSHIPS – THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES INTRO TO TOPIC: Valentine’s Day is coming up this week! Let’s talk about love… SONGS: There are lots of songs that talk about love! • Foreigner: I wanna know what love is • Righteous Brothers: You’ve lost that loving feeling • Diana Ross: You ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

Love In Focus (Love In Various Relationships) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2008

Like my glasses, Love focuses in different ways, varying in both intensity and style.

Love In Focus (topical) NOTE: When preached, I only got through half of this in 30 minutes, so I am doing part two (with some expansions) this week. 1. Affectionate Writing Can Reduce Cholesterol According to new research, writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 4: Prayer Is Basic Relationship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 30, 2007

The most basic fact: prayer is a relationship with God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The most basic fact: prayer is a relationship with God. The most used Greek word for prayer is proseuchomai; pros = towards and euchomai = face. No prayer - strained relationship Little prayer - weak relationship Much prayer - strong relationship 2. How’s the best way to begin? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:2

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Are You In A Relationship With God? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 7, 2007

Part 1 of the Week of Renewal 2007 series. The topic this year was Being Doers of God’s Word. Part 1 looks at your relationship with God.

4th Annual Week of Renewal 2007 “Being Doers of His Word” House of Faith www.PS127.org January 19: Are you in a relationship with God? Pastor Bruce Shields Guest Speaker: Nancy Kramer WELCOME Format † Open with Prayer † Sermon † Prayer / Response Time † Guest Speaker † Prayer / Response ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church