Sermons on Intentional Relationships:

Relationship Recovery Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 7, 2019

Whenever we talk about recovery, we are never talking about one person - but a system of persons. Our addictions, obsessions and persistent sins have taken a toll on everyone around us.

RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction September is Recovery Month and we have a few goals in this emphasis. -We seek to find hope in the Gospel for dealing with all of our obsessions, addictions, and the sinful weights that are holding us down from following God wholeheartedly. - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness And Relationships Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 28, 2006

God has called us to a new life and new relationships that embody the character of Christ, embrace the peace of Christ, engage in the worship of Christ and exalt the name of Christ.

Holiness and Relationships Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Introduction: This week, as we continue in our series, "In the World, But Not of It," I want to address the topic of holiness and relationships. Before we get started, I would like to preface my message by telling you that the principles found ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Relationships That Matter Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024

Relationship with others matter in our lives. casual and intimate friends are needed to spiritually guide us.

Life choice series Relationships that matter Good Morning everyone… We are so glad that you have joined us as we dig into God’s Word and continue with the series “Life Choices” Life choices involve life decisions… and life decisions should be thought out before they are made. We know that most ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25, Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Relationship Principles Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

In the Seventh Commandment we are given a rational for how all relationships, including singleness, work.

Message 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 “Relationship Principles.” We are up to the seventh commandment in our series; “You shall not commit adultery”. The issue of adultery is one that comes with many emotions. So today we are not going to start in the Old Testament … we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness And Relationships

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 13, 2011

Taking seriously the command of Jesus to forgive -- what it means and what it does not mean.

A man was walking on the sidewalk outside a playground with a high wooden fence and heard the children chanting, “Thirteen! Thirteen! Thirteen!” He stopped and, finding a small hole in the fence, he bent over to look in. Just like that, a finger poked him in the eye. And the chanting continued, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Love And Relationships

Contributed by Jason York on Oct 9, 2016

Breaks down and details our relationships between man and God

Champions for Christ Cowboy Church Message: Love and Relationships- October 9th, 2016 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 5, 2018

A look at how we can be better stewards, as we focus on relationships.

Managing Relationships Job 2:11-13 October 7, 2018 Last week’s message started off a little heavy - as we looked at what was going on in our government with the selection of judge Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court and the senate hearings. This morning, we’re going to start with another story, this ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13, Proverbs 17:17, Job 6:14-16, Romans 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Redemptive Relationship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 18, 2018

Trust Christ with your life and let Him set you free forever from guilt and sin.

I enjoy reading Mikey’s Funnies at times. It is a humorous, daily, blog post from Mike Atkinson. Some time ago, he posted this: If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get going without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Robbed By Relationships Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The first of four messages on the threats to spiritual identity theft.

Identity Theft March 12, 2006 Robbed By Relationships Intro: I need a volunteer. Did you ever take the ACT/SAT? This will be kind of like that. Have you ever seen one of these? I want you to take a few seconds to put these shapes into the canister. According to our Vandy alumni this is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-22

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2019

In dealing with your anger, don’t commit murderous acts, don’t think murderous thoughts, and don’t speak murderous words. But if your anger has hurt someone, seek reconciliation and seek a resolution as soon as you can.

Several years ago, the Arizona Republic carried a story about Steve Tran of Westminster, California. He activated 25 bug bombs in his apartment to get rid of some unwanted guests, the cockroaches that shared the space with him. He closed the door thinking he had seen the last of them. But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:48, James 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Relationships That Work!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003

Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s love.

Relationships that Work! Thesis: Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42, Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakthrough In Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 15, 2020

With the inner guiding and power of the Holy Spirit we can learn how to get a breakthrough in bad or strained relationships. Breakthrough is possible is most relationships. God designed us all to be in relationship with Him and with each other.

Video Transition: Les and Leslie Parrott - Relationships – Real Relationships clip Story: Les Parrot notes, “In the autumn of 1992, we did something unusual. We offered a course at Seattle Pacific University that promised to answer questions openly and honestly about family, friends, dating, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abiding In The Vine: A Call To Intimate Relationship With Christ

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 15, 2023

Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine and branches to impart essential truths about our relationship with Him and the abundant life He desires for us.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we delve into the profound and spiritually enriching words of Jesus found in the Gospel of John, chapter 15. In this chapter, Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine and branches to impart essential truths about our relationship with Him and the abundant life ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

An Intimate Relationship

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

God compares His relationship to us as that of a marriage. Do we know of His love for us and His desire for us to reamin faithful to Him. Are we faithful?

Introductory Considerations 1. Story of two people who fall in love and get married but then things change. Each has different interests and they have little time for each other. Distance grows between them. They were husband and wife - that was a fact, but they did not relate any more in the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Better Relationship

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 17, 2002

A Better Relationship is what the Lord wants.

A Better Relationship HHM April 28 2002 Philippians 3:13-15 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational