Sermons on Interpersonal Relationships:

The Blessed Relationship

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

There is a relationship between Christ and his Church. We belong to him, and he belongs to us. His desire is toward us. What a joy it is to be his!

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org The Blessed Relationship SOS 8:5 Intro: We belong to the Lord. He is our beloved, and we have a divine relationship with him. I like those ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship, Not Rules

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003

What are those characteristics that mark a true follower of Jesus Christ? You may be surprised at the answer.

Well, the new twenty dollar bills have come out and I made sure when I went to the bank this week that I got a brand new one so I could look at it. As you may have heard on the news, the new twenty dollar bills come out and just a few days after they were out the counterfeits had already hit the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Marvelous Relationship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus tells how close the Father is with His children through parables.

A MARVELOUS RELATIONSHIP John 10:1-18 INTRO: The Indian theologian D. T. Niles once noticed a young Indian shepherd boy keeping a huge flock of sheep. He stopped and asked, “How many sheep do you have?” “I don’t know,” answered the boy, “I can’t count.” Niles asked him, “How do you know if some ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Relationships Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2006

To reach the lost, we must have relationships with the lost.

Introduction: A. Let me start by asking you a few questions: Where do you go when you have a problem? Whom do you turn to when you need help or advice on some important issue in your life? 1. Are you more likely to turn to someone you know or to a stranger? B. How do you feel when stranger comes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Starting The Relationship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 16, 2007

Before we start our relationship with God, we have to be reconciled to him.

How To Have A Personal Relationship With Jesus May 6, 2007 Starting the Relationship Bill Leslie Story as intro to the series Pastor of La Salle St. Church in Chicago - Evangelical, inner-city pastor, Church sponsored by Moody Church - burnt out, goes to Catholic nun for counseling, says he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-25

Denomination: *other

"Spiritual Relationships" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 11, 2008

Sermon 16 in a study in Colossians

(“Relating According to the Spirit”) “Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them. 20 Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not exasperate ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Attentive Relationship Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 1, 2008

God is giving the Hebrews a way to build and stay in relationship with Him. This two pronged approach from God, building a relationship and weeding out things that will hurt that relationship is effective for us today as well.

Have you ever lost your driver’s license? Isn’t it a traumatic event? I have lost my driver’s license several times over the years and each time it made my life difficult. For all practical purposes I lost my identity. I couldn’t write a check – stores will not take a check without proper ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Relationships Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2007

We are given the gift of relationships. What steps need to be taken to restore fractured, broken relationships, restoring them to where God intends them to be?

- Sibling rivalries as children! Somewhat funny looking back - Healthy rivalries – hockey! (Toronto and Montreal) - Tragic when sibling rivalries end up with broken homes and families. They can live within miles of each other but behave as if there is a continent between them. - Deeper lesson of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Religion Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Salvation does not come through religion but a relationship with Jesus Christ.

#22 8-26-07 Religion or Relationship? Introduction, 1) How do you know if you are truly saved? 2) Are you relying on religious credits to save you? 3) Apostle Paul had a great amount of religious credits. Text, Philippians 3:3-8 I. Salvation in not earned through Religion (3:4-6) A. Salvation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relationship With God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

Relationship not religion is a catchy slogan but what does it truly mean to have a vibrant relationship with God?

Phil.3:7-8 - “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish that I may gain Christ.” What does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rules And Relationship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2009

A couple of passages from "The Shack" have sparked the question, "How do rules and relationship interact in our relationship with God?"

Galatians 3:1-14 January 11, 2009 Rules and Relationship How many of you have read “The Shack?” The Shack is a novel about a man who had suffered great tragedy in his life, and is invited to spend a weekend with God. I read it this summer, on holiday. For the most part, I liked it, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Risk And Relationships Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 14, 2009

Peter had to take the risk to actually have a relationship with Cornelius. If we are going to share the Gospel, we are going to have to take some risks in our relationships.

"Risk and Relationships" Acts 10 Part 2: Transformation of the Church January 14, 2009 Peter had to take the risk to actually have a relationship with Cornelius. If we are going to share the Gospel, we are going to have to take some risks in our relationships. I. Review: Change the Way You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:17-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Relationships

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006

We must love as Christ loves us.

Time and time again we hear about people “falling out of love” and deciding that their relationship just isn’t worth keeping. They decide to go and file for a divorce because the luster that was there just doesn’t exist any more. Teenagers act much the same way having a different boyfriend or ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationship Or A Religion

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

Is our religion just that, or do we each have a relationship with our God?

Relationship or Just a Religion Joh 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Joh 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Dating And Relationships Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 2, 2006

We are created as relational beings...so why is it all so hard. It all starts with treating one another like the holy creations we are. Here are four helpful questions to help in relationships.

Let me start out by just telling you guys that I am so excited about tonight. Dating and relationships is a topic that I have a huge passion for because I know how difficult they can be; especially during junior and senior high. Throughout my life I have had 3½ girl friends…yes 3½. The first came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational