Sermons on Longlasting Relationships:

Called Into Deeper Waters Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 11, 2019

Called into Deeper Waters Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 10, 2019

Called into Deeper Waters Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 10, 2019 Intro Do you know what Jesus seemed to confront more than any other aspect of human nature? Religion. Religion can be the greatest barrier to actual relationship with God. Now the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020

8 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VIII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) If we are careful to nurture God’s Intent in our marriages, then they will NOT end up ‘on the skids’ as do worldly marriages! Paul answered the inquiries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 9 - Finding Happiness Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 3, 2020

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Question: How do you know when you're happy? Do we even know what it means to be happy? Psalm 1 makes it all clear.

You can listen to the sermon on my podcast after 3/16 at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2893594 Finding Happiness Intro: • If you’re happy and you know it… song. o But do we really know when we’re happy? • Happiness is a universal human desire. We’ll do just about anything to feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Philippians 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Secret Weapon For Getting People To Want Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 19, 2018

In this passage Paul speaks of throwing his "heart wide open" to the Corinthians. Could it be that the deep relationships that will come from doing that might be the church's secret weapon for attracting people to Jesus in a culture overwhelmed by loneliness?

DANGER SIGNS ON CHURCH FRIENDSHIPS: Shallow conversation, safe prayer requests, and busy pastors. - Sometimes church members can be mean to each other, but even in good times many church friendships are characterized by their lack of depth. What are some of the signs? a. Shallow conversation. - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Been Given Much

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 25, 2018

There is nothing that God is not willing to help you with and I mean absolutely nothing, God Loves to help His Children!

John 14:26 NKJ But the [a]Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. TBS all the things Jesus did, all the miracles He performed were so numerous there would never be enough pen and paper ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Better Way Of New?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 6, 2018

God wants you to step in to the new that he has for you, but before you can step in to the new, you must and you have to be willing to let go of the old. Are you willing??

1 John 4:7-8 NKJ 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:4-6 MSG 4-6 My dear children, you come from God and belong to God. You have already won a big ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Uniqueness As A Believer Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 19, 2016

The opening salutation or address in the Letter to the Ephesians reveals the uniqueness of the divine/believer relationship.

Our Uniqueness as a Believer Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2 Theme: Our standing in God. Focus: Our uniqueness as a Believer Point: If we do not see and know who we are as Believer in Christ Jesus, we will not expect anything more than just a church-going-lifestyle. Illustration: We can take an old ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Causes Fights And Quarrels?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

Let's talk about these 6 relationships killers (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Chapter 4 Sin, pgs. 29- 40; and Chapter 8 Obstacles, pgs. 77-90)

HoHum: Larry Crabb said in his book called The Safest Place on Earth- “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw more fully ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enoch: A Man Who Walked With God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 19, 2023

Enoch is mentioned in only handful of verses, yet his influence as a man of God made an impact in his time and the times to come.

The Bible tells of men and women who were used by God as judges, warriors, kings, statesmen, prophets, and preachers. The Bible does not hold back on showing us that they were also susceptible to a range of faults, failures, and sins that caused some, like Samson and David, to live with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:2, Jude 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Truly Know An Invisible God? (Exodus 33:18-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 19, 2023

Moses doesn't know God, the way God knows him, because God hasn't fully revealed himself. And so he asks to see God's glory, to fix that. But what is God's glory?

Last week, we left off in the middle of our story. We pushed right up against arguably the most famous, well-known verses in all of Exodus. And I just wanted to stop before I got to them, and give them the time they deserve. At the same time, this is a really complicated passage. I could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 49:16-17, Exodus 33:18-23

Get It Right Sermon Iv: Living Out Of Reverence For Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

How we Christians approach living the rest of our days with reference to our personal relationships matters - if we truly desire to reverence God via wise choices that lead to acceptable, appropriate behaviors.

Living the Rest of Our Days Out of Reverence for Christ “Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” At the time I first heard this slogan, I of course had no earthly idea how long my life would last; gave it no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

The Reason To Believe

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 12, 2020

All of them failed in comparison as to the miracle Mary had already seen and the one of the risen Saviour, that was standing in front of them...

The Reason to Believe Happy Resurrection day everybody! I want to talk to you this morning about the resurrection of our Savior and Lord Jesus. And the miracle of what happened resurrection morning. What makes it possible for us to believe resurrection morning really did happen is our faith! ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-20, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Let The Wine Dry Up

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jan 14, 2025

All of us are much like empty and broken pots. No matter how we plan or what we do, we always come up empty and short. Whether it is a marriage relationship or any other challenges, like Mary we need to seek the help of our Lord and believe before we can see.

This morning I have chosen the gospel reading to share a message entitled “Never let the wine run out.” But before I get into it, listen to this: A priest was driving erratically on a county road and got pulled over by a local cop. As the cop went up to the car he immediately got a strong smell of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Do Not Throw Pearls To Swine Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 9, 2025

Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs.

"Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces." - Matthew 7:6 In this biblical passage, Jesus teaches us a valuable principle about sharing our spiritual treasures with others. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Developing A Mature Prayer Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Prayer is simply talking to God.

A. What is Prayer? 1. Prayer is simply talking to God; it’s as easy as a child talking to a parent. 2. There are many ways a child talks to a parent. There are many ways to pray. 3. A baby’s first word, “Da Da,” is a beginning prayer. 4. As children grow older, reflects asking prayer. 5. “Mother, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11

Denomination: Baptist