Sermons on Messy Relationships:

Transformed By Truth: Communion On The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

The significance of Communion, its transformative power, and how it deepens our relationship with Christ and each other.

Transformed by Truth: Communion on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Introduction: Today, on the seventh Sunday after Pentecost, we gather to partake in Communion. The number 7 in the Bible is deeply intertwined with themes of divine perfection, completeness, and the fulfillment of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 22:19, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:26, Revelation 19:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From A Rubik’s Cube: Finding God In Life's Puzzles Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

A Rubik’s Cube can teach us profound lessons about our relationship with God

Lessons from a Rubik’s Cube: Finding God in Life's Puzzles Introduction Today, I want to share a message inspired by something you might not expect to find in a sermon—a Rubik’s Cube. This little colourful puzzle has been a source of fascination and frustration for many. But did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, James 1:2-4, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Disciplines, Worship Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2022

Worshipping God, privately and publically, draws us closer to Him and strengthens our relationship with Him

This ladies and gentlemen is a picture of a paradoxical frog. It is native to the eastern parts of South America. And what makes it a paradox is the fact that while a full-grown specimen is about 7.5 cm in length, when it’s a tadpole it can reach up to 25 cm in length. It literally is four times ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 27, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical principles and examples that can help us navigate these challenging relationships.

As Christians, we are called to love and interact with people from all walks of life, including those who can be challenging to deal with. Difficult people can be found in our families, workplaces, churches, and communities. So, how do we respond to them in a way that honors God? The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:28, Proverbs 20:3

The Armor Of God (From A Us Army Perspective)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2025

Written by Paul in Ephesus (near the Mediterranean/Great Sea), family relationships are in the chapter before this.

Verses 10-11 Be strong in the Lord Job 1 - satan = adversary, the accuser of the brethren Ezekiel 28 - Prince/king of Type/Eden Isaiah 14 (the 5 "I wills" of Lucifer, Sheol (v.9), cherub (v.16) See Revelation 12, 13, 20 v 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Vineyard

Jesus' Offer: To Eat With You, From Inside Of You (Revelation 3:14-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 21, 2025

Rather than chase wealth, and focus on wealth, chase a deeper relationship with Jesus, of mutual indwelling.

Today, we wrap up the part of Revelation, where Jesus has John writing to the angels to the churches. Jesus has clear expectations, and high expectations, for his churches. Every church has its own spirit-- its own angel-- who is responsible for that church. And some angels, and some churches, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Rooted In Christ Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The importance of being deeply rooted in Christ Jesus, highlighting the benefits of such a relationship and the consequences of not having it.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ Jesus! Today, we're going to dive deep into the heart of Jeremiah, chapter 7, verses 7 and 8. You know, it's so easy to just skim through the Bible, right? But as Charles Spurgeon once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t." ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:7-8

Topics: Rooted, Christ

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Encourage cultivating a lifestyle of gratitude, joy, and praise in our relationship with God, regardless of our circumstances.

Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you today a message from God's Word that I believe has the power to transform our hearts and our lives. Today, we're going to be diving into Psalm 100. As C.S. Lewis once said, "We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, ...read more

Topics: Approaching God, Thanksgiving

What Are You Willing To Give PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore the cost of following Jesus, the value of our possessions, and the importance of prioritizing our relationship with Christ.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage that may feel a little uncomfortable, but it's important because it challenges us and gives us a fresh perspective on our lives. We're going to look at Mark 10:17-27, where a wealthy young man asked Jesus about eternal life. You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Stewardship

The Standard Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

If you and I want to have relationships that last for the long haul, then we must be willing to extend forgiveness to others. Here’s another way to say it: In every relationship you have, you will constantly be called on to forgive and to ask for forgiv

The Standards of Grace I heard about a man who really loved dogs. He devoted his life to them ­ he read about them, studied them, and even gave talks about them to other dog lovers. One day he decided to pour a new sidewalk in front of his house. His neighbor watched from his window as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 10:9-11, Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favorite House Part 7: To Know God As A Friend Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

Intro: Some people are very reluctant to develop new relationships, because of past experiences, but while our relationships in this life can cause our greatest grief, pain and sorrow they can also be the source of our greatest joy and pleasure and withou

God’s favorite house part 7 The house of a friend “TO KNOW GOD AS A FRIEND” Proverbs 18:24 Intro: Some people are very reluctant to develop new relationships, because of past experiences, but while our relationships in this life can cause our greatest grief, pain and sorrow they can also be the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Voices From Galilee

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 22, 2008

But when once raised from the dead, Jesus would resume His relationship with His disciples-with the poor of the flock. He would go before them to the place where this relationship commenced, to Galilee, afar from the pride of the nation, and where

Voices from Galilee Text: Mark 14:26-29; Acts 1:3 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Your Face Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jan 8, 2007

If we simplify our relationships down to just a few things what would they be? In this series we take a look a four simply ways to work on our relationships together and also in our community. This sermon focuses on being a good listener.

A study was done by the US Census Bureau which stated that the USA has the highest: divorce rate, percentage of single parent families, teen pregnancies, teen abortions and homicide rate IN THE WORLD! The American family is in a lot of pain. People just up the street are in a lot of pain. Because ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Woven Together Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings. It really is what makes life worth living. When we have deep, meaningful relationships with God and other people it puts our lives in order and helps us deal with the difficulties of life

What kind of relationships do you have? Are they deep, fulfilling and committed or are they shallow, hollow and flighty. I ask this question as we continue our series on “The Life you always wanted.” Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings. It really is what makes life worth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 3, 2010

Being restored in relationship to God as our Father involves joining His work in the world... including that of sharing the Father’s blessing with others. Sharing God’s blessing involves five very basic qualities: Building Relationships on Common Ground

Sharing the Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing October 31, 2010 Summary – Being restored in relationship to God as our Father involves joining His work in the world... including that of sharing the Father’s blessing with others. Sharing God’s blessing involves five very basic qualities: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational