Sermons on Positive Relationship:

Our Identity In Christ

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Many Christians gain their identity more from their family background, work or human relationships than they from who they are in Christ.

Our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:13 Our Identity in Christ We live in a world that is full of people who are lost… where many believe that they simply don’t fit in. We live in a world were many people are searching for a sense of belonging to someone or something… We live in a time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The A C B's Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jul 1, 2007

Explore the plan that God has for spiritual growth in the life of a believer; how we can mature in our relationship with God.

The A C B’s of Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 Who here would like to grow in their spiritual walk? I have yet to hear a truly “born-again” person (one who had a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ) answer NO – I’M OK – NO NEED FOR GROWTH IN MY LIFE, THANKS. We are all interested in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fellowship Of The Church

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 20, 2007

The fellowship of the church is critical for our growth. Fellowship is all about relationships, not activity. God is in the fellowship. It is about the meeting of needs.

The moment we come to know Christ, we are connected. • We are members of God’s household. • Verse 21: “…the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.” • Verse 22 “you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eulogy Gary Jones

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2007

This is a eulogy for a believer who truly loved his wife. Most of the message centers on their relationship to each other and on following Christ.

Gary Jones by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Gary Jones, first a son, a twin brother, a husband, a business man, a friend and a follower of Jesus Christ. He has completed the circle of leaving his mother’s womb, impacting this world, and finally entering into the presence of God. The good news ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ready To Risk? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 10, 2006

In order to get all we can out of our relationship with God we must risk all we are.

Dare to Pursue “Ready to Risk?” September 10, 2006 Introduction: Risks can be scary. Risks can be life-changing and exhilarating, or they can be disasters. Some risks are easy to take and others come with considerable calculation of the costs. One constant thing about life is that we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Critical Care Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 27, 2008

Jesus came not for the righteous, but instead for the sinner. Are we developing relationships with those who need to experience the touch of Jesus the most?

Critical Care Mark 2:13-17 Mark 2:13-14 (HCSB) Then Jesus went out again beside the sea. The whole crowd was coming to Him, and He taught them. Then moving on, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” So he got up and followed Him. An ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing Your Story With Those Closest To You Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021

haring your salvation story builds a relationship bridge of understanding that Jesus can walk across into the heart of a lost person.

To know Jesus is to have a story of how you came to know Jesus. This story is often referred to as your “testimony.” In fact, if you are saved you have a testimony or a story. Your personal story matters; the personal details of how you came to Christ matter. The change Christ makes in your life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Get Rid Of Bad Attitudes! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

Bad attitudes are sins of the heart which keeps us away from all of our relationships and also from God .

Bad attitudes are sins of the heart which keeps us away from all of our relationships and also from God .It blocks the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and leads to many sin and temptations and causes us to hurt other people. The bad attitudes are displayed outwardly in the form of our words ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Ephesians 4:23

Power Disguised In Weakness And Brokenness

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 8, 2019

God makes use of good and bad times to mold and shape the Christian so that they can have an intimate relationship with Him.

Throughout my marriage, I continually struggled with the many constraints imposed upon me because of my wife’s health and multiple medical issues that required constant care and the time needed for meeting those needs. I made a legion of attempts to find a job that would provide the income ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, John 14:21, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12, Ezekiel 36:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Epistles Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 9, 2019

Jesus told us to make disciples, which requires love and relationship with the body of Christ, as well as with the world around us.

INTRODUCTION ·     SLIDE #1 ·     Today, we almost come back full circle to where started this series back in the first two messages. ·     In the Pentateuch and in the Historical Books, we touched on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The More You Know............part 2 Series

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 11, 2020

Part 2 of, "Of the more you Know" How to know more with a closer relationship with the Lord

The More you know............Part 2 Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:18, Hebrews 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope's Real, Keep It! Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 15, 2014

In this sermon, we examine the hope that comes from a relationship with the Lord and how hope grows as we go through life.

Hope’s real keep it! Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Walking That Way!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014

Paul in writing to the church located in Ephesus was interested in the way that they were walking as their walk revealed their attitudes, desires and relationship with Christ.

Stop Walking That Way Ephesians 4:17-24 Have you ever noticed the difference in how different people walk? Some walk daintily, some slouch, others shuffle their feet, some walk tall, some sprightly. Assuming that the feet and limbs are in good condition, a man's walk will generally reveal his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Would The Church Look Like After A Year Of Prayer

Contributed by Dale Sanger on Jan 16, 2011

Looking at community in the church and what the church would look like if we got serious with our relationship withGod

The Church AFTER a year of Prayer..what would it look like Intro: I AM SICK AND TIRED… sick and tired of just coming to church. Sick and tired of every Sunday being the same. Sick and tired of people coming to church to be entertained (and I include myself in that group). Sick and tired of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Asked Me To Be Your New Pastor

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 15, 2011

A message from a pastor who has been hired to lead a church to a congregation, establishing the ground rules for their future relationship.

You had heard that due to my health, I had to temporarily retire from the ministry. You also heard that I was healed and contemplating planting our third church. That is when I received a phone call from the leaders of your church, asking me if I would consider being your new pastor. You said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-50

Denomination: *other