Sermons on Positive Relationship:

The Guilt Game

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 12, 2022

Contrary to popular opinion, for the most part, guilt can be good!

In the Bible, the primary use of the word "guilt" is a legal term that defines humanity's standing before God. Adam's relationship with the Lord dramatically changed after he sinned in the Garden of Eden. For the first time in eternity, the created became afraid of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-12, Ephesians 2:8-9, James 5:16, 1 John 3:19-20, Revelation 21:2, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Honeymoon Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 24, 2015

If we are going to sustain our faith, we need to guard against some deceitful myths.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope the past three weeks have been a blessing to you as you strive to deepen your relationship with Jesus. • We could have easily ended this series last week excited about going into a season of spiritual training where you studied your Bible, prayed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Paternal Blessing Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 8, 2021

Father's Day: Either gaining or missing the paternal blessing (or parental blessing) has a profound affect on our life, especially in having a positive or negative relationship with others. Without it we are destined to a life of problems.

Turn with me to Genesis 48:8-16. We will begin our message this morning by standing in honor of the reading of God’s Word: 8 Then Israel saw Joseph’s sons, and said, “Who are these?” 9 Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me in this place.” And he said, “Please bring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In The House (A Message For Mother's Day

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 7, 2020

Is Jesus in the House? A message to encourage Mothers on Mother's Day.

Jesus in the House Mark 2:1-2 Intro. Today we celebrate Mother’s Day. There is a little phrase here that caught my attention at the end of verse 1. “he was in the house”. It was probably the house of Simon and Andrew. Mark 1:29 - This would be Simon Peter - It was in Capernaum Vs. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sue Your Own Mother! Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

Our relationship with God can require a strained relationship with others when we take sin seriously and need to avoid it.

I was watching an old movie on television and I heard a line that I’d missed before. The villain of this comedy was talking on the phone and said something like: “Sure, I know what kind of low-down person would sue his own mother, but we’re not talking about me!” It caught me off-guard and I had ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Denomination: *other

Improving Your Relationship With God Part 1

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Jun 11, 2001

Learn how to improve your relationship with God

SAILING @ LIFE Part 3 “Improving Your Relationships With God” Pastor Jeff Seaman We have been in a series called “SAILING @ LIFE” and today I want to start the first part on relationships. When you look at life as a hole, its all about relationships, and if we are going to sail @ life we must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Improving Your Relationship With God Part 2

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Jun 11, 2001

Improving your relationship with God

SAILING @ LIFE Part 4 Improving Your Relationship With God Part 2 Pastor Jeff Seaman We are continuing in the series called Sailing @ Life, and we are on the part call “Improving Your Relationship With God.” Jer. 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2002

We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 1 of a 3 part sermon.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-Part I—Revelation 2:1-7 OR Firstless Love A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship—part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002

We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP—Part III—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love for Jesus had taken second place & lapsed into technique/maintenance. The local church must prevent her relationship with Jesus from lapsing into a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build Close Relationships With Your Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew how to win the trust, confidence and love from His disciples because He chose men who were committed to the goals of the heavenly Father. If you really want to have close relationships, base them around mutual goals of giving God glory through

If you want to know how to build close relationships with your disciples, follow the model given by Jesus Christ. Jesus loved His disciples and they loved Him with unmitigated affection. The Lord knew how to build relationships with the twelve apostles through intimate communications, sharing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use Music To Enhance Our Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Use Music To Enhance Our Relationships

HOW TO USE MUSIC TO ENHANCE OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD and PEOPLE - Col. 3:16 Illustration: Martin Luther said, "The devil takes flight at the sound of music, just as he does at the words of theology, and for this reason the prophets always combined theology and music, the teaching of truth and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Relationship To Us: Grounded In Loving Grace

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 27, 2001

God has always operated on the basis of grace in relationship towards sinful people, and He continues that work through Jesus and offers forgiveness and intimacy, all through His grace. And we respond with deep joyful obedience.

God’s Relationship to Us: Grounded in Loving Grace By Andrew Chan , Senior Pastor PBC, Vancouver, BC Ex.34:5-7 (NLT) 5 Then the LORD came down in a pillar of cloud and called out his own name, “the LORD,” as Moses stood there in his presence. 6 He passed in front of Moses and said, “I am the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 8, 2002

Knowing Jesus is fundamental to your relationship with the Father.

Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship with God August 31, 2002 Knowing Jesus has an incredible impact on your relationship with yourself. We looked at that a few weeks back, and, from what I’ve heard in comments, what we looked at was very helpful to a lot of you. That’s great and I hope it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-5, John 12:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wholeness Begins Once A Relationship With God Is Established

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003

This is the second sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness.

Wholeness begins once a relationship with God is established (John 5:8,9) As we continue this series on “We can also be made whole” I would like to offer what I hope is a key ingredient to our wholeness. That key ingredient is this, “Wholeness begins once a relationship with God is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Relationship-Based Ministry: The Reflection Of His Glory

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Oct 24, 2003

The Relationship-Based Ministry: The Reflection of His Glory

The Relationship-Based Ministry: The Reflection of His Glory Text: (2 Corinthians 4:6 ~ KJV) - For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." Introduction: I must begin this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist