Sermons on Relate:

Preach With No Pants Series

Contributed by John Allen on Sep 21, 2020

How to Prepare an Inductive Sermon Outline

I'll never forget preaching that sermon. Even as I spoke I was thinking, "The only way I could get better attention is if I'd forgotten to wear my pants!" The message wasn't much different from any other sermon. But that Sunday, I was experimenting with a new way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 3:16

In Relationship With God The Father

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 10, 2014

Our relationship with God...involves having a relationship with all persons of God...God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In this relationship we begin exploring what it means to have a relationship with God the Father

When you say the words from the Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father almighty… What goes through your mind? What image of God comes to mind? God the Father almighty is a very powerful image. Those few short words say a lot about God. They highlight 2 important aspects about God First ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Luke 15:11-32, Nehemiah 9:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Victory Over Stress PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore what the Bible says about stress, emphasizing that while anxiety is unavoidable, we can find peace and strength to overcome it through faith and seeking God's kingdom first.

Good morning, church family! We all know that life can be full of pressures, right? There's work-related stress, family issues, financial problems, health concerns - the list goes on and on. We all experience stress in one form or another. The question is, how do we handle it? Today, we're going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:27-34, Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Defeating, Enemy

Life's Lessons On Faith Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Peter’s walk on the water. Life’s lessons on faith teach us to trust a Lord Who has life under control.

A farmer had a neighbor that was just absolutely negative, no matter what. If it was raining, the farmer would say to his neighbor, "Boy, look at it rain, God’s sort of washing everything clean." The neighbor would say, "Yeah, but if it keeps up it’s gonna flood." Then the sun would come out and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Mere Men-4--Sec. 1, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014

4 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-IV—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... And as we discovered previously—No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Storms And The Will Of God

Contributed by Barry Surratt on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction- Being in the will of God doesn’t always mean smooth sailing.

Introduction- Being in the will of God doesn’t always mean smooth sailing. In case you don’t believe that just ask the apostle Paul. Just what is the relation between the will of God and the storms of life? Are they related? Is it mandatory that storms come to us if we are to know God’s will? I. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-29

Body

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

The apostle Paul opens up discussion concerning the nature of the resurrection body. He deals with two questions which foolish objectors raise (v. 35). The first question implies that resurrection is impossible; the second, that it is inconceivable.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. , and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation’s chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation’s activity. Government continued. On the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness #1 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 6, 2010

Forgiveness, Two Types of Forgiveness (Divine and Human)

FORGIVENESS MATT 6: 9 - 13 v. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. There are two types of forgiveness; Divine Forgiveness & Human Forgiveness 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord.

Romans 14:9-16 - Faith of the faithful Romans 14:9-13 Clear the Way for your brother All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord. All of us have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Kindness

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

The fruit called kindness spread everywhere and this is what we hope kindness will do as well. Kindness should spread from one person to another until kindness takes everything over.

The Fruit of Kindness The fruit called kindness spread everywhere and this is what we hope kindness will do as well. Kindness should spread from one person to another until kindness takes everything over. The word Kindness comes from the Greek “chrestos” (chraystos) “to make oneself useful to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Titus 3:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have Respect And Love For All

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 21, 2019

Respect all and deal with all with love

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *HAVE RESPECT AND LOVE FOR ALL* Romans 12:3 King James Version (KJV) 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Charismatic

The No-One-Ever-Told-Me Syndrome Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 27, 2007

Unearth the motivation and reasoning behind Christ’s last words to his disciples in this breakdown of the Great Commission from Luke’s perspective.

“The No-One-Ever-Told-Me Syndrome” Luke 24:45-53 (From “Easter Linebacker” video intro) TRANS: Again, not your best method for relating to your culture, but it sure makes us think, doesn’t it? It’s one way to open up the eyes of those round us, eh? Speaking of eyes being open, how about a quick ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Unwritten Contracts Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

There is a potentially destructive tension when our expectations of our spouse do not match our reality. We reduce the tension when we create more realistic expectations and identify and agree

OPENING SENTENCE: There is a popular commercial series from that has a character named “Captain Obvious.” INTRODUCTION: One of the common themes of the commercials is that the internet pictures and information on the hotel you booked does not always match up to what you really get. I can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Time

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2021

Have you ever thought about your "moments in time" and how once you have completed them they are over. This year-end/New Year's message looks at our choices and the time we lose that we will never get back.

Faith in Time Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: Matthew 6:24; 33; Philippians 4:13; 19 If I were to ask you “What time is it?” all of you would check your watch or phone to tell me the time. If I were to ask you “What season is it?” many of you would wonder what is going on in my head that I would ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 6:24, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Scary Words That Could Change Your Life Forever - 2 Peter 1:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 13, 2025

Are You Truly Effective for Christ? How would you define an impactful, productive life? Peter gives a definition that wouldn’t even occur to most people. But it’s a definition that gives hope to everyone, regardless of your age, health, skills, or any other factor.

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8