Sermons on Relationship Building:

The Road To Peaceful Relationships Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

The road to unity is paved with humility. Paul shares 5 reasons why we should express humility in an effort to foster unity.

Paul’s Thesis: Let me give you five reasons you should express humility and pursue unity. Why Should I Express Humility and Pursue Unity? REASON #1: I AM ENCOURAGED BY CHRIST’S PRESENCE. Paul asks these Philippians a rhetorical question that does not need an answer. He asks, "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Membership Without Relationship

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 25, 2009

This sermon warns of the need to be serious about our salvation and our relationship with the Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ.

Intro. One of the great bible tragedies is the life and death of Judas Iscariot. It is a strange enigma, how one could be so close to Jesus and yet so far from the Savior. It was a certain fact, that Jesus chose Judas but there is no biblical proof that Judas chose Jesus. There are many today who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And New Relationships Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 12, 2011

God does not wait until we get "good" to intervene in our sinful situation.

Romans 5:6-11 Introduction: A. New relationships can elicit a variety of emotional responses. B. Fear, excitement, uncertainty, dread, and depression can all result from new relationships. C. For example: a young person who has attended the same school from kindergarten through middle school but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

"From Religion To Relationship"

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

We come this morning to one of the most familiar passages of scripture in the Bible. Certainly most of us have memorized John 3:16 than any other verse ion the Bible. Preschoolers can recite it. Football fans paint it on signs and sit in the end zone.

“From Religion to Relationship” John 3:1-16 Billy Graham tells the story of the time early in His ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a revival meeting. He had arrived a bit early so he decided to finish a letter he was writing and get it in the mail. He finished the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of Relationships Not Money Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE BECAUSE OF RELATIONSHIPS NOT MONEY.

It’s a Wonderful Life Rediscovering it this Advent Season Because of Relationships not Money 1st Sunday of Advent 11/30/08 INTRODUCTION There are certain clichés you hear all through your life. A number of them relate to money and how we relate to it. For example: * It takes money to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rebuilding Broken Relationships Series

Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011

It’s only through the broken body and shed blood of Jesus Christ. Only through Him can we be forgiven and at peace with God. Only through him can we find peace with one another.

Rebuilding Broken Relationships Part 3 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church INTRODUCTION - You're Only as Strong as Your Roots This is a majestic oak tree. How tall do you guess it is? How old do you think it is? I wonder how much it weighs. Oak is some of the best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Relationship To Christ - Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 24, 2009

From the text we discover 4 calls for all authentic believers.

The Believer’s Relationship to Christ (It’s “Time”) Romans 13:11-14 * The old story is told of the young man who was completely in love with his girlfriend, but had never kissed her. Finally, he gathered up his courage and asked for permission. He said, “Can I kiss you?” She said nothing. Then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Strained Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 27, 2009

Until you have learned God’s love for yourself and be reconciled with God, you will have a hard time reconciling with others!

God is a God of relationships; this is why He created people. Because the Creator God is a God of relationships, His created ones, people, are to be relational as well. Most of us have had strained relationships. Should we try and restore strained relationships? If so, how do we do it? How do we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel's Relationship With God

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jan 14, 2008

Helps in Christian Living

“Daniel’s Relationship with God” Text: Daniel 1:1-17 1 ¶ In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

A Right Relationship With God

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 25, 2008

To have a right relationship with God, we must dedicate ourselves to Him in worship and submission.

A Right Relationship with God Romans 12:1-2 I. Dedicate Your Body to Him in Worship (v. 1) a. Motivated by Mercy i. To humble ourselves before Him (Psalm 5:7) ii. To be thankful for His salvation (Psalm 13:5) iii. To praise His deliverance in troublesome times (Psalm 59:16-17) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Parent-Child Relationship

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 28, 2009

Applying Paul’s admonition of "submit ourselves to one another" to the parent-child relationship and to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Parent - Child Relationships Ephesians 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Right Relationship With Jesus

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jun 9, 2009

Contrasting life under the rigidity of Law to life of freedom under the sweet grace of God.

What Is “The Right Relationship With Jesus”? by Grant S. Sisson Yesterday was a long hard day for me. After the Board meeting yesterday morning, Ann and I went to White House, TX to visit my dad, who, as you know, is suffering with terminal cancer. The Hospice people had arranged all this in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-10

Identity Theft - Relationships Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

A message about reclaiming what God created us to be, in relationships.

I want to begin by asking a rather fundamental question… for you to consider within your own soul… Who are you? Interesting question… we might begin answering it with simply our name… or our roles in life… or perhaps our relationships. Yet each seems to long for a deeper answer. As you ponder ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marriage Relationship Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 29, 2005

Helping husbands and wives to see the light of Christ design for their marriage

In a survey done last year by the Barna Group they found the likelihood of born again Christians getting divorced equal to those who are not born again. In their interviews, they found 35% of born again believers have been divorced along with 35% of non born again Christians. George Barna ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Relationship To The Weak

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We have a special responsibility to brothers and sisters who are weak.

Introduction: I heard about a college recruiter who interviewed a high school basketball star. The recruiter said, "I hear you’re pretty good." The player said, "I’m the best there is. I averaged 45 points per game. I was the best rebounder in my high school. And I led our team to 3 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ