Sermons on Relationship Killer:

Not Very Deep

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 17, 2006

The cause of shallow decisions made by shallow Christians who lack depth in their relationship with Christ.

NOT VERY DEEP Introduction: Quite often we see people making decisions; raising their hands for prayer expressing the desire for rededication; committing to serve, or responding to conviction for something in their lives. Immediately following these decisions, they are excited, enthused, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - Inspecting The Temple

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 10, 2006

A Palm Sunday message looking at how Jesus challenged people’s relationship with God

Introduction There was an elderly lady who was waiting in the waiting room with her daughter. The nurse entered the waiting area and announced for the elderly lady to go on back to see the doctor. The nurse spoke louder but still she could not hear. The elderly lady’s daughter leaned over and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

Getting our relationship with God right will mean the rest of our life becomes right

This whole passage is an exhortation - an encouragement that builds to the following verse in Philippians 4:1: "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved." Today I want to also encourage us - yes, to produce an emotional effect on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Double Loss! Series

Contributed by Victor Adamu on May 31, 2003

It is intended to teach every reader how to secure and maintain a good and cordial relationship with God.

DOUBLE LOSS! Jesus said: “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36) By ‘world’, Jesus meant everything that the physical eyes can see and the systems, which control the conduct and living of an unregenerate man on our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare To Take Some Ground Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

The Gospel of Christ will prepare and enable us to take spiritual ground and build healthier relationships.

Actively Prepare (Getting Ready to Take Some Ground) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week four in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” We’ve seen our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His strength, we can’t even complete the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do You Need A Best Friend?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2003

The awesome truth that God wants a personal, intimate relationship with us, if we will choose Him.

Do You Need a Best Friend? Pastor Glenn Newton August 10, 2003 RO 5:6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Winning The Battle Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 9, 2002

After the defeat at Ai and Achan’s sin, God and the Israelites recommit to their covenant relationship.

Winning the Battle Joshua 8 Intro: War movies are a staple of our culture. There is always at least one playing at the theatre, often more than one. This past week I rented ¡§Black Hawk Down,¡¨ a true story of American soldiers in the Battle of Mogadishu trying to capture two Somalian ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Overview Of Joshua Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 30, 2002

Walking in Newness of life? Is it rules, or relationship, list or life, acheiving or receiving? Striving or Ariving?

Joshua: where the Promise became a Reality A new series at Midway Community Church Nov. 28th 1999 Overview and Introduction: In Romans 5:5-6 we read…’raised to walk in a newness of life’. What does this mean? Does it mean a believer has an improved life? Could it mean this newness of life is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Respectable ... But Deadly Sin

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

It takes more than knowledge of Jesus Christ for salvation. It requires a personal relationship with Him.

If I were to ask you if you are a sinner, what would you think of? Murder, adultery, theft, drunkenness, or some other of the most obvious evils? If so, the chances are that you would insist you are not guilty of any of these. One man said he felt it was an insult to call him a sinner. Obviously, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tasting Of The Goodness Of God

Contributed by James May on Jan 2, 2005

When we have a right relationship with Jesus Christ, everything about life will be sweeter.

Tasting of the Goodness of God by Pastor Jim May Has anyone here ever tasted Castor Oil? Good “stuff”, isn’t it? Well, it was good for what ailed you anyway! No one takes this wonderful medicine anymore because through the miracles of modern science we have discovered far more effective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

12 Steps To Recovery Part 11, 12 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 2, 2008

This message concludes this series and focuses on strengthening our relationship with God and reaching out to others.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Parts 11-12 Scripture: Psalm 27:1, 4-6; Psalm 65:1-4; Psalm 105: 1,8; Isaiah 61:1-2 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first seven steps in the twelve steps to recovery process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Intense Longing For People To Work Together Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 21, 2007

God’s plain and simple precepts for successful and satisfying teamwork through constructive relationships.

Part 1 of 5 in the series, Together We Make a Difference, The Advantages of Teamwork in My Life! We’re beginning a new series today on teamwork. Learning how and why we need to work harmoniously together with others is a vital part of satisfying and long-lasting relationships. Our lives are ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Religion Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2007

15th in a series from Ephesians. The danger of following a religion instead of seeking a relationship.

A man was walking across a bridge one day, and he saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. He immediately ran over and said "Stop! Don’t do it!" "Why shouldn’t I?" the man asked. The first man replied, "Well, there’s so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you religious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gift To You And Me

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 20, 2009

God offers each of us the greatest gift ever given, a personal relationship with Him.

Introduction Christmas can be a very hectic time for people as we focus on gifts and activities. Back home people are focused on various Christmas parties and social functions to go to, they have been decorating the house and Christmas tree, sending Christmas care packages to their loved one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Wellness In Marriage

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 16, 2013

A sermon focusing on eternal things instead of temporary, worldly things, with an eye on the marriage relationship

Introduction: In a month or so many of us will be planting our gardens. Mainly talking about flowers, what is the difference between a perennial and an annual? Perennial= having a life cycle lasting more than two years. Annual= living only one growing season. In our lives are we planting ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ