Sermons on Relationship Over Religion:

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

Growing Godly Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 28, 2014

We need to grow our godly relationships with other Christians.

We will finish today our study of the Letter to Philemon. Next week, Lord willing, we will start a new study by going back to one of the books in the Old Testament; we will study Ruth. Before we look at those relationships through Ruth, let us finish Philemon by looking at Christian relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conducting Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 22, 2018

Maybe they call it a relationship because it can seem like we're on a ship. Sometimes the seas are nice and calm and sometimes they are stormy. And sometimes it can go from calm to stormy in a matter of moments. We need to learn how to navigate.

CONDUCTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Maybe they call it a relation-ship because in our relationships it can seem like we're on a ship. Sometimes the seas are nice and calm and sometimes they are stormy. And there are times when it goes from calm to stormy in a matter of moments. This is how it often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:27-30, 1 John 4:19-21, Ephesians 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reconciliation: Restored Relationship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 11, 2018

Sin hinders our relationship with God, creating division and preventing fellowship. We have no way to restore that which sin has lost, but God provided the means of reconciliation through the offering of His Son.

Reconciliation: Restored Relationship Romans 5: 8-11 As we continue the series, Understanding Christianese, I want us to take a moment and consider the state of affairs in our nation, and even around the world. Particularly in America, if I had to choose one word to describe where we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Building Spiritual Relationships

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

We need to build spiritual relationships with the lost around us.

Building Spiritual Relationships John 3:1-21 SLIDE 1 This is the story of a man who was looking for a deeper, more significant, spiritual relationship. SLIDE 2 The Bible tells that it is not good for a person to be alone. Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Close Relationship With God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Whoever has seen a 100 year old man, please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believer III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of close relationship with God IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 communing with God—and then he was th

I. EXORDIUM: Whoever has seen a 100 year old man, please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believer III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of close relationship with God IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 communing with God—and then he was there no more, because God had taken him. V. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relationship Vs. Fellowship Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014

’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

Relationship vs. Fellowship When God created humanity, He had two overarching purpose in mind: Relation and Fellowship. There is much confusion about these two terms, if you can grasp the truth of these two simple thoughts, you will be more firmly grounded in your intimacy with God. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secret To Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

Man is a social being, that is why relationships are very important to us. We share

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Scripture: Romans 12:18, Matthew 1:25, Genesis 38:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 21, 2019

Our relationships shape who we become. Choose your friends wisely. Your best friend is God, Jesus Christ Who loves us with equivocating love.

This is a brief message given at an inner-city mission in downtown Toronto, to a mixed group. What is one thing you look for in a new friend? One quality? Honesty, gentleness, kindness, humor? What is one thing you try to be when you are in a friendship? Open, honest, kind, trustworthy? Yes, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Relevance Of Rebuke In Relationships

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 17, 2024

"Next to a sincere compliment, I think I like a well-deserved and honest rebuke." ~ William Feather For a good and fruitful relationship with our family, friends and church associates, we need to rebuke and help those who make mistakes

*Galatians 6:1, (the responsibility to REBUKE and RESTORE a person) "Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted." Solomon gave the importance of rebuking an erring person. He also gave a sort of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Personal Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 6, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore what a personal relationship with God looks like.

Having a personal relationship with God and Jesus is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith. The Bible teaches that God desires a close, personal relationship with each of us, and that this relationship is possible through faith in Jesus Christ. In this sermon, we'll explore what a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Avoid Harmful Relationships.

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

The Bible doesn't ask us to seek out perfect people, but rather to build relationships with fellow sinners who have experienced God's transformative love. At the same time, Scripture does provide guidance on setting boundaries and being mindful of the company we keep.

2 Timothy 2:22, is a great example of this balance. It encourages us to flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, while also seeking out relationships with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. This reminds us to prioritize relationships that promote ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3, Psalm 101:5, Titus 3:10, Proverbs 18:8, 1 Corinthians 15:33  (view more)  (view less)

When The Honeymoon Is Over

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A Biblical look at building a marriage that lasts.

A wedding is one thing; a marriage is another. When we think about weddings; images of soft music, rows of candles, beautiful attire and cake smashed all over the face of two newlyweds. However, every married couple realizes that the excitement of the wedding day cannot sustain a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Shadow Over Paradise

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 9, 2013

Woman was created to ensure that man was complete. In marriage, God seeks our best as man and woman complement one another.

"The LORD God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’ Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Master Over Hopelessness Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 12, 2014

Jesus taught humility without using the word: The healing of the 10 lepers demonstrates true humility before God.

Master Over Hopelessness Luke 17: 11-19 We have been looking at Jesus’ teaching in Luke 17 and we’ll take a few minutes to review the Lessons of this chapter which lead into the healing of the ten lepers: a. Luke 17:1-2: Don’t become ensnared (that’s what a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist