Sermons on Relationship Wih God:

Sustenance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 7, 2014

Jesus identifies himself as the bread of life. He is the food that gives us life and sustains us.

John 6:41-59 “Sustenance” INTRODUCTION Valentine’s Day was two days ago. For many of us, we bowed to the Hallmark marketers and attempted to make the day a time for love and romance. We purchased cards, flowers, chocolates, and perhaps even jewelry, and gave them to the one ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59

Denomination: Lutheran

The Question Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 7, 2015

Jesus cries out from the cross, "My God, why have you forsaken me?" He dies alone and forsaken so that we may never be.

Matthew 27:27-61 "The Question" INTRODUCTION We have come to the end of Holy Week. Since Palm Sunday, the tension between Jesus and both the religious and political authorities has built up. It came to a head on Thursday night when Judas betrayed Jesus, Jesus was arrested and after a fake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 27:27-61

Denomination: Lutheran

A Willing Spirit Yields A Clean Heart

Contributed by Richelle Smith on May 26, 2018

This sermon speaks of the tragic trash that we accumulate in our hearts when we are no longer willing walk in God's will. This trash leads to a broken relationship with God. The Good News is that God is compassionate and cleanses us.

In 2 Sam. 11, David did not go out to battle as the other kings did during the spring. He should have gone to battle. His heart is not in line with the anointing God placed on him. He shrugs his responsibility as King and does whatever he wanted to do. David allowed the trash of complacency, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outward -Vs- Inward

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Jan 22, 2021

A relationship with God through Jesus Christ leads us to become outward focused people ...and churches.

Outward -vs- inward Isaiah 6:1-10 I think it is important …for us to look at the majestic word pictures the prophet Isaiah gives us in his writing. I think it is necessary for us to be reminded from time to time that we worship the God …who is high and lifted up. …the God who is Holy Holy Holy! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, Philippians 2:1-4, John 13:35, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Methodist

Whom Do You Please

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 9, 2021

Be careful of who is applauding your efforts. If it is not God the final review will not be favorable.

Gal 1:9-10 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men ? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. KJV I am a people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Reconcillation

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 22, 2023

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”¹ On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln spoke those words to his Republican colleagues in the Springfield, Illinois statehouse.

2 Cor 5:11-21 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Love Story That Went Wrong Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Hosea’s painful relationship is a parable of God’s love-relationship with mankind - Love Revealed, Love Rebuffed and Love Restored

Someone said that the story of Hosea is a "love story that went wrong". When that happens there’s suffering. Hosea’s prophecy is a cry from the heart of God, "What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? Your love is like a morning cloud, like the dew that goes early ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Strength

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 20, 2020

A message of encouragement to help us develop a greater relationship with the Lord.

God’s Strength Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safe In The Arms Of God - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2008

Assurance from the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Safe in the Arms of God - Part 6 Titus 3:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 8, 2008 *I sent my first text message Friday. Did you know that text messaging is by far the most favorite way teens and 20’s like to communicate? Parents know. *I never felt the need to text ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Walk

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Jul 22, 2022

How to develop an enduring and meaningful walk with God

For several decades we have heard physicians, nutritionists, physical therapists and even the neighborhood yoga instructor telling us that America is getting too fat. One of the remedies they suggest involves turning off the TV, getting off the sofa and taking a walk. Pretty good advice, but walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Adventist

The First And Greatest Commandment / Short Homily In Lent

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 12, 2013

To Love the Lord Your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength; you must be in relationship with Him. You must have a passion for that relationship.

Let us pray.... Let us pray.... O Heavenly Father .... help us to be mature in the faith. To be passionate ....in our relationship with you and with those that you place into our lives. ....That we may be open to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit and be conformed to the image of your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-32, Matthew 22:34-40, Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

The Friend Of God - James 2:20-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

We are often told to trust God. But this passage makes trust seem more desirable by casting it in the context of friendship. This message defines friendship and explores what it means to have that with God.

James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-24

Can You Truly Know An Invisible God? (Exodus 33:18-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 19, 2023

Moses doesn't know God, the way God knows him, because God hasn't fully revealed himself. And so he asks to see God's glory, to fix that. But what is God's glory?

Last week, we left off in the middle of our story. We pushed right up against arguably the most famous, well-known verses in all of Exodus. And I just wanted to stop before I got to them, and give them the time they deserve. At the same time, this is a really complicated passage. I could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 49:16-17, Exodus 33:18-23

How Do You Know God Is In Your Life And Listening To Your Prayers? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2023

From a Christian perspective, knowing that God is in your life and listening to your prayers is a matter of faith and a personal relationship with Him. Here are a few ways we may experience and recognize God's presence and attentive ear.

How do you know God is in your life and listening to your prayers? From a Christian perspective, knowing that God is in your life and listening to your prayers is a matter of faith and a personal relationship with Him. Here are a few ways we may experience and recognize God's presence and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Jeremiah 29:12-13, John 14:16-17, Romans 8:16, Isaiah 55:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebuilding The Marriage Border

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 8, 2023

The reason that the biblical borders of marriage are broken is because men and women have refused to take the responsibility to maintain a healthy marriage. It's not that we don't know what to do, it's that we've not willing to do what God's asked us to do.

The reason that the biblical borders of marriage are broken is because individuals, men and women, have refused to take the responsibility that is upon them to maintain a healthy marriage. It's not that we don't know what to do: it's that we've not willing to do what God's asked ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal