Sermons on Relationship With God:

Relationship, Not Rules

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003

What are those characteristics that mark a true follower of Jesus Christ? You may be surprised at the answer.

Well, the new twenty dollar bills have come out and I made sure when I went to the bank this week that I got a brand new one so I could look at it. As you may have heard on the news, the new twenty dollar bills come out and just a few days after they were out the counterfeits had already hit the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Vineyard Of God

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Dec 6, 2008

The relationship between God and His children is like that of a farmer and his farmland

INTRODUCTION THE VINEYARD OF GOD God is a family man, both in the spiritual and the human senses of it. He has children born in His “own house”. There is therefore a fatherly relationship between Him and His children. In order to show the kind of children he has, and the level of interaction ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Spiritual Relationships" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 11, 2008

Sermon 16 in a study in Colossians

(“Relating According to the Spirit”) “Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them. 20 Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not exasperate ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

A Relationship For Life Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 15, 2011

Jesus guarantees that he has a relationship with us for life.

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A Relationship for Life” John 14:15-24 One of our sons, when he was very young, had a fear that centered on me and Barb. Every time we left to go somewhere he was concerned that something would happen and feared we therefore would not come back. When ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Relationships That Work!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003

Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s love.

Relationships that Work! Thesis: Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42, Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restored Relationship Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 5 in our exposition of Colossians exploring the wonder of reconciliation.

Chico Alliance Church “Restored Relationship” I. Paul exhibits effective Prayer 1:1-12 II. Paul exalts the Father’s great transfer program 13-23 A. The Father rescued us from the kingdom of darkness. B. The Father transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son. C. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 8:6-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Day God Ran

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2002

Our lives are based upon relationships and our relationship to God is affected by the way we live.

“The Day God Ran” Luke 22:31-32; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 Luke 22:31-32 "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Treasuring Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In a world where material possessions and wealth are often seen as the ultimate measures of success,

In a world where material possessions and wealth are often seen as the ultimate measures of success, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of accumulating more stuff. However, the Bible teaches us that true treasure lies not in our possessions, but in our relationships with God and with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Matthew 6:19-21

God Is Always Looking At The Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 7, 2010

God desires a relationship with people and we are to have a relationship with God, but when we brag about our relationship with God we are elevating ourselves above everyone else which is a sin!

How many of you believe that God desires a relationship with people? Why would God create people if He doesn’t want a relationship with them? Now, is it right or wrong to brag about a relationship with God? When one brags about a relationship with God, is the focus on God or self?? Bragging ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Relationships Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 26, 2011

There are three relationships that the Bible describes. Each one of these relationships has a key word that keeps them in focus.

Shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:15 In our study of Philippians we have looked at the amazing author, Paul, who writes this most positive letter from prison. It's a letter laced with joy. Why? Because of the relationship the writer has with Jesus Christ. His every breath is about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationship Recovery Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 7, 2019

Whenever we talk about recovery, we are never talking about one person - but a system of persons. Our addictions, obsessions and persistent sins have taken a toll on everyone around us.

RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction September is Recovery Month and we have a few goals in this emphasis. -We seek to find hope in the Gospel for dealing with all of our obsessions, addictions, and the sinful weights that are holding us down from following God wholeheartedly. - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Threshold-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018

3 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

CROSSING The THRESHOLD-III—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: Hushers: Six-year-old Angie & her four-year-old brother Joel were sitting together in church. Mom had gone to the bathroom, so taking advantage of the moment, Joel giggled, sang, & talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had enough. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity In Relationships

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 10, 2010

How the Trinity shapes our relationships.

Today we come to our last study on the Trinity. Three things we shall be doing (1) looking at the Trinity as a model for understanding ourselves; (2) then the Trinity as the foundation for building godly relationships; (3) the priority of trinitarian love.   opening prayer   ‘I’m not a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restoring Relationships

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

What is God’s plan for restoring relationships and forgiveness

GENESIS 45 RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS FORGIVENESS The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you salach “to have anger in one’s fist and to release it” FORGIVENESS Do we have to forgive Tim ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For God Took Him

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002

This sermon teaches the joyful end of a faith filled relationship with God.

Introduction: The bible records a long list of men who lived and died. But suddenly the list is interrupted by a man whose end is described this way; "For God Took Him." Death did not take him. Sickness did not take him. Old age did not take him. Time did not take him. Deterioration and decadence ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24, Genesis 5:21

Denomination: Baptist