Sermons on Relationships In The Home:

Salvation - A Relationship

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 24, 2012

To place our faith in the performance of a salvation ritual is to place our faith in the person leading us to the ritual; but, if we place our faith in a relationship with Jesus Christ we have placed our faith in the author and sustainer of salvation.

SALVATION – A RELATIONSHIP INTRODUCTION If a person is uncomfortable with the idea that there is no special event or ritual that marks the time and place of their salvation, then they certainly have a great deal of company. In fact, almost all existing denominations and Christian religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Relationship With Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 30, 2012

Jesus desires an intimate relationship with each one of us!

It has been said that true Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. How intimate of a relationship do you think God desires with each one of us?? If you really think about it, God has done and is doing His part to have an intimate relationship with us. God desires an intimidate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Religion Or Relationship Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 2 through 31

Isaiah 1: 2 - 31 Religion Or Relationship 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: “ I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; 3 The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Grace And Relationships Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 2, 2011

Paul deals with elements involved in building good relationships as well as elements that will destroy relationships.

Romans 12:9-21 Introduction: A. Have you noticed that building and maintaining relationships is difficult and takes effort? B. I recall one emphasis Southern Baptists had entitled Building Witnessing Relationships. 1. It emphasized building relationship with unsaved people so they would know we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship With God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

Relationship not religion is a catchy slogan but what does it truly mean to have a vibrant relationship with God?

Phil.3:7-8 - “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish that I may gain Christ.” What does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rules And Relationship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2009

A couple of passages from "The Shack" have sparked the question, "How do rules and relationship interact in our relationship with God?"

Galatians 3:1-14 January 11, 2009 Rules and Relationship How many of you have read “The Shack?” The Shack is a novel about a man who had suffered great tragedy in his life, and is invited to spend a weekend with God. I read it this summer, on holiday. For the most part, I liked it, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

"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

Building Relationships

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. This encounter and Jesus’ ministry to such folks teaches us that lost people matter to God. All of us are surrounded by people far from God

Building Relationships Luke 15:1-10 and Acts 8:26-40 In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. The first is when Jesus has a group of tax collectors and sinners who have gathered to hear him talk. Tax collectors were some of the most hated people in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Broken Relationship Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

An examination of the people that Ezekiel had to preach to, and God's reaction.

Ezekiel 2:3 And He said to me: “Son of man, I am sending you to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day. Israel was no longer a holy people. They were rebellious and had turned away ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Relationships Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2012

In God's Word there is instructions on how we are to build and maintain relationships with the Lord and with others.

Building a relationship 1 John 4:7-16 Introduction- I am excited this morning to begin a new series entitled “Nuts and Bolts of life.” We will not race through this series because I think that a lot of times we take some things for granted only to find out that we don’t know as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Religion Or Relationship?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 14, 2011

Knowing all the right WORDS and doing all the right WORKS are not enough. Do you KNOW Jesus?

RELIGION OR RELATIONSHIP? Karl Barth was a famous theologian. He lived in Basel, Switzerland. One day he was on a streetcar. A tourist to the city climbed on and sat down next to him. The two men started chatting with each other. "Are you new to the city?" Barth inquired. "Yes," said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Relationship With God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 28, 2016

God doesn't want a one-time experience with you. He wants a relationship.

“Relationship with God” August 28, 2016 John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 5:8 “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Holiness

Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 19, 2018

Does God care about family relationships?

How important are family relationships with God? Not only does God answers this question in our passage today, God also provides biblical principles in dealing with our own family members. Open your Bibles to Exodus 4….. Let us be reminded what happened in the beginning of Exodus 4: Exodus 4:1-17 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genuine Relationships Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

HAVING EXPERIENCED THE AMAZING LOVE OF JESUS, FREES US TO EXPERIENCE DEEP, GENUINE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS.

Genuine Relationships 2/26/17 Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION Palmer Chinchen, PhD, True Religion (David C. Cook, 2010), pp. 122-123 In Malawi, practically any shoe is a luxury. Lilongwe, the capital, is maybe the only African city where I have seen grown men walking down the streets barefoot. They ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance