Sermons on Toxic Relationship:

Our Awesome God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

We know, in the abstract sense, that God can do anything, but we have a problem believing that He’ll do anything for us.

Isa. 40:3-8(9-24; 38:4-8) 1 Sam. 17:36 2 Peter 3:8-13 Ps. 34:18-19 I was reading recently about the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. It’s a beautiful tropical island which had been popular as a tourist attraction and a place to live – popular that is – until August 26 this year. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Men & Women Want - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 4, 2009

We are built and designed for relationship. Yet, we often struggle to know what the person we love needs or wants. Examine 4 areas that must be dealt with in order to have a healthy relationship.

“What Men and Women Want” Pt. 1 Steve: We want to begin this morning by reading a couple of passages of Scripture. The first is: Matt. 19:11 – 12 11But Jesus said, “Not everyone is mature enough to live a married life. It requires a certain aptitude and grace. Marriage isn’t for everyone. 12Some, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing Just Enough To Be Dangerous Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2010

Being less than fully informed Christians can be injurious to ourselves and to our world. Ultimately we need to know Christ personally as much as we need to know about our faith.

Between knowing nothing and knowing a great deal there is something which is very dangerous. That is knowing a little. Knowing just enough to be dangerous. In many instances, it isn't dangerous to be totally ignorant. If you don't know, and you know you don't know, you will go ahead and get help. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 4 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2009

Exposition of the last part of Paul’s charge to the Ephesian elders

Text: Acts 20:32-38, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 4, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Karl Marx, died in 1883 with these last words… “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, d.1170 “I am ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Dtr

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 9, 2012

A talk on the true meaning of following Christ, and the relationship every believer should have with Him.

Endure the Path (v. 9:57-62) Here Jesus defines the role of a follower of Jesus in terms of commitment. He likens it to a slave who has no home, no family, or no earthly ties that would prevent them from leaving it all. As we read these statements, it seems like Jesus is being so hard. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Attitude Is Everything” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 13, 2012

If we are going to enjoy healthy relationships, we must watch our attitude.

In verses 3 and 4, Paul speaks about the importance of our relationship to one another. In so doing, he cites the example of our Savior in verses 5-8, and tells us that if we are going to rightly relate to one another, we must seek to possess the same attitudes our Lord possessed as He reached out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

On Fire At All Times

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen sweethearts or newly-weds holding hands? Like sugar desired by ants. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prioritize our relationship with GOD more than anything else. IV. TEXT: Leviticus 6:1

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen sweethearts or newly-weds holding hands? Like sugar desired by ants. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prioritize our relationship with GOD more than anything else. IV. TEXT: Leviticus 6:13 Remember, the fire must be kept burning on the altar at ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sanctity And Honor Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2012

The Sanctity of marriage is determined by God and not by our opinion, and not by what society thinks about it.

The Sanctity and honor of marriage Ephesians 5:15-5:33 Introduction- This morning I want to bring you the second part of Building Relationships. It is also a part of the series “Nuts and Bolts of life”. If I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Denomination: Nazarene

The Image Of God

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jul 2, 2009

Mankind was the crowning work of God’s Creation. What does it mean that we are created in the image of God?

The Image of God Genesis 1:26-27; 2:18-25 The Bible teaches that having created animals, birds, fish and the earth filled with vegetation, God desired to create that which bore His own image. God said that all of creation was “good”, but nothing yet bore His likeness. So God chose to create a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Return The Favor Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 8, 2009

If you’ve received the grace of God return the favor to everyone else.

Let’s begin this morning with a little check of your vocabulary. Can someone give me a defining of the word nag? If someone accuses you of nagging them, what are they trying to tell you? Nagging is when you tell someone something that they already know. And you tell them over … and over … and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Sex And Marriage Part 1

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Why is it that sex is made cheap and common by our society? Like so many things it can be bought and sold but what is the right attitude we as Christians should hold about sex in marriage?

Sex and Marriage So how does the topic of sex and marriage come up as a sermon theme you might ask? Last week I was talking with some of our men while waiting for Sunday morning church goers to arrive. Typically we men were talking about cars and Rob and Bruce mentioned a huge car show that was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Wants Some Bread 1: Work Series

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 17, 2009

Part one of a three part series on the four images of relationship that Jesus shares with us in John 6

INTRO: This event happened just after Jesus fed the 5,000 with the five loaves & two fish. • That evening, Jesus sent His disciples across the Sea of Galilee while He dismissed the people. Later in the night, He comes to them walking on the water. • Now many in the crowd have come to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Power

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 6, 2012

Prayer is an expression of the commitment and trust we have in God.

"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…" (Jeremiah 1:5) – since the Almighty being our creator knew us before we were even formed, why do we have to pray to Him submitting lists after lists of our needs & necessities? If God knows what we need, why do we have to bring our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Limping Through Life With You In Mind

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus tells us to make decisions and choices with an eye toward how it will impact others in your life – spouse, children, family, neighbors, fellow church members, co-workers, people in the community.

Walkin’ with Jesus: Limping through Life with You in Mind Scripture Text: Mark 9.42-50 INTRODUCTION He’s talking about living in relationship with others!.. That’s-what Jesus is talking-about in this passage… Now, there’s a-whole-lot going-on here ~ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Nazarene

A Hope Renewed Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

Hope rests upon the heart of God. Hope tells us the desire of God. Hope has the potential to transform our most significant relationships into reflections of the covenant we have with Him!

Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Old ~ A Hope Renewed Scripture Text: Hosea 1.2 – 2.1 INTRODUCTION If you are not familiar with Hosea ~ …his life and the message that God told him to announce ~ …if you don’t know that-much about Hosea, …then the story may be a ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene