Sermons on Toxic Relationships:

Better PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of loving one another with divine love and applying this principle in building and basing relationships on biblical principles.

Beloved congregation, let us gather in the warmth of God's love, in the sanctuary of His grace, and in the fellowship of His Spirit. We are here, not by happenstance, but by His divine orchestration. As we stand at the threshold of this divine discourse, let us remember the words of the great ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Topics: Relationships

Better Together PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

The sermon emphasizes the grace and necessity of Christian community, highlighting how God designed us to support, encourage, and walk alongside one another in life.

There’s a quiet kind of courage in the person who shows up for another. A text that says, “I’m here.” A hand that steadies the ladder. A shoulder that catches tears. If you think back across the years, who taught you that you don’t have to carry the couch alone? Who sat in the waiting room when ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Topics: Relationships

Have A Hezekiah New Year

Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 30, 2012

King Hezekiah had some awesome leadership qualities. I want us to steal some of his leadership mojo and apply it to 2013

www.pastorkurt.com HAVE A HEZEKIAH NEW YEAR! 2 Chronicles 32:1-30 / December 30, 2012 INTRODUCTION: • Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king of Judah • Hezekiah replaced his father (Ahaz) who was an awful king • Hezekiah was a king of change / repentance • King Hezekiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Other 4 P's- Power, Pleasure, Pride And Profit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2001

The other 4 P’s - Power, Pleasure, Pride and Profit lead to toxic faith.

The 4 P’s to the presence and the power of God-part 2! Thesis: The 4 P’s to the presence and power of God are to be balanced against the cross. When we keep them in proper balance they produce a Spiritually Balanced Life. This spiritually balanced life then creates wholeness within the life of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8, Proverbs 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weight Of Mental Illness And A Family's Struggle Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, faith, and resilience.

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12). Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Healing (And Dealing) With Broken Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

Years ago, before there was a treatment for rabies, a man was bitten by a rabid dog and he went to the hospital with his injury. The tests were conclusive, he had rabies & there was nothing that could be done.

Healing (and Dealing) With Broken Relationships (Inspired by chapter eight in David Jeremiah’s “Slaying The Giants in Your Life”) Modern Family of God Series (February Family Month) February 22, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Years ago, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Yeshua Changed The Focus From Regulations To Relationships

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Aug 30, 2015

The purpose of a tzitzit for a Jew is to remind of a relationship offer by God. The purpose of keeping a journal for a Christian is to remind a Christian of a relationship offer by God.

Grace to you and peace, from Him who is, and was, and who is to come. Yeshua Hamashia (Jesus Christ) came as the anointed of Adonai (Lord and Master), El Elyon (The Most High God), El Olam (The Everlasting God), El Shaddai (Lord God Amighty), Elohim (God), Ha Shem, Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Find Joy In Our Relationships

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

It’s impossible to live a lifestyle of unselfishness on your own. • Because its in our nature to be selfish – to look out for number one.

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Philippians 2:1-2:8 Here is a fact: God has made us to have relationships. • And those relationships come in two forms • First we can have a relationship with Him • And second we can have a relationship with other people. • Ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Improving Your Relationship With God Part 2

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Jun 11, 2001

Improving your relationship with God

SAILING @ LIFE Part 4 Improving Your Relationship With God Part 2 Pastor Jeff Seaman We are continuing in the series called Sailing @ Life, and we are on the part call “Improving Your Relationship With God.” Jer. 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom From Broken Relationships: Make Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 17, 2014

1 Offence is inevitable. but 2 Peace begins at home-with you. 3 Trust God. Leave vengeance/retribution in the LORD’s hands. 4 Relationship is more important than the Right, Power, Riches, Respect 5 Replace Anger with Love-Watch your Words.

Freedom from Broken Relationships –Make Peace The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: . . . hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy . . . and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: *other

The Do's & Don'ts Of Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

By following the example of Joseph we can learn how to restore rifts in our relationships.

THE DO’S & DON’TS OF RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS Genesis 45:1-15 August 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: If you think your family has problems, consider the marriage mayhem created when 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-2, Genesis 45:21-28, Genesis 45:24

Jesus Came To Repalce Rules With Relationships Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2003

As we continue in our series, What Jesus Came To Do, we are going to look at the awesome truth – that Jesus came to replace rules with relationships….

He Came To Replace Rules W/Relationships What Jesus Came To Do – part two QUESTION – who here likes rules….? We have rules at home…. Wash your hands before you eat Take off your shoes before you come into the house Don’t touch the thermostat Ask before you eat There are rules at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Relationship Of The Father And Son: Related To The Church

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

We can understand the relationship of the Church with the Father when we know their relationship one with the other.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE FATHER & SON: AS WITH THE CHURCH Jn 6:37 I. THE FATHER GIVES EVERYTHING HE HAS TO THE SON A. John 3:35 “The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands.” II. THEY WORK TOGETHER A. 5:17 “said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian Relationship - Part 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

David speaks marvelously of the nature of the Christian Life in this Shepherd Psalm. This is part 1 of 6 sermon series.

“The Model for the Christian Life” 1 of 6 Psalm 23:1-6 1. The CHRISTIAN Relationship (v.1) Exodus 3:14; Deuteronomy 6:4; Ezekiel 34:11-12, 23-24; John 10:11, 14, 27-30; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25; 5:4; Psalm 80:1; Isaiah 40:11; Psalm 95:7; 100:3; Matthew 7:22-23; Psalm 34:9-10; 84:11; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Step One - Our Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001

Our relationship with God is the foundation everything else is built upon. Many people try to live out Christianity and never understand the relationship we can have with God.

First Step - Relationship with God The first step in living a lifestyle that overcomes temptation is a relationship with God. You were created by God to have a loving, intimate relationship with God. Out of that relationship we find our purpose in life and the power to live a fulfilled life. Many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:7-10, Psalm 103:11-13

Denomination: Baptist