Sermons on Toxic Relationships:

Talking Sex With The Apostle Paul? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

In this text Paul addresses the subject of marriage and sex.

TALKING SEX! WITH THE APOSTLE PAUL? I CORINTHIANS 7:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Dr. Drew. Dr. Ruth. Dr. Sue. Dr. Phil. They’re all talking about it. Everybody is. What? Sex! Don’t you think it’s time the Christian/church started talking it? Why should the church talk about it? Because God had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Talking With God - Week #3 Series

Contributed by Don Hickey on Jan 12, 2019

We talked about knowing God. We talked about how to hear God, and today I want to talk to you about talking with God. That means prayer. Prayer is communication with God.

*Disclaimer- I use many sources. God is gracious. Life is about knowing God and walking with God. When you read your Bible, that's about being with God. When you pray, that's about being with God. BUT, a lot of us are intimidated by prayer. Why? Because we have a misunderstanding of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling Below With Saints We Know Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2018

When humility prevails relationships excel.

Little Books with a Big Message Dwelling Below with Saints We Know Philemon Pastor Pat Damiani July 29, 2018 ENGAGE You’ve probably heard the little ditty, “To dwell above with the saints we love, O that will be glory! But to dwell below with the saints we know, well, that’s a different ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Work It Out Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 5, 2018

As we look at Paul's instructions for Euodia and Syntyche and how they can get along, we also can learn about how to get along with others and how to help others get along with each other.

Introduction: A. Let’s start today’s sermon with an old poem I really like called “The Perfect Church” I think that I shall never see, A Church that’s all it ought to be; A Church whose members never stray, Beyond the Strait and Narrow way; A Church that has no empty pews, Whose Preacher never has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Suggestions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 23, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 20: 1 – 26

Exodus 20: 1 – 26 The Ten Suggestions 20 And God spoke all these words, saying: 2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 “You shall have no other gods before Me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Loneliness

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 30, 2018

A true follower of Jesus will defeat loneliness because he will love and have other followers at his side.

Title: Loneliness Place: BLCC Date: 2/18/18 Text: Genesis 2.18; 1 Samuel 23.16-17 Middle-Aged Men, Biggest Threat: [Screen 1] Loneliness Dr. Richard S. Schwartz, a Cambridge psychiatrist who has studied the problem of loneliness in America, notes that over four decades of studies have shown ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Things We Magnify

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Dec 17, 2016

What you focus on you get more of.

Matthew 7:1-6 1“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4Or how can you say to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Purity In The Bride - 1

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 8, 2016

The bride’s purity is the foundation of this joyful relationship with the groom. The key thing here is “purity.” This is the overwhelming factor in the bride’s relationship with the groom.

William Bower came to our church a very discouraged, retired pastor who had been abused throughout his pastorates. I knew the background story and when his wife died, he sank into a great slough of despond. When he came to the church, he drug his depression along with him. Nobody ever really saw ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lots Of Questions At The Last Supper Lesson 30 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017

Questions at the Last Supper

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The first question was asked by Peter. “Lord, where are You going?” (John 13:36). Answer: “In My Father’s house are many mansions . . . I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2). “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me” (v. 1). a. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Defiance To Authority

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 15: 1 – 41

Numbers 15: 1 – 41 Defiance to authority 15 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When you have come into the land you are to inhabit, which I am giving to you, 3 and you make an offering by fire to the LORD, a burnt offering or a sacrifice, to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Togetherness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

How does the Christmas story remind us about the value of relationships? When relationships get difficult, Jesus brings us together. When we feel isolated, Jesus brings us together. When Jesus brings us together, that is something to be treasured.

December 18 Togetherness Luke 2:1-20 How does the Christmas story remind us about the value of relationships? 1. When relationships get difficult, Jesus brings us together 2:1-5 (on screen) Matthew 1:18-21 2. When we feel isolated, Jesus brings us together 2:6-15 (on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Offense Defense - Pt. 1 - You Mad Bro? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

I. Introduction It is a question that is asked to someone who is already mad in an attempt to not only point out the obvious fact that they are angry but to also make them more mad. You mad bro? It is apparent that in this day and age more times than not the answer is yes! In fact, we seem to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do With Your Time In Your Walk With God

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 25, 2019

What do you do with your time to develop a better relationship with God?

What do you do with your time to develop a better relationship with God? You have to decide what you want to be in life. I learned that you have to become an, "Alien". If you are a true believer in Jesus Christ, the Bible calls you an alien. Peter says believers are "aliens and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Taming The Tongue" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

Let me begin by asking you a question that you will probably prefer not to answer. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said something this you wish you had not?

“Taming the Tongue” James 3:1-12 Let me begin by asking you a question that you will probably prefer not to answer. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said something this you wish you had not? If I were to ask you what is the most hurtful thing anyone ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

When we come to God we come to Him upon the basis of His overwhelming grace.

The title of this message solicits images in our minds of Jesus on the Cross on a mountain called Calvary and rightfully so because it was there that the fullness of God’s grace and mercy was poured out on mankind through the accomplishment of salvation. This morning, however, I would like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Baptist