Sermons on Toxic Relationships:

Heart, Home, And Hands

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

God loves you and wants to see you thriving and flourishing as a follower of Jesus! He goes to great lengths to keep us growing and moving forward in our faith.

Heart, Home, and Hands Intro: As we get ready for the year 2014 to move on in, this is a good time to stop and reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we might be headed. I’m not sure that you need to make a whole list of unrealistic goals for the new year, just to forget ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Producing Good Fruit

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Our identity is revealed by what is seen in our lives. We must produce much good fruit in our lives, if we ever hope to make a difference in the lives of others. God's life in us can and will bring good life change.

PRODUCING GOOD FRUIT Matthew 7:15-23 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is A Soul-Tie?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 3, 2014

A soul tie is like a linkage in the soul realm between two people. It links their souls together, which can bring fourth both beneficial results and negative results.

The positive effect of a soul tie: In a godly marriage, God links the two together and the Bible tells us that they become one flesh. As a result of them becoming one flesh, it binds them together and they will cleave onto one another in a unique way. The purpose of this cleaving is to build a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Never Knew You!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2015

Many people will be surprised at the Judgment Seat that they aren't accepted by Christ. The criteria won't be our works, or zeal, or even cooperation in the supernatural. It will be whether we are known to Jesus in relationship!

“I NEVER KNEW YOU!” Matt. 7:21-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Any Kingdom Divided Against Itself Shall Not Stand.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

Ministers of the word, evangelists, and preachers are moving away from the mandate God gave to His children. “Go ye into the world and preach the gospel.

Jesus told the Pharisees that any kingdom divided against itself will be brought to desolation and any city or house divided against itself shall not stand." This scripture is affecting the body of Christ today, there is a saying that in unity we stand in divided we fall. Ministers of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruitful Vineyard - H.e.a.r.t. Analysis Of John 15:1-5

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 6, 2020

Breaking down the exposition into H.E.A.R.T. format we Highlight, Explain, Apply, Respond, & Thanksgiving this verse.

The Fruitful Vineyard – HEART Highlight – John 15:1-5 (CSB) - (1)“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. (2) Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. (3) You are already clean because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Enjoy Your Christmas Dinner

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 30, 2020

An Avent sermon about relationships mattering more than things and gifts. Based on Phil 2:1-11

“How To Enjoy Your Christmas Dinner” Phil 2:1-11 Subject: What does Christ’s incarnation and sacrificial life teach us about relationships? Complement: ... humility - to put others before self. Exe idea: as Jesus came and died for us we also must die for others. Preaching idea: To Enjoy your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Anger And Conflict

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 6, 2020

We all have conflict in relationships. How do I handle these situations? Whether these conflicts are with our husband/wife, kids, other family, friends, church members, co-workers or boss, there are some steps we can take to improve the situation.

We all have conflict in relationships. Whether these conflicts are with our husband/wife, kids, other family, friends, church members, co-workers or boss, there are some steps we can take to improve the situation. Here you will find: — Suggestions for dealing with anger — Precautions about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-17, Matthew 5:43-48, Proverbs 25:21, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Christian Family

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 23, 2021

Build your family through covenant, not contract. Because just as God loves you unconditionally and eternally, God wants you to love your family unconditionally and eternally.

Building A Christian Family Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. - Psalm 127:1 I would like to start my sermon with a small family joke: A little girl asked her father, "Where did the human race come from?" Her father replied, "God made Adam and Eve. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Challenge Of Dealing With Conflict: 5 Styles Of Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Conflict in relationships, conflict in family, and conflict in churches are terribly difficult things to deal with. I myself have struggled a great deal in responding to conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner.

Conflict in relationships, conflict in family, and conflict in churches are terribly difficult things to deal with. I myself have struggled a great deal in responding to conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner. This is a tough challenge for my generation. We tend to want to flee, and run ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Walking With God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 12, 2021

I love reading of the heroes of faith that walked with God and He did amazing things through them. Enoch walked with God and we can learn to walk with him also.

Walking with God Prayer- Good morning I have to tell you I am ready to hear from the Lord! Amen? I come to every service with this attitude… what do you want to say to me today Lord. I come with an expectation that He will speak to us. I believe it is His desire to speak and is not unusual for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Nazarene

Circle Core Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 1 - Circle Core I. Introduction Circles are everywhere. Roadways, signs, coins, cups, headlights, taillights, logos, jewelry . . . circles surround. When you get right down to it ... circles is another way to describe relationships. We begin to circle up at a young age. On the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Circle Component #1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 2 - Circle Component 1 I. Introduction They are present in every generation since it was invented. Whether it was in black and white or in color they are the mainstay of our airwaves. Leave it to Beaver. Andy Griffith. MASH. The Brady Bunch. The Partridge Family. Good Times. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Circle Component #2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 3 - Circle Component 2 I. Introduction We can't escape the fact that our entire world revolves around circles. Our entertainment is built on them. Even our games are built around them. Ring around the rosies. Pocket full of posies. What is a posey? Duck, Duck Goose Musical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Circle Component #4 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 5 - Circle Component 4 I. Introduction Circles are everywhere. Entertainment. Games. And one of the most obvious places you see circles is in sports. Holes Balls Goals Pucks Hoops Targets Huddles Scrums Circles are another way of saying relationships. We instinctively seem to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal