Sermons on Ungodly Relationships:

Don't Spit Yet!

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

We often let ’cultural Christianity’ override the truth of God’s grace in our relationships

There’s a story about a mother who handed her six-year-old son two candy balls, and told him to share with his four year old brother. She said, “He may spit it out, because they’re kind of sour tasting. But if he keeps sucking on it, there’s bubble gum in the middle”. The older boy ran ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Shakethe Dust Off Your Feet

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

Relationships in the church are vital. If you have been wronged, shake the dust off your feet.

Mothers Who Love On this day that we honor mothers, its good for us to think about how much you really do. Being a mother is not a walk in the park… By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Yoked To Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

How can we begin to taste the close relationship we will have with God in heaven now?

Yoked to Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:4-11) 1. One woman relates this story: Early one morning, my husband, who works in a funeral home, woke me, complaining of severe abdominal pains. We rushed to the emergency room, where tests were performed to determine the source of the pain. My husband ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thankfulness - A Living Legacy

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 6, 2005

Thankfulness is not an isolated expression of appreciation to someone for services offered. It speaks of the depth or lack of relationship with God.

“Major Barbara” George Bernard Shaw’s play of 1905 is still a world wide favorite, and was performed in the Shaw Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake just this past August. Major Barbara’s father, Andrew Undershaft was critically viewed by his ex-wife and children alike for his trade in cannons and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Ordinance Of Headship And Submission

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Sep 23, 2003

Success or failure in husband/wife, parent/child, pastor/congregation, relationships depend on the observance of this ordinance.

The Ordinance of Headship and Submission Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 The meaning of “Ordinance” "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you." 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Pledge Allegiance Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

We, as Christians,have a dual citizenship, and we need to know our relationship to Civil Governments.

“I Pledge Allegiance” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 Introduction. A man drives up to a large sheep ranch and locates the owner out in the pasture with his sheep. He approaches the owner and asks, “If I can tell you exactly how many sheep you own, can I have one?” The owner scratched his head and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Iii

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

Do you want to experience little or no conflict in your relationships? Look at part 3 of this series.

Qualities for low conflict Christians (Part III) John 15:12 Relationships are very important! (Repeat as much as you feel is necessary) It is one of the desires of my heart to be in relationships that have very little or no conflict in them. Do you think this is a “do-able” situation? Is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Love Me Part A Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with what true love is by looking at the relationship between Ruth and her mother in law.

Do You Love Me? Part 1 2/6/2000 Ruth 1:2-18 John 21:15-19 This question is asked by a variety of people. The nine year old girl asks it of the fourth grade boy. A dad asks it of his daughter. A woman that’s been married twenty five years asks it of her husband. A person dying of Aids asks ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:2-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Myths About Marriage Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon is the third in the series and it deals with Christians being faithful to God in their relationships. Begins myths on marriage.

Some Myths About Dating, Marriage & Divorce III 6/4/00 Proverbs 3:1-11 Hebrews 13:1-8 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-11, Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Purpose

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2004

1- God’s purpose in our worship 2- God’s purpose in our relationships

INTRO.- Where are you headed? Where are you going? ILL.- Two friends went hunting for moose in Canada every year. Each time they were flown out to the marshland in a small bush plane. After landing them at the hunting site, the pilot said, “I’ll pick you up in four days and you can only ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Know You Are Saved

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 10, 2002

From the book of I John: 7 tests that will tell you if you are in a saved relationship with God.

You Can Know You Are Saved I Jn. 5:11-13 INTRO.: Robert Shank, in his book, "Life In the Son" tells of a successful business man of Kansas City who was an earnest Christian. He was greeted by his banker with the question, "What do you know for sure, Pete?" He immediately replied, "I know the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rising To The Occasion Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 6 in series. How the gospel shapes our relationship with the world. Dealing with a divisive person.

It hasn’t been all good news for QANTAS lately. There was the A380 incident with an uncontained engine failure. Other incidents include another engine failure, smoke in the aircraft, a bird strike and one aircraft hit by lightening. These incidents have hurt the QANTAS brand and how the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Good Isn't Good Enough

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 14, 2001

This message appeals to the seeker to search their heart and realize that we must have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

When Good Isn’t Good Enough Text: Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. Introduction: Almost Doesn’t Count!!! I. Man Thinks Himself ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Of Ruth

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Oct 25, 2006

The story of Ruth is one of the most beloved in the Bible; it is a story of love; of the favor of God; of relationships and redemption

Introduction: The story of Ruth is set during a harsh and bitter time in the history of the nation of Israel. It was a time ruled by interim governors or judges as the Scriptures call them. There was no King and there was no Prophet so the voice of God was heard only sporadically in the land. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jumping In The New Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 6, 2006

Jesus offers us a new life through a relationship with Him. How are you responding to that newness?

Tonight, I would like to start off by talking about a simple word – “new.” What comes to your minds and what do you think about when you see or hear this word? • Births • CD/Movie releases • Car • Fad • Wedding • Second chances What emotions are usually associated with these things? I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational