Sermons on Relationships (Page 6)
Becoming Children
Paul calls the Galatians to a new life of freedom in God. He uses an allegory about Hagar and Sarah in order to illustrate the radical new beginning and life we have as children of grace and not children of law. (Galatians 4:7) Sermon Outline “So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.” (Galatians 4:7) Adoption (Galatians 4:1-7) Identity of the adopted (4:1-3) Adoption made…
The Legacy of Faith
This series concludes with the death of Abraham. We will explore the legacy of Abraham’s faith through the lenses of Genesis and Hebrews 11:8-19, with some slight reflections on the multi-generational aspect of God’s promises and the beginnings of Isaac’s life story in Genesis 24. (Genesis 25:7-11; Hebrews 11:8-19) Sermon Outline “Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years; and he was gathered to his people.” (Genesis 25:8) Faith…
The Faith of Sarah
Genesis 23:1-20 recounts the death of Sarah and Abraham’s honoring of her by acquiring a special burial place and grieving. Oftentimes, Sarah is remembered for her mistreatment of Hagar & Ishmael and for laughing at God’s promise of a child. But what truly is Sarah’s legacy of faith, and how might we all learn from her about developing a stronger faith life? (Genesis 23:1-20) Sermon Outline Sarah lived 127 years. She was married for over 100 years The Lord is…
Two Children, a Family and the Interweaving Promises of God
The promise-child is born and named Isaac, which means laughter. The son of the servant woman is sent away. In the midst of these amazing and confusing relationships, God reveals Himself as faithful to both parents and both children. As we talk about orphan Sunday, we will explore themes of God’s faithfulness to children, regardless of the brokenness of parents, as well as how we step forward with God. (Genesis 21:1-21) Sermon Outline “Sarah became pregnant and bore a son…
Murder, Adultery & Theft
(Exodus 20:13-15; Matthew 5:21-30) SERMON OUTLINE “You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal.” (Exodus 20:13-15) From Murder to Valuing Life (Exodus 20:13; Matthew 5:21-26) What is murder? (Exodus 20:13) The anger of the heart (Matthew 5:21-26) From Adultery to Valuing Love (Exodus 20:14; Matthew 5:27-30) What is adultery? (Exodus 20:14) The desires of the heart (Matthew 5:27-30) From Theft to Valuing Others (Exodus 20:15; Matthew 6:19-21) What is theft? (Exodus 20:15) The treasure of…
Your Mother and Father
(Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-4) SERMON OUTLINE “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” (Exodus 20:12) “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother,’ which is the first commandment with promise: ‘that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.’ Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the…
Working Through Conflict in Relationships
There are times where all of us deal with conflict in our relationships. How might we best honor God in our relationships at these times? What do we do when someone is driving us crazy? How should we respond when someone is goading us into the wrong response? How do we deal with conflict? (Ephesians 5:21; Matthew 18:15-20; Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14) Sermon Outline “For He Himself is our peace.” (Ephesians 2:14) Understanding Conflict (Genesis 3:12; 4:8; James 4:1-12) Developing…
Marriage
What does biblical marriage really look like? There is so much that could be said, but what are the essential aspects of marriage? How do we relate to one another? Where does happiness fit in with commitment? How should we deal with conflict in marriage? What about divorce? (Genesis 1:27-30; 2:20-25; Ephesians 5:21-33) Sermon Outline “Each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33) The Making of…
Love and Dating
What does the Bible really have to say about love and dating? Can we date? How should we date? Are we always looking for marriage? (1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Matthew 12:46-50) Sermon Outline “and in Christ you have been brought to fullness…” (Colossians 2:10) Love and Dating We have been made to __________________ History and evolution of dating Dating Misconceptions Dating will bring me __________________(Colossians 2:6-10) All we need is __________________(Hebrews 10:24) It is all about ____________________________________ God and Dating __________________must…
Friendship
What does it mean to be friends from a biblical perspective? This begins the series, so it should look at how God is relational and how we are created in His image to be relational (Genesis 1-3). Then, with teaching from Proverbs and John 15:12-13, it will lead into practical discussion of friendship from a biblical perspective. (John 15:12-13) Sermon Outline “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this:…