A Workable Peace

David L. Martin

Aug 06, 2026

Short Articles

“That’s a beautiful theory—beautiful! But it won’t work.” The group was discussing nonresistance, the idea that the way of peace is always the wise choice...

Learning to Appreciate Your Church

Steve Long

Mar 26, 2026

Short Articles

God cares about the local church and intends it to bless you. He also intends for you to be a blessing to His church. Give yourself to build that church up and serve your brothers and sisters. As you sacrifice for the church, you will see it through Jesus’ eyes and find your appreciation growing.

Applying Wisdom in Marriage Relationships

James S. Martin

Sep 25, 2025

Sermons

Why couldn't romance be a powerful enough glue to hold a marriage together? In God's wisdom, the covenant of marriage has been based on something more solid than mere fickle sentiments. There are practical things you can DO to bless and build - and yes, repair! - a marriage relationship.

Applying Wisdom in Brotherhood Relationships

James S. Martin

Sep 24, 2025

Sermons

We are not born wise, so wisdom is something we discover as we live. As we relate to others around us, we establish relationships. Godly wisdom guides us toward deep, strong relationships in our church brotherhoods.

So You Want Friends?

Roger Berry

Aug 21, 2025

Short Articles

You want friends? Sure you do! But be honest with yourself: do your friends cause you to do what is right? To square your shoulders and walk a different line than the corrupt society around you? Will you be that kind of friend to others?

Effective Communication in Conflict

Henry Ramos

Aug 23, 2024

Sermons

Relationships - we all have those. Conflict - we all know about that, too. Whose fault is the conflict in this relationship? Listen to principles from the Word to apply them to conflict in your own relationships, and learn the way to peace from One who lived among men as a servant, not a king.

Building Strong Relationships

Luke Bennetch

May 09, 2019

Sermons

We will have relationships with others all our lives. How do we build them? How do we blend, while acknowledging diversity? Is truth or love more important in a relationship? There are answers to be found from the One who made us all, and Who will help us to have mutually satisfactory relationships?

Authority in Relationships

Nathan Byler

Nov 28, 2018

Sermons

There is one thing you will always find in the center of every good relationship: what is it? There are three things that together form a good relationship: what are they? Relationships are a result, not a pursuit; by following God’s plan, we can enjoy good relationships.

Child/Parent Relationships

Vernon Martin

Nov 12, 2018

Sermons

The relationship that parents have with their children in early years will set the course for that child's life. Where can you learn how to teach your child? God values children, and so should we. Let us learn from our Heavenly Father the best way to relate to the precious souls He has given to us.

The Failure, the Fautless, and the Father

Lyndon Burkholder

Nov 02, 2018

Sermons

No matter which role you find yourself filling in the family - the prodigal failure or the faultless older brother - you will be challenged as you listen to this discourse on a familiar Bible story.

I Have Been Wronged

Stephen Ebersole

Sep 26, 2018

Sermons

How does a Christian respond when he's wronged or treat unfairly? He faces a choice to become patient or revengeful. Christ prayed for his tormentors, "Father forgive them: for they know not what they do." Is this how we respond?

The Sin of the Controlling Spirit

Luke Bennetch

Sep 22, 2018

Sermons

Could you recognize a controller? Here are some earmarks. How do you cope with a controller? Here is some wisdom. And what if...

Peace in the Church and Community

Harold S. Martin

May 22, 2018

Short Articles

One of the biggest sources of stress in life is our relationships with other people. Is avoiding those we clash with the answer? or is there a better solution?

How to Establish and Maintain Friendships

Harold S. Martin

May 18, 2018

Short Articles

A friend is someone you trust and respect for who they are, not for what they can do for you. Friendship is one of the things that makes life worth living.

Improving the Marriage Relationship

Samuel M. Cassel

May 10, 2018

Short Articles

Marriage—a blessed relationship or a strained ordeal?

Knit Together in Christ

Dale Heisey

Apr 18, 2018

Sermons

The body of Christ is meant to function in heavenly unity. Is this closeness possible? How can real people with real issues be knit together in Christ?

Let It Rather Be Healed

Dale Heisey

Apr 18, 2018

Sermons

Family relationships, church relationships and life experiences can wound. How can we triumph over this pain, and be healed on Jesus' terms?