Christ-centered Relationships

Text: Ephesians 5:21-6:9

Truth: Relationships can only work if we fulfill our roles as Christ would want us to fulfill them.

Thrust: We must think of Christ in whatever we think, say or do in all our relationships.

Thesis: Since relationships can only work if we fulfill our roles as Christ would want us to fulfill them, we must think of Christ in whatever we think, say or do in all our relationships.

Turning Point: Christ must be at the center of all our relationships.

Theme: Relationships

Topic: How believers must relate with others

Title: Christ-centered Relationships

Tagline: Let Christ bond us together.

Thoughts:

1. People are eager to be successful in various areas of their lives.
2. But often we are failures when it comes to relationships.
3. We are created for relationships. Therefore, we cannot disregard it.
4. When we fail in our relationships, we actually fail in all areas of our lives.
5. God wants us to live in love. First, we must love God with all our hearts. Then we must love others as ourselves.
6. But sin prevents us from succeeding in this area.
7. Relationships can only work if we fulfill our roles as Christ would want us to fulfill them.
8. We must think of Christ in whatever we think, say or do in all our relationships.
9. Christ must be at the center of all our relationships.
10. Now we can really be successful. Let Christ bond us together.