Sermon Summary: “Healthy or Toxic?”
Main Question: Do you have a healthy relationship with God?
Just as human relationships can drift and become distant, our relationship with God can weaken when we stop prioritizing Him. Today, we’ll examine the signs of a healthy vs. toxic relationship with God.
1. Healthy Relationships Require Communication / Toxic Relationships Give the Silent Treatment
📖 Key Verses: Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
- Relationships thrive on consistent, meaningful communication.
- Prayer should be a two-way conversation, not just asking for things.
📌 Application: This week, take time to listen in prayer, not just speak.
2. Healthy Relationships Require Time Together / Toxic Relationships Neglect Quality Time
📖 Key Verse: Psalm 46:10
- Intimacy with God isn’t built on rushed moments; it requires intentional time.
- God doesn’t want leftovers—He wants your best time.
📌 Application: Create space for God—set aside daily, undistracted time with Him.
3. Healthy Relationships Are Built on Trust / Toxic Relationships Are Built on Distrust
📖 Key Verse: Proverbs 3:5
- Saying we trust God means surrendering control of our future, finances, and family.
- Trust brings peace, while distrust creates anxiety and distance.
📌 Application: Identify areas where you struggle to trust God, and surrender them to Him.
4. Healthy Relationships Produce Joy / Toxic Relationships Are Full of Emotional Manipulation
📖 Key Verse: Nehemiah 8:10
- A relationship with God isn’t just about effort—it’s about enjoying His presence.
- God wants you to experience joy, peace, and love, not just duty.
📌 Application: Refresh your connection with God through worship and remembering His promises.
Closing Challenge: Check Your Connection
📖 Illustration: A phone without a charger eventually dies—if you’re not connected to God, you’ll feel spiritually drained.
✅ Good news: It’s never too late to reconnect!
🔹 Invitation: If you feel distant from God, today is the day to plug back in and let Him restore your joy.