The Key To Healthy Relationships

Pastor Joseph Aranza

January 26, 2025

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Joseph's sermon was that the quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships, both with God and with others. He stressed that our first and most important relationship is with Jesus, as it sets the foundation for all other relationships. Without a personal relationship with Christ, we will seek fulfillment in others that can only be found in Him. Pastor Joseph also highlighted the significance of having godly friendships and being intentional in how we build and maintain these relationships.

Scripture References

Proverbs 27:9, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 18:24, John 1:14

How can we ensure that we are making more deposits than withdrawals in our relationships?

Why is it important to have a balance of grace and truth when speaking to others?

Discussion Questions:

What are some practical ways we can demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness to those around us?

How has your relationship with God impacted your relationships with others?

What steps can you take to cultivate godly friendships this year?

Summary

Pastor Joseph delivered a powerful message on the key to healthy relationships, emphasizing the importance of our vertical relationship with God and our horizontal relationships with others. He shared that a healthy relationship consists of two healthy individuals and that we must be complete in Christ before we can complement one another in any relationship. Pastor Joseph provided practical advice on how to cultivate healthy relationships, including making deposits into the lives of others, speaking truth with grace, and being reliable and trustworthy.