05. Healthy Relationships

Teachings

“Healthy Relationships” by Jeremy Treat
God calls you beloved, sends his beloved Son, and the beloved of God love one another. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Discipleship Pathway sermon series with a sermon from 1 John 4:7-12 about healthy relationships.
SERMON ➜

FOR KIDS: “Healthy Relationships” by Kevin Weiner and Jonathan Fitzgerald
Having a healthy relationship with God enables us to have healthy relationships with other people. Even though our sin separates us from God and one another, Jesus made it possible for us to experience healthy relationships with God and one another once again!
TEACHING ➜

Readings*

The Relational Soul: Moving from False Self to Deep Connection by Richard Plass & James Cofield
What does loneliness tell us? “Be it chronic or acute, slight or significant, loneliness is proof of our relational design. At the core of our being is this truth—we are designed for and defined by our relationships,” former pastors Dr. Richard Plass and James Cofield write. Authored by a counselor and a spiritual director, The Relational Soul brings together concepts from psychology and spiritual formation. Each chapter includes introductory stories and practical “If this is true, what about you?” questions to help readers engage in relationships in more life-giving ways
BOOK ➜

Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
While Dietrich Bonhoeffer at the hands of the Gestapo in 1945, his writings continue his witness in the hearts of Christians around the world. Now, in Life Together, we have Pastor Bonheoffer’s experience of Christian community. This story of a unique fellowship in an underground seminary during the Nazi years reads like one of Paul’s letters. It gives practical advice on how life together in Christ can be sustained in families and groups. The role of personal prayer, worship in common, everyday work, and Christian service is treated in simple, almost biblical, words. Life Together is bread for all who are hungry for the real life of Christian fellowship.
BOOK ➜

Example

Megan’s Story
Megan shares her story of learning to forgive and how it opened the way to greater health and security in her other relationships.
STORY ➜

* While we may not agree with everything in every book we recommend, we think they’re helpful resources to better understand Scripture and learn to follow Jesus in every area of life.

05. Healthy Relationships 1/14/2026