GM 2010-02-14 Building Better Relationships 5

February 14th, 2010

Building Better Relationships 5 - Becoming a More Loving Person

Notes:
I. What is Love?
A. Common misconceptions
B. Love is a matter of Choice — Col.3:14
C. Love is a matter of Conduct — 1 John 3:18

II. How to Love Someone You Don’t Like…
A. Experience God’s love for yourself — Eph. 3:17-18, Rom. 8:38-39, 1 John 4:19
B. Forgive others who have hurt you — Col. 3:13
C. Think loving thoughts — Phil.2:4-5
D. Begin acting in a loving way — Luke 6:27-28, 1 Cor 13:4-8
E. Expect (hope for) the best from others — 1 Cor 13:7

III. How to Rekindle Lost Love — Rev. 2:4-5

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GM 2010-02-07 Building Better Relationships 4

February 7th, 2010

Building Better Relationships 4 - Relating Wisely to Others

Notes:
James 3:13-18 Wisdom is a lifestyle… Lack of wisdom causes problems with people…

If I Am Wise I Won’t:
-Compromise My Integrity — Prov. 10:9
-Antagonize Your Anger — Prov. 20:3 , Prov. 14:29
-Minimize Your Feelings — Prov. 15:4
-Criticize Your Suggestions — Prov. 12:15
-Emphasize Your Mistakes — Prov. 17:9,Gal. 6:1,Rom. 15:1,Matt. 7:3
-Disguise My Weakness — Prov. 28:13 , Col. 2:3

Pray for Wisdom
Receive Jesus as Wisdom

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GM 2010-01-31 Rejoice!

January 31st, 2010

Rejoice!
by Pastor Aulden Lightbourne of Mercy Community Church

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GM 2010-01-24 Building Better Relationships 3

January 24th, 2010

Building Better Relationships 3 - Developing Lasting Friendships

Notes:
Six Marks of a Real Friend- (To Develop Lasting Friendships, I Must Be:)
-Committed Prov. 18:24
-Considerate Prov. 17:9
-Confidential Prov. 11:13
-Candid Prov. 24:26, Prov. 27:5-6
-Constructive Prov. 27:17 , 1 Thess. 5:11
-Consistent Prov. 17:17 , Prov. 12:26

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GM 2010-01-17 Building Better Relationships 2

January 17th, 2010

Building Better Relationships 2 - Improving Your Hearing

*Technical Difficulties have delayed the posting of this sermon… Please check back, or listen to this message as delivered on January 21, 2007 in the Building Relationships series

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GM 2010-01-10 Building Better Relationships 1

January 10th, 2010

Building Better Relationships 1 - Increasing the Value of Your Relationships

Notes:

A Powerful Key to Relating to Others - Appreciation

I. Why Express Appreciation? 1 Thess. 5:11 and Eph. 4:29

II. What should I appreciate in other people?
- A. Loyalty Phil. 1:3-5, 7
- B. Differences Col.3:13 & 15
- C. Efforts 1 Thess. 1:2-3

III. How should I show my appreciation? It should be:
- A. Real Rom. 12:9
- B. Recognizable Prov. 15:33
- C. Regular 2 Thess. 2:13

Who can you say “Thanks” to this week?

How have you said “Thanks” to God?

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GM 2010-01-03 Wise Men Still Worship Him

January 3rd, 2010

Wise Men Still Worship Him
Notes:
Why should people still worship Him?
Because Jesus:
-has fulfilled Old Testament prophecies.
-has done more in this world than anyone else.
-has the Seal of the Father.

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GM 2009-12-27 Gift Evaluation

December 27th, 2009

Gift Evaluation
Notes:
What determines the value of a gift? The Gift of God?
-Durability (will it last?) - God’s love is everlasting
-Usefulness - Everyone needs salvation
-Heart of the Giver - It’s done out of love
-Price (what did it cost) - The death of His Son

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GM 2009-12-24 Christmas Eve 2009

December 24th, 2009

A Politically Incorrect Christmas

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GM 2009-12-20 Advent 4

December 20th, 2009

Advent 4: If I’d Known You Were Coming…
Notes:
Preparation:
-Listen
-Look
-Labor
-Leap (for joy), (of faith)
-Land
-Lay (down your life to Jesus)

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