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Building Better Relationships 6 – Putting the Past in the Past

Notes:

I cannot cling to the present if I am still holding on to my past.

3 Types of Emotional Garbage:
- We rehearse our resentments
- We remember our regrets
- We reinforce our remorse

I. First, I must give up my Grudges
Ephesians 4:31-32
Job 5:2, 18:4

II. Second, I must give up my Grief
2 Samuel 12:16+18

Accept what cannot be changed
2 Samuel 12:22-23
Play it down and Pray it up
2 Samuel 12:20b
Focus on what is left, not what is lost
2 Samuel 12:24
III. Third, I must give up my Guilt (Proverbs 16:32)
The Wrong way: Matthew 27:3+5
The Right way: Matthew 26:75

“God is far more willing to forgive our sins than we are to confess our sins.”
Rev. Paul J. Cutler

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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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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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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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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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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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