Relationship Killers #2: Turning Molehills Into Mountains

2 Samuel 13-15 & Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-32
How do seemingly little issues turn into big ones?
This week we will look into the Old Testament to see what happened
so that one man’s problem with lust turned into a full blown civil war.
See how three Relationship Killers: Procrastination, “Tolerance” and
Unforgiveness can cause relational issues to get out of [...]

OUCH! Dealing with Conflict

Ephesians 4:1-3; Matthew 18:15-18, 22
We are big today on anti-bacterial hand soaps and
any other way we can stop the spread of disease.
Whether it is fear of a pandemic flu or other virus,
whether it was the traveler last year who contracted a rare form
of tuberculosis, we have become sensitized to stop the spread of disease.
God is [...]

MOTHERS: Birthplace of healthy Relationships

Proverbs 23:22-25
What’s the value of a mother?
In our society, the true value of Moms is often downplayed.
Other pursuits are often valued more highly than
the irreplaceable role of mothering.
This week we look at how God values godly mothering and why.
We will also look at how a good Mom provides the foundation
for a lifetime of healthy relationships.
Sermon [...]

SAY WHAT?! Learning How to Talk with Each Other

Ephesians 4:29 & 5:4; Colossians 4:6; James 1:19-21 
 

Often we are shocked at how someone speaks to us.
Or we get ourselves into trouble with something we say.
How do we overcome this?
When we are dysfunctional, the temptation is to point to others and say,
“Hey, they do it too!” But Jesus calls us to be different from everyone [...]

Relationship Killers #1: Pride, Fear and Unbelief

This week we zero in on three things that kill relationships
before they even get started: Pride, Fear and Unbelief.
Did you know that God is intimately concerned with our relationships.
In fact, there is one thing that turns God against us!
Discover what this is and how to get on God’s side.
Once on God’s side, He sends His [...]