"family" Tagged Sermons (Page 2)
Mary or Martha: Which Will You Be? Luke 10:38-42 38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving.…
Here in the story of Ruth, we find a faithful woman and generous man who God—in His sovereignty—brought together for His purposes. But this story would have ended very differently if Ruth had displayed an attitude of self-sufficiency. Imagine what her…
There is a fine line between ‘humble confidence’ and ‘haughty arrogance.
Relationships suffer when we cross that line!
Being self-centered in a relationship causes many problems: We mislead others when we are self-absorbed. We misunderstand others when we are self-conscious. We misjudge others when we are self-righteous. The only way to overcome our self-centeredness is to become Christ-centered! A heart given to Christ is a heart that joyfully focuses on Him. We see…
Relationships are hard! It doesn’t matter what relationship we’re talking about—relationships are hard. A few minutes ago, we watched as two sisters collided after years of hurt feelings and pent up bitterness. Hostility reigned in that relationship! Years of joyful memories and glad celebrations were lost because of one moment—one decision. What was that decision? It was when one sister assumed the worst from the other and retaliated with hurtful words. When we make assumptions about others, we typically assume the worst. Why? The answer is inside us!
Is respect really a big deal? Most people—both men and women—believe that respect is something to be earned. The Bible teaches unconditional respect!
Communicating Love to Your Wife. What is the Example of Love…
Learning to Jump Off the Crazy Cycle
Ephesians 5:31-33
Learning to Listen – Keys to Communication
Actual Content
Tone of Voice
Body Language
“Hearing” in the New Testament
The word “hear” in the New Testament does not usually refer to an auditory experience.
It usually means to pay heed. So as you listen to your spouse you need to pay heed to what he or she is saying.
Communicating in a Tech-Driven World
-Interface? Or face to face?
-Is this a positive or negative thing?
-Does the Bible speak to this issue —especially as it relates to our families?