Sermons on Dealing With Enemies:

Loving Fellowship Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2004

The First of many signs of a Spirit Filled Church

SIGNS OF A SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. In it he chronicled the way people in different churches would go after each other – all in the name of Jesus Christ. A young father heard a commotion out in his backyard; he looked outside and saw ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Healthy People Have Problems But Healthy People Deal With Them

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

Dealing with Problems in Relationships Scripturally

Healthy People Have Problems But ... Matthew 18:15-17 Healthy people have ... friends Friends ... have problems The test of a true friend is ... what he does when the problems come. When ... your friend does something wrong What do you do? Matt 18:15 A true friend ... goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communication Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Discover how good communnication restores hope for marriage.

This morning, we conclude our message series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. I thought we would have two more messages, one on conflict resolution and the other on intimacy. But after reflecting on the previous five messages and on today’s message, I realized we’ve covered the basic skills and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: *other

The Three Cs In Marriage,part Two Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 14, 2003

Part two of a three part series on how to have a sucessful marriage.

The Three Cs in Marriage, part 2. Ephesians 5:20-33 , Conversation. We found out in part 1, that there are three Cs in marriage. The first was committment, now we will look at conversation. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 17, 2003

Today, we’ll look at how we can learn to hold our tongues and how we can use them effectively. Lack of communication and faulty communication has been the cause of broken family relationships.

After last week’s message on meeting a spouse’s needs, someone left a note on the on the floor at the door to my office. It’s from “Desperate Husband.” Dear Rick, I need your advice. I tried practicing what you taught in last week’s sermon. I took your idea of small gifts and gave it a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19, 1 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Anger

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 7, 2003

Anger is neutral; if used correctly, it can be good ... if used incorrectly, it can lead to sin. Sometimes anger is a PROBLEM ... sometimes it is PERMITTED.

“The Danger Of Anger” INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 4:31-32 We have already taken a look at “Bitterness” and “Unforgiveness”. This morning we want to take a look at another problem we often face in this verse … “ANGER”. The word “anger” is used in over 256 verses in the Bible. “Anger” is something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Correction

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001

Why is the church in America so immature? I believe it is because the church does not want accountability. No one wants to be corrected. We must learn how to receive a corrective word.

Receiving A Corrective Word Matt 18:3-4  Free to offenses, free to serve, free to grow  Why is the church in America so immature?  Because the church does not want accountability.  No one wants to be corrected.  The church must learn how to receive a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 10:17, Proverbs 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dove Among Hawks Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS

BIG IDEA: ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS INTRODUCTION: First in a series of Psalms (120 - 134) labeled "A Song of Ascents"; possibly a hymnbook for pilgrims coming up to the Temple for the great feasts - Spurgeon but many other suggested possibilities as well I. (:1-4) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Improve Your Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Communication is essential to all of us, but it remains the center of most problems. Husbands and wives tend to fight because they fail to adequately communicate. Pastors and elders disagree over seemingly minor issues because they fail to effectively co

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCTION Communication is essential to all of us, but it remains the center of most problems. Husbands and wives tend to fight because they fail to adequately communicate. Pastors and elders disagree over seemingly minor issues because they fail to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Overcoming Communication Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Overcome misguided communication and preoccupation on negatives with a Spirit led concentration on what is true, good, and praise-worthy.

KEYS TO OVERCOMING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Too many people are having problems with communicating with each other. Example: This morning, Dec 24th, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Communication Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Communicate Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Communicating Change As Shown By Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Lk.5:15,16 B. Jesus said, ``I have come not to do my own will, but the will of Him who has sent me.’’ Jn.6:38 C. Jesus told the Pharisees, ``You error because you do not know the scriptures

KEYS TO COMMUNICATING CHANGE AS SHOWN BY CHRIST A. Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Lk.5:15,16 B. Jesus said, ``I have come not to do my own will, but the will of Him who has sent me.’’ Jn.6:38 C. Jesus told the Pharisees, ``You error because you do not know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Talk So That People Will Listen

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 18, 2003

Staying lovable in an unloving world.

“How To Talk So Others Will Listen” (Exodus 4:10-12) Have you ever spoken to someone and had the feeling in your heart that they weren’t really listening to you? This is a complaint that we often hear even from husbands and wives who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conflict Management: How To Solve A Conflict

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 19, 2003

Conflict never to be avoid, but to be solved!

Conflict Management: How to Solve a Conflict Matthew 10:34-37 By: Donny Tatimu doni_t@yahoo.com At the last sermon, I talked about the source of conflict, which are: 1. Interest 2. Value 3. Relationship 4. Information 5. Resources Again, Jesus not just a Wonderful Comforter, but He also a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-37

Denomination: Charismatic