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  • David Heasler avatar

    Healthy People Have Problems But Healthy People Deal With Them

    Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,984 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Communication Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,372 views

    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

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Help Somebody Is Trying To Criticize Me

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    This sermon deals with the criticism we may face from others. It’s not a reason for us to give up.

    Help, Somebody Is Criticizing Me. 3/28/04 1 Samuel 17:17-37 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Is there anybody here who has ever been criticized before? Criticism has the power to make us remember things we would just as soon forget. In my twelve years of high school, four years of college, one year of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Scott avatar

    The Danger Of Anger

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 25,168 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Richardson avatar

    Speak Well Of God's Church

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    We must speak well of God’s church, God’s people, and God’s servants to promote a positive and healthy atmosphere within and without the church.

    Proverbs 16:24 “Speak Well Of God’s Church!” Intro: The tongue is a small flappy piece of meat…… (This message is not for your neighbor…..) ***A little boy just got saved and sat on a bench next to old man who looked upset. The little boy said to the man, "Sir, do you need to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rob Morton avatar

    How To Fight Effectively Series

    Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,603 views

    Using our words carefully while dealing with conflict in marriage.

    Becoming One Flesh Part 3, How to Fight Effectively. Proverbs, various. 6\3\01 There were three guys talking in the pub. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Resolving Differences

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    How to resolve vexating differences in your relationships

    Resolving Differences (Acts 15:12-35) Illustration:Labour mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal your wounds...Discord and division become no Christian. For wolves to worry the lambs is no wonder, but for one lamb to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Receiving Correction

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,662 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    A Dove Among Hawks Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Improve Your Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,093 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keys To Overcoming Communication Barriers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 8,107 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Understanding Communication Assumptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,993 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Communicate Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,892 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Communicating Change As Shown By Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,549 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Four Models Of Counseling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    Four Models of Counseling

    Four Models of Counseling Col. 1:27,28 Case Study - Pastor Baro is fresh out of seminary. He realizes that several Pastors in his district use different styles of counseling. He sees strength in the prophetic type of counseling approach as he likes to challenge people with the commands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational