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Rebuke

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

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One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a pause in the meal, Wesley’s friend took the young woman’s hand and called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Intentional Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

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If we are to live life to the full, we must have intentional relationships with other Christians

Keys to Life August 22, 2004 Intentional Relationships This summer, we have been preaching through a series called “Keys of Life” and we have hit on many different topics. Today I want to talk about the key of relationships – specifically intentional relationships between ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:8-12

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Jun 4, 2003

based on 112 ratings

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What it means to agree in the presence of God

The Power of Agreement Matthew 18:19-20 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Definition of agreement It means to come into or be in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

6keys To Godly Relationships;key #3-Building Others Up

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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Do you like working around others who are negative all the time? Let’s learn biblical reasons of how and why we should build others up!

One Saturday morning a mother awoke to the delightful smell of waffles and the sound of our two small boys in the kitchen with her husband. Padding down to breakfast, she sat on her husband’s lap and gave him a big hug for his thoughtfulness. Later that day, they were having a heated discussion ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #5 Giving Thanks

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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How important is it to be around positive people? People who appreciate God’s gifts to their lives. Let’s discover how we can impact our world by giving thanks to God always.

We should give thanks because: “And Christ will give you light.” 18And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20giving thanks always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Choose Your Chums And Comrades Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Oct 17, 2003

based on 129 ratings

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Help your kids learn how to choose the right kinds of friends.

How to Choose Chums and Comrades doing math with friendships gregg barbour. JAM. 8/10/03 Earl C. Willer tells the story of two men who grew up best friends: Though Jim was just a little older than Phillip and often assumed the role of leader, they did everything together. They even went to high ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: *other

How The People You Fellowshipped With Can Have Influence Over Your Percepti

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Jan 26, 2005

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It is important as Christians that we are not influence with the wrong people.

How the people you fellowshipped with can have influence over your perception? 2 Samuel 10:1-5 (NKJV) It happened after this that the king of the people of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his place. [2] Then David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

"Confront Your Prejudices" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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Why God wants us to reach out to people who are different from us.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches February 9, 2003 “Confront Your Prejudices” How to: Widen Your Circle of Unlikely Friends Acts 10:9-35 Introduction: Peter had come a long way in his walk with the Lord but he had restricted his preaching of the gospel to a limited audience focusing only on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-35

Denomination: Methodist

"Greetings From An Unlikely Place"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Apr 3, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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The story of Pfc. Jessica Lynch is a story that stirs faith and renews hope. She found herself in an unlikely place…greeting her rescuers with deep gratitude. She offered and received "Greetings from an unlikely place"!

Southern Hills Baptist Church April 6 2003 Philippians 4: 21-23 “Greetings from an unlikely place” Pastor Mark Hensley Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. 22All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People Part 3 Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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Good News for Dealing with Difficult People.

Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis (And Beyond) (Part 2) I want to begin this message by giving you some common contemporary types of difficult people you may encounter. • The Bird Dog- Four legged bird dogs’ point to where the hunter should shoot. The two-legged Bird Dog likes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:39-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You?

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003

based on 9 ratings

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Your need will be for the most part be met through people and if a relationship is severed then we cut off our supply.

Recently, I heard a man say words along the following lines:- " Very often God will meet your needs in a way which you may not understand because you are commanded to walk by faith. Your need will be for the most part be met through people. For instance, God will put people together through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scarlet Line

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002

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The two young men of Israel sent to spy out Jericho assured the harlot who hid them from the enemy that she and her family would be spared if she placed a scarlet line (or rope) in her window when the Israelites attacked the city.

THE SCARLET LINE "And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window." Joshua 2:21 Joshua sent two young men of Israel to Jericho to spy out the city. The men went to the house of Rahab, a harlot, and lodged there. The king of Jericho, hearing of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Deceitful Kisses

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Dec 6, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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Examines cases in the Bible where the receipent of a kiss was deceived.

"Deceitful Kisses" Text: Proverbs 27:6 Intro: What we have contrasted in our verse is the difference between a faithful friend and an enemy. A faithful friend will sometimes will do or say something to us that will be unpleasant and described in our verse as a wound. However, the motive behind ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Baptist

6 Keys To Godly Relationships. Key # 6 Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 24, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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What will fervent prayer do to enable us to have Godly relationships? Let’s discover what Jesus practiced.

The struggle to pray- Illustrations unlimited. P. 422 #26. One day a boy was watching a holy man praying on the banks of a river in India. When the holy man completed his prayer the boy went over and asked him, “will you teach me to pray?” The holy man studied the boy’s face carefully. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration In Progress Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Change and confrontation are most effective in the context of Relationship! If you really want to influence people for the Kingdom of God, you must connect to them relationally. As the old saying goes, "nobody cares how much you know until they know ho

Restoration in Progress (John 21:1-25) Here is the bulletin insert I wrote to accompany the sermon (it has useful info); sermon outline follows it. (Note: the Greek letters will probably not come through properly): Peter’s Restoration (John 21:1-25) When Jesus confronted Peter with the question, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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