Sunday Sermon Series
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August 1 thru August 29, 2010Series Thesis: Relationships rest upon the qualities of our hearts. When the heart is right, the behaviors follow. This series explores five qualities of heart that enrich and strengthen our relationships. The series draws upon the apostle Paul’s profound definitions of love in 1 Corinthians 13:1-5 |
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| August 1, 2010 Bidding Hearts 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 |
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| Quality human relationships require loving “bids.” Bidding is a term that Dr. John Gottman coined. He defines it: “A bid can be a question, a gesture, a look, a touch – any single expression that says, ‘I want to feel connected to you.’ ” If we bid with empty words, or religious acts, or even personal sacrifice, but do not risk love, we remain disconnected. Bonding love resonates through our bids. |
| August 8, 2010 Hungry Hearts 1 Corinthians 13:4 |
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| The human heart hungers to love and be loved. Sadly, we understand and feel love in vastly different ways. True love always includes the “three A’s”: Acknowledgement, Appreciation, and Acceptance. These three concepts help us to understand how to be patient and kind. |
| August 15, 2010 Humble Hearts 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 |
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| To be humble the heart must be secure. A humble heart is comfortable with itself. This security and comfort originates in and matures from exploring who God made us to be. A good self-examination question is, “What does it take or what has to happen for me to feel good about___________?” Humble hearts respond to bids for connection in more healthy and accepting ways. Consider Gottman’s three responses to bids: “Turn toward” “Turn away” “Turn against” |
| August 22, 2010 Speaking Hearts 1 Corinthians 13:5 |
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| Without a healthy way to speak about important life experiences the human heart becomes resentful or irritable. At the same time, if we speak about these life experiences in unhealthy ways our family and friends become irritable or resentful. It is possible to both speak and listen if we learn not to push blame buttons. The “I feel/I want” method helps us communicate in bonding ways. |
| August 29, 2010 Questioning Hearts 1 Corinthians 13:5 |
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| Often we argue and insult each other driven by the self-righteousness of an “I’m sure I’m right” attitude. Sadly, being right and insisting upon it may destroy your relationships. The question we must each answer for ourselves is: “What is most important to me, being right and proving it or being loving and expressing it?” |
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| Thesis: Our mission statement states what business we are in as a church, and what we should be doing. This statement is more than nice words, it is a contract with God. We promise to do these things and God promises to build a church which demonstrates His reality and grace in the world. |
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| July 25, 2010 2 Corinthians 13:5 |
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