2SA 18:33 The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: "O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you--O Absalom, my son, my son!" What went wrong? A. Let’s explore David’s relationship with Absalom. 1 The whole basis of David’s…

Sunday, August 17, 2008 How the church family is built up! Ephesians 4:11-16 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16 From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in…

THE LIFE OF SAMSON Sermon Series “The Delilah dilemma” – Judges 16:4-22 INTRODUCTION: The greatest accomplishment we can experience in life may be in helping somebody else achieve greatness. But, likewise, the greatest failure we can experience in life may be in hindering someone from achieving the greatness…

By: Robert G. Goll Song 2:1-2 (Praising the Girl) “I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys.” “Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens.” (Song of Solomon 2:1-2, NASB95). Introduction/Commentary: As we begin looking at Song 2, the lovers continue right where they left…

By Robert G. Goll Song 1:1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s. (Song of Solomon 1:1, NASB95). Translation: The first verse is most often translated along the lines of “Song of Songs, which is Solomon's”. It may be translated “Song of Song's, which is about Solomon”, but evidence throughout the Song…

Sunday, August 31, 2008 – Opening Day for a Week of Prayer! Words that build up Ephesians 4:25-32 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 NIV During the previous…

Sunday, August 24, 2008 Put off the old to put on the new Ephesians 4:17-24 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created…

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF BAD RELATIONSHIPS Judges 16:4-22 4 After this it came about that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. 5 The lords of the Philistines came up to her and said to her, "Entice him, and see where his great strength lies and how we may overpower him that…

Sunday, August 10, 2008 Living our calling Ephesians 4:1-13 Pastor Dan Folden, New Heights Christian Church, Kent, WA 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1 NIV This morning begins a 5 week study of the 4th chapter of Ephesians.…

Choose to be in healthy interdependent relationships.

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Intro I have really been enjoying going through Genesis 3 with you. You know, you always think you know a passage so well only to sit down to study it again and being blown away with how deep God’s Word really is! Donkey told Shrek how he has layers like an onion, but there is nothing like the layers…

Consider the two ends. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And…

Greater Faith, 3-29-09 Canaan Baptist, 5/2/10 Intro. Praise Scripture: John 14:9 Title: ‘U don’t know me,’ ‘Now I know’ “Stage 5” Prayer Song: I will trust in the Lord x3, until I die Cultural text: Describe Going to court and seeing someone that raped your child Sometimes you are surprise to know that…

Warning Against Partiality (James 2:1-13) "'Full many people go to church, As everyone knows; Some go to close their eyes, And some to eye their clothes.'" The little rhyme suggests the reason that James felt compelled to write 2:1-13. Even in the earliest Christian communities social, financial, and…

Text: Song of Solomon Thesis: To stress the importance of keeping the romance alive in marriages. Introduction: (1) It is believed that: In the first year of marriage, if the wife gets a cold, the husband nearly smoothers her with attention, cold medications, blankets, and concern. By the third year…

Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NIV) I. God Pursues us A. More than Just a doctrine 1. We hold to the doctrine of election. a. This is the biblical teaching that God chooses…

Building a Relationship with God Sunday PM Service, 12 March 2006 Jesus wept. John 11:5 What does that have to do with building a relationship with God? What made Jesus weep? The way Martha and Mary rushed out to meet him? Michelangelo had it right – our nature is not to go after God but in our arrogance…

III. Causes of Codependency What draws people into destructive, codependent relationships? The answer is most often found in their childhood pain—a past pain that impacts their adult choices. In reality, codependent people are grown-ups who have never grown up. The Bible refers to immature grown-ups…

Benefits of Companionship Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Every person can thrive in their relationships by understanding the benefits of it. Benefit I. Good return A. The ancient king Solomon wrote these proverbs concerning any relationship, not just the marriage relationship. The marriage relationship is a great…

The New Way vs. the Old Matthew 5:21-48 Introduction /This section of Matthew's gospel, 5:21-48 Jesus gives six examples of what was understood as acceptable practice in the light of Old Testament Scripture contrasted with a new standard based on the teaching of the Lord Jesus. Actually, this section…

Text: Song of Solomon 5:2 – 6:3 Thesis: To learn how to resolve conflict appropriately in order to keep marriages strong. Introduction: (1) Once Billy Graham’s wife, Ruth, was asked if she had ever considered divorce. She replied, “Divorce? No. Murder? Yes!” (2) “The potential for conflict exists anytime…

Are You Suffering From Relational Sludge? one of the first lessons that many of us learned when we started driving a car was the importance of changing your oil on a regular basis… Two things I remember from my dad’s instruction regarding cars was how to change a flat tire and the importance of frequently…

HOW TO RELATE WISELY TO OTHERS Developing a Faith That Works - Part 9 of 15 James 3:13-18 Rick Warren My idea: "Growing Believers rely on Jesus instruction in relationships." James 3:13-18 "And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of goodness." vs. 18 (LB) wisdom is…

Text: Song of Solomon Thesis: To stress the importance of positive affirmation in a healthy marriage. Introduction: (1) Information about the book: (a) The book is traditionally believed to have been written by Solomon in about the middle of the 10th century B.C. (b) People tend to interpret the book…