Maryville Church of Christ

Sermon Series: Communication Skills

Sermon Title: Part 2: Listen Completely

Scripture Basis: Proverbs 18:2, 13

Summary: The best thing you can do to improve your relationships is to sharpen the way you communicate.  Increased understanding in communication begins by cultivating your listening skills.

Sermon Series: The Great Awakening

Sermon Title: (Part 2) Love Factually

Scripture Basis: Malachi 1:1-5

Summary: In Christ, you are chosen and your destiny is forever altered.  Knowing the reality of God's love for you will awaken your sleepy hearts.

Sermon Title: Rest From Our Labor

Scripture Basis: Genesis 2:2,15

Summary: Work was a part of creation, even before the fall. It wasnt a punishment, but rather was a fulfilling activity for mankind. Work must be put in its proper place, with respect to our complete lives. Balancing work with rest is important. Work as though youre actually working directly for the Lord and then value His rest.

Sermon Series: Communication Skills

Sermon Title: Part 1: Creating a Safe Atmosphere

Scripture Basis: Proverbs 15:1-2, 4, 18, 28

Summary: For the best relationships, we must sharpen the way we communicate.  Good communication starts with creating a safe atmosphere.

Sermon Series: The Great Awakening

Sermon Title: Part 1: Waking from Spiritual Boredom

Scripture Basis: Malachi 1

Summary: When we become bored and complacent in our faith, we need a spiritual awakening.

Pre Small Group Kick-off Devotional

Sermon Title: commUNITY

Scripture Basis: Ecclesiastes 4:8-12

Summary: We are all better together.  You need us and we need you.

Sermon Title: Prepare the Way for the Lord

Scripture Basis: Isaiah 40:3

Summary: The church must have a loving, accepting atmosphere that welcomes outsiders and outcasts so that they can find the answers they so desperately seek.

Sermon Title:  Compassion is Action

Scripture Basis: Mark 2:13-17

Summary: Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation.

Francis Chan - Forgotten God Sample Chapter (chapter 2) - What are you afraid of?

We all have fears.  Saying we are not fearful of the unknown or what God has in store for us is probably not being honest.  Saying we're fearful, but resting in the Spirit's protection and surrendered to His will is honest and really living in faith.