Monthly Archives: October 2002

Breaking the Habit of Isolationism

This entry is part 5 of 7 in the series Life in Community

There is a tendency in our society that has developed over the past few hundred years for people to become more and more isolated from each other. Even though we have global communication and travel that makes the world seem smaller there is an increasing pull among individuals to keep isolated from their neighbors! This message addresses this habit that is found even in churches where we are supposed to be community. Continue reading

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The Role of the Husband

Today I?d like to spend a few minutes talking to you guys about the role of the husband in marriage. It is true and I believe that if husbands were to understand their God-given role in marriage and apply that understanding that their marriages will be exciting rewarding adventures in life rather than being Continue reading

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Living with a Common Purpose

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series Life in Community

This message further clarifies the picture of living in community. With a sharper focus, we will be enticed into coming away from our self-absorbed world and into the fellowship of one another. If we are to come together in such a way, we must cast aside all of our personal motives and live together with a common purpose. That purpose must be defined by God and not by ourselves. Continue reading

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Breaking the Power of Individualism

This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series Life in Community

One of the most destructive influences we have in our society is described best by the term individualism. Individualism is when “I” am number one. Individualism is when “me” is the most important word in your vocabulary. Individualism is at the heart of the phrase, “looking out for number 1″… Continue reading

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