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Building a Better Marriage

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Building a Better Marriage

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    1. Building a Better Marriage At Jesus’ Feet

    3. People who Build Great Marriages… Abide in Jesus John 15:4-5 “Fruit” = supernaturally good words & actions (‘fruit of the Spirit’ in Gal 5) Assumes a relationship with Jesus Requires time & obedience

    4. People who Build Great Marriages… Abide in Jesus Practice Selflessness Philippians 2:3-8 A great marriage requires me to sacrifice my rights & desires, time & possessions Either I sacrifice myself, or I sacrifice my marriage!

    5. People who Build Great Marriages… Abide in Jesus Practice Selflessness Accept Others in Love

    6. Unconditional Acceptance… Does not: ask “did I marry the wrong person?” rehearse a list of things you don’t like try to change your spouse threaten to leave Does: trust in the sovereignty of God verbalize unconditional commitment practice thankfulness

    7. People who Build Great Marriages… Abide in Jesus Practice Selflessness Accept Others in Love Practice Empathy the ability to identify with and understand somebody else's feelings or difficulties

    8. People who Build Great Marriages… Abide in Jesus Practice Selflessness Accept Others in Love Practice Empathy Discover your spouse’s love language Words of affirmation Acts of service Quality time Physical touch Receiving gifts

    9. People who Build Great Marriages… Abide in Jesus Practice Selflessness Accept Others in Love Practice Empathy Discover your spouse’s love language Practice walking in your spouse’s shoes

    10. People who Build Great Marriages… Abide in Jesus Practice Selflessness Accept Others in Love Practice Empathy Edify with their Words

    11. People who Build Great Marriages… Abide in Jesus Practice Selflessness Accept Others in Love Practice Empathy Edify with their Words

    12. Become a Great Communicator Avoid: sarcasm public critique or correction of spouse absolute language (“you never… you always…”) withdrawal Practice: listen before you speak praise your spouse in private & in public speak truth in love (truth surrounded by encouragement)

    13. People who Build Great Marriages… Abide in Jesus Practice Selflessness Accept Others in Love Practice Empathy Edify with their Words

    14. Application Review sermon slides w/ spouse Read a book together this summer A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage Stanley, Trathen, McCain, and Bryan The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman Building your Mates Self-Esteem Dennis and Barbara Rainey Don’t be afraid to get help

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