People Skills

People Skills: Parents & Children

April 29, 2018

We've subtitled this sermon series "How to love your nearest neighbors," with the assumption that often, those closest to us are sometimes the hardest to love well. This is especially true with kids. Our kids see us all the time, when we're at our best and when we're not so much. Deuteronomy 6 is one of the most profound teachings in all of Scripture on parenting. It teaches us that the first step to successful parenting is growing in your love, as a child, for God the Father.

People Skills: Spiritual Family

April 22, 2018

As we continue our "People Skills" series tomorrow, we'll turn to Matthew 18, where Jesus teaches his followers how to handle conflict when it arises in our spiritual family. What do we do when our spiritual brothers or sisters sin against us?

People Skills: Marriage

April 15, 2018 • David Butler

Dr. David Butler discusses the people skills needed in marriage, the most intimate relationship in our lives, focusing on the commands found in Philippians 2:1-11. The goal of marriage: showcasing the love of Christ to others.

People Skills: Friendship

April 8, 2018 • Shane Sikkema

This week we are kicking off a new series called “People Skills” and starting off with the topic of friendship. How do we make friends, or keep friends? For cynical Bostonians like us, is it even worth the effort? The good news is that it is worth it, and Scripture reveals both the wisdom and the power that are necessary for us to have amazing friendships no matter what life throws our way.

Learning to Love Your Nearest Neighbor