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REALationships; Week 2: Keeping It Real

Published: May 12, 2013, 3:29 a.m.

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REALationships: Don\u2019t give up. Culture doesn\u2019t have to define your relationships. You can be honest and real. In this series, we\u2019re going to get real with relationships and build strong families. We\u2019ll take a look at how to be real in our marriage, friendships, relationships, family and community

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Title of Message:\xa0 Keeping it Real

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The key ingredient to a successful relationship is authenticity.\xa0

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The Love Stages:

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1.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Wow

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2.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Vow

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3.\xa0\xa0\xa0 How

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4.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Pow

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5.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Now

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(Proverbs 20:25) (NIV) It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one\u2019s vows.\xa0

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1.\xa0\xa0\xa0 We get distracted

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(Mark 4:19) (GNT) but the worries about this life, the love for riches, and all other kinds of desires crowd in and choke the message, and they don't bear fruit.

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2.\xa0\xa0\xa0 We get complacent

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(Romans 12:11) (GW) Don\u2019t be lazy in showing your devotion. Use your energy to serve the Lord.

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How to have a REAL Marriage Relationship.

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1.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Commit to pay the price.

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\xa0Commitment: Be willing to be unhappy until we work it out.

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(Matthew 16:24) (NLT) Then Jesus said to his disciples, \u201cIf any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.

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(1 Corinthians 4:7) (NIRV) The wife\u2019s body does not belong only to her. It also belongs to her husband. In the same way, the husband\u2019s body does not belong only to him. It also belongs to his wife.

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2.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Give it your best effort.

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(Proverbs 14:23) (RSV) In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to want.

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3.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Keep your eyes on the prize.

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(Proverbs 4:25-27) (NLT) Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don\u2019t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.

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4.\xa0\xa0\xa0 Commit to Christ first.

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(2 Chronicles 16:9) (NLT) The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.