Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene
Relationship Rules: It's Not About Me
Today, we're digging into "Relationship Rules"! Every relationship we find ourselves in comes with its own complexities + challenges, but during this series, we'll learn what it looks like to form ones that are healthy, abundant, and full of Christ!
Locations & Times
Church of the Nazarene - Harrisonburg
1871 Boyers Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
This week at HFCN
1. 30 Days of Prayer and Fasting- More
details to come on how we as a church will engage together
in seeking and hearing from the Lord this September!
2. September 13- We want to remind you about September 13, a big Sunday coming up for our church. We will begin on that day having
both an indoor and an outdoor service on Sunday mornings,
and our children's & student ministries are both kicking off
that same day!
**Please note, we will be streaming during the 9am service only**
3. East Rock- There are multiple East Rock Campus events coming up! Click here to check out what's happening: https://www.abeaconofhope.org/eastrock/
4. Baptism- If you have made a decision for Christ and have never
been baptized, we would love to help you take that next step!
Text nextstepshope to 94000 and we'll be in touch!
Check out our Church Center app to register for Events, stay connected to your Life Group, and manage your Giving. You can also use the app to check-in on Sunday mornings:
https://abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com/home
540.434.1092
info@abeaconofhope.org
details to come on how we as a church will engage together
in seeking and hearing from the Lord this September!
2. September 13- We want to remind you about September 13, a big Sunday coming up for our church. We will begin on that day having
both an indoor and an outdoor service on Sunday mornings,
and our children's & student ministries are both kicking off
that same day!
**Please note, we will be streaming during the 9am service only**
3. East Rock- There are multiple East Rock Campus events coming up! Click here to check out what's happening: https://www.abeaconofhope.org/eastrock/
4. Baptism- If you have made a decision for Christ and have never
been baptized, we would love to help you take that next step!
Text nextstepshope to 94000 and we'll be in touch!
Check out our Church Center app to register for Events, stay connected to your Life Group, and manage your Giving. You can also use the app to check-in on Sunday mornings:
https://abeaconofhope.churchcenter.com/home
540.434.1092
info@abeaconofhope.org
We are kicking off a series on relationships:
-To be clear…we are taking about ALL of our close relationships – friends, family members, church family, spouse, etc.
-Jesus commanded that we love each other (John 13:34-35)
-This series will look at 4 specific qualities needed for healthy relationships -In other words, you can’t “love one another” without committing to these four things
-We are sharing these attributes as rules, especially 4 rules to guide you in your relationships
-To be clear…we are taking about ALL of our close relationships – friends, family members, church family, spouse, etc.
-Jesus commanded that we love each other (John 13:34-35)
-This series will look at 4 specific qualities needed for healthy relationships -In other words, you can’t “love one another” without committing to these four things
-We are sharing these attributes as rules, especially 4 rules to guide you in your relationships
Rule #1
When it comes to relationships, it’s not about me.
When it comes to relationships, it’s not about me.
This letter is written to a church that was experiencing disruption within their relationships, and ultimately the source was a focus on self.
-Selfish ambition…working to advance self
-Personal prestige….the desire for the attention and applause
-Selfish ambition…working to advance self
-Personal prestige….the desire for the attention and applause
Often we see the example of someone looking for the interests of others above themself as extreme, but that is not the example of the extreme but rather the standard.
-Why is this the standard? Because it is what Jesus did.
-Why did Jesus do it? Because that’s what love is. (John 15:13)
-Why is this the standard? Because it is what Jesus did.
-Why did Jesus do it? Because that’s what love is. (John 15:13)
Almost every sinful act begins with a focus on self.
-The truth about selfishness is it’s a trait we hate in other people but justify in ourselves.
-God wants to liberate us from the “me first” way of living and transform our relationships.
-Imagine what a relationship could look like when each person has the other’s best interests in mind.
-The truth about selfishness is it’s a trait we hate in other people but justify in ourselves.
-God wants to liberate us from the “me first” way of living and transform our relationships.
-Imagine what a relationship could look like when each person has the other’s best interests in mind.
Other Texts for Reflection:
Giving at HFCN
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