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Building Strong Families in a Broken World
"Compelling, Compassionate Communication" 
Pastor Rob Carlson
Sunday, May 15, 2005

1. BE COMPELLING
Eph. 4:1

>>How did Jesus relate?
G—gentle
R—real 
A—accepting 
C—caring 
E—engaging 



2. BE CONNECTED 
Eph 4:2,3

>>Communication Killers
No talking 
Trash talking
Empty talking

Levels of Communication
4—Armor Bearers - tight circle
3—Shared Life - small groups
2—Conversational - many friends
1—Superficial - casual acquaintances

>>How to connect emotionally 
· Be Humble — My biggest interest is you.
· Be Gentle — I care about your feelings, desires, dreams, needs.
· Be Patient — You are an incredible gift & treasure to me.
· Be Loving — I want to learn your language, win your heart, bless your life (I Cor 13)

3. BE COMMITTED
Eph 4:4 

3. BE CONSISTENT 
Eph. 4:17ff

Small Group Discussion Questions

1. What are the reasons so many people struggle with communication?

2. Review the points and Bible verses from this lesson. 
What personal application can you make from this week's teaching? 

3. What areas of communication can you improve on in your life?

4. Take some time right now to pray for the needs of those in your small group.

*Scripture is quoted from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.
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