Romans 12:14-21

"Dear Father, God of the lowly, Help me live in harmony with others - without haughtiness, without conceit, willing to associate with the lowly. Help...."

How do we get past our dislike? Alan Smith reminds us that we can overcome the problems of dislike and proximity, uncomfortability and familiarity through love in very practical steps.

Will technology be the difference? David Capes uses The Voice translation to drive home the point that technology is not going to save us from ourselves, but only gracious trust that Jesus is Lord and our following Jesus into the world of forgiveness.

"Dear Disciple, In the first part of Paul's letter to the Roman believers, he gave his great explanation of how all people have sinned and fallen..."

It's the best way to eliminate an enemy When we forgive our enemies, we make our lives happier and make the world a better place.

"My friends, do not try to punish others when they wrong you, but wait for God to punish them with his anger. It is written: ‘I will punish those who....."

"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with....."

Inspirational illustration of Romans 12:17-18 -- Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Why can't we just do it the way I see it? Phil Ware continues the series on values and leadership, especially conflict in the leadership because they cannot discern operational, personal, strategic, theoretical, shared, and other types of values.

God's high standards are certainly upside down to how we often feel and how the world usually functions. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to open our hearts to the power of the Holy Spirit to love our neighbor and not bear grudges and seek revenge.

Can we build a culture of honor in a world that has a different set of values? Phil Ware begins a series on building a culture of honor using Romans 12 as the basis and foundation of the study.

What do you do when things fracture between you and someone important to you? Phil Ware talks about what to do when relationships are shattered and how it feels easier to trade in those relationships for new ones, but asks if this is really smartest and if it honors Christ and our walk with God.

"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."

"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."

"Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited."

"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

Inspirational illustration of Romans 12:16 -- Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Inspirational illustration of Romans 12:15 -- 15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

Inspirational illustration of Romans 12:21 -- Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Prayer changes something much more important than our circumstances! Phil Ware continues his series on building a culture of honor focusing this week on prayer, especially prayer as a redemptive tool of offering forgiveness and blessing to those who are our enemies and who mistreat us.

Is revenge really so great, or is it just a way to sink deeper? Revenge always brings us down to a lower level and often gets us in worse trouble.

Can you let go of your brick or do you still want to throw it? Rubel Shelly deals with the growing problem of rage in our world today and examines ways to let go of it.

"Dear Father, empowering God, Let my love be genuine for everyone in heaven and on earth. Help me hate what is evil at all times and everywhere. Help...."

Have you stopped lately to share the journey with another? Russ Lawson reminds us to share the journey with others whether they are rejoicing or crying, we can help in many ways, sometimes by just being with them.

Could we be so gracious in this awful situation? The horrible death of one daughter and the coma of another and the confusion between the two leads the Ceraks and Van Ryns on the ultimate challenge of Christian faith.

What can one person do at such a painful time? Kelly Breece shares the important lesson about friendship and helping a grieving friend by just being present.

Who said it and why do we think it is true? Men can cry and should show genuine emotions.

Why is it so hard to call it what it really is? Rubel Shelly reminds us that some people and some things are simply evil and no other term is appropriate or speaks the truth about the situation.

So is it really about me? Rubel Shelly shares a story from post World War II at Yankee Stadium and helps us understand that self-centeredness may be okay for little kids, but not for us!

When's the last time you held a neighbor's hand? One of the kindness things we can do is simply hold a friends hand and listen to his or her pain and problems.

Can we keep the bad stuff in our day from leaking out? We are called to not let our bad stuff from work spill over on our families and neighbors.

Do you sound familiar? Marsha Jordan reminds us that folks need to know that we care and really are not looking for us to pour out our advice and give them all of our solutions.

Jesus talked about a haunted house? Don't simply get rid of evil, but fill your life with goodness!

What do we do in the face of evil and meanness? Phil Ware continues his series of messages related to "The Story" curriculum, using Abraham's call to be a blessing to be a reminder to us as well.

How are we doing at welcoming in those not everyone else likes? We must welcome those other reject and leave out because that is what Jesus did.

Which should we hold on to during this season? Bill Sherrill reminds us to not let go of our friends who are depressed nor of our joy in the season.

Are you letting this Garment set your style? Max Lucado reminds us that when we are baptized, we are clothed with Christ, so what people see in us they attribute to Jesus!