Pastor Elio Marrocco's "How To Increase The Value Of Your Relationships" sermon at New Life Christian Church on February 16, 2014. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca

1. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE
OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Text: Philippians 1:1-8

2. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
I. WHY EXPRESS APPRECIATION?
Because it increases people’s value.

3. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
1 Thessalonians 5:11
"Encourage one another and build each
other up."
Ephesians 4:29
"Speak what is helpful for building up others
according to their needs."

4. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
I. WHY EXPRESS APPRECIATION?
II. WHAT SHOULD I APPRECIATE?
1. We would need to appreciate people’s
LOYALTY.

5. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Philippians 1:3-5, 7
"I thank God for you every time I think of
you because of the way in which you have
helped me in the work of the gospel from
the very first day until now…both now that I
am in prison and also while I was free."

6. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
I. WHY EXPRESS APPRECIATION?
II. WHAT SHOULD I APPRECIATE?
1. We would need to appreciate people’s
LOYALTY.
2. We need to appreciate people’s
DIFFERENCES.

7. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Colossians 3:13 & 15 (Ph)
"Be patient and tolerant with one another,
always ready to forgive if you have a
difference with anybody…for you were
called to live as one united body and always
be thankful."

8. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
I. WHY EXPRESS APPRECIATION?
II. WHAT SHOULD I APPRECIATE?
3. We appreciate people’s EFFORTS.

9. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 (Good News)
"We always thank God for you how you put
your faith into practice and how your love
made you work so hard."

10. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
I. WHY EXPRESS APPRECIATION?
II. WHAT SHOULD I APPRECIATE?
III. HOW SHOULD I SHOW APPRECIATION?
1. It needs to be real.

11. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Romans 12:9
"Don't just pretend that you love others;
really love them!“
Romans 12:9
‘Don't have any ulterior motives, don't just
pretend that you love others, really love
them.’

12. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
I. WHY EXPRESS APPRECIATION?
II. WHAT SHOULD I APPRECIATE?
III. HOW SHOULD I SHOW APPRECIATION?
1. It needs to be real.
2. It needs to be recognizable.

13. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Proverbs 15:33 (Good News)
"What a joy it is to find just the right word
for the right occasion."

14. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Isaiah 52:7
7 How beautiful on the mountains are the
feet of those who bring good news, who
proclaim peace, who bring good tidings,
who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion,
“Your God reigns!”

15. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Proverbs 12:25
"A word of encouragement does wonders!"

16. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
I. WHY EXPRESS APPRECIATION?
II. WHAT SHOULD I APPRECIATE?
III. HOW SHOULD I SHOW APPRECIATION?
1. It needs to be real.
2. It needs to be recognizable.
3. It needs to be regular.

17. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
2 Thessalonians 2:13 (JB)
"We ought to continually thank God for
you."

18. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Galatians 6:10 (LB)
"Whenever we can we should always be
kind to everyone, and especially to our
Christian brothers." King James Version:
"As we have the opportunity."

19. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
A single rose
given while somebody's alive
is much more valuable
than a wreath at a funeral.

20. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Scientists have discovered
that one of the healthiest human emotions
is gratitude.

21. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Psalm 116:12-18
‘What can I offer the LORD for all he has
done for me? 13 I will lift up the cup of
salvation and praise the LORD’s name for
saving me. 14 I will keep my promises to the
LORD in the presence of all his people…

22. HOW TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Psalm 116:12-18
… 17 I will offer you a sacrifice of
thanksgiving and call on the name of the
LORD. 18 I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in
the presence of all his people…’