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No Co-Dependency

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on May 29, 2001

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Co-dependency means anything that aids you in self-destructive behavior. The worst self-destructive behavior is not trusting God!

No Co-Dependency!  Many of us have grown up learning to “pull ourselves up by our boot-straps”  We have been taught that, “God helps those… who help themselves.”  “When the going gets tough,… the Tough get going.”  These may sound good, but really are unbiblical and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Jeremiah 7:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
"The Subtle Sin Of Codependency"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 31, 2008

based on 9 ratings
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We might assume that Eve wanted to know evil, however, was that her primary motive? It is my opinion that Eve wanted to become “God” so that she could be good, not necessarily so that she could be evil! And that is a subtle thought!

My personal definition of co-dependency for your consideration: When a person focuses on someone besides God, in an attempt to become the god of a person who is in distress, until the person they are trying to help, ultimately becomes their god. Our Church has begun a “Celebration Recovery” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist
Are You Codependant Or A Coworker?

Contributed by Paul Andreasen on Mar 4, 2020

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A look at what it means to be a coworker with Christ.

2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-13 I would like to ask you a question as we begin today. Answer this question. Who are you? When you think about your life, identify the top five adjectives, which would describe who you are. I will give a moment to brainstorm. The title of this sermon is, “Are you a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Anglican
#1 Dig Your Own Well? Codependence.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2021

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This is part 1 of a 2 part lesson on the imbalance of a codependent attitude. Several Bible characters never had a personal experience with Jesus. They depended on others.

#1 DIG MY OWN WELL? BEING CODEPENDENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (#1 OF 2 PARTS) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15, Philippians 4:5, 1 Samuel 15:27-30, Acts 8:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God
Co-Dependent Upon Undependable People

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 14, 2009

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The text indicates that all of these people we all of these different issues were at the mercy house and had not the desire to help a fellow bretheren out. It is my position, that many of our ministries are a clear representation of this particular incide

Co-Dependent upon Undependable People John 5: 1-8 After athis there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus bwent up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem cby the Sheep Gate a pool, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Cell Phone Codependency A Growing Number Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

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Cell Phone Codependency A growing number of experts have identified and begun to study a distinct downside in that: cell phone use may be making us less autonomous and less capable of solving problems on our own, even when the answers are right in front of us. The ease of obtaining instant advice ...read more

Tags: Communication General
Traps That Hinder Leaders: Dale Galloway ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

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Traps That Hinder Leaders: Dale Galloway enumerates these hindrances to relational ministry in his book On Purpose Leadership, Beacon Hill Press. Insecurity—Selecting only those people who have the same gifts as the leader—or lesser gifts. · Elitism—Developing a “leaders only” attitude that keeps ...read more

Tags: Leadership General
Conformity

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Feb 29, 2016

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I first noticed this in leading people to Christ. They were beautiful before they were “church broke.” Great young converts often start out as radiant Christians and end up only as carbon-copy Baptists. Great young ministers start out as adorable mavericks, but after a business meeting or two and a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 12:2-5

Tags: Conformity, Accepting

Denomination: Baptist
How Do You Give Without Enabling?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 2, 2022

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How do you give biblically and with a Christ-like approach to needy people, yet not enable the person to become co-dependent on your giving heart? (1) Learn to distinguish between DIVINE appointments and drive-by-guiltings (Luke 10:33/ 1 Timothy 5:8/ Deuteronomy 15:11 and Galatians 6:10/ ...read more

Tags: Needs, Enabling, Wisdom, Discernment, Giving, Finances, Tithing, Good Samaritan, Sacrifice (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Once You Are A Christian, God Intends To Use You ... PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008

based on 12 ratings
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Once you are a Christian, God intends to use you for His goals. God has a MINISTRY for you in His Church and a MISSION for you in the world! Regardless of your job of career, you are called by God to FULL-TIME CHRISTIAN SERVICE! If you are not involved in any service or ministry, what excuse are ...read more

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No Co-Dependency

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on May 29, 2001

"The Subtle Sin Of Codependency"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 31, 2008

Are You Codependant Or A Coworker?

Contributed by Paul Andreasen on Mar 4, 2020

#1 Dig Your Own Well? Codependence.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2021

Co-Dependent Upon Undependable People

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 14, 2009

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Cell Phone Codependency A Growing Number Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Traps That Hinder Leaders: Dale Galloway ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

Conformity

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Feb 29, 2016

How Do You Give Without Enabling?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 2, 2022

Once You Are A Christian, God Intends To Use You ... PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008

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