Cg sermon ~ The Art of Communication

Helloooooo. As promised, this is the cg sermon on communication. For all those who missed cg last sunday, this is 1 impt sermon that you dun want 2 miss out...

What is proper Communication?

Proper Communication is a 3-way process of talking, listening, as well as understanding what the other party is saying.

Impt fact: We communicate by word, gesture and spirit

James 1:19- be swift in listening and slow to speak

Prov 18:13- do not try 2 be kay kiang in your speech by answering some1 b4 he has even finished telling u the whole matter. The bible describes that as shameful

Prov 26:18-19- don't attempt to hurt someone's feelings by saying something and later meaning it to be a joke. The bible calls u a madman if u do that

prov18:24- to have frens, 1 must first have be friendly and approable

prov 16:24- use pleasant words to edify people. The bible says pleasant words are like sweetness to the soul and health to the bones

prov 10:19- somtimes, one has to restrain himself/herself while talking to others. This is because there is tendency for one 2 say the wrong things as he/she talks lot. In short, practice wisdom in speech and u will be fine XD

5 levels of Communication (COMET)

1st level: Cliche Conversations

example: something that we do in church during the 3 mins of getting 2 kw some1 new

2nd level: Others- reporting the facts on others

example: "Hi Tom, guess what?! I saw Jessica in the new dress the other day!"

3rd level: My ideas and Judgement

example: "I really don't think that dress looks good on Jessica"

4th level: Emotions and feelings

example: "However, i really wish i can be as rich as her. Then i can have something new to wear every other day."

5th level: Total truthful, open communication (only attainable between spouses or to your parents!)

example: "Don't worry about it, dear. Frankly, i think that dress would look fat on you. To me, anything u wear is fine.... because..... You are like to me, a dazzling jewel in my eyes" AWW.... So Sweet

Ok, there u have it. The cg sermon all done and nicely packaged for u. Hope you all find the info clear and easy 2 understand. Any doubts, approach your cgls.(connect group leaders)

I'm sure all of us can look forth towards having many pleasant conversations with each other in future. Qm =D