Peace Part 7 “Helping Others In Conflict”

Sermon Notes For Todays Message

“Peace”- Part 7

Helping Others In Conflict

 

 

Principle #1 of Confronting Conflict

            _________________   _____________

 

Principle #2 of Confronting Conflict

            Get the ____________ out of your own ___________.

 

When I deal with __________ issues, I am in the best position to deal with __________ issues.

 

Principle #3 of Confronting Conflict

            Go and ___________ your brother his ______________.

 

 

As followers of Jesus we are ________________ to one another and that connection will inevitably bring _________________.

 

Matthew 5:23-24

23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

 Matthew 18:15,

15 “If your brother or sister[a] sins,[b] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

Galatians 6:1-2

6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

 

 

Big Idea:  It is _________ fault if I am unwilling to engage in ____________ fault. 

 

Common Objections to Getting Involved

 

1.  I am not _________________ myself. 

 

            A lack of _________________ in my life does not negate          the need to confront the ___________________ in your life.

 

 

2.  It is none of my ______________________.

 

            Living with unresolved conflict is not a      _________________ option. Romans 12:18

18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

3.  I have done _______________ wrong.

 

            This might be true but it’s not ___________________.

 

4.  I don’t know how things will ____________.

 

            It is possible that things will get ______________ before        they get _________________.

 

            Time heals all wounds…time _________ most conflict.

 

 

Helpful Attitudes in Conflict with Others

 

1.  ______________________.  Galatians 6:1-2

6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

 

            The word “overtaken” means to be            “______________________________”.

 

 

2.  _________________________.

 

            “I never thought I’d find myself ____________________”

 

            Jesus is our _________________.

 

            God is the one who _________________ repentance.

            2 Timothy 2:24-26

24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

 

 

3.  _____________________.

 

            I don’t know how things will ___________ but I do know     how things should _____________.

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