Sermons About Disagreement
Agreeing To Disagree
Acts 15:36-41 Even the greatest figures in the Bible are portrayed with all of their faults. Such is the case with Luke's account of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15. Like a realism artist, Luke paints the two men in light of their imperfection as they experience conflict because they were imperfect. Nonetheless, these men were in the process of being transformed into the saints that God wanted them to be. Through the unfortunate disagreement between Paul and Barnabas, we are reminded how important it is to resolve conflict biblically and how God providentially uses even unresolved conflict to accomplish His purposes in the world and in our lives. In this morning's message, Pastor Ramey teaches from Luke's account of the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas. In verses 36-41 of Acts 15 we learn that disagreements are 1. Regrettable (vv. 36-38) 2. Resolvable (v. 39) 3. Redeemable (vv. 39b-41) The disagreement between Paul and Barnabas is a good example of how two godly people can view the same situation from two very different perspectives. Unfortunately, however, many Christians don't respond any better to disagreement than Paul and Barnabas did in this circumstance. We tend to forget that conflicts, although undesirable, are unavoidable. But, as believers, we should strive to disagree without being disagreeable. For by the example set by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we should be motivated to maintain the bond of peace in spite of any disagreement, and agree to disagree in a way that is honorable to Him. Although we live in a fallen world where conflict and disagreement is certain, we can always have hope because we know that God can use even the sharpest conflict for our good, and to accomplish His will and bring Himself glory.
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I'll Be Happy...When Others Think I'm Right
How do you handle disagreements? How can there be peace in our relationships? In this message, we look at how the gospel enables us to have unity and be in agreement with one another.
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I'll Be Happy...When Others Think I'm Right
How do you handle disagreements? How can there be peace in our relationships? In this message, we look at how the gospel enables us to have unity and be in agreement with one another.
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When Others See I'm Right
Paul demonstrates gospel-driven confrontation as he shows us how to handle conflict and disagreement in the church. We see the five step process for what it means to “agree in the Lord,” which enables us to get along with anyone we disagree with in the church.
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I WIll Be Happy...When I am Understood
When was the last time you were frustrated for not being understood? We all deal with discord and disagreement. What should we do? How should we respond? Consider what Paul says here regarding unity and the gospel. Ultimately, what matters most is that Jesus wins. When we are filled with the gospel, we will be happy...whether we are understood by others or not, because we know that God knows us and that is all that really matters.
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Can't We All Just Get Along
We continue the Q & A series looking at the issue of disagreements between Christians.
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