Date written: May 12th, 2005
Scripture ref: Romans 12:8<\/p>\n
SUBJECT: Church, Conflicts, Peace, Unity<\/p>\n
TITLE: Principles for Resolving Church Conflicts<\/p>\n
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at six principles for resolving church conflicts as illustrated by a recent mission trip.<\/p>\n
Objectives: That each member be informed regarding the mission trip and understand what was done to resolve conflicts and what lessons were learned.<\/p>\n
Aim: To teach six fundamental principles for resolving church conflicts.<\/p>\n
INTRODUCTION:<\/p>\n
1. Read: Romans 12:8 “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”<\/p>\n
2. About the Text:<\/p>\n
1) I don’t know any healthy minded individual who doesn’t want peaceful relationships with his neighbor.<\/p>\n
2) But to be realistic, we often find ourselves in conflict with others.<\/p>\n
3) When these conflicts manifest themselves in the church, they can cause great problems.<\/p>\n
4) An elder and I recently acted as mediators in such a conflict.<\/p>\n
5) The following points represent a few of the lessons we learned during this situation.<\/p>\n
3. Ref. to S, T, P, O, and A.<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION:<\/p>\n
I. Little Unresolved Problems Have a Way of Growing Into Big Unresolved Problems<\/p>\n
1. Many big problems start very small. James 3:5<\/p>\n
2. Bad attitudes fan the fire of contention. Proverbs 26:21<\/p>\n
3. Anger doesn’t resolve problems. Ephesians 4:31<\/p>\n
4. Church cliques can easily become sectarian. 1 Corinthians 1:10-13<\/p>\n
5. Stop little problems before they become big problems.<\/p>\n
II. Good Communication can go a long way toward resolving problems.<\/p>\n
1. We must be willing to listen to both sides of the story. James 1:19<\/p>\n
2. We cannot afford to assume things regarding what our brother believes. John 7:24<\/p>\n
3. We must not neglect evidence that opposes our cause. Ephesians 4:25<\/p>\n
4. Sometimes mediation is required. 1 Timothy 2:5<\/p>\n
III. Good Intentions Don’t Justify Unscriptural Practices<\/p>\n
1. We can’t govern the church with “good intentions.” Proverbs 3:5, 6<\/p>\n
2. The preacher is not the authority for the church.<\/p>\n
3. A committee of men (who are not elders) is not the authority for the church.<\/p>\n
4. We have to let God’s authority guide our organization. Colossians 3:17<\/p>\n
IV. Matters of Doctrine Must Be Separated from Matters of Opinion<\/p>\n
1. Doctrinal matters must be settled by scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17.<\/p>\n
2. When there is a doctrinal difference we must be willing to forgive. Luke 17:3,4<\/p>\n
3. Differences in opinion should be settled by love. Romans 13:8<\/p>\n
4. When there is a difference of opinion we must be willing to forbear. 2 Timothy 4:2<\/p>\n
5. In either scenario, if there is offence, we ought to pursue the procedures in Matthew 18.<\/p>\n
V. All Things Must Be Done Decently and in Order in the Church<\/p>\n
1. It is everyone’s responsibility to maintain order in the assembly. 1 Corinthians 14:40<\/p>\n
2. Women ought to be of a meek and quiet spirit. 1 Peter 3:4<\/p>\n
3. Men ought to attend to their responsibilities in the church. 1 Peter 4:11<\/p>\n
4. Men should handle business outside of public view.<\/p>\n
VI. Sincere Repentance and Confession Brings Reconcilliation<\/p>\n
1. When there is such great division in the church there is usually sin on both sides. James 3:2<\/p>\n
2. The only way to resolve such is for those who are in error to make public confession and repentance. James 5:16<\/p>\n
3. We have to be big enough people to acknowledge our mistakes. 1 John 1:8,10<\/p>\n
4. When this is done appropriately, it will bring reconciliation.<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n
1. Resolving conflicts is not easy work.<\/p>\n
1) When the work is all said and done, God gets the glory.<\/p>\n
2) God has taught us how to resolve conflicts in the scriptures.<\/p>\n
3) It takes wisdom on our part to want to do things God’s way.<\/p>\n
2. Invitation<\/p>\n
1) God offers resolution to the sinner for his conflict with God.<\/p>\n
2) If you are not a Christian this morning you are in conflict with God.<\/p>\n
3) If you are a Christian, but haven’t been living right you too are in conflict with God.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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