Sermon Title: Let's Work to Resolve our Conflicts and Agree on the Main Things

Sermon Text: Acts 15:1-35

Preparation Question: As Christians, what are the things we can disagree on and what must we agree on?

Two principles for faithful conflict management and Christian cooperation:

1. It is okay to discuss and debate our differences, always doing it in love and with grace.

2. The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the truthfulness of Scripture are fundamental Christian truths that we must agree on.

Response Questions
1. Is conflict amongst people, and Christians specifically, necessarily sinful? Why or why not?
2. How did the early church in Acts 15 deal with conflict?
3. Why is listening such an essential part of communication?
4. What is the difference between working for our rights and working for what’s right?
5. How will you work this week to resolve any relational conflicts you might be experiencing?