Series: The Good Life – Living God’s Way In God’s World

Big Idea Of Sermon: Use our words to benefit others.

Big Idea Of Sermon: Be a good friend.

3 Movements to the Sermon today from Proverbs: Words of Advice

1. Choose Friends Wisely (13:20)

2. A Good Friend Is Loving, Loyal, And Gives Genuine Advice (17:17; 27:9)

3. A Bad Friend Is A Gossip, Inconsiderate, Insensitive, and Angry (16:28; 27:14; 25:20; 26:18-19; 22:24-25)

A family unit that operates under the fear of the Lord, from the perspective of Proverbs.

A wise view of money, submitted and subject to the fear of the Lord – from the series through Proverbs.

Big Idea of Sermon: Let the book of Proverbs shape your thinking and your character, and live in God’s world with utmost respect for God.

Matthew 7:21-29

Big Idea of Sermon: The mindset and heart of Christians are full of God’s peace and joy when we trust in Jesus.

We have 5 major exhortations in the passage

o Rejoice in the Lord Always

o The Lord Is Near

o Pray Instead Of Worry

o Dwell On Things Which are Excellent In Character and Praiseworthy

o Practice The Scriptures And The God Of Peace Will Be With You

Since all conflict will be resolved in heaven, we should seek unity now–– so when conflict arises, press in to agree in the Lord through mutual love, respect, humility, and service.

From our text today, we learn three actions we can take when conflict arises between believers in our congregation.

1. When Conflict Arises Between Believers, Urge Both People To Agree In The Lord (v. 2)

2. When Conflict Arises Between Believers, A Mediator May Need To Help Reconcile (v. 3a)

3. When Conflict Arises Between Believers, Show Them Honor For Their Gospel Work And Salvation Status (v. 3b)