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Sermon on
Disunity and Conflict

 

1. Understanding Disunity and Conflict

1.1 Defining Disunity: The state of not being able to agree, causing division among groups 1 Corinthians 1:10

1.2 Defining Conflict: A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one James 4:1

1.3 The root causes of disunity and conflict: Pride, selfishness, and misunderstanding Proverbs 13:10

2. Biblical Examples of Disunity and Conflict

2.1 The conflict between Cain and Abel Genesis 4:1-8

2.2 The disunity between Paul and Barnabas Acts 15:36-41

2.3 The conflict among the disciples about who is the greatest Luke 22:24

3. The Consequences of Disunity and Conflict

3.1 Disunity and conflict can hinder the work of God 1 Corinthians 3:3

3.2 Disunity and conflict can lead to destruction and downfall Proverbs 16:18

3.3 Disunity and conflict can cause pain and suffering James 4:1-2

4. The Biblical Response to Disunity and Conflict

4.1 Seek peace and pursue it Psalm 34:14

4.2 Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry James 1:19

4.3 Forgive as the Lord forgave you Colossians 3:13

5. The Role of Love in Resolving Disunity and Conflict

5.1 Love covers over a multitude of sins 1 Peter 4:8

5.2 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud 1 Corinthians 13:4

5.3 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another John 13:35

6. The Power of Unity in Christ

6.1 Unity in the body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

6.2 Unity in the Spirit through the bond of peace Ephesians 4:3

6.3 Unity in Christ breaks down barriers of hostility Ephesians 2:14

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