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Resolving Everyday Conflict

Conflict is common. It’s common to all people and it’s common to all of life. It’s usually experienced in our ordinary interactions with an overbearing boss, a challenging colleague, a difficult neighbor, a moody teenager, a complaining spouse, etc. Conflict is common but applying the gospel to our conflicts is not. Most of us hate conflict. So we either respond with dysfunctional conflict avoidance or dysfunctional anger. Either way bitterness and callousness set in. Though we want to deal with conflict in a more God-honoring, people-loving way we often do not know how to.

Resolving Everyday Conflict is a nine-week study, based on the book by Peacemaker Ministries, that seeks to unpack key biblical principles for dealing with conflict resolution and cultivating healthier relationships. It is a Christ-centered study that presents powerful and practical answers to everyday problems. Whether you’re struggling in a relationship at home, at work, at school, or know someone who is, this study offers help for living out the gospel in our relationships.

Workbooks are available for this study (from our Wednesday night service – 7:00pm each week). If you would like to purchase a copy, please email the church office. Cost per book: $5. I addition, you can also pick up the book copy of the original material from Peacemaker Ministries: Resolving Everyday Conflict here.

Manny Pereira - March 11, 2020

Predestined by and for Love

God makes much of His love. His love glorifies Christ and brings unending joy to the undeserving. But unless God’s love prevails over all deadness of heart and active opposition, then God’s love is reduced to a divine longing contingent on human interest. The Bible paints a different picture. In this session, we consider each instance in the New Testament where the Greek word translated “predestined” occurs. The message is resoundingly clear. God not only initiates salvation He sovereignly prevails to bring the redeemed to experience the full completion of His love. Only when we see the biblical emphasis on love do we begin to get at the heart of predestination.

From Series: "Prevailing Love"

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