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How To Disagree
Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 15, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. A Solution To Most Arguments Among Christians
Contributed on Sep 15, 2023
This sermon series looks at Romans 14. This opening sermon examines the big picture of how Christians should handle these issue we disagree on.
A FACT OF LIFE: There are going to be disputable matters Christians disagree on. - Romans 14:1b, 2, 5a. - Verse 1b introduces the term “disputable matters.” Now Paul has a lot to say about this and we are going to unpack this chapter over the next five weeks and detail the major points he makes. ...read more
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2. How To Treat The Believers We Disagree With
Contributed on Sep 26, 2023
This sermon delves into Romans 14 and brings out the point that we are to accept each other and how to do that.
- Sermon series: “How to Disagree.” Last week we established that there are disputable matters, which is an important category to understand. There may be theological issues about which sincere believers can have honest disagreement. - Having established that, we move today onto the next logical ...read more
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3. Facing Our Judgmental Attitude Toward Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ
Contributed on Oct 4, 2023
It's so easy for us to be judgmental toward those in our church family. What does this passage tell us about how God wants us to handle those thoughts?
- So far in this sermon series: 1. There are disputable matters. 2. We should accept the brother or sister we disagree with on disputable matters. NOT OUR JOB: It is not our job to judge our brothers over disputable matters. - Romans 14:1b. - We are focusing this morning on the judgmental ...read more
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4. How To Be More Encouraging To Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ
Contributed on Oct 24, 2023
Romans 14 is a key passage on potential disagreements with fellow believers. What does this passage teach us about being more encouraging in our church families?
DANGER SIGNS: 1. AM I TRIPPING UP MY BROTHER OR SISTER IN CHRIST? - Romans 14:13b, 15b. - In church arguments and fights, so often our focus is on showing everyone how right we are. - Here, though, in v. 13b, we are instructed not to put a stumbling block in front of a brother or sister. - Let ...read more
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5. If Not Disputable Matters, What Should Our Focus Be On?
Contributed on Oct 31, 2023
This sermon is the conclusion of the "How to Disagree" sermon series. In this message, we look at what we should be focused on instead of arguing over secondary issues.
A BIGGER VISION: Are we thinking of denominational correctness or of the expansive kingdom of God? - Romans 14:17a. - [Note: focus here on the Kingdom; leave the other for the second point.] - So often we get down into the weeds on all these disputable matters that we’ve been discussing for the ...read more