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In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about how we live well in community. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live well in community by following the plan of Jesus for conflict resolution.

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Theme: How do we live well in community?

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live well in community by following the plan of Jesus for conflict resolution.

Text: Matthew 18:15-18 (ESV)

1. We live well in community by talking directly with other people.
   1. Psalm 133:1 (ESV)
   2. John 17:21 (NLT)
   3. Two ways of resolving conflict: check out assumptions and clarify expectations.
2. We live well in community by inviting others to help mediate relationships.
3. We live well in community by involving leaders in unresolved issues.
   1. Mathew 9:9-10 (ESV)
   2. James 1:2-4 (ESV)
   3. Titus 3:10-11 (ESV)

Conclusion: To live well in community and stay on mission we must follow the plan of Jesus for conflict resolution.

Text: Matthew 18:19-20 (ESV)

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• Who are you wanting to win the Super Bowl this year?

Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• What is your favorite movie or tv show involving conflict?

Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

• Do you have an example of how you’ve worked through differences of opinion in your past, either successfully or unsuccessfully?
• How have you seen conflict handled well in your family, workplace, or a church?
• How do you plan to apply the principles shared in the message “Jesus and Conflict” to your life?