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Kearney eFree Church
The Book of Acts | Unresolved Conflict | 8-30-26
Locations & Times
Kearney eFree Church
4010 7th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845, USA
Sunday 3:30 AM
The Book of Acts | Unresolved Conflict | 8-30-26
Adrian Boykin | Lead Pastor
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https://kearneyefree.com/giveDifferences + Proximity = Disagreement
Disagreement + Emotion = Conflict
Disagreement + Emotion = Conflict
“Unresolved conflict over time produces resentment, which undoes goodwill. Goodwill is the glue of any relationship.”
--Kent Estes
--Kent Estes
Don’t let your frustrationsfester to the point of fracture!
Conflict & Resolution
1. Center yourself in Jesus
2. Give space for significant grievances
1. Center yourself in Jesus
2. Give space for significant grievances
3. Deliver the message gently
4. Work toward a resolution
4. Work toward a resolution
What is one thing I can do with one person, to humbly own my part, and promote reconciliation?
LifeGroup Questions
Before attending LifeGroup
1. Read Acts 15:32-41. Reflect and write one observation.
2. What does this passage teach us about God and people?
3. What scriptures help you understand the text and message? (i.e., Matthew 5:22-26; Ephesians 4:25-27; Colossians 4:10-11; 2 Timothy 4:11; James 1:19-20)
During LifeGroup
1. Read aloud Acts 15:32-41. Have a LifeGroup member retell the narrative as if he/she were there (first person).
2. List some positives and negatives of this split.
3. What resonated most from Adrian's message? Why?
4. When has a "Barnabas" given you an opportunity to redeem yourself? Life impact?
5. What effects does ongoing conflict cause?
6. State a time when God convicted you to rebuild a broken relationship. What was your first step?
7. Is there someone with whom you need to resolve conflict? Take a moment to write down the name(s) and a possible next step.
For next week’s message: read and reflect on Acts 16.
Before attending LifeGroup
1. Read Acts 15:32-41. Reflect and write one observation.
2. What does this passage teach us about God and people?
3. What scriptures help you understand the text and message? (i.e., Matthew 5:22-26; Ephesians 4:25-27; Colossians 4:10-11; 2 Timothy 4:11; James 1:19-20)
During LifeGroup
1. Read aloud Acts 15:32-41. Have a LifeGroup member retell the narrative as if he/she were there (first person).
2. List some positives and negatives of this split.
3. What resonated most from Adrian's message? Why?
4. When has a "Barnabas" given you an opportunity to redeem yourself? Life impact?
5. What effects does ongoing conflict cause?
6. State a time when God convicted you to rebuild a broken relationship. What was your first step?
7. Is there someone with whom you need to resolve conflict? Take a moment to write down the name(s) and a possible next step.
For next week’s message: read and reflect on Acts 16.