Behind Closed Doors

Sermon From March 22, 2020

What would it look like if Jesus truly influenced our behavior within our homes? God is giving us an opportunity to shore up the most important relationships in our life.

Pastor Dan Brenton takes us into a series on the family as we enter a critical time for our society. Looking at passages in 1 Peter and Ephesians, he gives us practical ways to deal with conflict within our households. God is driving us together for such a time as this, seize the opportunity.

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Sermon Outline: Behind Closed Doors

Endless Linear Doing

Progressive Being

1 Peter 3:9

Eph 4:26-27

When we get angry:

• Don’t react

• Speak the truth in love

• Stay away from poison words

• Don’t assume you know someone’s motives

All Conflict falls into 1 of 3 categories:

1. Conflict we need to overlook

2. Conflict to deal with quickly

3. Conflict that causes us to rebuild trust

Seeking Forgiveness

• name it

• own it

• feel it

• say it

• change it

Granting Forgiveness

• Forgiveness is not…

• Forgiveness is…

“Research shows that if your discussion begins with a harsh start up it will inevitably end on a negative note. Statistics tell the story: 96% of the time you can predict the outcome of a conversation based on the first 3 minutes of the 15 minute interaction.” Dr. John Gottman