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Show Notes
Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us.
Introduction:
- Final week of the “Dealing With Conflict” series.
- Recap: Conflict is unavoidable, should be private (within reason), and we must remain faithful through it.
- Today’s focus: God can use even evil or painful situations for good.
Scripture:
- Acts 15:36–41 (Paul and Barnabas’ sharp disagreement)
Main Points:
- God Can Use Discouragement to Bring About Passion
- Paul and Barnabas’ split led to the Gospel spreading in two directions.
- Personal testimony: God uses transitions and separations to expand His Kingdom.
- Psalm 119:71 – Suffering teaches us to pay attention to God’s ways.
- Discouragement can fuel a deeper passion for doing what’s right.
- God Can Use Division to Bring About Unity
- Though divided over John Mark, Paul and Barnabas remained united in Christ.
- Hebrews 12:14–15 – Work for peace and guard against bitterness.
- Healthy conflict, when handled biblically, can strengthen relationships and unity.
- God Can Use Failure to Bring About Restoration
- John Mark failed early but was later restored and became valuable to Paul.
- 2 Timothy 4:9–11 & Colossians 4:10 – Paul requests Mark’s presence and affirms his ministry.
- Never write someone off—God can redeem and restore anyone.
Closing:
- God can use anything—good or bad—for His glory and your growth.
- There was no clear “winner” in the conflict between Paul and Barnabas—both had valid perspectives.
- Let Jesus define you, not your conflict.
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