Season 2026 · Episode 7
“Fighting Fire With Fire” by Chrissy Cole
February 15, 202648m 31s
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Show Notes
Pastor Chrissy Cole continues the Through the Fire series with “Fighting Fire With Fire,” a message on handling conflict with humility and Spirit-led self-control. Teaching from James 1 and Ephesians 4, she explains how unmanaged anger damages connection and how choosing kindness, listening, and unity leads to healthier relationships.
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- (00:00) - Through the Fire series recap
- (02:30) - Fighting Fire With Fire introduction
- (05:00) - Conflict is the price of intimacy
- (07:10) - Flesh fire vs Spirit fire
- (11:00) - Conflict is inevitable, combustion is optional
- (14:45) - What anger exposes in the heart
- (18:30) - Identifying unhealthy communication styles
- (21:00) - Be quick to listen, slow to speak (James 1:19)
- (24:30) - Managing anger before it manages you
- (29:00) - Practical tools for emotional regulation
- (34:30) - Humility protects unity
- (39:00) - Choosing connection over being right
- (42:30) - Invitation, prayer & response
Topics
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