Sermon Study Questions 8.23.26

Published August 20, 2026
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Icebreaker Questions

1. Have you ever misread someone’s tone and created a whole imaginary conflict in your head?  Why is the way we say things often more important that the content of what we say?

2. In your experience, what sorts of things have you noticed at the root of interpersonal conflict?  What are godly ways you've witnessed conflict managed?

Diving Deeper

1. Read Philippians 4:2. Why do you think Paul highlights that Euodia and Syntyche were faithful gospel partners and still had conflict?

2. Read Philippians 4:3. What does Paul say about other people helping in the midst of conflict?

3. Read Romans 12:18-19. What does this passage teach about the character of God?  What does it teach us about our disposition towards others?

Life Application Questions

1. Is there something I need to own?  (What part of a current or past conflict might I need to take responsibility for?)

2. Is there something I need to release?  (What offense are you still carrying that is draining your joy?)

3. Is there a conversation I need to have?  (Who might God be leading you to talk with?)