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Acts - Living the Call Together 36 - An ill Wind or a Filled Wind? (Acts 15:36-40)

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15 March, 2026

  • Believers who are Spirit-led are not immune from conflict.


  • When believers disagree our adversary provides weapons for both.


  • The Holy Spirit can provide wisdom to both sides.


  • Believers see things differently due to our different backgrounds, experiences, personalities, gifts and callings.


  • Don’t divide the church.

The unity of Christ’s church must never be sacrificed for personal disagreements.


  • Don’t avoid, lash out, or vent.

When we start building walls between ourselves and another believer, the reality is, you start building a wall between yourself and God.


  • Don’t talk rubbish, don’t gossip, don’t make accusations.


The things you should do in conflict.

  • We need to work at finding the common ground for resolution.
  • We need to work at finding that with a spirit of humility.
  • God-honouring resolution doesn’t necessarily mean agreement.
  • When you can’t agree, move on from that issue.


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