Finding common ground Part 5
Have you ever gotten caught in a dispute between two friends? It’s tough to be in the middle, and hard to avoid the pressure to take a side. But as we’ll see today on Discover the Word, when the apostle Paul was stuck in the middle of a situation like that, he focused on common ground and mutual love. It’s an…
A heart for prayer Part 4
What’s the point of prayer? Today on Discover the Word, we will discuss Paul’s heart for prayer and how it fueled his heart for others. It’s a conversation that comes out of our look at Paul’s letter to his friend Philemon—a short note, with a big message. Don’t miss a second of the conversation that continues today on Discover the Word!
A letter from Paul Part 3
Don’t you love getting mail from a friend? When you see a loved one’s name on the return address, or in your e-mail inbox, you’re filled with joy and anticipation. And today on Discover the Word, we’ll hear about a personal letter the apostle Paul wrote to Philemon—from one friend to another. But it was a letter with a challenging…
We are not meant to go it alone Part 2
The wisdom of Ecclesiastes tells us that “a cord of three strands is not easily broken,” and that “two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” We were never meant to live life without others. And today on Discover the Word, we’ll see that not even the apostle Paul could go it alone. It’s an encouraging discussion on…
The message of Philemon Part 1
Odds are your Bible never just flips open to the book of Philemon. It’s only one chapter and at most a page long. But as we’ll see today on Discover the Word, it’s a little book that packs a big message. Join us on Discover the Word to learn more about the compelling story behind this letter the apostle Paul…
How to love those we disagree with Part 2
It’s a little easier to extend grace to those who share our beliefs. But accepting those who think or act differently than us is far more difficult! How God’s grace can bridge that gap.
Discover an eternal perspective as we turn to a stirring passage in Romans Part 14
It’s an undeniable fact that ten out of ten people will eventually die. But for those who follow Christ, death is not an event to be feared, but a victory to be celebrated! Let's turn to a stirring passage in Romans that instills us with confidence both in this life, and in the life to come.
How to stay united even when we don’t agree Part 8
What are some of the hot topics that really get your blood boiling? Let's discuss some of the things followers of Christ argue about.
Following the example of our heavenly Father can help us find unity with the people in our lives Part 7
In spite of our hang-ups, quirks, and blatant flaws, God welcomed us into His family with open arms! Our study in Romans 14 continues.
Let’s interview members of the early church to see how they handled disagreements Part 6
If you’ve ever disagreed with someone in your church about a serious issue, you know the conversations can escalate into full-blown conflict! So how do we relate well to other Christians during a dispute?
Another thought-provoking message in a series on unity in the church Part 5
There are some differences of opinion that could tear a community apart. Let's look at a disagreement that arose in the early church over the food they had to eat.
Find guidance for dealing with differences in a biblical way Part 4
Even in the early church, men and women had different opinions about how their faith should be lived out in their day-to-day lives. Let's study Romans chapter 14.
How to maintain harmony in the midst of conflict Part 3
Music, politics, appearance. Christians disagree over many different issues. So is it even possible to find unity among the followers of Christ? An important lesson from Romans 14.
Discover healthy ways to remain united with those we disagree with Part 2
You’ll find that even in a healthy marriage, husbands and wives can butt heads. And if we’re not careful, those conflicts can cause a lot of trauma in the family. Let's apply some marriage principles to our relationships with other followers of Christ.
Biblical characteristic that will identify us as followers of Christ Part 1
We may not wear shirts emblazoned with the words “I’m a Christian!” But there are ways to let people know we follow Christ. It’s a discussion on unity.
