Why Can't We all Just Get AlongWhy Can't We all Just Get Along

Matt. 18:15-20
Introduction > I've been in situations where people have strife between them
I've seen churches where problems prevail
I've seen homes where tensions were so thick it could
be cut
Bible Gives us a Biblical way to deal with Problems
I. The Circumstance (Vs 15) "If thy brother shall trespass against thee."
A. What caused this circumstance
B. Who are the responsible parties
C. Is my information accurate
II. The Confrontation (vs 15 b) "Go and tell him between thee and he alone."
A. Peoples Responses is often determined by the way they are confronted
B. First step is he and thee
C. If hears thee thou hast gained thy brother
III. The Convincing (vs 16) "If he will not hear thee take one or two
witnesses."
A. This step too is often overlooked
B. Some people need just need someone else's point of view
IV. The Church's Involvement (vs 17) "If he neglect to hear them tell it to
church."
A. Often times Skip all way to this step.
Main Message> Why Do all This

I. Christ Repetition (vs 19) "Again I say unto you"
II. Christ Requirement (vs 19) "Two of you AGREE"
III. Christ Reward (vs 19) "It shall be done of them."
IV. Christ Reassuring Promise (vs 20)
God Has Promised us if we will agree in His Name there is he in the Midst