Week of May 7

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6. Brian said, “You never look more like God than when you forgive.” Is there someone that you need to forgive? If so, what’s your next step toward forgiveness?

SERMON NOTES Series: Bringing LIFE to Your Home Message: Be the Peacemaker Text: Matthew 5:9, Romans 12:18 - 19

Brian Bolton, Pastor CenterPointe Christian Church May 7, 2017

Listen or watch messages online at mycpointe.com/messages

7. Why do you think so many families into today’s world have accepted conflict as a regular part of life?

8. What’s one thing you will do this week to help you become a stronger peacemaker in your home?

Daily Bible Readings Create a permanent culture of purity in your family by reading and talking over the following Bible passages this week. Sun:

Matthew 5:9

Mon:

Romans 12:9-21

Tue:

Ephesians 4:14-16

Wed:

James 5:13-16

Thu:

Colossians 3:12-17

Fri:

Ephesians 4:25-32

Sat:

Matthew 5:21-26

GROWTH GUIDE Growth Groups are sermon-based small groups that meet primarily in homes. To join a group, visit mycpointe.com/growthgroups For the week of May 7, 2017

3. Read and discuss Romans 12:17-21, Ephesians 4:15, James 5:16, and Colossians 3:13. Apply these verses to your family and being a peacekeeper.

Talking through the message during the week helps you and your Growth Group turn what God is saying to you into action steps. Add any optional scriptures and questions if needed, and then wrap up by deciding on your next steps. You can use this study guide with your Growth Group, your family, or on your own.

Pray

Begin in prayer, confessing any sins you know of, thanking the Lord for the gift of His Word, and asking for His Spirit to guide your study.

Open

4. What things most often cause conflicts in your family? How well have you handled these conflicts? How could you handle them better?

1. What’s one idea from the message that really stood out to you? Why did this idea grab your attention?

Read, Hear, & Live the Word

1. Are you more of a peacekeeper or a peacemaker in your family? Explain.

5. Describe a time when you told the truth in love by confronting the issue and not the person. What did you learn from your experience? 2. What steps might you need to take to become a stronger peacemaker in your family?