Now, you may not realize it, but you belong to the people seated next to and around you! You are part of the family of God, they belong to you and you belong to them. Here’s the problem: It’s easy to get disconnected in relationships. Would you agree with that? It’s very easy to get disconnected from your children, from your parents, from your brothers and sisters, your friends, your family, your husband and wife. It’s easy to get disconnected from your church and small group.

This morning is the beginning of a revolution. It’s going to start with a very radical counter-culture message. I want to talk to you about something that is the exact opposite of what you’ve been taught most of your life. It is the concept of community.

This morning we are asking a question that is seldom talked about from the pulpit. In my opinion it is one of the most important topics and one of the most neglected topics that can…no will affect our discipleship. That topic is conflict in the church. How many of you know that sometimes there is conflict in the church? Conflict is never fun! There seems to be at least four main issues concerning conflict in the church. (1) people do not know what the bible teaches (2) people do know what the bible teaches but do not do it (3) people want to do what makes them feel better, (4) people just want to avoid conflict altogether. I am sure there are more, but these are the main issues concerning church conflict!

This morning we are talking about one of the most basic questions people have. Can I change? I have heard people say..."I CANNOT CHANGE"..."I AM NOT ABOUT TO CHANGE NOW!"..."YOU CANNOT TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS". I have also heard people say you can change! What do you think? Can a person change? Would you say yes, or no...maybe...or some of you are thinking...I am not going to answer!