The Two Towers.

Outline for a sermon preached on June 24, 2018, as part of “The Lord of the Rings” series entitled “The Two Towers.”

INTRODUCTION

1. Check Your Mates!
2. God made family so you would not have to do life alone.
3. The family is always under attack.
4. The Two Towers in LOTR.
5. In every relationship there are competing interests.
6. TEXT: Ephesians 4:26-27.

OUTLINE

1. Fight Right (Ephesians 4:26a).
   1. All healthy relationships have conflict.
   2. Do you need anger management?
   3. Sinful anger is selfish.
   4. All families fight. Good families fight clean.
2. Time out (Ephesians 4:26b).
   1. You do not want a “Reduced for Quick Sale” sticker on your relationships.
   2. Do not stay angry.
   3. Conflict does not go away if ignored.
   4. Conflict gets worse when ignored.
   5. Argumentative atmospheres grind the life out of you.
   6. Hurt. Heart. Hand.
3. An opportunity for God (Ephesians 4:27).
   1. What kind of storm is in your life?
   2. A good fight leads to resolution resulting in peace, continued communication and greater closeness.
   3. You pack your own lunch.

CONCLUSION

1. PRAYER.