About this episode

Pastor Cecil Mathew discusses how the early church navigated internal conflicts while maintaining unity and focus on God's mission.

As the early church continued to grow, it faced an unexpected challenge—not persecution from outside, but conflict from within. In this message from Acts 6:1–7, we explore how the apostles responded with wisdom, prayer, and servant leadership, reminding us that healthy churches are not problem-free churches—they are churches that handle problems God's way.Discover how unity, humility, and staying focused on God's calling allowed the gospel to continue spreading despite internal challenges. Whether you serve in ministry, lead a team, or simply want to grow in your faith, this message offers practical biblical principles for navigating conflict while keeping Christ at the center.Key Topics:Acts 6:1–7 explainedWhy growth creates challengesBiblical conflict resolutionThe importance of servant leadershipProtecting unity in the churchStaying focused on prayer and the WordEvery believer has a role in God's missionIf this message encouraged you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who could benefit from it.#acts6 #bookofacts #christianpodcast #biblestudy #churchleadership #servantleadership #unity #christianliving #faith #gospel #holyspirit #churchgrowth #sermon…

People in this episode

Host: One Church LI

Guest: Pastor Cecil Mathew

Topics covered

• church growth
• conflict resolution
• servant leadership
• unity in the church
• prayer and the Word
• faith growth

Keywords

• Acts 6
• church leadership
• biblical principles
• Christian living
• gospel
• discipleship

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Acts 6:1–7

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