Road to Reconcilliation

ROAD TO RECONCILIATION

08/09/2026; Matthew 18:15-20; Richie Pendred; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: Church discipline has caused confusion and pain for many. But that’s not how Jesus sees it. It’s discipleship that builds healthy churches and gospel witness to the world. So, Christians must grasp ourresponsibility to exercise church discipline
and embrace our opportunity to honor Christ.

I. INSTRUCTION ON CHURCH DISCIPLINE
   A. What is Church Discipline? – (Matt. 18:15-20)
      1. Process of Confrontation – (Matt. 18:15-17)
      2. Authority of the Church – (Matt. 18:18-20)
   B. What Sins Qualify for Church Discipline?
      1. Public Sin
      2. Serious Sin
      3. Ongoing Unrepentant Sin

II. EXAMPLE OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE
   A. Sin Exposed – (1 Cor. 5:1-4)\
   B. Sin Addressed – (1 Cor. 5:5-8)
      1. Saves the Wayward – (v.5)
      2. Guards the Family – (vv.6-8)
   C. Judgment Necessary – (1 Cor. 5:9-13)

III. NECESSITY OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE
   A. Every Church’s Responsibility
   B. Every Church’s Opportunity