Matthew 18:15-20 - Church Discipline

Matthew: The King Has Come

"Church Discipline"
(Matthew 18:15-20)

Jesus knows the church will include people who don't yet belong to Him, and He gives His people a way to respond that seeks restoration first. In Matthew 18:15-20, Pastor Russell Howard walks through the process Jesus lays out for confronting a brother or sister caught in sin: a private conversation, then a small group of witnesses, then the whole church, and only then removal from the congregation as a last resort. Every step aims at winning back a brother, not winning an argument, while also protecting what the church says about Jesus to a watching world. Whether you've been hurt by conflict in a church or you're unsure what to do when someone you love won't turn from sin, this teaching gives you a clear, gracious path forward.

Sermon Notes
August 16, 2026
Russell Howard • Lead Pastor

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