This sermon will explore the importance of unity within the church and society, especially during challenging times, drawing on teachings from Psalm 133 and Matthew 18:20.
This is our last week in the We Are Gathered Here sermon series, and we have an immensely important topic to tackle.
It’s hard to think of something we need more desperately in our culture right now than unity. We are as divided a nation as most remember being and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the end is in sight.
But, believe it or not, the church can be a place where unity, harmony, and togetherness flourish.
The truth is, when we gather together as one, in the name of Jesus, anything is possible (Luke 1:37), even unity.
As a church, what are some of the things we have in common? Our faith, Our desire to share the gospel with others, Christ-like love, Hope.
These are just a few of the things that come to mind. And actually, if you think back to week 2 when we talked about some of the benefits of regularly gathering together, you’ll remember we can also share; Fellowship, Teaching, Communion, Prayer.
These are all amazing things that the church has in common, things that unify us when we are together. But there is something even greater that we share when we’re together, and yes - the answer is Jesus.
Matthew 18:20, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Think about this for a moment; When we gather and unify ourselves in the name of Jesus, He gathers with us too. If that’s not a good enough reason to pursue unity together then I don’t know what is.
And think about this - it doesn’t take an auditorium full of people. Unity and agreement can happen when just 2 of us gather together. Over coffee. At a meal. At a home together. In a small group.
There are so many opportunities for us to gather together and experience the presence of Christ, but again, it all happens IN HIS NAME.
And that just means you are gathering under the authority and direction of Jesus. Which is ultimately what we do when we come together. We unify ourselves in Christ, and amazingly, we get Him too.
Psalm 133, Let’s read this one together; Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
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When we gather and unify ourselves in the name of Jesus, He gathers with us too.
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