Sermons on Benediction Blessing Unity:

Unity, Interdependence, And Gifts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2021

God has appointed a variety of gifts for the edification of the church.

UNITY, INTERDEPENDENCE, AND GIFTS. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. 1. The oneness of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-14). The bookends to these three verses emphasise the fact that there is one body and many members (1 Corinthians 12:12a), and that the body does not consist of one member ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In Unity And Love Series

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 22, 2024

Today let's look into the biblical concept of unity among believers, recognizing its importance and understanding the consequences of disunity on the church. Together, we'll discover the collective strength that arises when we stand united and the role of love as a unifying force.

1. The Importance of Unity in the Body of Christ: • Exploring the biblical concept of unity among believers. • Addressing the impact of disunity on the church. • Emphasizing the collective strength of a united body. 2. Cultivating Love and Understanding Among Believers: • The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Another Unity Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 18, 2024

Yes, I am still pushing unity in a divided Church. We will not be fully one until Glory, but we could far closer to it if we really cared about Jesus' prayer.

1 Cor 12:25  That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.  For those who applaud 81 churches plus house groups in a town of 30K and a new one every six months or think we should have a buffet of churches to pick from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25, Ephesians 4:1-6, Philippians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Philippians 4:2, Ephesians 4:11-16, Mark 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Unity & Humility Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 4, 2021

Can the division and boasting in Corinth be a lesson for our local church? What about Paul would make us want to study this letter?

Can the division and boasting in Corinth be a lesson for our local church? What about Paul would make us want to study this letter? 1 Cor 1:1-9 To Saints 1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, Paul’s calling was as any ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of The Father And The Son.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 17, 2022

There is a voluntarily subordination of the incarnate Son to the Father, but the Father and the Son are working in harmony and unity to a common end.

THE UNITY OF THE FATHER AND THE SON. John 5:16-30. UNCARING HYPOCRISY (John 5:16). The Jewish leadership persecuted Jesus, “and sought to slay Him, because He had done these things on the sabbath day.” JESUS AND THE FATHER ARE ONE (John 5:17). “My Father worketh hitherto, and I work,” answered ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Of Mind And Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do?

Opening illustration: The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? HEART - "You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 45 years all I do is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Through Prayer

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 31, 2023

I love it when someone calls me or texts me asking me questions about God’s Word. I don’t know all the answers, but I know the One who does! When I get these questions, it helps me grow. I believe it impossible for a church to grow, if the pastor and congregation are not growing in Christ!

Years ago, when Lisa and I joined a church that had just started, I invited some friends to church. They came, and one of them said “now that’s my kind of sermon, 13 minutes long”. Well, it wasn’t the short sermon that hooked him, because they never returned. Today may be the shortest sermon you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

The Power Of Unity In Christ SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Fellowship is a relationship of inner unity among believers that expresses itself in outer co-participation with Christ and one another in accomplishing God's will

Today, we will explore the significance of Christian fellowship in our lives. Fellowship is a relationship of inner unity among believers that expresses itself in outer co-participation with Christ and one another in accomplishing God's will. Acts 2:42 states, "They devoted themselves to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Topics: Friendships

Embracing Love And Unity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

A study of the Gospel of John 13: 31 – 38

Today, we will be studying the passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 13, verses 31 to 38. In this passage, Jesus speaks to his disciples about the importance of getting their house in order. Just as Hezekiah was told to set his house in order before his death, Jesus urges his followers to take a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Topics: Love One Another, Unity

Unity In A Broken World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 17, 2024

This is the 7th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#7] UNITY IN A BROKEN WORLD Judges 8:1-35 Introduction: In Judges 8, we encounter the aftermath of Gideon’s victory over the Midianites. This chapter presents us with challenges and lessons about leadership, faithfulness, and the importance of unity among God’s people. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Bless The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of continually blessing and praising the Lord in our lives, as it brings spiritual and mental well-being, demonstrates the power of God, and is a vital aspect of our faith.

Good morning, beloved family and friends! Today, we are going to dive deep into the words found in Psalm 34:1. Before we get started, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer, who once said, "Without worship, we go about miserable." Worshiping and blessing the Lord are not only essential elements of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Topics: Blessing, Praise, Thanksgiving

Two Blessings

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 12, 2021

The following sermon is going to review both of these blessings not so that they can become a “catchy, Christianese cliché” at the end of one of one’s prayer, but so that one might understand how important it is to ask and receive from God a blessing for His people!

Blessings Numbers 6:22-27, 2 Corinthians 13:14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “In digging within the compound of the Scottish St. Andrew’s Church on the western slope of the Hinnom Valley in 1979, the expedition led by archaeologist G. Barkai unearthed a late ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing The One Who Blesses Us With Blessings.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013

Chosen to be holy.

BLESSING THE ONE WHO BLESSES US WITH BLESSINGS. Ephesians 1:3-14. In their original language, these verses constitute the longest sentence in the whole Bible. They form one long celebration of the Blessed One, who blesses us with blessings (Ephesians 1:3). The blessings begin with Him, bring ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United We Stand – Divided We Fall

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010

We are not truly a "church" if we spend our time fighting. God blesses churches that are unified under His leadership.

"The Battling Baptists" ... that's the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 16, 2016

The ascension of Jesus in Luke 24:50-53 shows us the remarkable manner in which Jesus left his disciples.

Scripture The Gospel of Luke opens with these words in Luke 1:1-4: 1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, 3 it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed