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Unity In Diversity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2015

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Unity, not uniformity. Family diversity. Growing up to maturity in Christ.

UNITY IN DIVERSITY. Ephesians 4:1-16. Our unity is based in the unity of all three Persons of the Godhead (Ephesians 4:1-6) Those who are born again have but one God and Father, because we are all members of the same family. There is only one Lord (Jesus), so there is but one hope of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In Baptism, Body And Spirit

Contributed by Matt Stone on Sep 7, 2016

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Paul calls the church to unity - because we share in one baptism, one body and one Spirit.

Paul writes in Colossians 1:19-20: “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in [Jesus], and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.” God’s vision, God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Church To Die For Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 16, 2008

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The perspective that kept Paul from discouragement - a remarkable revelation of the gospel and a stunning picture of the church...

Introduction A company Director tells the story about a day when he and his wife stopped off at a petrol station. It was a run down station, with only one pump. It was an old fashioned petrol station and he asked the attendant to fill the tank and check the oil. Meanwhile he went for a little walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004

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Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Church For God - Not For Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 22, 2004

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A sermon to deal with dissension and other harmful areas to the unity of a church.

Let me start out this morning by saying that we are very blessed. We started this church in a small conference room in Mesa last September. In November, we moved to Chandler with 4 people and a vision from God. Today, just 5 short months later, we have a very wonderful place to come and worship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: *other

God's Picture Of The Church In A City

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 12, 2006

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How does God see the church of our city- and our congregation and its relationship with other congregations?

God’s picture of the church in a city. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 14.05.06pm magicfridge.wmv You know- some of the pictures we have of what it’s about… what church is… are just plain wrong THE CHURCH- OUR PICTURE: OUR GROUP And I want to speak to you about something the Lord has laid on my heart, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005

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Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Courting Sin Within The Church

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005

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This message answers four key questions on the question of Christians suing each other.

1. What’s The Problem? - Believers were suing each other in court. - What does Paul think of this? - v. 1 - “Dare any of you. . .” - v. 6 - “But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!” - v. 7 - “already an utter failure” - Paul is shocked and dismayed that their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth And In The Church, Two

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2000

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How can we have the peace for which Jesus prayed?

Evening Message December 10, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs PEACE ON EARTH, AND IN THE CHURCH, PART TWO Introduction: This morning we talked about some of the negative hurtful effects that occur when peace is absent from the local church. We also discussed some items that rob the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15, John 17:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Characteristics Of A Godly Church

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 16, 2001

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Do you want your church to be like God’s church?

Four Characteristics of a Godly Church READ Acts2:42-47 Ask you what you might think a silly question— Do you want this church to be like God’s church? This question needs to be asked because the church of today is slipping. Did you know that the United States is the third largest unchurched ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

We Love Our Church!

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002

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A message of encouragement to celebrate the local church and its blessing to our lives and others.

WE LOVE OUR CHURCH Eph. 5:25; 1 Tim. 3:15 We live in a society that more and more minimizes the need and work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on the planet! The church is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Protect Our Church

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002

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In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

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DIVISION AND DISCORD

THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER, OR THE TONGUE CAN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Prays For His Church

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 12, 2007

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In His prayer for the unity of His Church, Jesus provides the model, method, and motive for Christian unity.

Christ Prays for His Church John 17:21-23 INTRO.:.There seems to be little interest in Christian unity today. Have we given up? Jesus’ prayer for His Church was that they might be united. The goal is for every Christian tp be united to Christ and to one another as Christ is to the Father. This is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Cures For Divisions In The Church

Contributed by George Brooks on Feb 9, 2008

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This sermon shows us some important things in preserving unity in the church.

Some Cures For Divisions In The Church 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 “Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and {that} the Spirit of God dwells in you? [17] If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. [18] Let no man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

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