Sermons about Congregational Unity

The Sin God Hates Most Of All

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 19, 2001

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Sowing discord among the bretheren is the sin God hates most of all;is caused by pride; and is seen in the church at Corinth.

Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every church will have problems. The church at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Please God?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 14, 2004

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We please God when we work together as part of His team – the church!

Three weeks ago, I quoted Rick Warren who said, “You were made for a mission. God is at work in the world and he wants you to join him. This assignment is called your mission…” “Your life mission,” he goes on to say, “is both shared and specific. One part of it is a responsibility you share with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's Got Your Back?

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jun 29, 2007

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Showing that no Christian goes it alone, even the spiritual giants had help.

WHO’S GOT YOUR BACK? -do me a favor. Name one person who did something completely on their own. -you can’t. It’s impossible. There is no one in the history of the world that has done it. God designed us that way, that we cannot be alone. **Gen. 2:18 -> 18God said, “It’s not good for the Man to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Methodist

One Heart And Mind

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 9, 2007

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Let’s think about what contributed to their unity of heart and mind. 1- They were unselfish 2- They were witnesses 3- They were gracious

INTRO.- ILL.- Rotterdam, New York—A young bride who got into an argument with her husband of a few hours ran him down with a car and killed him on the way home from the wedding reception, authorities said. The county district attorney said 21-year-old Joan Kenison drove over her 23-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem With Partiality Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001

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God is no respecter of persons, and he expects no less for his church!

The Problem with Partiality James 2:1-13 Are you a fair-minded individual? Do you oppose discrimination? Chances are that most of us alive today would describe ourselves as impartial and fair in most senses. But are we really as fair as we like to think? Suppose that today a cook from the local ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation Replaces Alienation With Peace & Unity

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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RECONCILIATION ACCOMPLISHED BY JESUS CHRIST REPLACES ALIENATION WITH PEACE AND UNITY 1.

RECONCILIATION ACCOMPLISHED BY JESUS CHRIST REPLACES ALIENATION WITH PEACE AND UNITY 1. Remember Your Former Position of Alienation (:11-12) a. Identification -- setting forth the two camps b. Exclusion from Spiritual Privileges 2. Understand the Reconciliation Accomplished by Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Will Save The Unity Of Our Church Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 30, 2003

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The sermon introduces the series and stresses the importance of protecting the unity of the church that Christ died to give us.

Somerset Membership Covenant I Will Save the Unity of Our Church Ephesians 4:3 January 4, 2004 Intro: A. [illustration] A visitor to a mental hospital was astonished to note that there were only three guards watching over a hundred dangerous inmates. He asked his guide, “Don’t you fear that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Unity - Ephesians Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2006

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We are to live our lives in a manner that is worthy of our calling from God and that is rooted in the unity of the Spirit.

The Light of Unity – Ephesians 4 On the Lighter Side of life: Can you imagine yourself to being the nun that is sitting at her desk grading these papers all the while trying to keep a straight face and trying to maintain her calm and posture! PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE WORDING AND SPELLING. IF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 - Unity Through Truth Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006

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Unity is vital to any church, but the Bible does not teach unity at all cost. Part 1 of this series examines the Biblical concept of Unity through the truth of scripture.

Unity and Sound Doctrine (Part 1) Scriptural unity is founded upon sound doctrine and a local church cannot have true unity without building its foundation on the truth of God’s word. A good example of this is explained in Ephesians 4:11-16 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit-Unity And Diversity In God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003

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An introduction to the Trinity, One God, and The Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Mark 1:9–11 A Japanese convert struggling to grasp the idea of the Trinity. Honorable Father, very good,” he said to his missionary teacher. “Honorable Son, very good. But Honorable Bird, I do not understand at all.” Illustration taken from A. Todd Coget at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11, Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Unity Of The Spirit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by George Yates on Sep 14, 2006

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Unity is our call, it comes from the Diversity and yet unity of God, and it is our primary goal within the church

EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 10, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. Unity is hard. Why? A. Because we come from so many backgrounds, so many experiences and with so many needs and wants. 1. Unity is hard however because of sin and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 3 Series

Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006

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Unity in Spirit occurs as the whole body matures and disunity happens as we let the immature wreck havoc. Speaking the truth in love means words of exhortation. Unity comes as Christ is exalted. Unity means each member serving the team.

EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 24, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Part 3 Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. The last 2 weeks we have been focusing on this “Keep the Unity of the Spirit” A. Two weeks ago 1. (vs 1-3) Live up to your calling - humble, gentle, bearing with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity 2006

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 23, 2006

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A sermon for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2006, taken from Matthew 18

I would like to being by asking you two rhetorical questions. The first of which is why you here. There may be more than one answer – you’re committed to the idea and practice of church unity would be probably best one. Another one might be that you ’normally come to this kind of thing’ as you like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Precious Oil Of Unity Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

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UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PICTURED AS A PRECIOUS BLESSING

BIG IDEA: UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PICTURED AS A PRECIOUS BLESSING I. (:1) THEME: UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PRECIOUS A. The Precious Goal “For brothers to dwell together in unity!” “One Lord, one faith, one baptism” B. The Precious Results - Good - Pleasant “Behold, how good and how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fhcr, Part 1 - Promoting Unity Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2010

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Part 1 of this series about how people in the church should work together to be effectively used by Jesus for Kingdom work. Promoting unity on the essentials of Jesus and His mission through the Church is the issue in this message.

Foundations for Healthy Church Relationships Part 1 – Promoting Unity John 17:20-23 August 22, 2010 THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." AUDIO IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG Me/We: We just finished a three-part series on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

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