Sermons on Lack Of Unity:

Getting Along With Others Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005

Conflict is a part of our human existence. This sermon looks at the way Paul handled a conflict between two women in the church of Philippi and hightlights concepts that we can use today to live at peace with each other.

A Fork in the Hand… When I was in junior high school, I witnessed a fight that I will never forget. Two girls were arguing in the cafeteria and a crowd gathered to watch. One girl sat calmly, another towered over her with both hands on the table. As the one girl ranted, the other one seated at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

Second in a series in 1 Cor focusing on the first of three cures for disunity in the church. Keeping our eyes on Jesus and Him crucified.

Chico Alliance Church March 2, 2003 Pastor David Welch “The Priority of Christ and the Cross” I Corinthians 1:10-31 OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 B. Reproof concerning disorder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Single-Mindedness According To God

Contributed by Milton Smith on Apr 28, 2009

Biblical Insight for Overcoming the Daily Issues of Life

In Deuteronomy 6:4 Moses proclaimed to the children of Israel: "Hear, O Israel the Lord our God is one Lord." In this context the word "one" implies unity and singleness.In short, Moses declares that God, in his triune personality (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), is unifiedin one collective ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path To Consecration Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2010

For the Church to be in Unity, the congregation of the church must be consecrated to the Lord.

Intro. 1. The Prayer of Christ - In this chapter, Jesus prays for His disciples, but in verses 20-21, He prays for every person that will ever be saved! What was the prayer of Christ for you, for His church? John 17:20 "Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Consecrated By The Word Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2010

The Word of God directs us to be consecrated to the Lord.

Intro. This morning we introduced our theme for the year, The Church in Unity. Today’s focus is for us to be Unified in our Consecration. - Unity is a choice. Many will seem to just let it be preached, I am asking you to make a decision that your life will count for and be surrendered to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Unified In Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2010

The Church must be unified in it's Commitment to the Lord's work.

I. The Appraisal of Commitment - vs. 1-2 A. The Inspection of God - tempt - to test, to prover or put to the proof. Here we see a Pursuit of God by God’s invitation. 1. Our Commitment is the Proof of who we are - that simple. 2. Our Commitment is the Price we place upon our Love - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2010

If we want to get along we must lose our arrogant attitudes and live for the Lord alone.

Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable Romans 14:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill 9/19/10 I thought you might want to know why I didn’t preach the last two weeks. I’ve been busy putting hot-air hand dryers in the rest rooms. After installing them I decided to remove them because when I went into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Attaining Maturity Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

Presents the goal of unity and building up the body of Christ.

Introduction We have been going through the fourth chapter of Ephesians. Let’s review. After three chapters extolling the blessings of God shown to believers in Christ Jesus, Paul begins to address how we live in response to those blessings. In verse 1 he tells us to walk in a manner worthy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

I am by no means a perfect man . . . and I know I make mistakes . . . but I do everything I can possibly do to make sure that when I am preaching to you on any given topic, that I have the Word of GOD to back me up . . . With that in mind, I want to s

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 8: “Maintaining Unity in the Local Community” You know you have to admit the fact that when a preacher gets on a topic such as this, he has to be most careful to word himself just as the LORD would have him do . . . I know a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Multiplying Community Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

God's purpose for us, unity, receivers or producers

THE MULTYPLYING COMMUNITY (How all of us join together to fulfill god’s Purpose) Oct. 2, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I have to share with you I’m 51 years old…I became a Christian about 3 months before my 18th birthday, but I was raised in the church…I had a Christian ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church To Die For Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 16, 2008

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

Kindness And Peace Shall Kiss

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2008

Christ brings us together by bringing us to the foot of His cross and uniting us in his Body.

Tuesday of 29th Week in Course October 21, 2008 Kindness and Peace Shall Kiss This letter to the Ephesians is one of the great theological works of the New Testament, a product of Paul’s later ministry, probably written in his first Roman imprisonment. Paul has had over twenty years to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-22

Denomination: Catholic

Love Each Other, Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

Jesus prays for our unity as Christians so we can be a witness to the world that he is real.

Many of us know the story after Joshua, things went well for a while. They kept their promise, they were devoted to following God and not worship other gods of the land, but it didn�t take long. After only one generation they went back to their evil ways. They lost sight of the promise they ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Apostolic Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 7, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul brings to a conclusion the arguments he has been making since chapter one, as he seeks to bring unity to the divided church at Corinth.

Introduction: A. There’s an old fable that goes like this… 1. A servant had two large water pots that he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. 2. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house, he arrived with one full pot and one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Principles To Build Upon: Harmony Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

Unity within the church is vital to the success of the church.

Principles to Build Upon: Harmony Introduction: The last few weeks we have discussed principles that we must build upon. If we are going to grow as a church there are several pillars that we must build upon. We have talked about the importance of maintaining the Truth, of worshipping in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ