Sermons on Maintaining Unity:

The Importance Of Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

All true believers have God’s glory within, no matter what they may look like on the outside. Christian unity is not based on the external, but the internal. The very Spirit of God within us.

How important is unity in our individual lives? How important is unity in our church? Jesus had a lot to say about the importance of unity. If Christians cannot be unified, then we are not approaching one another in love. And we cannot be a good witness for Christ if we are bickering with one ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Unity And Purpose In The Church

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011

A short message for any time of the year (but would be useful as a new year message) that draws the attention of believers to their responsibility to demonstrate the message of Christ in their local church.

Unity and Purpose. I feel drawn this morning to give a short message on Unity and Purpose in the Church of Jesus Christ. When thinking about this topic it prompted me to think about the word “Unity” and ask myself what it means. The dictionary defines unity as Concord; harmony; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: *other

The Call To Genuine Unity Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 26, 2011

The call to unity extends to relationships within a Church fellowship, between Church fellowships, between different expressions of Church. Jesus prayed for unity. Will we cooperate with him to work for that unity? Since he prayed it what will we do about

What is the difference between a spotlight and a laser beam? Why is it that a medium-powered laser can burn through steel in a matter of seconds, while the most powerful spotlight can only make it warm? Both may have the same electrical power requirements. The difference is unity! Now forgive me I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Unity Among The People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2017

One evidence of conversion is a desire to be instructed in the doctrines and duties of the Christian religion, and a willingness to attend the preaching of the gospel. These young converts had embraced this doctrine gladly, and were not only believers....

September 2, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Unity Among the People Acts 2.42-47 (KJV) 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Continuing Unity Of The Church

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 11, 2017

We have been considering the infant Church in the midst of hostile forces. We now come to a section of the book which gives us a glimpse of the internal conditions of the Church at that time, and particularly of the fellowship that existed around old....

October 28, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Continuing Unity of the Church (4.32-37) Acts 4.32-37 (KJV) 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Appeal For Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 20, 2017

Paul appeals to the Corinthian church to unify. He pleads for unity of word and unity of action.

Introduction A. Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted. Its eyes were not natural; its wings were not in proportion with its head; its feathers were not neatly arranged; and its feet could be improved. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Wellspring Of Unity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 8, 2020

The nature of the divine Trinity reveals fundamental truths about the image and likeness that's been bestowed on humanity and the divine intent for our human community.

June 7, 2020 Holy Trinity Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Matthew 28:16-20 Divine Wellspring of Unity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Holy Trinity Sunday. Every year we dedicate this ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In The Bonds Of Unity Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 8, 2019

How did Jesus say that the world will know that we are His disciples? By the way we love one another.

When we talk about the renovation and revitalization of the Lord’s house, it cannot be separated from revitalizing the people as well. The people must keep focus on the mission. There is a lost world all around us, and if we are doing anything that takes us away from the proclamation of the life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unity, Maturity And Service

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2018

There is no organization more powerful than the Church—it is ordained in Christ and for His glory.

Each week at the meeting of a local Rotary club, a different member gave a brief statement about his job. Eventually it was the minister’s turn; he stood up and said: "I'm with a global enterprise. We have branches in every country in the world. We have our representatives in nearly every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Other

Encouragement To Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2019

Philippians 2:1-11 teaches us the nature of spiritual unity.

Scripture We are in a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” After the opening greeting, Paul gave thanks to God for them, and prayed for them. As he began the body his letter, Paul wanted them to know that despite his imprisonment, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unity And Peace In The Communion

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 3, 2019

In unity and peace there is building and development.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *UNITY AND PEACE IN THE COMMUNION* 1 Corinthians 10:16-20, King James Version (KJV) 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Call To Unity And Evangelism

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 4, 2018

Jesus cakes us to spread the Gospel for all to know and also He calls to be one people as He and His Father are one.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE CALL TO UNITY AND EVANGELISM John 17:17-23 King James Version (KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Humility And Unity In Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 25, 2018

Unity in name of Christ occurs when believers humble themselves as he did; yielding their interests to the needs of others as Christ yielded his for our sake.

It’s April 1865, and the Civil War is coming to a close. Robert E Lee surrenders to Ulysses S Grant. Lee later begs the southern states to join the Union and be one nation again. Johnson finally surrenders to Sherman, leaving one major Confederate general to surrender, which he eventually does. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Other

Sermon On Family Unity

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 1, 2022

One of the many definitions of Family Unity has been stated as: “A primary social group consisting of parents and their offspring, the principle function of which is provision for its members.”

Barbara Pierce Bush, the first lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993 as the wife of President George H. W. Bush once remarked: "At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. You will regret time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 3:14-15, 1 Peter 3:8

Endeavoring To Keep The Unity

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

“The nearest thing to heaven on this earth is a church full of people who love the Lord, and each other.” I believe we all will concur with that statement.

The Psalmist must have also felt this way, because he said in Psalm 133:1, “How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” But if it is true that a church full of people who love the Lord and each other is the nearest thing to heaven on this earth, it must also be true ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist