Sermons on Plea For Unity:

The Fruit Of Revival

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

The need for unity in the body of Christ

THE FRUIT OF REVIVAL UNITY! Psalm 133:1-3 Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Together

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discover the power of Together.

The Power of Together John 17:20-26 This morning I want to speak with you on "The Power of Together." It seems to me, the older I get the greater appreciation I have for the power of doing things together with others. God never intended us to travel this journey we call life alone. As a matter of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, John 17:20

Denomination: *other

Easter - For Whom?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 16, 2009

Easter 6: We are so good at picking sides - at finding reasons to finding reasons to choose reasons for thinking that we are better than others. The lessons of the early church drive us to question this and to ask: For whom is Easter?

A few years ago some friends from this part of the state visited us when we lived in San Antonio. We took them to lunch at a popular restaurant in San Antonio and there saw a bunch of people wearing “Go, Spurs, Go” t-shirts. Being from the Dallas area – my friend was, of course, rooting for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Lutheran

The Big 7

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 3, 2009

A sermon on the basis for unity from Ephesians 4:4-6

Sermon for 8/2/2009 Ephesians 4:1-6 (vs. 4-6) Introduction: From that great philosopher Charlie Brown “In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With Whom Are We At War?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 26, 2009

Ordinary Proper 21: Divisions among Christians are not new. Unfortunately, they are all too common - even among the same church members. But we are called to be one because of the price paid to make us one - the Cross!

At one time, we had a large aquarium. It was fun to keep it up and to learn about the different sorts of tropical fish that we kept. One of my very favorite fish was the Betta Splendens. Sometimes they are called bettas or they are called Siamese Fighting Fish. There is a picture of a betta on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Being One Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 12, 2008

If you and I have Jesus in common, our faith and love and passion for Christ will naturally be for each other as well.

THE JOY OF BEING ONE I have a theory. It is a simple theory based on my observations of the Church. Here’s the theory: Put two people in the same room, leaving them alone, and in time they will find something to disagree about. I told you it was simple. The theory itself is one that I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Somos Unidos Series

Contributed by J Spurling on Nov 16, 2008

La continuación de la serie en Efesios que se llama "Nuestra Identidad en Cristo" Somos unidos y a pasos que Dios nos dio para alcanzar esta unidad. Primero: Tenemos que caminar digno de nuestro llamado. Segundo: Tenemos que caminar juntos. Tercero: Tenem

Estamos Unidos Efesios 4 Una pareja tomó la desición de casarse. Cuando se estaba acercando el día especial de la boda, ellos estaban preocupados. Cada uno, tenía un problema que nunca había compartido con el otro. El novio venció su miedo y habló con su padre para recibir consejo. Padre, él dijo, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

One True Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 4, 2008

Discover it, define it and defend it according to the scriptures! The gospel of Jesus Christ, the power of God for salvation, does not change.

How do you handle a clash between the truth of the gospel and the unity of Christian fellowship? What we saw last week in Acts 15 seems to contrast what we see in the first verses of chapter 16. Did you notice? Paul and Barnabus argue very hard against the need for circumcision in Acts 15, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children Of Wrath Or Children Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2008

Christ brings us together by saving us and uniting us all through communion in Him--to do good works.

Monday of 29th Week in Course October 20, 2008 Children of Wrath to Children of God The letter to the Ephesians is one of the masterworks 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 the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Prays For (Your Church) Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Aug 22, 2009

Sermon 2 in a series seeking God’s glory. Jesus prays for all of us in John 17. For us to experience the fullness of God’s Glory we must seek out unity

Jesus Prays for Central John 17:20-26 Over the last few weeks we have been talking about the church and the fact that God wants the church to function like a body- one body many parts. The fact is that it takes every member doing their part for the church to function as one in unity. For the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Different Shades Of Brown. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 25, 2008

Current events {originally written October 20, 2008; updated and revised 07/04/2012}

My fellow Americans and those who have chosen to call themselves Americans, The soon approaching presidential election is not just about racism; it is also about classes. Frightening arrays of problems caused by these trying times have pitted the rich 1 percent verses the poor’s increasing 99 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: *other

Grace And Sensitivity Part Ii Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 13, 2011

Immature and legalistic believers can be very nitpicky, so how far does God expect us to bend when we encounter these situations?

Romans 14:11-23 Introduction: A. Where do we draw the line in being sensitive to other’s interpretations of the Bible or to their traditions when they conflict with our own? How do we handle those things the Bible is silent on? B. Do we have to change our lifestyle or beliefs on some matter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

1 Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2013

In this passage, the apostle gives four characteristics of believers who live in “1 Spirit” of Christ in their: 1) Status in Christ (Philippians 1:27a), 2) Standing firm in Him (Philippians 1:27b); 3) Sharing with one another because of Him (Philippians

Try to imagine yourself in the role of a mum or dad living in the 1920s, before our modern means of communication were readily available to everyone. You are standing on the platform of a railway station, and your seventeen-year-old daughter is leaning out of a train window. The whistle blows and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Other

Ministered To The Lord

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

As the early church came together you see one set of words that run throughout the book of Acts and that is "ONE ACCORD" We today need to walk this way and see the power of God in our churches.

Ministered To The Lord As the early church came together you see one set of words that run throughout the book of Acts and that is "ONE ACCORD" We today need to walk this way and see the power of God in our churches. Acts 13:1-4 (NKJV) 1 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Well Oiled Machine - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

A Well Oiled Machine – unity – working with the whole – Christ as the head

The Body Beautiful Part 4 A Well Oiled Machine Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is God's purpose for all believer's to work towards unity of the faith. With many Christians, and especially with evangelicals, there has been a tendency to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23

Denomination: *other