Sermons on Spirit Of Unity:

Divisions In The Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 16, 2011

In today's lesson we are urged to heal the divisions in the church because they are contrary to the unity that exists in Christ's body.

Scripture Today we continue studying The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. In our first lesson we looked at the salutation of 1 Corinthians (1:1-3). Then, in our second lesson (last week) we looked at the thanksgiving of 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divided And Dying

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 9, 2021

The enemy has used divide and conquer to split the Church/Body and he is doing it well.

"Division is devastating to effectiveness." Tim Dilena. Division in the Body has possibly done more damage to Western Christianity than heresy. That said, we cannot unite around anything but truth. Ten churches of like faith in a town or even ten miles away are a bar to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2016

The Good Shepherd enables His sheep to have peace with God because He: 1) Dies for them (John 10:11–13), 2) Loves them (John 10:14–15), and 3) Unites them (John 10:16–21).

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has chosen retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, to be secretary of defense. He has said that responding to “political Islam” is the major security issue facing the United States. Like Trump, Mattis favors a tougher stance against U.S. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Other

What Is Jesus Praying For Us? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 13, 2022

Jesus prays for His disciples and for those who will believe through them. What does He pray?

REVEALING THE HEART: You can learn a lot about someone from how they pray for you. - John 17:9. - I learn a lot about people when I ask “what’s the most important thing I can be praying for you?” That tells me a lot about what their priorities and loves are. - Do they ask for prayer for their ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being In The Inside Group Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Jesus took that group that had no citizenship in Israel & made them fellow-heirs (not exactly shared citizenship-we'll talk about that next time). So the outside group is now inside the inside group. Then He brought both together as super-insiders. We are all in Christ.

Ephesians 2:14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-17

Denomination: *other

Why We Are Not Winning The World

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 9, 2024

If the Church does not merge in truth and fight the devil then it shall die in division or at best be weak and useless to Heaven and earth.

Mark 3:24  And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.  25  And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.  Speaking of satan, but it applies to the house of God as well. "Division is devastating to effectiveness." Tim ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do: Seek Peace

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 1, 2013

Harmony in relationships requires us to check our tongue, watch our step, and mind our manners (1 Peter 3:10 & 11).

WHAT MUST I DO? SEEK PEACE WITH ONE ANOTHER 1 PETER 3:8-17 Big idea: Living in harmony requires us to check our tongue, watch our step, and mind our manners. SERIES INTRO We are asking ourselves “What Must I Do?” and looking at the New Testament for answers. We have discovered that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Service: The Great Difference Maker

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2005

All churches have problems, but when we serve together in the unity, and power of the Holy Spirit there is no problem that will overcome or distract us from our main purpose. Taking the Gospel to all the world.

Intro: A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one of the boys said, “Maybe it’s because they don’t know you.” The answer I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

One Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week five: One Faith.

ONE FAITH Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/4/2018 If you’re just joining us, we’re five weeks into a seven-week survey of Christian unity. Jesus wants his church to be one—to be united and harmonious. The trouble is—we’re all human and because of that the church has a long ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

One God Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week seven: One God.

ONE GOD Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/18/2018 If you’re just joining us, we are coming to the end of our seven-week series on the ties that bind us together in Christian unity. As I’ve said every week throughout this series, Jesus passionately prayed that his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Trapped In Potholes

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 10, 2008

Unity should be sought in the local church and in the body of Christ. We must lay aside secondary matters for the cause of Christ.

Trapped In Potholes, Romans 14:1-12 Introduction I recently read the story of a man who, in 2006, was driving along a road in Pune India, a city located in the Maharashtra province of central India. The man was driving a common mode of transportation in India, his motorcycle with its mighty 2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gospel

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jun 17, 2010

As the GCRTF meets to bring its report to the SBC, churches need to evaluate their own resurgence for the Great Commission.

FBMB June 13, 2010 Sunday Evening The Gospel Romans 1:16-17: I Corinthians 15:1 Intro.: This week messengers from 44,000 SBC churches will be meeting in Orlando, Fl for the national southern Baptist convention. A major part of the conventions business is to hear a report from the Great Commission ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church.

The Mission of the Church Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church. I. We Are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Humility Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

if you want to live out the mind of Christ in your home, office, relationship, LIFE – then you must adopt the humble attitude that Christ had.

Mind of Christ – Humility We learned that the Mind of Christ is actually an attitude. Philippians 2:5 That we need to adopt the same attitude as JESUS, and that the attitude was 3 fold. 1. Unity 2. Humility 3. Selflessness Last time we discussed the 3 aspects of Unity • Affection, Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1, Philippians 2:3, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Great In Flight Service Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 14, 2008

We are called to be people who give great service for Jesus Christ, and I believe this quality we are going to look at today will have a great effect on whether we do or don’t.

Great “In-Flight” Service Colossians 3:14-16 Introduction: We are one week away from finishing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. We began back in July looking at the key to unity within the Body of Christ. What we discovered was that Paul offered a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist