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  • Matt Stone avatar

    Unity In Baptism, Body And Spirit

    Contributed by Matt Stone on Sep 7, 2016
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     | 8,259 views

    Paul calls the church to unity - because we share in one baptism, one body and one Spirit.

    Paul writes in Colossians 1:19-20: “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in [Jesus], and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.” God’s vision, God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unity In Diversity

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,954 views

    Unity, not uniformity. Family diversity. Growing up to maturity in Christ.

    UNITY IN DIVERSITY. Ephesians 4:1-16. Our unity is based in the unity of all three Persons of the Godhead (Ephesians 4:1-6) Those who are born again have but one God and Father, because we are all members of the same family. There is only one Lord (Jesus), so there is but one hope of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reconciliation And Unity Series

    Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,499 views

    Answering the question “how can the church be more inclusive” through Paul’s letters to the Romans and Ephesians. Includes a summary and concluding prayer.

    Reconciliation and Unity Sermon Summary (Ephesians) Note: this is only a summary. The full sermon given at our church is below. 1. “Sin” “Breaking the Law” Actual sin: prejudice Virtue: Kindness A. -Weird things that are illegal -Weird things people thought others should get arrested ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Unity, Maturity And Service

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2018
     | 6,712 views

    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

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Church To Die For Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Plea For Unity

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
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     | 4,827 views

    The apostle Paul instructs the Philippian church about the reason they have unity, what their response to that unity should be, and his recommendations for keeping that unity.

    A PLEA FOR UNITY Text: Philippians 2:1 – 4 Introduction: • There are some churches with a problem o Arguing over which Bible, what kind of music, what to wear o Feelings hurt, people leaving, bad witness • Christians are supposed to exemplify unity • Unity doesn’t mean being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United We Serve

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    In order for the work of God there much be unity in the church as demonstrated when Ezra and people of Israel rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

    United We Serve Ezra 3:1-13 Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7 Intro: Ezra 1:1-4 The People of God had spent many years in captivity because of their sin. God had promised to bring them back to the promised land. King Cyrus, under the direction of the Lord offered send people back to Jerusalem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    How To Protect Our Church

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 31,997 views

    In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

    How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Peace On Earth And In The Church, Two

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,770 views

    How can we have the peace for which Jesus prayed?

    Evening Message December 10, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs PEACE ON EARTH, AND IN THE CHURCH, PART TWO Introduction: This morning we talked about some of the negative hurtful effects that occur when peace is absent from the local church. We also discussed some items that rob the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ernest Canell avatar

    Four Characteristics Of A Godly Church

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 325 ratings
     | 30,024 views

    Do you want your church to be like God’s church?

    Four Characteristics of a Godly Church READ Acts2:42-47 Ask you what you might think a silly question— Do you want this church to be like God’s church? This question needs to be asked because the church of today is slipping. Did you know that the United States is the third largest unchurched ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,208 views

    DIVISION AND DISCORD

    THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER, OR THE TONGUE CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    We Love Our Church!

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,724 views

    A message of encouragement to celebrate the local church and its blessing to our lives and others.

    WE LOVE OUR CHURCH Eph. 5:25; 1 Tim. 3:15 We live in a society that more and more minimizes the need and work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on the planet! The church is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,608 views

    Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

    The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Courting Sin Within The Church

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    This message answers four key questions on the question of Christians suing each other.

    1. What’s The Problem? - Believers were suing each other in court. - What does Paul think of this? - v. 1 - “Dare any of you. . .” - v. 6 - “But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!” - v. 7 - “already an utter failure” - Paul is shocked and dismayed that their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    3 Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8

    Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Title: Three Marks of a Healthy Church Date/Place: LSCC, 11/13/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: contrast the Andrea Yates case (postpartum psychosis) that was granted a new trial this week versus the moment of heroism at the Campbell County HS by three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist