Sermons on Unity And Diversity:

The Conflict Cure Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 16, 2007

The message gives the 5 steps to avoid and diffuse conflict.

The Conflict Cure James 4:1-10 Introduction This morning we are going to look at conflict in and out of the church. I have discovered a great deal about conflict and would like to share some of the more important points. Lynn Buzzard gives negative advice on "How to turn a disagreement ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Birds Of A Feather Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 17, 2007

28th in a series from Ephesians. The seven ties that bond us together as believers are based on the unity of God Himself.

I need your help this morning. Let’s see if you can help me complete the following sentence: Birds of a feather [flock together]. I’m sure all of us are familiar with that idiom that some sources indicate may go all the way back to the Greek and Romans cultures. It indicates that people who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

United In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores our unity in Christ, the transformative power of God's love, and the limitless reach of His grace, regardless of our backgrounds.

Good morning, everyone. Isn't it a beautiful day to be in the house of the Lord? I'm just tickled to be here with each one of you, sharing in the love of Christ and His teachings. Before we get started, I want to share a quote with you from one of my favorite Christian authors, Philip Yancey. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Topics: Unity

Together We Find Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2019

God has called us to one faith, family and focus.

TOGETHER WE FIND PEACE Back in 1932 a carpenter from Denmark named Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys. He named his company Lego, which means ‘Play Well’ in Danish. In the late 1940s they started making plastic interlocking bricks. Since then generations have enjoyed Lego blocks. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Church Divided PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

Explores the importance of unity, cooperation, and shared responsibility in the body of Christ, drawing lessons from the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

Good morning, beloved, Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord? We're here not just because we've chosen to be, but because the Lord in His infinite love and mercy has drawn us together. We're here to learn, to grow, to be challenged, and to be comforted. We're here ...read more

Topics: Unity, Church

Pathways To Peace Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

Pastor John addresses things and situations that steal the peace of a Christian.

Pathway to Peace Colossians Series CCCAG 6-25-23 Scripture- Colossians 3:11-4:1 Today we are going to be closing our series on the book of Colossians with a message about seeking peace in our lives. Peace is one of those things that really sells today. Whole industries exist to promote the idea ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Winning Team Series

Contributed by Ron Newton on Sep 13, 2003

God calls us to be a part of His body by equipping and empowering us for service. We are to present ourselves to Him as the norm for being a vital and living part of His team.

Spiritual Gifts Series # 1 Introduction 1. Dramatize a ‘Winning Team’ with a tug of war. a. One team pulling together & the other pulling in different directions and disorganized. b. Have congregation vote on which team they would like to be on. 2. Paul gives us a clear picture of a winning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

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

Members Of One Body -Understanding Our Spritual Gifts

Contributed by John D Jones on Aug 10, 2011

The church at Corinth was one of the most gifted churches in the New Testament. Due to her misunderstanding of and misuse of those gifts, she was failing miserably in accomplishing the task God had given to her.

Members of One Body -Understanding Our Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 The city of Corinth was a beehive of activity. It was a major city in the Roman Empire that had not one, but two major ports. Corinth was built on a land bridge between two separate seas and as a result became an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

One Father PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of unity in God, transcending all differences, as a testament to the Gospel's transformative power in the world.

Warm greetings, dear friends. It's a delight to gather with you today in the presence of our Lord, to share in the richness of His word, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to grow together in our understanding of His infinite grace. We find ourselves today, standing on the precipice of a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:6

Topics: Father, Unity

Dealing With Conflict While Walking In Love

Contributed by Chad Payne on Jan 18, 2003

When the inevitable conflict arises between believers, how can we address the issue and maintain a relationship of Godly love?

Introduction: Notice the word “brother” in verse 15. This is addressed to Christians. This is dealing with believers who are in conflict. In one Peanuts comic strip, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

United And Undevided

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 23, 2017

Regardless of denominational affiliation or whether we are Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant, we can stand united at the Cross of Jesus Christ to preach the Good News of the Gospel.

THERE SEEMS TO BE AN OBSESSION WITH CATEGORIZING AND LABELING THE VARIOUS THINGS IN OUR CULTURE. FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE NFL, IT IS NOT ONLY BROKEN DOWN INTO THE AMERICAN AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES, BUT SPLIT INTO THE NORTH, EAST, SOUTH AND WEST TEAMS THAT COMPRISE OF 32 FRANCHISE TEAMS. IT IS NO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

A God’s-Eye View Of The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 21, 2016

Through faith in Jesus we are already unified. Paul teaches us how to maintain that unity.

When you hear the word “Church” what kind of picture comes to mind? Do you think of our new church with its unique architecture and decorations? Or do you picture the people who gather to worship here? That’s really the better way to picture the word “Church” because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Strands Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Mar 28, 2016

God wants you to live relationally with other people and not in isolation

30 March 2016 THREE STRANDS (Part 1) Key Scripture for series: Ecc 4:12 (NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back to back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple braided cord is not easily broken. God has designed every one of us for relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

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