Sermons on unity in marriage:

Marriage

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2021

How important is marriage to God? Let’s discover God’s desire for marital faithfulness? Let’s look at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:2-16.

Prelude How important is marriage to God? Purpose: Let’s discover God’s desire for marital faithfulness? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:2-16. Divorce Question (vs. 2) Mark 10:2 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage Series

Contributed by Clyde Mitchell on Sep 30, 2020

The place of marriage in the gospel message

Eph. 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Submission is the humble recognition of God’s divine ordering of society. Society cannot function as God established it without the principle of submission is both understood and applied. Submission is not unique to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23

Grace At Work 6 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 30, 2012

The diversity of the gifts of the Spirit is proof that God desires unity, not uniformity. How does that look in a marriage, a family, or a congregation? What about cessationism? Are the gifts still operating in the church today?

Dakota Community Church September 30, 2012 Grace at Work - 6 Ephesians 4:1-13 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Unity In Oneness

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 15, 2010

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Eastertide on acceptance and unity.

Unity in Oneness – John 17: 20 – 26 Intro: I don’t believe Jesus was naïve enough to think that people in his church are going to agree on how many candles to put on the communion table, whether a wooden cross or metal is more appropriate or whether to use styrofoam, paper, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unity Is Key

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Apr 22, 2022

God the Father, God the Son Jesus Christ and God the Holy Ghost are united as the Triune God of the Heavens. The church, The Priesthood and the People of this God head can move mighty mountains in unity.

SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 133 KJV 133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elements Of Unity Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

This passage presents the seven elements of unity for every church.

Introduction What is it that unites the Christian church? Is it what verses 2 and 3 have already spoken of? Is it humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance? Is it love? Is it an eagerness about unity? That is scary if such were true. If unity were founded on our ability to be humble and to love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unity Of Believers

Contributed by Warren Curry on Dec 19, 2024

Too many believers have been plagued by identity politics... Identifying oneself with a narrower description rather than what truly matters... Christian, child of God, follower of Jesus

Christians, believers, disciples, followers, children of God, brethren, the church, saints, people of God and others… • Each of these terms are used in Scripture to describe those who belong to God • But not just belong to God, but belong to God through faith in Jesus Christ • Jesus is the unifying ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity: An Essential

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 8, 2001

Unity, according to Jesus, is essential for the well-being and success of any institution. This is especially true of the family and the Church.

Christ made a profound statement rgarding the importance of unity in MARK 3:24-25. Let us stop to examine the context of this statement. Jesus had just cast-out demons from a fellow. Rather than admit Jesus’ Divine power, the spiritually blind Pharisees were making the claim that Jesus expelled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:24-25, Ephesians 4:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity In The Community

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 3, 2018

In keeping in line with your Theme, I believe the text references unity as it relates to the body of Christ. If we have no unity within the body of Christ – it is futile to attempt to bring Unity with the local community in which we live.

TITLE: UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHIANS 1:10-15 I stand this afternoon honored and consider it a privilege to share in this great marriage between Church and Pastor. What a wonderful celebration we have had unto this point. The foundation has been laid to help us receive the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Unity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 10, 2014

To fulfill Christ's intention for the Church, the Church treasures the unbreakable link between one faith and one community.

Thursday of 4th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei In these first weeks of the Easter season each year the Church gives us much of St. John’s Gospel writings on the Eucharist, the sacrament of nourishment and unity. The Eucharist brings us together: those who profess the same Catholic faith ...read more

Scripture: John 13:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Preserving Unity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2014

To build a strong church, preserving the unity that is ours in Christ, don't underestimate or overestimate yourselves. Instead, be faithful to serve, focusing on those things we share in common.

A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with a new dentist. She noticed his DDS diploma, which bore his full name. Suddenly, she remembered that a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in her high school class so many years ago. “Could this be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Unity Is Key Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 2, 2015

We must be willing to live in harmony with one another. We are to bless those who persecute, return love for anger, show grace to all we encounter. It is what the Bible commands that we do … plain and simple.

Unity is Key 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 8 1 Peter 3:8-12 EASTER SERVICES ON SUNDAY!! Introduction - Why is our testimony so important? -- v21, “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” -- We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Unity

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 28, 2008

This sermon was given at a Presbyterian Church when they invited the Church of Christ to visit and share about our community wide 90 Day Bible reading adventure.

Thank-you so much for welcoming us here as guests and for your generous hospitality. Having been in this community for 10 years, I have crossed paths with many of you, followed a bit of your churches narrative, and have been deeply moved by the courage God has bestowed on you to stand for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solidifying Unity Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 5, 2009

The purpose for Message is to encourage the church to seek unity within and see its benefits in glorifying God.

SOLIDIFYING UNITY Colossians 3:14-17 INTRODUCTION: A. It has been a while since we were in Colossians, so let me do a quick review. 1. We will pick-up in Col 3:15, but this is right in the middle of a paragraph which begins with verse 12. 2. That verse states, Put on therefore, as the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Community Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

Second in a series on Building community

The terrible attack on our land just a few days ago has had one tremendous positive result: Unity People are praying and singing together. Sports Stadiums filled with singing and praying people. Congress sang "God Bless America on the steps of the Capitol Building. Children have been praying in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, 2 Corinthians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ