Sermons on Unity Is Key:

Let Us Be United In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Oct 20, 2008

Unity in the church, No Christianity without the cross!

In our reading of 1 Corinthians Ch 1 we read of the Apostle Paul writing to the Church at Corinth, in difficult times and in difficult circumstances. The passage is about the divisions caused by certain individuals within the Church. So Paul again seeks to set forth the message of a Crucified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

Cantankerous?

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Special ingredients to establishing unity in the church

Mark Twain once said, "I built a cage and in it I put a dog and a cat. After a little training I got the dog and the cat to the point where they lived peaceably together. Then I introduced a pig, a goat, a kangaroo, some birds, and a monkey. And after a few adjustments, they learned to live in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Rebuilding The Walls Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Teamwork, unity, fighting evil, service

REBUILDING THE WALLS Nehemiah 4: 1-23 (p344) Sept. 12 ,2010 INTRODUCTION: There is only on structure, built by man on earth that is visible from the few reaches of space. Do you know what it is? It’s the Great Wall of China. It took 1800 years to build it. They started construction ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grown Up Thinking And Speaking Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2015

Unity, Truth, Our Speech, Others

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Grown Up Thinking and Speaking Ephesians 4:11-32 (p. 815) May 31, 2015 Introduction: When my brother in law Kevin was about 6 or 7 years old he was at a restaurant with his mom Nancy and her best friend Tina...as they were eating Kevin looked across the table ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Now We See A Reflection"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 3, 2015

A sermon on Christian unity through love.

"Now We See A Reflection" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Tom Long, Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University tells a story about meeting a man while fishing in a stream. They got to talking, and the man asked Tom what he did for a living. Tom told him and the man said, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spiritual Warfare Behind Humility And Selfishness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4  DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: The Answer For Our Growth Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 7, 2014

Immaturity, Spiritual Growth, Others, Unity

1 Corinthians 3:1-23 August 28, 2020 Introduction: Do you remember the story of the Three Little Pigs? It’s my grandchildren's very favorite story. I’ve read it to them so many times. They finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who set out to build houses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Gifts And The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2020

Diversity in unity. The Oneness of the body of Christ.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND THE BODY OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 12:3-13. ‘No-one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit,’ argued the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 12:3b). The Holy Spirit bears witness of Jesus (cf. John 15:26). The Holy Spirit only ever glorifies Jesus (cf. John 16:14). For us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Member A Minister Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 17, 2016

Unity, Service, The Body of Christ, Growth

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:1-16 (p. 815) May 22, 2016 Introduction: So the other day I get a call from the Church Research Group of America and one of their first questions is “How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be United With One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus is praying for us to be a community of unity.

One weekend, a pastor was giving a children’s sermon to all the kids in church. A bright-eyed three-year-old girl was listening intently as he explained how God wanted them all to get along and to love one another. She was tracking with her pastor until he said, “God wants us all to be one.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of United Prayer

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Helping believers understand the value of corporate prayer

The Blessing of United Prayer Bishop David Ibeleme Scriptures encourage believers to come together especially in prayer - Acts 2:41ff. This type of prayer which involves a congregation or a group of believers is also called Congregational or Corporate Prayer. It is operated through the principle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Live With Joy In A Stressed Out World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 21, 2004

Three key phrases taken from this text give us the keys to living with joy in a stress filled world.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 11 Dr. John R. Hamby “How To Live With Joy In a Stressed Out World” Philippians 4:4-9 I don’t know how you felt as you came into the church this morning. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Confused Nor Divided

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2009

Sermon for Trinity Sunday on the Holy Trinity and the unity of the Church.

During the time of Oliver Cromwell, thousands of stained glass windows in English churches were destroyed, because the English puritans objected to objects of veneration, which they called ’abused images’. Of those stained glass windows that did survive, few were undamaged, and there was an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Anglican

Out Of Many, One

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 4, 2004

A July 4th communion meditation

The Fourth of July is upon us again and we it is a time of picnics, fireworks, and celebration! We sing “Happy Birthday” to ourselves as Americans and we again both celebrate and are reminded of our nation’s birth and life. There are many commercial reminders of this national holiday that offer us ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road To Peaceful Relationships Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

The road to unity is paved with humility. Paul shares 5 reasons why we should express humility in an effort to foster unity.

Paul’s Thesis: Let me give you five reasons you should express humility and pursue unity. Why Should I Express Humility and Pursue Unity? REASON #1: I AM ENCOURAGED BY CHRIST’S PRESENCE. Paul asks these Philippians a rhetorical question that does not need an answer. He asks, "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist