Sermons on Unity Of Church:

Unifying Joy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 29, 2008

Disunity...the church’s only problem

1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Healthy Church Bodies Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This is the first of six messages on a healthy church body.

“HEALTHY BODIES” pt 1 We spent some time pondering three life pursuits drawn from Hebrews 10. Due to the fact that we have confident access to God’s presence through the blood of Christ our Savior, the intercession of Christ our High Priest and the cleansing of Christ our sanctifier, Hebrews calls ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Does God Hate Your Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023

If your church was built by the will of man causing division in the Body, you are not in the path of blessing.

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Unified Church (1 Thessalonians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 28, 2024

Do we dream of a unified church, one that does not argue of non-essentials of our common faith? Let's look at such a church in 1 Thessalonians 3.

Thessaloniki must have been that rare church that we all hope ours will become, a church without arguments over trivia, and unity in the essentials of our common faith. Let’s take a look at 1 Thessalonians 3. Who did they send to strengthen and encourage the church? So when we couldn’t stand it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Conflicts Arise In Christian Community

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn the principles for dealing successfully with the inevitable conflicts that arise in church

Last week, we looked at how integrating God’s influence results in healthy relationships. The four steps contained in Philippians 3:15-4:1 were "ask God for clear thinking, live what we know from God, pattern after godly people and make room for a biblical future." If we could do this perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

The Problem With Partiality Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001

God is no respecter of persons, and he expects no less for his church!

The Problem with Partiality James 2:1-13 Are you a fair-minded individual? Do you oppose discrimination? Chances are that most of us alive today would describe ourselves as impartial and fair in most senses. But are we really as fair as we like to think? Suppose that today a cook from the local ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A War, A Warning, A Plan, & A Promise

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 18, 2004

This sermon deals initmately with the spriritual warfare that affects the growing church.

A War, A Warning, A Plan, & A Promise Ephesians 6:10-20 Fallujah, Najaf, Baghdad, Ticrit, - these names that a year or more ago you probably would not have recognized now are blazoned on our memories. Each day we hear these names as bombs explode, grenades are thrown, and men and women are injured ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: *other

"Win At Any Cost?"

Contributed by Derek Richard on Jun 23, 2003

Win private church issues become public nobody wins.

“Win At Any Cost?” I Corinthians 6:1-11 Introduction: Read Text – I Corinthians 6:1-11 Illustration – “2002 MLB All-Star Game Blunder” In less then a month major league baseball is going to have their mid-summer classic (the All-Star game). The all-star game is full of great moments: • 1989 – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolving Conflict

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

Dealing with what causes conflict in the church and how to resolve it.

1, September 2002 Dakota Community Church Resolving Conflict Introduction: Galatians 2:11-21 11When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Gift Oriented Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007

Part of a series focussing on the categories in the Natural Church Development tool

There is a new advert on the TV for a BT service plan and it shows a restaurant kitchen going to pieces with food not being prepared properly, shoddily cooked and scruffily presented; there is a fire on the hob that no one is dealing with and the voice over man says something like “do what you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

Just What The Doctor Ordered: Unity In The Spirit

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007

Encourage the church to unite together and fulfill it’s purpose.

Just What the Doctor Ordered: Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 August 17, 2003 Humor A severe rash prompted a man from a rural area to come to town to be examined by one of my colleagues. After the usual history-taking followed by a series of test, the physician advised the patient that he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Contention Concerning The Centurion.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 26, 2004

Whenever a change takes place in a church there is often a stir among some of the members. And unfortunately, when the change is good, there is more contention. That tells a great deal about the character of the church.

The contention concerning the centurion. Acts 11:1 -- 18. 02/25/04 You remember I said a great change came into the early church when the Gentiles got saved. This change produced contention in the early church and Peter was right in the middle of it. “When the apostle’s and brethren that were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

United Or Untied?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 19, 2003

Church fights, anger and power-positioning -- the church is so much like the world we hardly have anything to offer as an example of the Christlike life. Here is how to straighten out!

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor 1 Corinthians 1.10, 3.23, Psalms 133 There is a chorus I love; it is a prayer to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Mixed Multitude In The Church

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

This sermon helps the Church identify the traits of the mixed multitude, their effects, and how to overcome their influence while maintaining the unity and power of the Spirit in the body of Christ.

MIXED MULTITUDE IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 12:38 Supporting Texts: Numbers 11:4-6, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 John 2:19, 2 Timothy 4:10 INTRODUCTION: The Church of God is called to be a holy and sanctified people, a spiritual house built upon the foundation of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lifestyle Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 26, 2025

The early church modelled a Spirit-filled lifestyle of unity, prayer, generosity, and continuous fellowship that attracted God’s presence and multiplied believers daily.

THE LIFESTYLE OF THE EARLY CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:42-47 Key Verse: “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” (Acts 2:47) Supporting Texts: John 13:34-35; Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:3-6; Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: The early church serves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God