Sermons on Unity Of Purpose:

The Importance Of Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

All true believers have God’s glory within, no matter what they may look like on the outside. Christian unity is not based on the external, but the internal. The very Spirit of God within us.

How important is unity in our individual lives? How important is unity in our church? Jesus had a lot to say about the importance of unity. If Christians cannot be unified, then we are not approaching one another in love. And we cannot be a good witness for Christ if we are bickering with one ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Call To Unity And Evangelism

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 4, 2018

Jesus cakes us to spread the Gospel for all to know and also He calls to be one people as He and His Father are one.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE CALL TO UNITY AND EVANGELISM John 17:17-23 King James Version (KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Unity In An Unpredictable World Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 27, 2019

Life is unpredictable and full of pressures.

Philippians 1 Unity in an Unpredictable World September 1, 2015 Philippians 1:27-28a NIV Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28, Psalm 55:21, John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In A Divided World Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 19, 2019

It seems many of us find ourselves caught between two tensions. As Christ followers, we do not want to be divisive or pick unnecessary fights. We also do not want to stay on the sidelines of important discussions and allow our voices to be muted by threats or intimidation.

Philippians 2 Unity in a Divided World September 22, 2019 Philippians 2:14-18 NIV Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18, Philippians 2:2, Proverbs 12:18, John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Family Unity

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 1, 2022

One of the many definitions of Family Unity has been stated as: “A primary social group consisting of parents and their offspring, the principle function of which is provision for its members.”

Barbara Pierce Bush, the first lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993 as the wife of President George H. W. Bush once remarked: "At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. You will regret time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 3:14-15, 1 Peter 3:8

Endeavoring To Keep The Unity

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

“The nearest thing to heaven on this earth is a church full of people who love the Lord, and each other.” I believe we all will concur with that statement.

The Psalmist must have also felt this way, because he said in Psalm 133:1, “How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” But if it is true that a church full of people who love the Lord and each other is the nearest thing to heaven on this earth, it must also be true ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Unity, Interdependence, And Gifts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2021

God has appointed a variety of gifts for the edification of the church.

UNITY, INTERDEPENDENCE, AND GIFTS. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. 1. The oneness of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-14). The bookends to these three verses emphasise the fact that there is one body and many members (1 Corinthians 12:12a), and that the body does not consist of one member ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Unity By Humility Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2023

Diversity inside the body of Christ happens when the members take on the same mindset as Christ and humble themselves by looking out for the needs of others rather than that of their own!

Unity by Imitating Christ’s Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does Christ mean to you? After Apostle Paul finished advising the Philippians the way to handle persecution was to live a life worthy of the Gospel by standing firm in one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of The Father And The Son.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 17, 2022

There is a voluntarily subordination of the incarnate Son to the Father, but the Father and the Son are working in harmony and unity to a common end.

THE UNITY OF THE FATHER AND THE SON. John 5:16-30. UNCARING HYPOCRISY (John 5:16). The Jewish leadership persecuted Jesus, “and sought to slay Him, because He had done these things on the sabbath day.” JESUS AND THE FATHER ARE ONE (John 5:17). “My Father worketh hitherto, and I work,” answered ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Disunity To Unity

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

How good if all fighting – disagreements, squabbles, arguments, conflicts and worse – ended because we understood the cost and consequences!

“If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. … Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Unity Within The Body Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 10, 2014

Disunity in the body of Christ is a sin against Christ Himself.

October 12, 2014 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Subject: Ephesians Part 8 Subject: Unity Within the Body As we continue our series through Ephesians let me touch on the things Paul has taught us thus far. 1). What it means to be “In Christ”. The blessings and power and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Peace And Unity Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

When we enter into fellowship with Jesus, we enter in as part of His church.

IV. PEACE AND UNITY. A. CALLED INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 1:9. We may think that we enter into fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ as so many individuals: but ultimately, we enter in as part of His body, the church. This fellowship begins at conversion, continues in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 John 1:3, 1 Corinthians 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Unity In Community Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 16 Maintaining Unity In Community Colossians 3:12-17 David Taylor August 23, 2015

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 16 Maintaining Unity In Community Colossians 3:12-17 Paul starts out chapter three telling us that as Christ followers we have died with Christ and have been raised with Christ so set your mind on things above. Negatively, this means to put off or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Wellspring Of Unity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 8, 2020

The nature of the divine Trinity reveals fundamental truths about the image and likeness that's been bestowed on humanity and the divine intent for our human community.

June 7, 2020 Holy Trinity Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Matthew 28:16-20 Divine Wellspring of Unity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Holy Trinity Sunday. Every year we dedicate this ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep The Unity Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 11, 2024

As we conclude this series on the 7 ones that lead to unity, we review the importance of being committed to unity and to allowing the 7 ones to be the focus of that unity.

A. The story is told about a man who was walking across a bridge one day, and saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. 1. The man immediately ran over and said “Stop! Don’t do it!” The man said, “Why shouldn't I?” 2. The rescuer said: “Well, there’s so much to live for!” The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-6, Psalm 133:1, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ