Sermons on Unity Of The Body:

Exalt Christ In Suffering Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Third exposition of Philippians dealing with suffering

REVIEW We recently began a new series of messages drawn out of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. He wrote to this church that he established some 10 years prior to this writing. Paul wrote the letter from a prison in Rome along with Ephesians and Colossians known as the “Prison Epistles (letters). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Single New Humanity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009

We look back at what life was like before Christ. Then we look at what Christ has achieved. Then we look forward to our future united in Christ.

One of the things we love to do is to remember the past. We keep journals and photo albums, we tell stories and reminisce, all to preserve our memories. On the other hand there are some memories that we don’t want to remember. Memories of past hurts, of things we’ve done that we’re ashamed of. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Anglican

Be United Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

We must reconcile relationships for the sake of the Kingdom

Philippians 4:1-3 Be United Last week, Paul used the analogy of running a race to talk about living the Christian life. He called us` to the endurance and focus of a top-level runner. He reminded us that we will need to get rid of the things` that hold us back if we are going to run well – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: *other

Bring Us Together

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

Paul showed the Ephesians how God answered the world’s plea for oneness. It was in Christ.

Introduction For the past several weeks, on our “Faith Lessons” we at the ministry of Titus on the Island of Crete. Paul’s mentoring of Titus the same issues he faced at Ephesus. These same issues are present today in our own culture. We live in a world divided. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

Pastor Just Follow The Instructions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 8, 2020

A study in the book of Romans 15: 1 – 33

Romans 15: 1 – 33 Pastor just follow the instructions 1 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

United We Stand, Divided We Fall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To emphasize the importance and blessings of unity and fellowship among believers, and the dangers of division.

Good morning, family. Today, let's open our hearts and minds to God's Word from Psalm 133, a beautiful psalm of unity and brotherhood. It's a short psalm, but packed with wisdom and truth. Opening Scripture Reading – "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! ...read more

Topics: Unity, Strength

How Do You Position Yourself To Succeed

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001

Simple things to keep in mind to be successful.

How do you position yourself to succeed? PBC, Vancouver, BC Dec.31, 2000 Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Here we are in December 31, 2000. Time to change to a new calendar, just when I got used to writing 2000 in cheque book and now gotta change again. For many of us, new challenges await us. Some of us ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

1 Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2013

In this passage, the apostle gives four characteristics of believers who live in “1 Spirit” of Christ in their: 1) Status in Christ (Philippians 1:27a), 2) Standing firm in Him (Philippians 1:27b); 3) Sharing with one another because of Him (Philippians

Try to imagine yourself in the role of a mum or dad living in the 1920s, before our modern means of communication were readily available to everyone. You are standing on the platform of a railway station, and your seventeen-year-old daughter is leaning out of a train window. The whistle blows and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Other

Stirring The Ant Hill Series

Contributed by Mizraim Esquilin on Oct 8, 2004

A pastoral approach to Church’s Pastoral Care using Ants as a metaphor

Stirring the Ant Hill Proverbs 30:24-25 “24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;” I am one of those guys who think that hobbies are needed in order to keep your mental ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unexpected Hero

Contributed by Bret Bone on Sep 13, 2011

Ten years ago today I think we would all agree that the events that happened on Sept. 11 marked us as a nation and individuals for a lifetime.

An Unexpected Hero Slide Watch movie trailer…U-tube World Trade Towers (Nicholas Cage 2min…) Ten years ago today I think we would all agree that the events that happened on Sept. 11 marked us as a nation and individuals for a lifetime. Every American alive that day will forever ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Joy

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004

Joy despite circumstances

Philippians 1 3-11 We are going to be looking at Philippians for the next month or so. Philippians is a great letter of Paul to a wonderful church. Paul, as you may remember, was the apostle to the Gentiles, to all of us non-Jews. He wrote many letters to different churches which were so wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk In Humility

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

19th in an exposition of Ephesians dealing with our humble worthy walk.

“Walk in Humility” Ephesians 4:1-2 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 1. Exhortation to walk worthy of our calling 1 1 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Joy Of Being One Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 12, 2008

If you and I have Jesus in common, our faith and love and passion for Christ will naturally be for each other as well.

THE JOY OF BEING ONE I have a theory. It is a simple theory based on my observations of the Church. Here’s the theory: Put two people in the same room, leaving them alone, and in time they will find something to disagree about. I told you it was simple. The theory itself is one that I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite