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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
"Unity of faith" is value which must be sought and maintained for the church to function, bear fruit, and serve one another in love.
Introduction: It was January 1862, in the heart of the American Civil War, when then Union Army marched its way to the heart of the South where it endured a long fought battle against the Confederate Army in New Orleans, Louisiana. Finally, in April of the same year, New Orleans came under the ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16
Denomination: Friends
A sermon on what the Holy Spirit gives (or wants to give) to the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 9 Spirit Empowered)
HoHum: Imagine Clark Kent living his whole life without knowing he was Superman. Can we picture Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big “S” on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! Even sadder is the fact that ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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
This from a series I preached on the Psalms.
Title: Spiritual Unity Scripture: Psalm 133 Type: Series/Expository Where: GNBC 11-22-20 Intro: What is spiritual unity? Are union and unity the same thing? I once heard an old preacher say the following: “You can tie two cats’ tails together and fling them over a clothes line. You may ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This is the second in a series on Becoming a Great Kingdom Church.
The Unity Factor Philippians 2:1-5 I. The Commissioning of Church Unity (v. 1-2) A. Paul Commissioned Them to Be Like-Minded 1. This does not mean being carbon-copies 2. This does not mean we all will have the same ideas 3. This does mean that we will be agreeable even when we disagree B. Paul ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus' final prayer was for unity among His followers, and that unity in Christ can bring hope and transformation to the world.
Start by showing the teenagers a bundle of pencils. Ask them if they think they can break the bundle of pencils in half. Most likely, they won't be able to do it. Now, take out one pencil and ask if they can break just one pencil. They should be able to do it easily. Explain that when we are ...read more
Scripture: John 17:20-26, Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:16
Topics: Spiritual Unity, Christ's Impact, World Transformation, Christian Life
Basics facts about the Kingdom of God
THEME: "HOW THE KINGDOM OF GOD OPERATES” TEXT: MATTHEW 16: 13 - 20 TITLE: "THE KEY OF UNITY" PREFACE STATEMENTS: 1. The Kingdom of God is "God's sovereign rule, God's sovereign reign and authority over the affairs of man." God is in total and complete control, He has all authority, power and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A series from Ephesians 4 about unity in the church.
Ephesians 4:1-3 February 3, 2013 I’m not sure if you knew that today is Super Bowl Sunday. Or as some are calling this the “Har-Bowl.” I’m stuck with a dilemma. You see, the pregame show started at 9 a.m. That means they will talk about this game for 9.5 hours before ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3
Unity is one thing that will convince others that the church has something beautiful the ungodly do not have.
THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT Text: Psalm 133:1-3, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 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; As the dew of Hermon, and ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3
Denomination: Church Of God
Acts 2:42-47 On the day of Pentecost, 3,000 new members were added to its membership, making a total of 3,120 members. 1:14-15
1 It Was a Church That Studied the Bible 2 It Was a Church of Christian Fellowship 3 It Was a Church That Worshipped Christ 4 It Was a Church That Evangelized the World A Learning, Studying Church I Thay Had a Love for The Bible Acts 2:42 And they continued ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
What do the words "community", "immunity" and "opportunity" have in common? This sermon was preached at a combined English/Hispanic service in English and Spanish and emphasized the unity we have in Christ.
OPEN: A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their 3 kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them and the mother smiled and turned around to do some work. But, just a short while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. She rushed to the door and ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-6
This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.10-17.
Unity in Christ Text: 1 Cor 1.10-17. Introduction: Illustration: The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Series #3. The importance of unity in the church is critical for Kinfdom growth.
I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -So far, in Paul’s introductory part of His letter, he has made it a point to remind the believers in Corinth of two things: -1. They are saints in the eyes of God. -Seen as holy and expected to live according to that calling. -2. They ...read more
This sermon addresses the needs of the everyday Christian to be unified within The Body Of Christ.
“I Therefore, the prisoner of The Lord, beseech you that ye may walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye have been called. With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love.” Ephesians 4:1-2 When you hear these words spoken by Paul The Apostle in his ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
Denomination: *other
We can celebrate our denominational differences without it causing division because Jesus was clear in his prayer that we are to be unified in spirit and purpose.
AUTHOR, CHUCK SWINDOLL, WROTE THAT “UNION HAS AN AFFILIATION WITH OTHERS BUT NO COMMON BOND THAT MAKES THEM ONE IN HEART. UNIFORMITY HAS EVERYONE LOOKING AND THINKING ALIKE. UNANIMITY IS COMPLETE AGREEMENT ACROSS THE BOARD. UNITY, HOWEVER, REFERS TO A ONENESS OF HEART, A SIMILARITY OF PURPOSE, AND ...read more
Scripture: John 17:20-26
Denomination: Free Methodist
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