Sermons on christian unity: showing 1-15 of 129,766

Part I: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 1 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

There are three distinct levels of unity in the Spirit that are evident in the early church. Most of the western church in the 21st century is only familiar with the first or lowest level of unity that Jesus referred to in John 17.

Introduction to Part I What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? Is it an ethereal sixth sense based on feelings or intuition? Is it an intellectual or symbolic type or anthropomorphic construct used to create a theological distinction between Christians and “other” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-45

"A Psalm Of Christian Unity"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 3, 2007

A sermon on Christian unity based on Psalm 133.

A father had a family of quarreling sons. One day he called his sons before him and, picking out the strongest of them, handed him a stick. “Snap it,” he said. The son did so with a gesture of contempt. The man handed him two sticks. “Snap them,” he said. Again the son did so. The old man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Prays For His Church

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 11, 2007

In His prayer for the unity of His Church, Jesus provides the model, method, and motive for Christian unity.

Christ Prays for His Church John 17:21-23 INTRO.:.There seems to be little interest in Christian unity today. Have we given up? Jesus’ prayer for His Church was that they might be united. The goal is for every Christian tp be united to Christ and to one another as Christ is to the Father. This is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Unity

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 2, 2019

What does Christian unity mean? Does it mean that we agree on everything? Does it mean that we allow the sinful standards of the world to infiltrate? Jesus prayed for our unity. Let’s look at part of the long Lord’s prayer in John 17:20-26 and see what unity truly is.

What does Christian unity mean? Does it mean that we agree on everything? Does it mean that we allow the sinful standards of the world to infiltrate? Jesus prayed for our unity. Let’s look at part of the long Lord’s prayer in John 17:20-26 and see what unity truly is. Christian Unity Before we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Prayer For You

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2016

If Jesus prayed for you, what would he say. Let's look at his prayer for you in John 17:20-26

Intro If Jesus were to pray for you and me, what would he say? Purpose We actually have record of such a prayer. He did pray for us and among other things he prayed for our unity. Plan Let’s look at part of the long Lord’s prayer in John 17:20-26 and see its great lesson for ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 22, 2021

The unity of followers is one of the most important - and yet problematic - charisteristics of the disciples. Jesus prayed for it the last night he would be with his chosen disciples. Yet since then the church has been characterized in the eyes of the world as riddled with division and strife.

Note: I have developed a set of simple PowerPoint slides for use with this sermon. If you are interested in the slides I will send them to you by Email. Email your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net and be sure to enter "Easter Slides" in the subject line (otherwise I am likely to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Romans 16:17-18, Proverbs 6:16-19, Titus 3:10-11, 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, Hebrews 12:14-15, 1 Corinthians 1:10-11, John 17:20-23, Philippians 2:1-2, Mark 10:7-8, Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 4:1-3, 2 John 1:10-11, Psalm 133:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prescription For Church Unity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 28, 2003

It seems like there is a real danger for the church in that, the stronger a they hold to their beliefs, the greater the chance of disunity. There is such need for us, with our great beliefs that we hold dear, to talk about church unity.

Introduction: You may notice that during this time of the year that many of our men around the country are glued to the football games on television. College football is such a great part of American tradition. It all builds up to the bowl games at the end. That is what people are waiting for, to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Love & Unity Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 17, 2004

A sermon focussing on Christian love and unity.

Sermon for 7 Easter Yr C, 23/06/2004 Based on Jn 17:20-26 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christian Love and Unity” In today’s gospel, Jesus prays the high priestly prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Unity Of Christians

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 25, 2007

A Call for Unity

Proposition- Christians should dwell together in Unity. Transitional sentence- By looking in the psalm we see that Christians should dwell together in unity in the Local Church. Intro: Approach Sentence- Imagine that you are part of a United Nations peace keeping force sent into a war torn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: *other

Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 17, 2000

Ever since the early church, there have been schemes and promotions to produce unity in the church. But, divisions continue. The only medicine to heal the wounds of disunity and discord is found in this text of Scripture.

UNITY OF THE SPIRIT TEXT: Eph 4:1-3 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Body Builders: Spirit Of Unity Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 17, 2001

Building up the Body of Christ through unity in the local church!

Evening Message Central Church of Christ January 21, 2001 John Dobbs BODY BUILDERS: SPIRIT OF UNITY Romans 15:5-6 Introduction: 1. We cannot sacrifice the unity of the Body of Christ without sacrificing everything that we stand for! We believe in the saving power of Christ! We believe we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity Of Christians

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Oct 17, 2000

Proposition- Christians should dwell together in Unity.

Proposition- Christians should dwell together in Unity. Transitional sentence- By looking in the psalm we see that Christians should dwell together in unity in the Local Church. Intro: Approach Sentence- Imagine that you are part of a United Nations peace keeping force sent into a war torn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Romans 8:19

Oneness In Christ

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 27, 2014

Unityin the body of Christ is of utmost importance, without oneness in Spirit the church of Jesus Christ is nor effective in the earth....

Sermon by Paddick Van Zyl (MTh) 27 Nov 2014 Title: Oneness Theme: Unity Intro: I want you to picture a scene today: see in your minds eye a large parade ground where thousands of soldiers are preparing for war. The sergeant major shouts a whole lot of commands in succession to the troops. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity In The Community

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 2, 2018

In keeping in line with your Theme, I believe the text references unity as it relates to the body of Christ. If we have no unity within the body of Christ – it is futile to attempt to bring Unity with the local community in which we live.

TITLE: UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHIANS 1:10-15 I stand this afternoon honored and consider it a privilege to share in this great marriage between Church and Pastor. What a wonderful celebration we have had unto this point. The foundation has been laid to help us receive the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Expectations For The Church

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 1, 2005

On the night before his death, our Lord prayed to his Father and states a couple of expectations he has for His Church

Introduction: Play Video Clip “Somewhere over the Rainbow” WIZARD OF OZ Somewhere over the rainbow way up high, There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. Someday I’ll wish upon a star and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ