United

1 Corinthians 1:10–17 (ESV) 10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.

United in mind not gift

It takes diversity to be the Church that God called us to be

it is our differences that we embrace that push the church foreword.

There is only On way to heaven but there is not just one way to serve him.

United in the same judgment not above it

We are all going to be judge on what we say and do

make sure you give the same grace that you are asking for from Chrst

we are no better then anyone else

Do not look for peoples sins, see past them and see the person that God created,

help point them in the right direction

allow them to make their choice to walk away from their sin

and love them in ever right and wrong decision just as God loves us when we do right or wrong.

11 For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brothers. 12 What I mean is that each one of you says, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so that no one may say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.)

Its not about following anyone

Its not about the person who stands behind the pulpit

Its all about Jesus.

Jesus is what grew the church

Jesus is who brought us together

Jesus is the one still leading and move if we let him

Jesus is the focus. Follow Him.

17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Let the Cross Speak for it self

dont over complacate it

dont try to build a name on it

its meant to be simple for EVERYONE

allow it to be

As we do this, the church will grow