PULPIT SHEET - UNISON IN CHRIST

UNISON IN CHRIST

Romans 15:5–6

BIG IDEA

"Unity in Christ produces a testimony that glorifies God."

INTRODUCTION

Q: Are we united in work or united in Christ?

Meaning

Unison = One sound

One Heart

One Mission

One Lord

Punchline

Many people work together. Few worship together. God wants both.

1. UNITY STARTS WITH CHRIST

Verse John 15:5

Keyword VINE

Illustration Bundle of sticks ↓↓ Remove rope ↓↓ Everything falls apart

Jesus = Rope

Application Stay connected before staying busy.

Punchline

Without Christ we can cooperate. With Christ we become unison.

2. UNITY REQUIRES CHARACTER

Verse Philippians 2:2–5

Keywords

Humility

Forgiveness

Love

Integrity

Question Do people see Jesus in me?

Activity ≠ Testimony

Character > Talent

Punchline

The greatest advertisement for Christ is a Christlike life.

3. UNITY EXISTS FOR GOD'S GLORY

Verse Matthew 5:16

Romans 15:6

Keywords

Serve

Love

Light

Glory

Application

Not our name

His Name

Not our fame

His Kingdom

Punchline

If people remember us, we have failed. If they remember Jesus, we have succeeded.

CONCLUSION

John 13:35

"if you love one another ...They will know..."

Ask:

✓ Is Christ our center?

✓ Is our testimony clean?

✓ Are we serving for His glory?

FINAL CHALLENGE

ONE HEART

ONE VOICE

ONE LORD

ONE MISSION