Sermon Tone Analysis

Unity with God

INTRODUCTION.

Unity is a pressing need within the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Where there is unity there is strength.

Jesus said a house divided against itself shall fall.

Now unity and union are not the same.

Unity: State of being one—as a body is one organism.

Union: Act or instance of uniting two or more things into one organization.

INTRODUCTION.

Unity is a pressing need within the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Where there is unity there is strength.

Jesus said a house divided against itself shall fall.

Now unity and union are not the same.

Unity: State of being one—as a body is one organism.

Union: Act or instance of uniting two or more things into one organization.

Psalm:133

Unity of faith, is an equal belief of the same truths of God, and possession of the grace of faith in like form and degree.

Unity of spirit, is the oneness which subsists between Christ and his saints, by which the same spirit dwells in both, and both have the same disposition and aims; and it is the oneness of christians among themselves, united under the same head, having the same spirit dwelling in them, and possessing the same graces, faith, love, hope, &c.

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The state of being one; oneness.

Unity may consist of a simple substance or existing being, as the soul; but usually it consists in a close junction of particles or parts, constituting a body detached from other bodies.

Unity is a thing undivided itself, but separate from ever other thing.

2.Concord; conjunction; as a unity of proofs.

3. Agreement; uniformity; as unity of doctrine; unity of worship in a church.

4. In christian theology, oneness of sentiment, affection or behavior.

How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! .

I.THE CHURCH SHOULD HAVE UNITY.

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In mathematics, the abstract expression for any unit whatsoever.

The number 1 is unity, when it is not applied to any particular object; but a unit, when it is so applied.

I.THE CHURCH SHOULD HAVE UNITY.

A. Because the church is one—The body of Christ.

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B. Since the church is one—if any member suffers, the whole body suffers.

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C. The church as a body can only function properly when all members are working together. .

Note v. 22. (all necessary.)

II.THE CHURCH CAN HAVE UNITY.

A.Because of the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.

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1.Note the Spirit came when the church was in one accord. .

2.After He came—Note. .

(v. 26).

B.Because Christ prayed that we have unity.

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God will answer Christ’s prayer.

III.HOW THE CHURCH CAN MAINTAIN THIS UNITY.

A.By faith.

B.By abiding in Christ and obeying His Word.

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C.By putting forth an effort

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The effort is making sure that you are constantly fed by the word of God and in prayer.

His will and kingdom being lived through your life by putting the flesh in subjection.

Because the flesh is contrary to the will of God but by the Spirit you can make it submit and get in oneness or unity with Gods purpose.

Matthew 26:36-

Hebrews 5:

Luke 22:39-

IV.WHAT THIS UNITY WILL BRING THE CHURCH.

A.It will bring maturity. .

B.It will bring stability. .

C.It will bring love for each other.

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D.It will bring rejoicing. .

E.It will bring power.

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