Unity Within The Church

Unity Within The Church

I Corinthians 1:10-17

Introduction:

This section of Paul’s writing deals with the issue of harmony or unity. Verse 9 reminds us that we are called into fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ.  This means that we are rightly related to him and as a result we should be rightly related to one another.  The very fact that people have selfish attitudes and a sinful nature means that sometimes there will be quarrels within the local church.  Remember that the church is supposed to be like family; a place where people have a relationship to the same Father and a desire to get along.

The church must practice unity

1. Because our doctrine demands unity (vs. 10)

1. Unity in doctrine ___________________________

1. Unity in doctrine ___________________________  
2. Unity in doctrine____________________________  

1. Because the Lordship of Christ demands unity (vs. 11-16)  
1. There was a ______________________________in the church (vs.11)

1. There was a ______________________________in the church (vs.12)  

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1. There was a _____________________________in the church (vs. 13-16)  

1. Because our message demands unity (vs. 17)  
1. The priority in the ministry is _______________________
2. The preaching in the ministry is ______________________
3. The power for the ministry is _________________________