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I Will Be A Unifying Church Member

May 18, 2014

Passage:Ephesians 4:1-2

Preacher: Rick Blackwell

Series: I Am Church Member

Detail:

Introduction: That Thing Called Unity

  1. Team Sports - what happens if a football team does not have unity?
  2. Team Sports - what happens if a football team does have unity?

Ephesians 4:1-3

1. Known by your love for one another

a. People will know you by your love

John 13:35

b. People will also know if you lack love

2. Gossip and other negative talk

  1. An issue of righteousness

Romans. 1:29-31

  1. The tongue can destroy

James 3:6

  1. Don’t be a source of gossip
  2. Gently rebuke gossipers
  3. The tongue can be a source of life

1 Peter 3:10

3. Forgiveness and unity

  1. It all begins with forgiveness

Matt. 6:14-15

  1. Unity will not happen if we don’t forgive

Col. 3:12-13

Conclusion: Take the second pledge

“I am a church member. I will seek to be a source of unity in my church. I know there are not perfect pastors, staff, or other church members. But neither am I. I will not be a source of gossip or dissension. One of the greatest contributions I can make is to do all I can in God’s power to help keep the church in unity for the sake of the gospel.