Sermons on Unity
Pride and Division in the Church
In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, the apostle Paul writes to the early church asking why division and quarreling were found in their church. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the awareness, the cause, and the remedy for pride and division in the church.
“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,…
The Mindset of Unity
In Philippians 2:1–4, the apostle Paul uses Christ as our example of humility and concern for the church family. Mr. Ben Bessett asks whether our mindset reflects Christ, whether we show compassion for the church family, whether our words and actions disrupt unity within the church, and whether we can we become even more humble.
“Complete my joy by being of the same…
A Gathering of Loving, Humble, and United Believers
Romans 3:27–31 explains why Christians must not boast, but instead give all their praise to Christ. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the law of faith’s fruit of love, fruit of humility, and fruit of unity.
“Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded…. For we hold that one…
The Gospel of John (75): Union and Fellowship with God
Using John 17:20-26, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents Jesus’ Prayer for Unity: the example of unity, the reality of unity, the call to unity, and the fruit of unity; and Jesus’ Desire for Fellowship: for believers to live with Jesus, to see His glory, and to have His love. “Father, I desire that…
The Book of Ephesians (29): Overwhelming Oneness
In Ephesians 4:1-16, the apostle Paul emphasizes the unity believers have in Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains we are one people, with one future, and with one God.
“There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one…
The Book of Ephesians (16): Two Things to Remember for Unity
Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Ephesians 2:11-22 contrasting the pride that divides people from the humility that unites believers. Learn the motivation for our unity in Christ and the “therefore” that spurs believers into action.
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither…
Coming Together for the Better
Listen as Dr. Tim Trumper preaches on 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 for this Lord’s Supper sermon for the last Lord’s Day of 2007 titled “Coming Together for the Better”.
“So then, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another—if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home—so that when you come together it will not be for judgment. About the other things I will…
Motto Text Sermon (2007-2008): Psalm 133
Listen as Dr. Tim Trumper preaches on Psalm 133:1-3, the Motto Text for 2007-2008.
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the LORD…