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The Summer of the Spirit: Part 6, Unity pt. 2
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Philippians 2
Intro:
- Welcome and introduction of the Shaws.
- Continuation of the unity sermon series.
- Focus on Christian unity.
The Calling We've Received:
- Ephesians 4:1: Live a life worthy of the calling.
- God chose us, predestined us, atoned for our sins, sealed us with the Spirit.
- Our calling: To display God's wisdom and live for His glory.
- Our position deserves our representation.
The Unity of the Spirit:
- Maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- Unity achieved by God's work, not our efforts.
- The Spirit creates unity through:
- Shared convictions.
- Confidence in our Father.
- Fruit of the Spirit (love, peace, etc.).
- Unity is a reality to be maintained, and a goal to be attained.
How is Unity Maintained?
- Ephesians 4:2: With all humility, gentleness, patience, bearing with one another in love.
- Humility:
- Avoid making everything about self.
- Acknowledge our need for others.
- Recognize our limited perspective.
- Gentleness:
- Resist harshness and judgment.
- Be eager to maintain unity.
- Patience and Bearing:
- Endure and bear with one another in love.
- Remember God's patience with us.
Philippians 2: A Model of Unity:
- Look to Jesus, who humbled himself.
- Jesus' example of humility and selflessness.
- Call to have the same mind as Christ.
Call to Action:
- Seek humility, gentleness, patience, and love.
- Focus on Jesus to unite us.
- Acknowledge our need for God and each other.
- Strive for greater unity in the church.
- Pray for unity and representation of Christ.
Conclusion:
- Unity is achieved through Christ and maintained by our actions.
- We are called to represent Christ through our unity.
- Encourage the church to pursue unity by emulating Christ's humility and love.
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