Sermons

The Call to Unity

The Call to Unity

Apr 12, 2026

Passage: The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians Ephesians 4:1-6

Preacher: Dr. Scott Hanberry

Series: One Church: 1 Lord. 1 People. 1 Mission.

Detail:

Big Idea: Unity begins with our shared identity in Christ and is maintained as we walk worthy of that calling together.

  1. The Foundation of our unity: a shared calling.
    1.   Unity begins with identity, not activity.
  2. The practice of unity: our shared walk.
  3. The reality of unity: our shared confession.
    1. One Body
    2. One Spirit
    3. One Hope
    4. One Lord
    5. One Faith
    6. One Baptism
    7. One God and Father of all
  4. The goal of unity: a visible witness to the world!
  5. Practical application: How do we walk this out?
    1. Check your heart daily
      1. Am I walking in humility or pride?
    2. Choose relationships over preferences 
      1. Unity is more important than getting your way
    3. Speak life, not division
      1. Words can either build bridges or burn them
    4. Pursue reconciliation quickly
      1. Don't let small issues become big divisions
    5. Anchor yourself in truth
      1. Unity is not compromise-it is alignment with Christ

 

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