Better Together Part 2

The Secret Power of Unity

Sunday, December 1, 2024

I.Better Together

A.The Secret Power of Unity

1.(John 17:11, 21-23 NLT) Jesus prays to the Father that believer’s will be united just as He and the Father are united.

a.(John 17:4 NLT) Unity has to do with oneness of purpose, not sameness of person.

ie. Football team, orchestra, husband/wife
(1 Cor. 12:12-27 NLT) the body of Christ
Unity is distinctiveness going in the same direction in order to achieve one common purpose.

b.(John 17:2-3 NLT) ourcommon purpose is to enable the world to know the Father and Jesus through us, our love and lifestyle.

(2 Cor. 5:14-15 NLT)
(Matt. 5:13-16 MSG)

2.Why is our unity such a priority to Jesus? Because disunity keeps the Spirit of God, the purposes of God, and the blessing of God at bay. (ref. Mark 3:25)

a.Satan caused disunity in heaven and 1/3 of the host of angels lost their heritage.

b.Satan caused disunity between God and man in the Garden of Eden and man lost his heritage.

c.Satan attempts to destroy the church with division of race/politics

(Rom. 16:17-18 NLT) Avoid divisive believers.

​​3.How do we establish and maintain unity?

a.We must make the vision of God clear, front and foremost! (ref. Prov. 29:18; Hab. 2:2)

b.Live a life that reflects Christ and the kingdom (Eph. 4:1-6 NIV)

c.(Eph. 4:11-16 NLT) what unity looks like

​​4.(Ps. 133:1-5 NKJV) the blessing of unity

a.Join a D-Team – by becoming a member of Destiny through our Level Up Class.

Lead a small group
b.Pray about joining me as a leader at Destiny
[Pastor Lee Stokes]

 

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