Tag: Unity

  • Joy In Worship

    Time spent in worship is time well spent. In this lesson, Brother Karson Lown explains that we should be joyful in worship because: 1) The Christian has every reason to be joyful, 2) Worship itself is designed to be joyful, and 3) We can each do something about being joyful in worship. Psalm 100 (ESV):…

  • What Should We Do?

    People, even Christians, sometimes disagree. When Christians disagree, it can affect the individuals, the congregation, and the the church’s reputation with outsiders. So what should we do when Christians disagree? Brother Karson Lown answers this question by discussing how we are to motivate for reconciliation, move toward reconciliation, and make good on reconciliation. Philippians 4:1-3…

  • Matters of the Heart

    We can’t learn about Jesus without learning that it must lead to a changed life. Otherwise we’re not actually hearing the truth. In this lesson, we examine Ephesians 4 to see that what God has done for us in Jesus Christ needs to show up in our changed lives and hearts. Mark 7:20-23 (ESV): And…

  • The Yearning for Unity

    As Christians, we must yearn for unity. In this lesson, we are given seven behaviors that demonstrate that yearning for unity. Ephesians 4:25-32 (ESV): Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not…

  • The Truth To Inspire Unity

    We need to own our history and not let our history control our destiny. Instead, we need to let God control our destiny. In this lesson, we discuss what we used to be, what we ought to be, and how we can apply these lessons to our own lives and promote unity in the church.…

  • The Improvements To Maintain Unity

    Unity is God’s plan, Christ’s prayer, and the Spirit’s plea. It should also be the Church’s practice. In this lesson, discover the three P’s of unity in the church: Philanthropist, People, and Passion. Ephesians 4:7-16 (ESV): But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says,…

  • The Non-Negotiables of Unity

    Christians must be united and cannot compromise what is intended and thoroughly taught by the one Body, Spirit, Hope, Lord, Faith, Baptism, and God. Ephesians 4:4-6 (ESV): There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God…

  • The Urgency of Unity – Part Two

    The Father is pleased with unity, and it is urgent that we try to achieve it. The second part of this lesson deals with the conduct of unity and the craving for unity. Ephesians 4:1-3 (ESV): I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to…

  • The Urgency of Unity – Part One

    The Father is pleased with unity, and it is urgent that we try to achieve it. Part one of this lesson addresses the definition of unity, the call to unity, and the conduct of unity. Ephesians 4:1-3 (ESV): I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the…