Growing Christian Attributes – Attribute #3: Peace

by | Jan 17, 2021 | Sermons

01/17/2021 – Sunday Morning Service

Romans 14:1-21

Sermon Topics

What Do We Need to Know About Unity?

  • It is the Desire of the Savior (John 17:22)
  • It is the Delight of the Saved (Psalm 133:1)
  • It is the Dread of the Devil

Background:

In Essentials, Unity! In Non-Essentials, Liberty! In All Things, Love.

  1. Unity is a Matter of Lordship (Romans 14:9)
    • It is Not a Matter of Diets (Romans 14:1-3)
    • It is Not a Matter of Days (Romans 14:5)
    • It IS a Matter of Devotion (Romans 14:5)
      • We may become divided over Incidentals; but we must NEVER be divided over the fact of Jesus being Lord.
      • We can be brothers without being twins! We do not have to be alike or think alike if we are from the same family. The Father of the Family is what matters.
      • What Are the Reasons Why We Should Receive One Another?
        • Their Salvation Is From God (Romans 14:3)
        • Their Service Is To God (Romans 14:4)
        • Their Security Is Of God (Romans 14:4)
        • Their Stewardship Is To God (Romans 14:10-12)
      • Unity in the church is not found in the organization; it is not found in the preaching; it is not found in the singing; it is found in the Lord Jesus Christ.
  2. Unity is a Matter of LIberty (Romans 14:17)
    • Liberty Has Its Rights (Romans 14:14)
    • Liberty Has Its Responsibilities (Romans 14:16-17)
    • People take their Liberties and try to make rights out of them, and it ruins the fellowship.
  3. Unity is a Matter of Love (Romans 14:15)
    • Do You Know What Love Will Do in a Church?
      • It Will Keep a Brother from Stumbling (Romans 14:13)
      • It Does Not Give Somebody a Reason for Sorrow (Romans 14:15)
      • It Does Not Give Somebody a Reason for Separation (Romans 14:19)

Do you know what makes this church a great church? It is not the WHAT, it is the WHO, and that is Jesus Christ.

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