One Love Week #1 Uniting Us
Pastor John ~ May 11, 2025

*Open with prayer.

God desires a “oneness” of His creation. John 17:20-24, Eph. 1:10, Ps. 24:1+

1. God desires the same unity for us that He has with Himself. (One God, three
   distinct parts; Father, Son,/Jesus, Holy Spirit) II Chron. 30:12, Mal. 2:10, John 13:35,
   Rom. 12:4-5, Rom. 12:16-18, Gal. 3:26-28

2. With all the differences, ideas, opinions, interpretations, church rituals, church
   structures, cultures etc., oneness or unity may seem impossible to accomplish. How
   does Pastor John suggest that God states it is possible? (sermon notes 5/11) Matt.
   19:26, Rom. 15:5, I Cor. 12:12-13, Eph. 4:13 “In Christ, all believers are united,
   regardless of their differences, as we are equal before God.” **

3. Why does divine unity among believers matter so much?
   

A. Godly unity is attractive. Ps. 133:1-2, Eph. 4:2-6, Eph. 4:16
B. Godly unity is the heart of revival. John 13:34-35, Rom. 12:16-18, I Tim. 2:3-4,
I John 4:12
C. Sharing the love of God is a natural response to receiving His love. Matt.
22:37-40, Col. 3:14-15, Gal. 5:14
C. Unity requires humility. Matt 23:8, Eph. 4:2-3, Eph. 4:32, Col. 3:13-14,
Phil. 2:1-2, I Peter 3:8

1. There will be contentious moments. Consider how we can loosen our grip on all but
   God’s love, while not losing our firm commitment to our core values? (Review Bible
   verses in #3 above.)

1. List some examples in your life, or in the lives of others, in which unity was important
   to success.
   

2. Have you seen examples of projects or activities that failed because of a lack of unity?
   Note that here.
   

Meditate on this … “Unity is a powerful force that brings believers together, strengthens
relationships, and reflects the love of Christ to the world … Let’s commit ourselves to
pursuing unity in our lives, valuing and cherishing one another, and working together for the
advancement of God’s Kingdom. May our unity be a testimony to the power of Christ and
draw others to His loving embrace.” *