The church of Christ at Granby

Sermon Outlines and Lessons on Unity

One of the saddest situations that a spiritual person can contemplate is a congregation engaged in a strife, particularly in a time when it ought to be united against the growing forces of evil that threaten the stability of society and the welfare of our families. The grim reality is, however, it always will be the case that “some people” make “big issues” of “non-issues.”

We speak often and of necessity concerning the need to protect the unity for which our Lord prayed so fervently and for which He gave His life.  We challenge those doctrines and practices that threaten it.  We work to preserve it.  We refuse to stand aside when doctrines that have not originated with Jesus Christ threaten to destroy it.

Maybe it would be helpful to take some time to think about, promote, love, and encourage one another to deeply appreciate that unity that we seek to preserve without speaking of it only in the context of that which is contrary to it.  Maybe then we can come to understand better the importance of its protection.