Playlist: Unity (topic)

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Are You Part of the Spiritual Unity?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Unity, as presented here, begins not with organization but with belief, for what people believe shapes their values, choices, conduct, and ultimately whether they remain joined together or fall apart. History shows that nations, armies, and even churches collapse from within once they abandon the principles that hold them …

Unity

Sermon by James Beaubelle

Despite our inherent differences as individuals, shaped by unique experiences and internal wiring from our Creator, unity among us is both possible and essential. These differences, evident even between siblings like Abel and Cain, enrich our lives as we strive together in our walk with God. What matters is how we live these …

Unity (2006)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

On the day of Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2:1, the church began with all believers being of one accord in one place, united in mind and purpose in their relationship with God. This unity stands as a standard for us to strive toward, reflecting the harmony seen in the early church despite individual differences. Just as a …

Unity (Part 6): Ephesians 4 (C)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In the context of Ephesians 4, unity is a central theme that underpins the call to walk worthy of our vocation. God's purpose, as revealed in Ephesians 1:9-10, is to gather together in one all things in Christ, uniting everything in heaven and on earth. This unity is not merely a social camaraderie or a temporary alliance …

Unity and Unleavened Bread

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Unity is oneness with the Father and the Son as They are with each other. Each person is responsible for creating unity through efforts from within the relationship with God. Unity cannot be externally imposed. The standard is that all be one with the Father and the Son as They are with each other. Oneness with the Father and …

Unity Through Humility

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Competition undermines unity by fostering conflict and pride that pit individuals against one another in pursuit of personal advantage or victory. This dynamic arises from desires for pleasure and self-elevation, which lead to disputes, coveting, and warlike attitudes that fracture doctrinal agreement and brotherly fellowship. …

Unity

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus' prayer in John 17 establishes unity as a central request to the Father, that His disciples and all who would believe through their word might be one as the Father and Son are one, with the glory of the Word of God given to produce that oneness and a testimony to the world. This unity cannot be imposed externally but …

Understanding Unity

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Unity emerges as the most difficult challenge God sets before humanity, repeatedly shown to be fragile and short-lived because it arises chiefly when people perceive an immediate personal advantage. From the beginning, disobedience in Eden severed Adam and Eve from God and life, while Cain's rivalry with Abel produced the first …

Reconciliation and Unity

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Reconciliation through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ is intended to draw God's people together into unity, yet the scattering of the church demonstrates that this reconciliation is not functioning effectively. Sin produces separation from God and from one another, as all have sinned and fallen short of His glory. The original …

Redeeming the Time for Unity

Sermon by Mark Schindler

The concept of unity emerges as the ultimate work of God, the very purpose toward which the gift of time is meant to be directed. Beginning with Mr. Armstrong's calling, marked by his wife's vivid dream and the warning to guard his time carefully in preparation for Christ's return, the theme unfolds to show that God's people are …

Unity (Part 7): Ephesians 4 (D)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God produces an enduring unity that will ultimately bring all mankind into agreement with Him and into one family, with the church serving as the forefront of this work of vast scope. Each individual must understand the common cause and voluntarily subject himself to its requirements by faith, for this spiritual unity is …

Unity (Part 8): Ephesians 4 (E)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The group that one fellowships with is less important than the understanding that there is one true church, bound by a spiritual, not a physical unity.

Unity (Part 3): Ephesians 4 (A)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God alone chooses the servants through whom He works His will. Sometimes the rationale God uses for selecting His vessels defies worldly wisdom.

Unity and Law

Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh

Paul impressed upon both Gentile and Israelites that their commonality is established upon Christ, who abolished the enmity against God's law, not the law.

Unity (Part 2): God's Pattern of Leadership

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God is not the author of confusion, but throughout the scriptures has used a consistent pattern of appointing leaders over His called-out ones.

Unity and Godly Diversity in One Body

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark Schindler

To take sides in any type of national struggle is to battle on behalf of mankind's wrong-headed, godless attempts to avoid the consequences of sin.

Unity (Part 1): God and HWA

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

A major cause in the splitting of the church has been the wholesale rejection of the doctrines Herbert Armstrong, under God's inspiration, restored.

Unity (Part 5): Ephesians 4 (B)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Adopting a revolutionary stance for the sake of change, variety, or relieving boredom will systematically destroy the faith once delivered.

Unity and Our Responsibilities

Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh

Because of the justification that individual sins do not matter much, Israel's collective unity was destroyed. We cannot practice this self-excusing mindset.

Endeavoring to Keep the Unity

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The leadership of a father and a husband has a profound influence upon family, society, and culture, especially regarding unity.

Unity and Chaos

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

What the planners have in mind for the world is entirely evil, but God will end this fiasco, bringing atonement and unity to the world.

Peacemaking and Unity

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The first step to promoting peace is to submit to God at every opportunity throughout our lives, putting down the prompts of our carnal human nature.

God's Perseverance With His Saints (Part Three)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The unity Jesus appeals for with His disciples is not organizational unity, but unity within the divine nature, exampled in the unity between He and the Father.

Psalm 133 (1998)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Unity comes only through the initiation of God. If we would follow the suggestions in Romans 12, we could do our part in promoting unity in God's church.

Babel: Man's Way vs. God's Way

Sermonette by Christian D. Hunter

At Babel, the people were of one mind but in total rebellion to God. The events at Babel and the events at Pentecost differentiate God's way and man's way.

Unifying Behaviors

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Every righteous, selfless act of outgoing concern we perform promotes unity within the church, drawing brethren closer together, suggesting a spiritual law.

A Search for Identity

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God gave His approval for the destruction of the Worldwide Church of God into numerous groups, allowing heresies so He could see who really loves Him.

The Need for Forgiveness

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Because it is more blessed to give than to receive, the things we desire for ourselves we should be willing to give to others, including forgiveness.

Of One Accord

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Confusion and separation have been man's legacy since Eden. Christ is working to put an end to division, enabling us to be one with the Father and each other.

The Mystery of the Church

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God desires to know whether the spiritual remnants will choose His teaching or assimilating into the world, biting and devouring one another.

Think on These Things

Sermon by Mark Schindler

The epistle of Philippians contains some valuable advice to God's people today, having suffered some grievous trials which have bonded them together.

Two Loaves, Baked with Leaven

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The leavening indicates that the wave loaves speak to this life rather than the resurrection. It is accepted by God only because of the other sacrifices.

Together We Stand - But on What?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Paul, using the body analogy in I Corinthians, focuses on the need for unity and inter-relatedness by concentrating upon sound doctrine.

A Hidden Mystery in God!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Before anyone can have fellowship before God, the obstacle of sin must be eliminated, which is a permanent barrier between us and God.

Passover and New Creation

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

God has a two-phased project, first a separation process, followed by a unification process, in which all will be gathered and unified into Christ.

Knowing God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

To fulfill one's purpose, one must be singularly focused on what one wants to accomplish. Divided minds result in no productivity or even devastation.

The Christian and the World (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must realize we are walking on a razor's edge, with the Kingdom of God on one side and the world with all its sensual magnetic charms on the other side.

Division, Satan, Humility

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Throughout the course of Biblical history, whenever sin appears, confusion, division and separation are the automatic consequences.

Themes of I Corinthians (Part 2)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A true, godly minister does not draw people to himself, but instead to God. Not placing Christ at the forefront will lead to carnal-mindedness.

Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Twelve)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

As husband and wife are commanded to become one flesh, members of the Bride of Christ become spiritually unified through the indwelling of God's Spirit.

John (Part Seventeen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The shepherd and door analogies in John 10 depict the close relationship of Jesus with His flock as the security and stability provided by His protection.

There Was No King in Israel

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Unity arises only when God's people recognize and submit to the sovereign authority of their King, living together according to His law and way of life rather than determining right and wrong for themselves. Without this recognition, individuals and nations drift into division, as illustrated by the repeated statement in Judges …

Asphalt Aspirations and Pentecost's Promise

Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

God reversed the Babel debacle with His own plan to unify, making one called-out people, having one mutually understood language, commencing on Pentecost.

The Importance of Doctrine

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

People who try to supplement their spiritual diet with lawlessness or other heresies risk losing their identity, and ultimately their spiritual life.

Philippians (Part Two)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Paul both appealed for unity among the Philippians and offered encouragement, reminding them that their relationship with one another was through Christ.

The Two Great Commandments: First Principles

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God made male and female in His image and has determined that the binary metamorphize into unitary in order to accomplish higher Spiritual purposes.

The Measure of Christ's Gift

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Jesus selected disciples with disparate temperaments, unifying them to accomplish a steadfast purpose. God disperses a wide diversity of spiritual gifts.

Forbearance

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God put up with the foibles of Abraham, Samson, David, Job, and others, allowing them time to repent and build character. We need to develop this godly trait.

Government (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The authority in the ministry is a 'staff position,' given by God, as a gift for equipping the saints for service and for edifying the body of Christ.

Flag of Our Father

Sermon by Mark Schindler

God created humanity in His image within a very good creation where physical differences between man and woman served as the foundation for perfect unity rather than division, enabling them to become one flesh in a relationship free from shame. This design reflected God's intent for mankind to live together in harmony under His …

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