Sermon Outline: Essential Ingredients for Unity

Humility. Philippians 2:2 says, “fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one ac- cord, of one mind.” It has been said, “pride divides.” Always wanting to solve problems with a “my way” attitude will soon leave one on the journey alienated and alone. Gentleness. Ephesians 4:15 says, “but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—” As we seek to engage society and the church, may we not walk around with “our dukes up” seeking to conversationally pounce on someone if given the opportunity. Ephesians 5:16 goes on to reminds us we all have a “share” which means a responsibility to seek unity and Christ and not be fragmented from one another. Patience. Job 1:21 says, “And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and…