Be of One Mind // 1 Peter 3:8

What does it take to keep a rowing crew from falling apart? Just one rower pulling out of rhythm can slow the whole boat. The church is no different.In this opening message of our new four-week series, "Be the Church," Pastor Evan Bialk preaches from 1 Peter 3:8 and calls Bethel Baptist Church to the foundation that every other mission rests on: unity. Not uniformity, not the absence of disagreement, but a shared orientation around one Lord, one gospel, and one mission.Drawing from the Apostle Peter's words to a scattered, suffering church, this message unpacks four qualities that define a unified people of God:A Common Call — Unity is not optional. "All of you" means all of you, with no exceptions and no opt-outs.A Common Mind — Being of one mind does not mean thinking alike on everything. It means facing the same direction together, pulling toward the same finish line.A Common Heart — Sympathy, brotherly love, and tenderness are not nice extras. They are the hallmarks of a people who have entered into one another's lives and chosen to stay.A Common Posture — Humility is the soil in which everything else grows. Christianity did not find humility as a virtue — it invented it, by looking at the cross.This is a timely and honest message for any church walking through a season of change, and an invitation to anyone who has quietly checked out to come back to the table.Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8Series: Be the Church (Week 1 of 4)Preacher: Pastor Evan BialkBethel Baptist Church is a gospel-centered church in Topeka, Kansas, committed to helping people love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. Join us for biblical preaching, Christ-centered worship, authentic community, and opportunities for the whole family to grow in faith.Plan Your Visit: www.betheltopeka.org/visitGive and Support the Ministry: www.betheltopeka.org/giveWebsite: www.betheltopeka.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethelTopekaInstagram: @BethelTopekaTikTok: @BethelTopekaKSIf you are looking for a church in Topeka, KS, we would love to welcome you to Bethel Baptist Church. Thanks for listening to this sermon from Bethel Baptist Church. If the message encouraged you, we would love to meet you in person this Sunday. You can find service times, directions, and more information at www.betheltopeka.org. And if you would like to support the ministry of Bethel, you can give securely online at www.betheltopeka.org/give. God bless, and we hope to see you soon.