Church As It Should Be #1 | 1 Peter 3:8 | Pastor Tom Drion

Beginning a new series in 1 Peter 3:8-12 entitled Church As It Should Be, Pastor Tom Drion examines Peter's call for believers to have "unity of mind" and what that should look like within the local church.This sermon explores both the misuse and the biblical meaning of Christian unity. Distinguishing true unity from cult-like conformity, unquestioning loyalty to leaders, or rigid adherence to human traditions, Pastor Tom shows that Scripture calls believers to something deeper: a shared commitment to Christ, His gospel, and His people.Drawing on examples from Acts and Philippians, the sermon highlights how unity flourishes where humility is present. Christians are called to strive side by side for the faith, putting aside selfish ambition, rivalry, and the desire for recognition. At the centre of Peter's instruction is brotherly love, expressed through compassion, tender-heartedness, and humble-mindedness.