Our Pursuit: One Spirit, One Church

This week, Pastor David continues the Our Pursuit series by exploring what it means to pursue unity with one another. From the early church in Acts to Jesus’ prayer in John 17, Scripture shows that unity among believers is powerful evidence that the Gospel is real. But unity doesn’t happen automatically - it requires surrender, humility, grace, and a willingness to follow the example of Christ. When believers lay down selfishness and live by the Spirit, the church becomes a picture of God’s love to the world. In this message, we discover why unity matters, how the enemy attacks it, and how God empowers His people to walk in it together.1. “You Don’t Belong to Yourself Anymore” (Romans 12:1; 1 Corinthians 6:19–20)* Unity begins with surrender to God.* Our desires, plans, and ambitions belong to Christ.* When we live as living sacrifices, we create space for unity.2. “A New Way to Live” (Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:16)* The world teaches selfishness, but the Spirit leads us to selflessness.* Unity requires a transformed mind and heart.* God reshapes our priorities so we can live differently from the world.3. “Grace Received Becomes Grace Given” (Ephesians 4:2–3; Ephesians 4:31–32)* Remembering God’s grace helps us extend grace to others.* Forgiveness and patience protect unity in relationships.* A church filled with grace becomes a church filled with peace.4. “Following the Example of Jesus” (Philippians 2:1–8)* Jesus modeled humility, obedience, and sacrificial love.* Unity grows when we put others before ourselves.* The attitude of Christ becomes the pattern for Christian relationships.5. “Where Unity Lives, God Commands Blessing” (Psalm 133:1–3; Ephesians 4:1–3)* Unity invites God’s blessing into churches, homes, and families.* The Spirit empowers believers to walk in peace together.* When God’s people live united, the world sees the reality of Jesus.