UNITED WE STAND

Psalm 133

I. THE INDISPENSABLE NEED FOR UNITY

A. THE DEFINITION OF UNITY

1. ________________________________________________________________________________

B. THE DEFINING MARKS OF UNITY

1. Unity is a _____________.

2. Unity is a blessing that is meant to be __________ with others.

3. Unity is ___________________________.

C. THE DETERRENTS TO UNITY

1. Marriages that are ______________________.

2. Leadership teams that are ________________.

3. A ______________________ that is divided.

4. _________________.

5. Personal ______________________.

6. ________________________ matters.

7. People who unite to ______________ leadership.

D. THE DEVIL'S HATRED OF UNITY

Reasons the Devil Hates Unity:

1. The body of Christ works ___________________.

2. The gospel goes forward in great _____________.

3. Christ's agenda _______________.

4. God is ______________________.

Reasons the Devil Loves Division:

1. ___________________________ fades.

2. Ministry ______________ fades.

3. The flesh is __________________ to action.

4. The gospel is __________________________.

5. The Holy Spirit is _______________________.

6. God is NOT _____________________________.

E. THE DESTRUCTIVE NATURE OF DIVISION

1. The first division?

2. Listed among the deeds of the ___________.

3. A serious _________________.

4. Division destroys ______________________.

5. Division is contrary to God's _______________.

UNITED WE STAND

 Psalm 133:1-3

Discussion Questions

1.   What is unity?  Where have you experienced unity?  What kind of memories do you have about being in a family, business, or church that was unified?

2.   Why does God place a premium on unity?

3.   How word pictures does David use to describe unity in Psalm 133?

4.   Exactly what is unity?  Where does it emerge in Scripture?

5.   Is it possible for people to be unified but still disagree?  What are some examples?  When would it be impossible to agree with someone, which would ultimately compromise unity?

6.   Where does unity come from?  Why does it appear to be so elusive in the church?

7.   What should Christ-followers be united around?

8.   Discuss the seven deterrents to unity.  Have you had a "front seat" to any of these deterrents?  What lessons did you learn?

9.   Why is division so destructive in a church?  What is the the apostle Paul's response to division?

10. How will you contribute to the unity at Christ Fellowship?

11. Have you contributed to a divisive spirit in this church? What action steps will you take to move toward unity as God commands?  What will repentance look like for you?