Podcasts about unity in the church

Pastor Caleb Cole teaches from Ephesians 2 that following Jesus is bigger than an individual faith. This message challenges believers to pursue authentic community, fight for one another, value the interests of others, and protect the unity Jesus created through His blood. (00:00) - Introducing the Made for More Series (02:39) - Community Is Our Heart (04:32) - A Communal Gospel in Ephesians 2 (07:09) - Fight for a Communal Faith (08:21) - Moving Beyond Superficial Relationships (10:37) - Vulnerability, Confession, and Real Community (12:37) - Saved From Sin and Into a Community (14:39) - Fight for Others, Not With Others (17:22) - One in Christ Despite Our Differences (19:29) - For People but Against Sin (21:03) - Rescued and Placed Into a Family (23:03) - What It Means to Fight for Family (26:47) - Value the Interests of Others (30:26) - What Unifies Us Is Greater (33:21) - Invitation to Follow Jesus

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What if you are not as alone as you feel? Psalm 133 says, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” In this message, Larry Walker unpacks what Christian unity is, what it is not, and why it matters so deeply for the life of the church. Unity does not mean sameness. God's people have different backgrounds, personalities, stories, gifts, and callings. But in Christ, we share the same Savior, the same Father, and the same Spirit. We are adopted into the same family. This sermon explores Psalm 133's images of precious oil and the dew of Hermon, showing how unity is fragrant, sacred, excessive, life-giving, and deeply connected to the blessing of God. It also warns us against cynicism, gossip, and the lie that we are alone.

In this episode, Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez argues that much of what the American church calls peace is really just quiet — and that what we call unity is often sameness, congregations gathered around shared opinion rather than around Christ, where difference gets managed, silenced, or shown the door. We talk about how sameness took root in the church, why our opinions became idols we defend like God, what it means to hold truth with an open hand, and why discomfort is a practice rather than a personality trait. It's a conversation that confronts, but toward something better than the false peace we've settled for.Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez (MSW, MSEd) is a Black Latina and daughter of immigrants who's committed to truth telling and helping the body of Christ be pro-neighbor. She is the founder and CEO of Full Collective and creator of the annual Sowers Summit in New York City. She is the author of Being a Sanctuary and the new book False Peace releasing on August 25th. She just graduated a master's in biblical and theological studies from Denver Seminary. She is on staff at the NYC chapter of Safe Families for Children and is an associate pastor at Renovation City Church in the Bronx, New York, where she lives with her husband and son.Pricelis' Book:False PeacePricelis' Recommendation:From Genesis to JuniaConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

Every church has to make decisions that affect the people of the church. Not everyone agrees with every decision. Is there a basis for how decisions are made? Are there principles that guide us in our decision-making? The conflict in the church in Antioch gives us some insight into how we can work towards unity in the church. Main Scripture passage: Acts 15:21-29

Unity in the Church Pt.2

Unity in the Church Pt.1

Unity in the Church Pt.1

Three Boomers and one sweet lady from the Silent Generation chime in on some delicate subjects that typically spark a lot of polarity in society and even in the church. How should the church look different? Is racism worse now than it was in the 1960s? Does the American flag belong in churches? These four chime in on all of the above, including whether they consider themselves to be patriotic. Catch the inter-generational summer series here: Seacoast PodcastE-mail Joey here.Support Joey's work by Being a Patron / (Venmo)PWNA Theme Song by Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Roc): Apple MusicClosing song by Derek Minor and other music by Mechanical River. 

Central Baptist Church in Kansas City Sunday sermon with J. Williams. Romans 15:1-13

In this episode of Kingdom Now, Pastor Karl continues the verse-by-verse study through Matthew 18, picking up where Jeff Stemple left off. Building on the disciples' question of "who's the greatest?", Karl unpacks Jesus's answer: none of us are — apart from Him, we're all dependent and called to humble, childlike faith.Walking through verses 7-20, Karl explores how Jesus's kingdom is neither casual about sin nor stingy with mercy. He digs into Jesus's strong warnings about cutting off whatever causes us to stumble, the parable of the wandering sheep (and why it's different from Luke 15's version), and God's heart to pursue those who wander — even when they know exactly where home is. The episode closes with practical, biblical steps for restoring relationships when a brother or sister sins against you, emphasizing that the goal is always restoration, not winning.A convicting and grace-filled look at how radical discipleship requires taking sin seriously while never giving up on people.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Unity in the Church- Sis Sharon Denney 07.12.26

THE POWER OF GOD FLOWS FREELY IN A CHURCH THAT IS UNITED.

Josh speaking at Melbourne Life.

In this main stage message from the 2025 Rooted Conference, Liz Edrington walks through Acts 10:10–20, 27–28, and 34–36 to show how God works to deepen unity among His people. She highlights how we often prefer what is familiar, while Christ is leading us toward His Kingdom. Through this passage, Liz reveals a pattern of how God deepens our relationship with Him in order to unify us with others, calling the Church to embrace His redemptive vision. Liz Edrington serves as the Associate Director of Care for McLean Presbyterian Church. She received her M.A. in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, and she's taught as an adjunct professor in the psychology department at Covenant College. She is an emeritus member of the Rooted steering committee, and she's the author of Anxiety: Finding the Better Story (P&R Publishing, 2023), which won The Gospel Coalition 2023 Book Award for Bible Study & Devotional Literature. Pickled things delight her, as does her snuggle beast, Bella the Dog. Unity and the Gospel: Two Safeguards to Teach Our Students by Taylor Mendoza Mediating in a Divided World and a Divided Home by Clark Fobes Luke & Acts: A ROOTED YEARLONG CURRICULUM  Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates  Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Message from Kevin Celestin on June 7, 2026

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Spirit's Unity in the Church's Diversity” from 1 Corinthians 12:1-13.  In our Christian "circles" we tend to minimize the Spirit of God.  It might be that we've over-reacted to bad theology elsewhere, and are now missing the important role of the Spirit.  However, it's crucial for every Christian to see that only by the Spirit can we truly be saved and united in Christ. (We'll come back to the second half of chapter 11 in a few weeks).

Part 4 of the series- Galatians: Set Free In Christ // Galatians 2:1-10

The Book of Psalms Psalm 133 Psalm 133 shows that true unity among God's people is both beautiful and sacred, rooted in what is good, flowing from Christ our Great High Priest, and sustained by God's blessing. This unity is grounded in truth, expressed through life in Christ, and leads to the fullness of eternal life with God. Sermon Preached by Chris Gannon on May 3, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.  https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:  https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Unity in the Church: Ephesians 4:1-6 (Nate Edmondson) by Highlands Community Church

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Sermon by Brother Micah RiceRecorded March 1, 2026

Humility, gentleness, and patience aren't requirements to earn God's approval but natural expressions of the grace we've already been given. We talk about being intentional and making daily choices to embrace our identity in Christ.

By Joshua Vazquez - This message urges Christians to remain alert to the political and social realities of the world without being deceived or divided by them, grounding their views instead in biblical truth. Drawing from Jesus' warning to “watch” in Matthew 24, the speaker argues that while politics deeply affects

In this message from Ephesians 3:1–13, Pastor Jim explores Paul's surprising digression about imprisonment, his call, and the breathtaking purpose of the church. What looks small and ordinary on the surface is actually cosmic in significance. Jim shows how Paul understood himself as a steward entrusted with the key to God's household, revealing that Jews and Gentiles now belong together as one new family in Christ. Through the church, God's multi-faceted wisdom is put on display not only to the world but to the spiritual powers themselves. This passage reminds us that our ordinary faithfulness, unity, forgiveness, and love carry eternal weight. The church is not the goal but the preview of what God is building, a foretaste of the coming kingdom where every tribe and language will gather around Jesus. Even suffering becomes part of the story as we live out worship, obedience, and proclamation in a world that resists reconciliation.

Romans 15:1-13

Ephesians 4:1-6 (Song- Eric Ginn, CLBC Worship Pastor)

Ephesians 4:1-6 (Song- Eric Ginn, CLBC Worship Pastor)

Romans 15:1-13

Romans 14:1-12

Preacher: Jerry Fernandes Gracenet Community Church

Preacher: Jerry Fernandes Gracenet Community Church

God With Us (Advent 2025 – Part 3)Jesus came to be with us—broken, sinful people—and His humility shows what God's love is really like. Because He emptied Himself and served, we're called to adopt the same humble mindset toward others.Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on December 14, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings urges believers to be one under Christ so the world may believe, grounding the call in John 17, Ephesians 4, and other passages. Unity, preserved by peace, is presented as both God's gift and our responsibility.

Michelle Van Loon was "getting around," doing drugs and acting 'a fool as a Jewish teenager but when a friend introduced and evangelized her to Jesus (may or may not have been over some weed), her life has never been the same.  Michelle, author of numerous books, recently wrote "Downsizing: Letting Go of Evangelicalism's Nonessentials," and joins Joey to discuss the contents. Could "downsizing" be the only hope for unity in the church?  Among the many topics discussed, the two talk whether "spiritual authority" has to go, what makes a pastor a pastor, Joey's former zeal for Mark Driscoll, how the church has made an idol of the nuclear family, and the silly notion that deconstruction is usually a bad thing.  Synopsis of book: Michelle Van Loon came to faith in Jesus as a Jewish teenager and embraced the first Christian community she found: evangelicals. Over the next fifty years, she enthusiastically worshiped and worked in a wide variety of evangelical groups. Looking back on those experiences today, Van Loon treasures the things that truly deepened her faith. At the same time, she laments the accumulation of baggage—religious ideas and practices that were unhelpful at best, and harmful at worst. Unlike many who have given up on evangelicalism altogether, Van Loon is committed to saving what's worthwhile in the evangelical faith tradition, and she invites others to join her. Simultaneously critical and hopeful, Downsizing encourages readers to reflect on their own experience with evangelicalism, evaluate the movement's legacy, and participate in shaping its future.Michelle Van Loon / Instagram / Website E-mail Joey here. Support Joey's work by Being a Patron / (Venmo) Theme Song by Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Roc): Apple Music