Main Idea: The unity of the church is of vital importance to our ongoing mission to make disciples.

The Church Strives for Unity by Agreeing in One Mind – v.10

• Philippians 1:27, 28
• Philippians 2:1–5

The Church Protects Its Unity by Guarding Against Divisive, Internal Tribalism – v.11-13

• Acts 18:24–28
• 1 Corinthians 11:18, 19
• 2 Corinthians 6:14–16a
• Colossians 1:18
• 1 Corinthians 3:21–23

The Church Continues in Unity by Keeping the Gospel at the Center of Its Message and Practices – v.14-17

• Matthew 28:19, 20
• Romans 6:1–11

So What?

• Remaining unified as a church requires significant effort but has eternal value.
  • Ephesians 4:1–6