Why Are We Divided (Matthew 12:25) Saraland Sermons - saralandchristians.com
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Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to talk about something that's close to my heart and crucial for the future of the church: unity. Picture this: a company with multiple departments, each working in isolation, not communicating or cooperating with each other. How successful do you think that company would be? Not very, right?
Henry Ford: "Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."
What about an army? Could you imagine an army where there is no communication from one company to another? It would be chaos. This is what leads to friendly fire and the killing of your own people.
The same goes for us as the body of Christ. We live in a world that’s increasingly divided. Opinions and cultural differences can easily become barriers. But what if I told you that our differences don't have to divide us? What if I told you that we can turn our diversity into our greatest strength?
Matthew 12:25 (ESV) — 25 Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.”
Today, we’re going to explore three powerful stories from the Bible. Stories of leadership, ambition, and rebuilding. Stories that show us the devastating effects of division and the incredible power of unity. Through the mistakes of Rehoboam, the rebellion of Absalom, and the determination of Nehemiah, we’ll see how God calls us to be united in His purpose.
This isn’t just about history. This is a
Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to talk about something that's close to my heart and crucial for the future of the church: unity. Picture this: a company with multiple departments, each working in isolation, not communicating or cooperating with each other. How successful do you think that company would be? Not very, right?
Henry Ford: "Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."
What about an army? Could you imagine an army where there is no communication from one company to another? It would be chaos. This is what leads to friendly fire and the killing of your own people.
The same goes for us as the body of Christ. We live in a world that’s increasingly divided. Opinions and cultural differences can easily become barriers. But what if I told you that our differences don't have to divide us? What if I told you that we can turn our diversity into our greatest strength?
Matthew 12:25 (ESV) — 25 Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.”
Today, we’re going to explore three powerful stories from the Bible. Stories of leadership, ambition, and rebuilding. Stories that show us the devastating effects of division and the incredible power of unity. Through the mistakes of Rehoboam, the rebellion of Absalom, and the determination of Nehemiah, we’ll see how God calls us to be united in His purpose.
This isn’t just about history. This is a