“One Church, United Around the Gospel” — Pastor Daniel Viezbicke
Kernel
The church of Jesus Christ, under the banner of his death, resurrection, and reign, lives united around the truth of the gospel and all the other truths found in Scripture that are connected to the gospel. There is no unity without the truth of the gospel, and the truth of the gospel is sabotaged when we try to unite without truth. And this one gospel means we can be generous with those who differ about less important doctrines both inside and outside our church.
Sermon Outline
One Church, United Around the Gospel
Ephesians 4:1–6, Gal 1:6–9, Phil 3:13–16
Introduction: The gospel creates unity and division
Truthful unity: unified around right doctrine (Eph 4:1–6)
Contentious unity: the gospel worth fighting for (Gal 1:6–9)
Generous unity: the freedom of pursuing Christ together (Phil 3:13–16)
Conclusion: Harmony amplifies glory
