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This sermon addresses the Apostle Paul's urgent call for unity within the church of Corinth, emphasizing that followers of Jesus are "different now" and should live accordingly. The pastor explores how the early Corinthian church was divided by celebrity culture, personality cults, and status-seeking behavior that mirrored their surrounding Greek culture. Paul's appeal for unity is not about uniformity or modern tolerance, but about diverse believers committing to restoration under the gospel. The message emphasizes that Jesus prayed specifically for the unity of his followers, believing that a unified church would demonstrate God's love to the world. Unity requires intentional participation, humility, and keeping Jesus—not leaders, methods, or secondary issues—at the center of church life.
By Harvest Vineyard Church of AmesThis sermon addresses the Apostle Paul's urgent call for unity within the church of Corinth, emphasizing that followers of Jesus are "different now" and should live accordingly. The pastor explores how the early Corinthian church was divided by celebrity culture, personality cults, and status-seeking behavior that mirrored their surrounding Greek culture. Paul's appeal for unity is not about uniformity or modern tolerance, but about diverse believers committing to restoration under the gospel. The message emphasizes that Jesus prayed specifically for the unity of his followers, believing that a unified church would demonstrate God's love to the world. Unity requires intentional participation, humility, and keeping Jesus—not leaders, methods, or secondary issues—at the center of church life.