Going For Gold (Pt. 1)

Speaker: Rev. Patrick Kelley

Originally recorded: Aug 7, 2016

As a Church and as individuals, why would we strive for anything less than giving our best to God when He gave His very best for us?”

Psalms 133:1

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

John 17:1-26

Why was this one of the last things that Jesus prayed?

In unity there is a place of blessing.

It is a place of glory for God.

Psalms 133:1-3

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing— Life forevermore.

John 17:21

that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.

Questions to ponder:

Are you actively guarding the unity of the body?

Do you view unity at your place of work as a priority?

How do we engage and celebrate others or do we tear down. be honest.

Do you get offended when someone says or does something you don’t like?

Are you teachable?

Do you endeavor to seek peace peace in every situation?

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Big Idea:

Don’t worry about others, allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life.

Closing Thought:

The only way to change culture is to create culture.

- Andy Crouch

How do I create an environment of Unity and Harmony?

We have to learn to value others over self.

Choose to live un-offendable.

Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

Psalms 109:4

In return for my love they are my accusers, But I give myself to prayer.