Airdrie Baptist Church

Speak the Same Thing - 1 Corinthians 1:10-12


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Part 2 of this sermon centers on the biblical call to unity in the church, emphasizing that true unity is not mere agreement but a disciplined, Spirit-led commitment to speak truth, wisdom, and edification. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 1:10, it unfolds three dimensions of unity: verbal agreement grounded in sound doctrine, practical harmony marked by the absence of division, and productive cohesion symbolized by a mended net that retains souls. Pastor Friesen insists that Christian speech must be truthful, objective, and scriptural—free from worldly wisdom, manipulation, or gossip—while always aiming to build up others rather than tear them down. He warns against the dangers of slander, hypocrisy, and worldly influence, urging believers to speak with integrity, humility, and boldness, trusting God's sovereignty even amid opposition. Ultimately, the message calls the church to be a blameless, light-bearing community, united in purpose and spirit, so that the gospel may be effectively proclaimed and lives transformed.
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Airdrie Baptist ChurchBy Jeffrey J Friesen