Topic > Christian Ministry & the Church
Why understanding our responsibility to the Lord puts Christian unity into a whole new perspective!
At work, you’re accountable to your boss. At home, you’re accountable to your spouse. But in reality, we’re all accountable to God! Discover principles from Romans 14.
Discover how to handle some of the gray areas of faith
Over the decades, football Sunday has become a national affair. But when we watch sports on a Sunday, does that mean we’re lessening the value of it being the Lord’s Day?
Let’s look at Romans 14 to gain a fresh understanding of church unity
It can be easy to judge someone with a different view from our own. And if we’re not careful, our words and the labels we assign to those people can cause serious damage.
A revealing discussion about unity in the church
When an issue is debated in church, we are quick to explain our convictions. But are we just as fast to stand up for unity? Let's discuss why it’s often easier to focus on our Christian differences rather than on Christlike harmony.
How to stay united even when we don’t agree
What are some of the hot topics that really get your blood boiling? Let's discuss some of the things followers of Christ argue about.
Following the example of our heavenly Father can help us find unity with the people in our lives
In spite of our hang-ups, quirks, and blatant flaws, God welcomed us into His family with open arms! Our study in Romans 14 continues.
Let’s interview members of the early church to see how they handled disagreements
If you’ve ever disagreed with someone in your church about a serious issue, you know the conversations can escalate into full-blown conflict! So how do we relate well to other Christians during a dispute?
Another thought-provoking message in a series on unity in the church
There are some differences of opinion that could tear a community apart. Let's look at a disagreement that arose in the early church over the food they had to eat.
Find guidance for dealing with differences in a biblical way
Even in the early church, men and women had different opinions about how their faith should be lived out in their day-to-day lives. Let's study Romans chapter 14.
How to maintain harmony in the midst of conflict
Music, politics, appearance. Christians disagree over many different issues. So is it even possible to find unity among the followers of Christ? An important lesson from Romans 14.
Discover healthy ways to remain united with those we disagree with
You’ll find that even in a healthy marriage, husbands and wives can butt heads. And if we’re not careful, those conflicts can cause a lot of trauma in the family. Let's apply some marriage principles to our relationships with other followers of Christ.
Biblical characteristic that will identify us as followers of Christ
We may not wear shirts emblazoned with the words “I’m a Christian!” But there are ways to let people know we follow Christ. It’s a discussion on unity.
Let’s Stick Together
Most regions of the world are familiar with the amazing phenomenon of snow. Snowflakes are beautiful, uniquely crafted ice crystals. Individual snowflakes are fragile, and they quickly melt if they land on your hand. Yet, en masse they create a force to be reckoned with. They can shut down major cities while creating beautiful landscapes of snow-laden trees whose pictures decorate calendars and become the subject of artwork. They provide pleasure on the ski slopes and joy for children as they make snowmen and ammunition for snowball fights. All because they stick together.
To God Be The Glory
When Jason was asked to sing at a church he was visiting, he was delighted to participate even though he wasn’t asked until a few minutes before the service started. He chose a familiar hymn, “To God Be the Glory,” because it was a song that was especially meaningful to him.
Leading From The Front
Stephen Ambrose’s book Band of Brothers follows the US Army’s Easy Company from training in Georgia through the Normandy Invasion of D-Day (June 6, 1944) and ultimately to the end of World War II in Europe.
