One Mind, One Love, One Purpose

Michael Monteagudo

Philippians 2 • Sermon • Submitted 4 years ago

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INTRO:

Recap Philippians 2:1

• Encouragement in Christ

• Comfort in Christ

Philippians 2:1–2 ESV

1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.

• Full joy

1. We Have One Mind in Christ

EXP:

1 Corinthians 1:10 ESV

10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.

1 Peter 3:8 ESV

8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.

Galatians 3:28 ESV

28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

• Christ breaks down any restrictions that would hinder a person from becoming a disciple and a part of the church

• Because of Christ we strive to be of one mind and one love

Romans 12:16 ESV

16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.

ILLUS: “Drumline, Marching Band”

• One band, one sound

APP: If the church doesn’t operate as “one band, one sound” harmony falters

Philippians 2:1–2 ESV

2. We Have One Love in Christ

EXP:

1 John 3:11

11 For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another

1 John 3:16

16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.

1 John 3:23-24

23 And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. 24 Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us.

Hebrews 10:24 ESV

24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,

ILLUS: Phineas and Ferb

- Aired in 2007

- Thinking of what to do for summer vacation

APP: What reveals us being changed by the Gospel?

Unity in our love set by Christ

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