Gut Check
“Our Commitment to Unity”
1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Word of 2020
Divided

The singular strategy of the enemy against the church is to divide!

When the church is united, it is an unstoppable force for good. 

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Unity
Mind = essentials
Thought = nonessentials

Psalm 133:1-2
Unity is the perfume of the church; is a precious fragile gift

What creates division?
	Not disagreeing; being disagreeable  - v. 11
	Criticizing people in a different group - v. 12
	Losing sight of the cross - v. 13-17

United …
Against one enemy

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” –Ephesians 6:12

Jesus teaches that the Devil…
	Attacks when we are along - Matthew 4:1
	Attacks when we are vulnerable - Matthew 4:2-3
	Twists scripture - Matthew 4:7; Psalm 91:11-12; Genesis 3:1-5
Wants to separate us from your life with God - Matthew 4:17
	Feeds on your pain - John 10:10	

United …
Against one enemy
Against one kingdom

“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” –Romans 15:5,6

United …
Against one enemy
Against one kingdom
By one mission

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” –Jesus, Matthew 28:19,20

2020 is not a loss
God is alive!