Becoming United

     I have taken these notes on "Unity" throughout this past weekend. These notes come from three worship sessions by Pastor Jeff Borton. Enjoy.

Session #1.

     Our relationship with God is the most important relationship we have. John 15:5-91. Our Salvation is rooted in Jesus alone
-You are the branch that grows out of the tree of life; Jesus.
-Having Salvation is trusting in no one but Jesus.
-It's not about what we do, it's about what's been done for us.
-Revelation 2:2-5
2. Remaining means following Jesus passionately
-God sees you serving, He is the ultimate supporter.
-You can remain following Jesus by serving.
-Remember the love for Jesus you had when you were saved. Go back to the beginning
-What does your heart beat for?
3. Spiritual Fruit is evidence we are growing in our relationship with Jesus
-What kind of fruit are you producing?
-Galatians 5:22-25
-Every relationship we have comes from the relationship God.
-Apply yourself to Jesus
-Everything we do has evaluation
-Love is sacrifice

Action Step:  You must examine the spiritual fruit of your life and make changes.

Session #2.

     Our relationship with God determines the unity we have with others. Philippians 2-Being together is not what makes us unified. Being together in heats is what does.
-Be united through Christ with the same love and passion.
-When we pursue Jesus, we want what He wants; unity Philippians 2:2
-Selfishness destroys unity Philippians 2:3
-Jesus has a passion for the Church, and for lost people. Do you have that passion?
-Care for others more then yourself Philippians 2:4
-Unity is impossible without humility!
-What lives would be saved if we were unified?
-Pray, serve, unify.
-Things can be saved. Things can be changed.

Action Steps:
Recognize that the Church is you spiritual family.
Value others more than yourself.
When you pursue Jesus, you pursue unity.

Session #3.

     When we are united, the world changes. John  13:34, 35 Acts 2:42-47-Jesus set the example for love and for serving
-Our unity shows our worship.
-The early churched shaped the world by how they loved each other.
-As God has loved you, you must love others.
-Agoppa- to love sincerely; the love that Jesus shows us.
-God has shown love to the world.
-If Jesus serves, why wouldn't you be able to?
-If you want to be seen as great, you need to serve. If you want to be first, you must become last.
-Unified- serving each other
-When strangers see you, do they see Jesus?
-The world is going to change, so why get caught up in right now?
-Are you ready to become united and change the world?

Action Step: Be united; change the world!

     I hope you are ready to become united with one another through Christ and change the world!

~Izzy