1. Living in Unity requires both sacrifice and hard work on the part of EVERY believer in the body of Christ. It requires: Unity in the Spirit Unity in the Body Unity in Belief Living in Unity Ephesians 4:1-16

2.  Unity in the Spirit  Your lifestyle matters “...to walk in a manner worthy of the calling...” v. 1  There might be some things about your lifestyle that need to be changed. (Colossians 3:5-11)  Christ has a new way for you. (Psalm 1)  Unity in the Spirit  Your lifestyle matters “...to walk in a manner worthy of the calling...” v. 1  There might be some things about your lifestyle that need to be changed. (Colossians 3:5-11)  Christ has a new way for you. (Psalm 1)

3. Living in Unity Ephesians 4:1-16  Unity in the Spirit  Your character matters “...with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another...” v.2  We are light bearers of God’s image who share Christ with the people we know. (Matthew 5:14-16)  We are different because our character is being molded and shaped by God.  Unity in the Spirit  Your character matters “...with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another...” v.2  We are light bearers of God’s image who share Christ with the people we know. (Matthew 5:14-16)  We are different because our character is being molded and shaped by God.

4. Living in Unity Ephesians 4:1-16  Unity in the Spirit  Your attitude matters “...being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace...” v. 3  Unity does not mean outward conformity.  Live for God out of willingness not out of fear. (1 Timothy 1:5)  Unity in the Spirit  Your attitude matters “...being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace...” v. 3  Unity does not mean outward conformity.  Live for God out of willingness not out of fear. (1 Timothy 1:5)

5. Living in Unity Ephesians 4:1-16  Unity in the Body  One in faith “...one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all...” v. 6  God is always the same. He never changes. (Malachi 3:6)  He alone is God and there is no other. (Exodus 20:1-3)  The uniqueness of the Christian faith comes from Christ. (John 3:16-21)  Unity in the Body  One in faith “...one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all...” v. 6  God is always the same. He never changes. (Malachi 3:6)  He alone is God and there is no other. (Exodus 20:1-3)  The uniqueness of the Christian faith comes from Christ. (John 3:16-21)

6. Living in Unity Ephesians 4:1-16  Unity in the Body  Different Callings/Gifts “...to the building up of the body of Christ...” v. 12  Our diversity is celebrated by God. (1 Corinthians 12:12-14)  There is diversity of calling and gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)  There is not a gift or calling that is “better”. They are all equal. (1 Corinthians 12:21-26)  Unity in the Body  Different Callings/Gifts “...to the building up of the body of Christ...” v. 12  Our diversity is celebrated by God. (1 Corinthians 12:12-14)  There is diversity of calling and gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)  There is not a gift or calling that is “better”. They are all equal. (1 Corinthians 12:21-26)

7. Living in Unity Ephesians 4:1-16  Unity in Belief  Maturity in faith “...blown here and there by every wind of teaching...”  The heart of following Christ is a relationship.  As you grow in this relationship you will begin to care about the things that God cares about. (Romans 12:2)  Christ gives you strength to grow in spiritual maturity. (Galatians 6:7-10)  Unity in Belief  Maturity in faith “...blown here and there by every wind of teaching...”  The heart of following Christ is a relationship.  As you grow in this relationship you will begin to care about the things that God cares about. (Romans 12:2)  Christ gives you strength to grow in spiritual maturity. (Galatians 6:7-10)

8. Living in Unity Ephesians 4:1-16  Unity in Belief  Maturity in love “...from him the whole body...builds itself up in love...”  As you grow in Christ you also grow in love. (Philippians 2:1-4)  A ‘what’s in it for me’ attitude will not please God.  Unity cannot exist without authentic love. (1 John 3:23-24)  Unity in Belief  Maturity in love “...from him the whole body...builds itself up in love...”  As you grow in Christ you also grow in love. (Philippians 2:1-4)  A ‘what’s in it for me’ attitude will not please God.  Unity cannot exist without authentic love. (1 John 3:23-24)