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Gen. 13:1-11

“We Are Brethren” (Gen. 13:1-11) BEING "ONE" IN CHRIST I. UNITY IS POSSIBLE A. Jesus Prayed For It (Jn 17:20-23). B. It Became A Reality (Acts 2:42, v. 44, 46; 4:32-35). C. How many today say this is impossible? D. How many say, “We will just have to agree to disagree”?

II. UNITY IN THE LOCAL CHURCH “We Are Brethren” (Gen. 13:1-11) BEING "ONE" IN CHRIST II. UNITY IN THE LOCAL CHURCH A. Corinth (1 Cor. 1:10). 1. Speak same (1:12-13; 15:12f, v.20; 1 Pet. 4:11). 2. No divisions (11:18-22; 12:12-27). 3. Same mind (2:14 – 3:4; 4:6-8). 4. Same judgment (14:26-40).

III. BEAUTY & POWER OF UNITY “We Are Brethren” (Gen. 13:1-11) BEING "ONE" IN CHRIST III. BEAUTY & POWER OF UNITY A. Unity Is Good & Pleasant (Ps.133:1; Rom. 14:19; 15:30-33). B. Cause World To Believe (Jn. 17:21). C. Accomplish Great Things (Jn. 14:12).

III. BEAUTY & POWER OF UNITY “We Are Brethren” (Gen. 13:1-11) BEING "ONE" IN CHRIST III. BEAUTY & POWER OF UNITY D. CONTRAST: Good & Pleasant Harmful & Uncomfortable Harmony Discord Divided Strength Combined Strength CONFLICT & DIVISION!

III. BEAUTY & POWER OF UNITY “We Are Brethren” (Gen. 13:1-11) BEING "ONE" IN CHRIST III. BEAUTY & POWER OF UNITY E. Consequences of Disunity: 1. Hinders Elders (Heb. 13:17). 2. Discourages & Divides Brethren (Gal. 2:11-13). 3. Gives world an excuse to blaspheme (Ro. 2:21-25). 4. Destroy again what should be built (Ro.14:15; 1 Cor. 8:11).

Will You Stand FOR The Truth? “We Are Brethren” (Gen. 13:1-11) BEING "ONE" IN CHRIST CONCLUSION: 1. Unity In Truth Is Possible! 2. This Unity Is Productive! 3. If We Lack This We Are Counter Productive! Will You Stand FOR The Truth? Will You UNITE Upon It?