1. Endeavoring to Keep Unity within the Local Church
Psalm 133:1

2. God Expects and Deserves Unity among His People
Unity is required (Ephesians 4:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10; John 17)
Division is condemned
It is carnal (1 Corinthians 3:3)
It is uncaring (1 Corinthians 12:25)

3. Problems can Occur in Good Churches among Good Christians
They did at Philippi (Philippians 4:1-3)
Typical human reactions to such problems:
Coldness
Avoidance
Bitterness (Eph. 4:31; Hebrews 12:15)
Separation (finding another church)
This is not the solution commended in Scripture (Romans 16:1; 1 Corinthians 1-3)

4. Unity God’s Way Bear with one another in love (Eph. 4:2)
Count others better than yourself (Philippians 2:2-3)
Strive together for the gospel (Phil. 1:27)
Avoid slander, gossip, tale-bearing, and tearing down (1 Timothy 5:13, 19; Titus 2:3; Proverbs 11:13; 26:20; Hebrews 13:17)
Follow Jesus’ instructions for forgiving (Matthew 18:15-17; Luke 17:3-4; Mark 11:25; Ephesians 4:32)

5. Nelson Mandella Monument
Located at the site of his arrest in Mandella spent 27 years in prison.

6. Unity God’s Way
“Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. -- Romans 15:5-6