1. Gen. 13:1-11

2. “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”?

3. 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).

4. 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).

5. 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!

6. 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).

7. 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?