Date written: October 1st, 2004
Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6<\/p>\n
SUBJECT: Unity<\/p>\n
TITLE: Things that Unite – One Lord<\/p>\n
PROPOSITION: To acknowledge Jesus as Lord we must acknowledge his 1) Authority, 2) Leadership, 3) Sovreignty.<\/p>\n
OBJECTIVES: Each should understand the relationship between Christian unity and the Lordship of Christ.<\/p>\n
AIM: To help all recognize what we must acknowledge when we say Jesus is Lord and how to contributes to Christian unity.<\/p>\n
INTRODUCTION:<\/p>\n
1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6<\/p>\n
2. About the Text:<\/p>\n
1) Paul speaks about the fact that we need to endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.<\/p>\n
2) Unity is an endeavor – agonizomai – striving, wrestling, ongoing effort.<\/p>\n
3) Unity doesn’t just happen – we have to make it happen.<\/p>\n
a. The laws of thermodynamics teach us that things are breaking down, not building up.<\/p>\n
b. If we do nothing in regard to unity, then we will break down.<\/p>\n
c. We must put energy into our efforts toward unity in order to be built up.<\/p>\n
4) Paul speaks regarding the standard for unity in these first six verses.<\/p>\n
5) One Spirit, Body, Hope, Lord, Faith, Baptism, Father.<\/p>\n
6) These are things that unite.<\/p>\n
3. Today we look at one Lord.<\/p>\n
1) We don’t use the term “Lord” so much today.<\/p>\n
2) What is a lord?<\/p>\n
3) A lord is a ruler; he is one who is sovereign and has authority over his domain.<\/p>\n
4) The Greek word for “lord” is KURIOS.<\/p>\n
5) The Caesars in ancient Rome were to be worshipped as “lord.”<\/p>\n
6) What does it mean to own Jesus as Lord in regard to our unity?<\/p>\n
4. Ref. to S, T, P, O, and A.<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION: To acknowledge Jesus as Lord means that we acknowledge…<\/p>\n
I. His Authority<\/p>\n
1. To acknowledge authority means to respect law.<\/p>\n
1) When you observe the speed limit, you are acknowledging the law and respecting it’s authority.<\/p>\n
2) So also, we acknowledge Jesus authority when we respect His law.<\/p>\n
2. Does Jesus authority include law?<\/p>\n
1) Galatians 6:2 “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”<\/p>\n
2) James 1:25 “But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.”<\/p>\n
3) Romans 8:2 “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and of death.”<\/p>\n
4) 1 Cor. 9:21 “to them that are without law, as without law, not being without law to God, but under law to Christ, that I might gain them that are without law.”<\/p>\n
3. We must acknowledge Jesus authority by respecting his law.<\/p>\n
1) Jesus is the King (1 Tim. 6:15). How do we respect the authority of a king?<\/p>\n
2) He has all authority (Matthew 28:18). What does it mean to acknowledge authority?<\/p>\n
3) We must bow to His rule (Phil. 2:10). What does it mean to bow to a ruler?<\/p>\n
4. If we don’t believe in the authority of Jesus, then we don’t believe in the Lordship of Jesus.<\/p>\n
5. Unity in the Lordship of Jesus begins with acknowledging Jesus’ authority.<\/p>\n
II. His Leadership<\/p>\n
1. Where He goes, we will follow.<\/p>\n
1) This goes beyond law into attitude.<\/p>\n
2) Leadership is more than simply dictating law.<\/p>\n
3) Leadership involves exemplifying what one believes is right.<\/p>\n
4) Jesus is the King, but he is also the Good Shepherd.<\/p>\n
2. When we acknowledge Jesus as leader, we willingly follow in his steps.<\/p>\n
1) It means following in His steps: 1 Peter 2:21 “For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps….”<\/p>\n
2) It means doing the things that He would do: John 13:15 “For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.”<\/p>\n
3) It means walking as Jesus would walk: 1 John 2:6 “he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.”<\/p>\n
4) Jesus isn’t merely an authoritarian, He is the Good Shepherd<\/p>\n
a. Psalm 23:3 “he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”<\/p>\n
b. John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep.”<\/p>\n
5) He has lead and it is now our responsibility to follow: Hebrews 12:1-3 (read)<\/p>\n
3. If we don’t believe in the leadership of Jesus, then we don’t believe in the Lordship of Jesus.<\/p>\n
4. Unity in the Lordship of Jesus depends upon our willingness to follow His leadership.<\/p>\n
III. His Sovereignty<\/p>\n
1. None other can compare.<\/p>\n
1) What does it mean to be “sovereign”?<\/p>\n
2) There is no one else who may change, alter, or amend Jesus’ will.<\/p>\n
3) No work of man can challenge Jesus sovereignty.<\/p>\n
2. When we acknowledge the sovereignty of Jesus, we will respect the singular nature of that authority.<\/p>\n
1) Acts 4:12 “And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.”<\/p>\n
2) John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.”<\/p>\n
3) 1 Cor. 3:11 ” For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”<\/p>\n
4) 1 Timothy 2:5 ” For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus,”<\/p>\n
5) John 8:24 “I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for except ye believe that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.”<\/p>\n
3. If we don’t believe in the sovereignty of Jesus, then we don’t believe in His Lordship.<\/p>\n
4. Unity in the Lordship of Jesus cannot exist without acknowledging Jesus sovereignty.<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n
1. To acknowledge Jesus as Lord is to acknowledge his…<\/p>\n
1) Authority<\/p>\n
2) Leadership<\/p>\n
3) Sovereignty<\/p>\n
2. Invitation<\/p>\n
1) Consider the phrase, “Jesus is Lord.”<\/p>\n
a. What does that mean to you?<\/p>\n
b. Is it just a set of words that you say?<\/p>\n
c. Or is it the basis of the choices you make each day?<\/p>\n
d. When you are faced with a difficult decision, do you say, “I am Lord of my life?” Or do you say, “Jesus is Lord of my life?”<\/p>\n
e. If you are a Christian, but are not allowing Jesus to be Lord of your life, then repent.<\/p>\n
f. If you do not allow Jesus to be Lord, you are dividing the body of Christ.<\/p>\n
g. To sacrifice Jesus’ Lordship is to sacrifice Christian unity as well.<\/p>\n
2) If you are not a Christian this morning…<\/p>\n
a. Make Jesus the Lord of your life today.<\/p>\n
b. The day is coming when you will have no choice and you will be forced to acknowledge Him.<\/p>\n
c. Acknowledge Him while there is still time for you to do so today.<\/p>\n
d. How?<\/p>\n
a) Hear the word; Romans 10:17 “Faith comes by hearing…”<\/p>\n
b) Believe with all your heart; Hebrews 11:6 “For without faith it is impossible….”<\/p>\n
c) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30).<\/p>\n
d) Confess Jesus as the Son of God (Matt. 16:16).<\/p>\n
e) Be Baptized for the remission of your sins (Mark 16:15,16).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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