Life on the West Side

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The Basis For Unity

October 06, 2025 • Nathan Guy • Season 5 • Episode 10

Unity. It was the prayer of Jesus. It is the sign of our identity. It is the proof of our Savior's presence. All will know we are Christ's disciples by how we treat one another. For we are one in Christ Jesus. In this three-part series, we explore the blessings, basis, and barriers to maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

The sermon today is titled "The Basis For Unity." This sermon is the second installment in our series "One In Christ." The Scripture reading is from Galatians 3:2-28 (NIV) and Ephesians 4:1-6 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 5, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing The Kingdom.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

Aaron Earls, "Most Americans Want Their Church to Share Their Politics," Christianity Today (Nov 1, 2022).
Kevin Brown, "The Call to John 17 Unity." Mere Orthodoxy (Oct 4, 2023).
1974 article "How Sound Are You?" Referenced by Mark Henderson, "People Need The Unity-Committed Church," ACU Lectureship 1996.

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