Jesus prayed for his church, that they would be one, even as the Trinity – Father, Son and Spirit – are one. In this talk, we consider the call and challenge of unity, and how a unified church can be a powerful witness in a divided world.
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The Gift and Call of Unity (John 17:20-26)
On Sunday I had the privilege of teaching at Oasis Church Birmingham, which marked both my first visit to Birmingham, and my first attempt at preaching whilst sitting down! We looked at Jesus’ prayer in John 17.20-26, in which Jesus prayed for his church to be one, and we considered the gift of unity and the…
Prayer for Unity (John 17)
How does Jesus’ prayer in John 17 encourage us to pray and work for unity? (mp3)
Liam Thatcher 