Title: Our Great Endeavour
Speaker: Pastor Bill Allen
Date: 22nd March 2022
Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia
This episode focuses on Paul’s charge in Ephesians 4 to actively pursue and preserve the unity that comes through the Holy Spirit. The message explores how humility, patience, and a shared commitment in Christ strengthen the fellowship, and how unity is something built intentionally across generations.
The talk also highlights confidence—knowing who we are in Christ despite the uncertainties of the world. It then moves into the culture of a healthy fellowship: welcoming, compassionate, forgiving, outward-focused, and anchored in love. Every member has a place, a purpose, and a role in God’s ongoing work.
Key Takeaways
- Unity requires deliberate effort—maintaining peace, humility, and shared purpose in Christ.
- True confidence grows from knowing who we are in the Lord, not from earthly stability.
- A strong fellowship culture is welcoming, forgiving, outward-focused, and grounded in love.
Scriptures Referenced
- Ephesians 4:1–3
- Jude 1
- Isaiah 5:18–23
- 1 Peter
- Isaiah 60:1–2
- Matthew 5:14–16
- Ecclesiastes 7
- John 16:1
- Colossians 4:6
- Romans 12
- 1 Corinthians 12
- Ephesians 4:11–16