1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 The One and the Many | Ephesians 4:1–7, 11–16 &amp;amp; John 17:1–11 In this Trinity Sunday sermon, Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway reflects on one of Jesus’ final prayers for the church: that his followers “may be one.” Drawing from Ephesians 4 and John 17, this message explores the mystery of Christian unity and the work of the Holy Spirit in bringing diverse people together as one body in Christ. Using images of Earth seen from space, stories from history, and reflections on contemporary culture, Rev. Galloway invites us to consider the difference between unity and uniformity. Christian unity does not require us to think alike, act alike, or share identical opinions. Rather, it is rooted in the presence of God among us and within us. From the mystery of the Trinity to the life of the church, this sermon reminds us that diversity is not a threat to unity—it is one of God's gifts. We each bring different experiences, perspectives, and talents, yet the Holy Spirit weaves them together into something larger than ourselves. In a culture that often prizes individuality over community, this message offers a compelling vision of belonging: a church where differences are not erased but embraced, where love is greater than division, and where unity becomes a witness to God's presence in the world. If the church is to offer hope to a fractured world, it must first learn to embody the unity for which Christ prayed. What would we see if we could step back and view the whole church as we see our blue planet from space? A fragmented body divided by conflict and fear? Or something beautiful—many people, many gifts, and many voices, united by the Holy Spirit in the love of Christ? Faith Unfiltered http://firstpres-charlotte.org <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41496230/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/101823/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/202496105