Jesus Unites Where We Divide!

Main message: The sermon says that although Israel was divided in Rehoboam’s day, Jesus restores people to one another, and that should change how believers see and treat each other. Christians cannot follow a self-sacrificing Savior while still making relationships about competition, self-interest, or whether others benefit them.

Key points:

• Rehoboam’s reign marked a divided kingdom, but Jesus brings people back together.
• Believers should learn to view others differently because Christ loves them and died for them.
• Even the person you feel competitive with is someone Jesus gave His life for.
• Instead of resenting those you want to change, pray for their transformation.
• Following Jesus means not treating people as unimportant unless they help us.
• A king who sacrificed Himself calls His people to stop living self-centered lives.

Scriptures mentioned: none