What do Christians mean when they affirm one, holy, universal, apostolic church, and the communion of saints? Join us as we consider the fourth of 7 core beliefs of the Christian faith.

The sermon today is titled "Belonging to One Body." This sermon is the fifth installment in our series "First Things First." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 1:2 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 31, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under INSTILL: Core Texts, DISCOVER: A New Community, and LEARN: Introduction to Theology.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

Michael F. Bird, What Christians Ought To Believe.
Ben Myers, The Apostle's Creed.
Sam Wells, "One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic." Sermon in Duke Divinity Chapel, May 23, 2010.
Tupperware Illustration: David Platt, "What Makes the Body of Christ Beautiful." Sermon.

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