02 Fighting for Unity

God desires a people who are bound together, living passionate lives for Him. This true unity begins in every individual’s heart. In this session, Lukas Nakos reminds us that when we are united, Jesus is revealed clearly through us. However, division distorts that image, like a broken mirror. Unity isn’t passive—it’s pursued. Lukas unpacks Matthew 18:15–18 to give us practical steps for restoring relationships and protecting unity. Let’s reflect Him in fullness—together, undivided, and filled with His Spirit. 
 
This session was preached as part of a broader conference, where we had the opportunity to build on previous messages. For a fuller understanding of how we biblically navigate disagreements and challenges, we recommend watching the entire series. 
As believers, we come from many different backgrounds and experiences. This teaching offers practical steps for restoring relationships and preserving unity, drawing on Matthew 18 and other key biblical principles. Please watch the following sessions in conjunction with this one for a more complete understanding of how to navigate difficult matters biblically: 
 

Also available onhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLblBIDzmle6jcvLdCIuRJK3l_-eyoTxj8
Lukas Nakos holding a microphone in a head-and-shoulders portrait against a dark background

Lukas is an elder in Joshua Generation Church. He is married to Annie and they have five children. Lukas is an entrepreneur who has run several successful businesses, but his greatest passion is to serve the Lord and His bride.

Sessions

Andrew Selley speaking into a handheld microphone beside a slide reading 'When Eldership Teams Disagree'
How to follow where Jesus leads—even when the elder team is not in agreement.
Speaker Andrew Selley standing with a handheld microphone, gesturing and pictured beside the title text of the session
How a team of elders should navigate difficult situations when leading God’s people.
Daniel Barnard speaking into a handheld microphone on stage beside a slide reading ‘Are We Too Busy to Love the Lost?’
Let the Lord move your heart again for those that are lost.
Daniel Barnard speaking on stage, holding a microphone, with the title graphic ‘Finding Peace in Turmoil’
Finding unshakeable peace and life through the Holy Spirit.
Speaker Andrew Selley holding a microphone on stage beside the title text 'The Limits of Our Judgement'
Are we reflecting Scripture, or the world, in the way we judge others?
Rick Neufeld on stage speaking into a microphone, wearing a tan hoodie and a long beard
How the law of love calls us to put to death our sinful nature.
Nick Whelan standing on stage holding a microphone beside graphic text reading 'Inheriting the Nations'
Becoming those who bring the gospel to the nations.