In his sermon "Unity in the Body," part of the "God's House" series, Garrett Bookout draws from Ephesians 4:1-6 to exhort believers to live lives worthy of their divine calling by embodying humility, gentleness, patience, and love, all aimed at preserving the unity of the Spirit in peace. He outlines five practical signs of growing humility, such as admitting wrongs quickly, listening more, being less offended, celebrating others' successes, and showing patience with weaknesses. The message culminates in emphasizing the seven foundational "ones" of Christian unity: one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father over all.

Garrett Bookout's sermon "Unity in the Body," delivered on March 8, 2026, at Oak Hollow church of Christ as part of the "God's House" series, centers on Ephesians 4:1-6, portraying the church as a unified household under God. Bookout, speaking as a minister, urges the congregation to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling" by cultivating key virtues: humility (highlighted through five growth indicators like quicker admissions of fault, increased listening, reduced offense-taking, joy in others' achievements, and greater patience with flaws), gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another in love. This personal conduct is essential for eagerly maintaining the "unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace," which is grounded in the unchanging truths of one body (the church), one Spirit, one hope of the calling, one Lord (Jesus), one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father who permeates all. Through this biblical exposition, Bookout encourages the church family to prioritize relational harmony and doctrinal oneness, fostering a peaceful, cohesive community reflective of God's household.

I. Introduction to the Passage
- Study of Ephesians 4:1-6 within the "God's House" series
- Paul's urging as a "prisoner for the Lord" to walk worthy of the Christian calling

II. Virtues for Worthy Living (Ephesians 4:1-3)
- Humility: Lowliness of mind and self-view
--- 5 Signs Humility is Growing:
---- 1 Quicker to admit when you're wrong
---- 2 Listen more than you speak
---- 3 Less easily offended
---- 4 Celebrate the success of others
---- 5 Become more patient with people's weaknesses
- Gentleness: Mildness and meekness in interactions
- Patience: Long-suffering and endurance
- Bearing with one another in love: Forbearing and supporting despite differences
- Eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: Proactive effort to preserve harmony

III. Foundations of Unity (Ephesians 4:4-6)
- One body: The unified church
- One Spirit: The Holy Spirit binding believers
- One hope: The shared hope of eternal calling
- One Lord: Jesus Christ
- One faith: The singular body of Christian doctrine
- One baptism: The immersion into Christ
- One God and Father: Sovereign over all, through all, and in all