Posted: May 31st, 2015 | Author: John | Filed under: Audio Sermons, Ephesians Sermons, New Testament Expository Sermons | Comments Off
View outline; Ephesians 116-23 – Resurrection Promises
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Objective: Clarify and re-enforce understanding of the significance of Christ’s resurrection.
The resurrection of Christ is the most powerful event in history. It re-directed the lives of the early Christians and ought to carry that same impact for each one of us. Let’s consider what the raising of Christ from the dead ought to mean to us personally.
Posted: May 26th, 2015 | Author: John | Filed under: Audio Sermons, Ephesians Sermons, New Testament Expository Sermons | Comments Off
View outline; Ephesians 5;15-21 – Walking With Wisdom
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Objective: Encourage and enable each to walk more wisely through life.
Have you ever done things you would now term as “unwise”? We know there is a God, and that He will judge us all in the end. We know there are forces constantly at work to hinder our spiritual lives and lead us in ways we know are “unwise”. In this passage, the divinely inspired Apostle relates several things to focus on if we would walk wisely through life.
Posted: May 26th, 2015 | Author: John | Filed under: Ephesians Sermons, New Testament Expository Sermons | Comments Off
View outline; Ephesians 4;15 – Speaking the Truth In Love
Objective: Encourage each to maintain bold integrity in speaking truth.
Christian, you are the fullness of Him who fills all in all. An ambassador of Christ. You hold the words of life. You know truth. How can you possibly refrain from speaking, from reasoning, discussing and guiding? Both with those who have no relationship with God and those who do and need to grow! Don’t hold back on sharing truth. It is God’s plan and God’s will for us to courageously speak the truth, in love.
Posted: May 25th, 2015 | Author: John | Filed under: Audio Sermons, Ephesians Sermons, New Testament Expository Sermons | Comments Off
View outline; Ephesians 3;14-19 – Our Ultimate Prayer
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Objective: Encourage each to pray for growth-blessings from the Father.
As the Apostle shares his prayers for the church in Ephesus, his requests are based on his own realization of God’s awesomeness. He knows that God is so great that he can raise people from the dead, save sinners, make the Jews and the Gentiles into one family. God has an incredible overall plan and purpose for us. The Apostle also sees the deep needs of the Christians; that they are struggling, discouraged, and perhaps some are ready to fall away from the faith. It’s appropriate to ask God for the help that He is so capable and ready to give. The Apostle knows what to ask for that will enable us to be more effective in our Christianity.
Posted: May 25th, 2015 | Author: John | Filed under: Audio Sermons, Ephesians Sermons, New Testament Expository Sermons | Comments Off
View outline; Ephesians 2;11-22 – The Significance of Christ
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Objective: Renew each one’s devotion and zeal to serve by reminder of the significance of Christ to them.
Paul starts this letter with the statement that we have “every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ”, and he writes to remind Christians what being “in Christ” means in their lives. Folks, realizing what we have “in Christ” would allow so many of our problems to just melt away, so let’s look and see some of the very motivational things we ought to remember about being “in Christ” when we are confronted with worries or temptations.
Posted: March 17th, 2013 | Author: John | Filed under: Audio Sermons, Ephesians Sermons, New Testament Expository Sermons | Comments Off
View outline; Ephesians 5;14 – Rise and Shine
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Objective: Help folks recall their conversion commitments.
This passage is hymn that very likely was commonly sung the baptism of new converts to Christianity. The Apostle uses it here to remind folks of the experience and the commitment they made at that time. It also stands as a reminder for any of us who may have lapsed or stagnated in our Christianity. Here is what that commitment we made in our baptism is supposed to mean.
Posted: March 10th, 2013 | Author: John | Filed under: Audio Sermons, Ephesians Sermons, New Testament Expository Sermons | Comments Off
View outline; Ephesians 4;24 – To Be Like God
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Objective: Inspire each to make the changes necessary to become the image of Christ.
To put on this new self is beyond our ability, but it is NOT beyond our ability with God. “In Christ”, we can each do this. God says so. God tells us to. God expects it. We need to do it.
Posted: December 21st, 2011 | Author: John | Filed under: Audio Sermons, Ephesians Sermons, New Testament Expository Sermons | Comments Off
View outline; Ephesians 2;1-10 – Appreciate Christianity
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Objective: Motivate each to greater devotion and more Christ-like lifestyle.
It is time for each of us to ask some questions; Why was I created? What does god want from me? Many folks are not really fulfilling the role God has in mind for them, not really honoring His name as He intends. They are not seriously grateful to His grace in first giving them life, then graciously restoring them to life in Christ Jesus. The message this morning is to urge each of us to realize the amazing grace that we have been given in Christ, to treasure it , use it to bring honor to the name of God.
Posted: December 9th, 2010 | Author: John | Filed under: Audio Sermons, Ephesians Sermons | Comments Off
View outline; Ephesians 5;1-2 – Imitating God
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The Apostle is writing to Christians who are not living up to their Christian commitment. They are presenting a wrong image of Christ. They are endangering their salvation because they have not made appropriate and commensurate changes in their lives to reflect their fellowship with God in Christ. Christians should live and act like children of God. Here are some things we need to focus on if we are to live like children of God.
Posted: February 24th, 2010 | Author: John | Filed under: Audio Sermons, Ephesians Sermons | No Comments »
View outline; Ephesians 3;14-19 – Our Ultimate Prayer
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We believe in an incredible God that created everything from nothing. He tumbled the walls of Jericho, understands men’s hearts, and has defeated Death and Satan, so why do we get discouraged? When Christians are struggling, it is appropriate to ask God for the help that He is so capable of and so ready to give.