TEXT: EPHESIANS 2:4-10 Introduction: Prepositions speak to position. vss. 5, 6, 7, 10 Salvation is all about our position in relation to God. I. The cause of being saved in Christ vss. 4-5 A. God’s mercy makes it available vs. 4a B. God’s love makes it possible vs. 4b C. God’s life makes reality vs.…
TEXT: Ephesians 2:1-5 I. Who we all are without I AM EPH 2:1-2 A. We are all spiritually separated from God vss. 1b-2 B. We are all spiritually condemned as law breakers vss. 2-3 C. We are all spiritually dead in our sins vs. 3 1. We all begin in this condition from…
TEXT: Luke 5:27-32. Compare with: Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17 I. A true witness is always looking for people to witness to (vv. 27-28) Jesus was leaving one ministry opportunity and going to another Jesus saw Levi as He was just passing by as He travelled Jesus called Levi to join Him in His journey of…
TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-23 I. I am helped by the Holy Spirit to live to God’s glory on earth (vv. 15-18) A. Faith in Jesus gives us a new love for others (v. 15; John 13:34; 15:12; I John 4:7-11; I Peter 1:22-25) B. Faith in Jesus gives us a new gratitude for others (v. 16a;…
TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 Matthew 9:1-8, Luke 5:17-26 Introduction: Series Theme Scripture Proverbs 11:30-31 I. Don’t miss the individual because of the crowd (vv. 1-4) A. When we look at the masses of people in need it can be overwhelming 1. Jesus ministered to masses of people, but never lost sight of individuals 2. Jesus had crowds…
TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: Series Theme Scripture Proverbs 11:30-31 I. God’s plan for us to spend time with Him in prayer Mark 1:35 A. Because on our own we are powerless B. Because without God’s intervention we can do nothing C. Because we need to be right with Him to be used by Him to…
TEXT: EPHESIANS 1:13-23 Introduction: Ephesians 1:1-12 I. I am guaranteed Heaven eternally by the indwelling Spirit of God (vv. 13-14) A. I am sealed by the Holy Spirit permanently as a child of God (v. 13) B. I am eternally guaranteed to receive my inheritance in Heaven (v. 14a) C. I am enabled to live…
TEXT: Colossians 1:15-20 Introduction: Who is “who” that is the image of the invisible God? (v. 15) I. Why is He the firstborn of every creature (vv. 16-17) Because He is the Creator God of all things (v. 16; John 1:1-3 Because He is the Eternal God before all things (v. 17a; Genesis 1:1, 26-31) Because…
TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 I. A True Witness involves others in their witnessing (vv. 1-7) Jesus proclaimed truth to those who would listen (v. 1) Jesus sought the help of those who were willing (vv. 2-3) Jesus tried to help people, but let them learn the hard way (vv. 4-7) Jesus’ instructions to Peter were very…
TEXT: John 10:39-42 I. I AM is the Almighty God superior to mankind (v. 39) A. They sought to take Him many times (John 10:30-38; 8:56-59; 5:14-17; Luke 4:16-30) B. They were unable to take Him until His time (John 7:1-9; Matthew 26:18) C. They had no power over the Almighty God (John 10:14-18) II.…