Anniversary Sunday September 29, 2024 TEXT: Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: Matthew 16:13-20 I. The evidence of God working in a church (Matthew 16:18) A. Spiritual decisions being made B. Spiritual growth being manifested C. Spiritual victories being ministered D. Spiritual legacies being maintained II. The process of the Lord building His church (Ephesians 2:19-22) A. The…
DR. CHARLES SHOEMAKER SPEAKING ON COMMUNICATION, ESPECIALLY IN MARRIAGE. TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:25-32 Communication is Important because: It clarifies points of view It encourages mutual solutions It provides a release of tension Principles for good communication: Be truthful. Verse 25 Truth sets us free – John 8:44; 8:32 Truth spoken in love, kindly – Ephesians 4:15…
February 18, 2024 TEXT: Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction: vv. 11-19 I. The Foundation of love declared in God’s Word (v. 20a) The foundation the apostles recorded in the New Testament The foundation the prophets proclaimed in the Old Testament The foundation that is sure that we can build our lives upon II. The Foundation of…
November 29, 2023 Scripture: I Corinthians 4:1-4; Luke 12:41-48; Matthew 25:14-30 I. We are stewards of what we receive from God (Luke 12:42-43; Matthew 25:14-15) Time (Ephesians 5:15, 16; Colossians 4:5) Truth (I Corinthians 4:1) Scripture Salvation Sanctification Treasures How we earn it How we use it (Ephesians 4:28) How we store it >Tithing (I…
TEXT: Ephesians 6:18-24 I. I can be effective as an intercessor in prayer (vv. 18-19) I can pray just as well as anyone else can (v. 18a) I can pray for other saints everywhere (v. 18b) I can pray for God’s servants wherever they are (v. 19) II. I can pray as an ambassador of…
TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-18 I. God has a plan to help us with our courage (vv. 10-11) By knowing the Lord as your Saviour (v. 10a) By experiencing the strength of the Lord (v. 10) By arming yourself with God’s armor against Satan (v. 11) II. It takes courage to stand against evil in the world…
TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:5-9 Introduction: Doing all to the glory of God includes our work Doing all to the glory of God means we answer to God for all Doing all to the glory of God is the same for everyone. Workers working for God’s glory. Ephesians 6:5-6 Workers working obediently to their authority Workers working…
TEXT: Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: Today we recognize Grandparents and honor their place of significance in the lives of families. Truly grandparents set the pace of the next generation because they bring up the parents of their grandchildren who will make up the society of the future. The family is the foundation of the social order, which…
TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:22-33 I. Christ and the church is compared to a husband and his wife vss. 22-24 We should all do all that we do as unto the Lord vs. 22 Wives should submit as unto the Lord vs. 23 Husbands should lead as unto the Lord vs. 23 Children should obey and honor…
TEXT: Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction: “See then” EPHESIANS 5:13-14 God’s Will involves how I live my life – EPHESIANS 5:15-16 It is the will of God that I live diligently, not lazily. Matthew 2:8; Luke 1:3; Acts 18:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:2. It is the will of God that I live wisely, not foolishly It is the will…