TEXT: Ephesians 2:11-18 Introduction: “Wherefore remember,” Your condition before Christ (2:1-5) How you came to be in Christ (2:5-9) What the result of being in Christ should be for all believers (2:10) I. Remembering where I came from before Christ. Verses 11-13 A. Not part of God’s children (v. 11) B. Separated from God in…
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: 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;…
GUEST SPEAKER – DR.RICK ADAMS, Missionary with Church Planting America. TEXT: EPHESIANS 2:19-22 Introduction: In the church today, there are Believers 2 Corinthians 4:13 Make-Believers The Apostle Paul reminds us that as born-again believers: We are part of the family of God! Ephesians 2:19 We are framed together as individuals forming the Body of Christ. …
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: EPHESIANS 1:7-12 I am accepted by Christ into His family.
TEXT: EPHESIANS 1:1-6 I am accepted in Christ. Paul is writing to the saints I am blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ I am chosen Bring honor & glory to our Lord Jesus Christ
Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: This church of young believers would not be discouraged by Paul’s suffering This church of young believers would keep growing in their faith This church of young believers would experience the purpose of God in saving them The Posture of prayer Ephesians 3:14 Personal humility “I bow” Personal submission “My knees”…
Brother Rick Terrazas, missionary with Rock of Ages Ministries, ministering to youth in juvenile prisons and detention facilities in the Greater Portland area shares how to pray for missionaries and challenges listeners to be available & obedient to God’s call. Text: Ephesians 6:18-20 How to Pray for Missionaries Pray for their boldness Not to be…