TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:25-30 Introduction: The Practical Reality of Theology I. Sanctification affects our integrity of speech (v. 25) A. Speak with no deceit B. Speak with total truthfulness C. Speak truth to everyone D. Speak truth for the benefit of others II. Sanctification affects our emotional self-control (vv. 26-27) A. Be angry legitimately B. Be…
TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:11-16 I. Who is the giver (vv. 11a, 7-10) A. The one that descended and ascended (vv. 8-10) B. The one that died, was buried, and rose again (v. 9b) C. The one that was victorious over His enemies (v. 8) II. What He gave (vv. 11, 7-8) A. He gave the gift…
Lazarus, Mary, & Martha TEXT: John 11 & 12 I. Jesus had to balance His love for His friends with His love for His Father JOHN 11:1-15 A. Jesus knew Lazarus was going to die if He did not go to heal him B. Jesus knew how sad his friends would be if their brother…
Finding Your Identity in God Elkanah & his Family 1 SAMUEL 1,2,3 I. We humans can make a mess of life vss. 1-3 A. Elkanah had a mess in his family and nation vs. 1, 4-6 He made a mess in his marriages to two women not being faithful to God’s design This is not…
TEXT: Ephesians 4:1-6 I. It requires the right attitude vss. 1-2 A. The right attitude about ourselves vs. 1a B. The right attitude about our calling vs. 1b C. The right attitude toward others vs. 2 II. It requires the right effort with the Spirit vs. 3 A. Personal effort B. Maintaining effort C. Spirit-filled…
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TEXT: EPHESIANS 3:8-13 I. A proper perspective (v. 8ª) A. Personal responsibility (“Unto me,…”) B. Humble evaluation (“…who am less than the least of all saints,…”) C. Accurate estimation (…is this grace given…”) II. A proper plan (vv. 8b-9) A. God’s plan for our lives begins with benefitting from His grace B. God’s plan continues…
TEXT: EPHESIANS 3:1-7 Introduction: “For this cause…” For what cause? Chapters 1&2 I. Partaking in God’s plan on earth (vv. 1-4) A. God’s plan is to use His children to do His will on earth (v. 1; Romans 12:1-3) B. God’s plan is to use His grace to bring others to Him (v. 2; Luke…
TEXT: John 5:30-47 Introduction: John 5:24 I. Jesus fulfilled the witness of John (vv. 30-33) A. Jesus did the will of the Father as His messenger (v. 30) B. John came to prepare the way for God’s messenger (vv. 31-32; Malachi 3:1) C. John came as a witness of Jesus’ coming (v. 33; Mark 1:2-3;…
TEXT: Psalm 36 Introduction: A brief review of our nation’s history. I. The problems we have today are nothing new (vv. 1-4) A. Sin is at the root of all the problems of mankind (vv. -3a) B. Leaving the wisdom of God and His will always leads to sin (v. 3b) C. When we do…