TEXT: Ephesians 2:19-22 I. The all-inclusive family of God (v. 19) A. Citizenship in the kingdom of God B. Union with the saints of God C. Inclusion in the family of God II. The singular common foundation of God’s family (vv. 20-21) A. There is only one foundation of faith B. There is only one…
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;…
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: 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: 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.…