Missionary Chip Hull, who ministers to juvenile detainees in Idaho, speaks to us from Ephesians 3:14-21

1. Attacks on our relationship with Christ
   1. Indifference   Matthew 13:14,15
   2. Distractions     Mark 14:9
2. Strengthening our roots    Ephesians 3:16
   1. God gives us what we need in order to strengthen our roots
   2. Continue to have a time of Bible study & prayer     Matthew 7:7  “Ask”
   3. Meditate on God’s Word     Joshua 1:8
3. The Body of Christ will grow if our individual roots are cared for
   1. God’s plan is working out     Ephesians 3:20
   2. God’s power is available to all of us     Philippians 4:13
4. The influence & duty of the local church
   1. The eyes of the world are on all of us
   2. Remember that God is in control
   3. He is working through the church     I Timothy 3:15

• Action Points:
  • Stay faithful
  • Let your roots continue to grow deeper every day