Sermon Central
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Ephesians
Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006 (message contributor)
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1. A Church Of Body Builders?
Contributed on Nov 14, 2006
Discovering the importance of the whole body of believers using their God given gifts for one another.
A Church Full of Body Builders Sometimes what we truly are in Christ gets obscured by “normal life,” bad days, imperfect people (all of us!) and low attendance (like today!). But, my dear friends, listen to these words that were written about you: “She is the people of God created by the ...read more
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2. God Shocks World In Tell-All Drama!
Contributed on Nov 15, 2006
The Contents and Implications of God’s "mystery revealed" are really rather shocking--though they are meant to really comfort us. To convey this shocking nature the sermon uses a series of "tabloid style" headlines to grab attention.
They [wore] black they are very serious-looking; and they look like they just came from a sculpting competition. tattoos, facial jewelry (hooks, studs, chains "it looked like half of them had fallen into a tackle box, gotten up, and just showed up at church like that". This two year old ...read more
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3. Tapped In To The Powerful Love Of Christ
Contributed on Nov 15, 2006
As Ephesians transitions from the "theological" to the practical, it hinges on a crucial prayer of Paul for them to be filled with power to know God’s love. It is this indwelling of the HS/Christ that enables us to walk in love and all that we are admoni
Tapped In to the Powerful Love of Christ Love is All you Need—the Beatles Love can be a powerful force Hug Video (other examples in my life? getting a note from my 6th grade girlfriend. Or patience from my wife of 15 years though I don’t deserve it) Human Love only goes so far • I ...read more
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4. Destined For Life In Christ!
Contributed on Nov 15, 2006
Only through Christ is our destiny changed from "death" to "life."
Destined for Life! in Christ I don’t know if you’ve given much thought to your future, if you have ever tried to influence and guide what your life will look like Ben is visiting Princeton this week. . . to discover where he will get a higher education and compete in swimming ...read more
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5. A Little Slice Of Heaven Nestled Between Truth And Love
Contributed on Dec 1, 2006
How we can create "a little slice of heaven" in our Christian community as we learn to live governed by truth AND love.
A Little Slice of Heaven Nestled Between Truth and Love Don’t you just love the smells of Thanksgiving? the delectable golden brown turkey basting and baking away tasty russet potatoes being mashed to fluffy perfection, topped off by melting butter, salt and ...read more
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6. Making Light Of Sin
Contributed on Dec 3, 2006
Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.
Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in ...read more