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Ephesians
Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. Blessed In Christ
Contributed on Jul 10, 2014
Life is hard, even for Christians. In those difficult times we can sometimes forget the blessings we have in Christ. But when we start to see the bigger picture and understand how we are blessed in Christ, we can truly live in the joy of those blessings.
Ok, I want to start with a question. Do you know where you are? That is kind of a funny question, isn’t it? Because of course you know where you are. But the reality is, that sometimes, we may not fully understand where we are until we see the bigger picture of our location and the ...read more
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2. Living Life From 9 To 5
Contributed on Sep 1, 2014
Being a Christian in the workplace is not easy. We are constantly being tempted and challenged. How can we live life in a way that glorifies God from 9 to 5?
Living Life from 9 to 5 Ephesians 6:5-9 Lay hands on Paul Intro Slide Have you seen any of these bumper stickers before? Slide I am so poor, I can’t even pay attention I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go On my way to work, please kill me I am sure you have seen many ...read more
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3. Family Portrait
Contributed on Aug 15, 2014
Paul gives some details of how we should conduct ourselves in our roles in the Christian family.
Family Portrait Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro Slide I like pictures. I like to look at pictures from the past. They are great reminders of what we were like and can help to remind us of times we were enjoying life or happy when things are not going as great, so that we can make some changes to ...read more
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4. Knowing Christ
Contributed on Jul 10, 2014
What is the evidence for knowing Christ? And once we know Him, what more do we need to know?
Ephesians Series - #2 - Knowing Christ Ephesians 1:15-23 Knowing Christ. What does that look like? And What is it that we need to know so that we can continue on in growing in Him and being used by Him? Love – Evidence of Knowing Christ (v. 15-16) Know Him More (v. 17) Know more of ...read more
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5. Made Alive In Christ
Contributed on Jul 10, 2014
Are you experiencing life as the Walking Dead or are you truly Alive in Christ?
Made Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 Intro Slide Have you heard the one about a plane that is about to crash? It has a pilot, a scientist, a pastor and a student, but there are only 3 parachutes. The pilot, knowing first that the plane is going to crash, takes a parachute reasoning, that ...read more
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6. Unity In Christ
Contributed on Jul 10, 2014
Division. There is division all over the world. But Christ has come to bring unity, but how does He brings unity through Christ.
Unity in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Slide What do you think of when you think of walls? Well, when we think of a wall we typically think of dividing something. We build walls in houses to divide the house into different rooms. In countries or towns, there were often walls that were built ...read more
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7. The Administration Of God's Grace
Contributed on Jul 10, 2014
Grace. We often think about grace as the salvation that God gives us that we do not deserve. But God gives us His grace to serve as well.
The Administration of God’s Grace Ephesians 3:1-13 Intro Slide Have you ever been in the midst of a conversation and then a new thought that you have to get out comes into your head? Maybe you have been talking to someone, and then a word or some other trigger brings to mind ...read more
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8. Filled With The Fullness Of God
Contributed on Jul 10, 2014
Do you ever feel that you can't do what God wants you to do? Well, we can't except for the power of God working through us.
Filled with the Fullness of God Ephesians 3:14-21 Intro Slide Do you ever feel that you just can’t do what God wants you to do? I mean, you know what He wants, but it is just too hard. Have you ever felt that way? I am sure we all have at times. I know Paul has and he knows ...read more
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9. Live A Life Worthy
Contributed on Jul 10, 2014
Paul encourages the Ephesians, and us, to live a life worthy of the calling we have in Christ because of the blessings we have been given. How do we do that and what does it look like?
Live a Life Worthy! Ephesians 4:1-16 To live a life worthy depends on Character (vv.1-2) humility Gentleness Patience Love To live a life worthy requires Unity (vv. 3-6) To live a life worthy requires serving (vv. 7-12) Living a life worthy leads to Maturity ...read more
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10. Like Father, Like Son
Contributed on Aug 15, 2014
Do people see you and see godliness? As we mature, those of us who claim Christ as Savior, should see our lives continually transformed into a life that is more Christ-like. How can we see that and what does it look like?
Like Father, Like Son Ephesians 5:1-20 Slide Intro I am sure most of us have heard the phrase, Like Father, Like Son. It’s a great saying when your kids do something positive, but not so great when they don’t. For the Christian, those who have trusted Jesus Christ as your ...read more