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Ephesians
Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010 (message contributor)
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1. Who In The World Do You Think You Are?
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
This sermon is an introductory sermon for a series in Ephesians. If focuses on the beleiver's identity and meaning this has on our lives.
Who In The World Do You Think You Are? Ephesians 1:1-2 September 28, 2008 Open: Everyone one of us struggle from time to time with the issue of forgetfulness. We forget little things – where we placed our glasses and our keys, etc. Have you ever the experience where you are driving down ...read more
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2. “let The Walls Fall Down”
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
The ultimate workmanship of God is a human being who despite being dead in his transgressions and sins has been made alive in Christ.
“Let the Walls Fall Down” Ephesians 2:11-22 November 30, 2008 OPEN: Ephesians is about the church. Paul is writing it to the church at Ephesus to be circulated among other area churches to show them how to be the church! He will concentrate later on- on some of the moral ...read more
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3. The Great Mystery
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
God has revealed a mystery - with the revelation comes a responsibility
“The Great Mystery” Ephesians 3:1-13 OPEN: How many here today would say you love a good mystery? I love a good mystery. I love trying to sort through all the clues and pieces of evidence in order to figure out the key, the central truth that explains everything. I don’t ...read more
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4. The Church Living Up To Our Full Potential
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
The greatest heartache comes when people live lives that don't match what they know.
Starting this week and going into next month - there will be hundreds of thousands of students graduating from schools all around our country. High schools – colleges – post graduate – grade schools, nursery schools – you name it. We are officially full swing into ...read more
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5. Learning How To Walk A New Way
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
What is the major task confronting the church? – teaching people to walk properly.
Learning How To Walk A New Way” Ephesians 4:1-10 OPEN: Today we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of Ephesians. This morning we are going to be looking at chapter 4 and learning how to walk in a new and different way. Now I know we are not going to get very far ...read more
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6. Learning How To Walk A New Way - Part Two
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
If we are going to reach our full potential as believers and as a church we have to deal these basic concerns first.
“Learning How To Walk A New Way” Ephesians 4:1-10 May 31, 2009 OPEN: Last week we started on this study in Eph. 4 and we are learning how to walk a new way. It doesn’t matter what your age is – there should always be something new entering into your walk with the Lord. ...read more
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7. Learning How To Walk A New Way – Part Three
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
Our response is all about conforming our life to God’s expectations not God conforming to our expectations.
“Learning How To Walk A New Way” – Part Three Ephesians 4:1-7 OPEN: So today we want to continue on our study of Eph. in the fourth chapter. Paul says we are to walk worthy of the calling we have received. We’ve noted that if we are truly going to respond properly ...read more
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8. Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Four
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
The way you live depicts your view of salvation.
“Learning to Walk A New Way” – Part Four June 28, 2009 OPEN: We’re focusing on five steps Paul gives us in the beginning of chapter four. Paul says walk worthy of the calling you have received. We’re learning how to walk a new way - Review: We’ve thus ...read more
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9. Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Five
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
The church is not supposed to mimic other human institutions. It is built up the foundation of never-ending love – supernatural power - unsearchable riches –immeasurable vision.
OPEN: So as we’ve begun exploring the fourth chapter of Ephesians – we’ve been looking at a proper response to the blessing Jesus provides for those who are in the Church. These are all first response issues – these are the baby steps. If we don’t get these first ...read more
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10. Body Building - 101
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
Unity is planned in eternity but lived out in community
“Body Building - 101” Ephesians 4:7-16 OPEN: So we’ve gone through the first opening verses of Eph 4 which has given to us the very basics of learning how to walk like a believer. We’ve begun to discover how different the church is supposed to be in comparison to the ...read more
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11. Body Building - Part Two
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
Jesus is building a Serving Church
“Body Building” - Part Two Ephesians 4:11-13 OPEN: We are looking at Ephesians chapter four concerning the issue of Body Building. Understanding the church. Ecclesiology = Church Jesus’ way. We are really dealing with: What is Needed to Build the Body? But before we get ...read more
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12. For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On!
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness an
“For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On!” Eph. 4: 17-32 OPEN: The title of the sermon today is “For goodness sake-put your clothes on” This is not talking about the clothes you wore to church this morning, I’m assuming that everyone came to church after ...read more
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13. Who Do You Imitate?”
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
Everyone Imitates Someone
Who Do You Imitate? Ephesians 5: 1-14 OPEN: Today we want to continue with our study through the book of Ephesians. Today we want to talk about the issue of imitation. Context: we’ve been new garments to wear – Eph. 4:22 - Part of the worthy walk – a balancing of the scales Paul ...read more
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14. Turn On The Light
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
We're the citizens of the Kingdom and we must act consistent with our identity.
“Turn on the Light!” Eph. 5:8-14 August 30, 2009 OPEN: Now as you know, we are studying the book of Ephesians. The first three chapters - who the Christian is. The last three how he lives, how he acts, how he functions. And Paul here in chapters 4, 5 and 6 gives us a clear, concise ...read more
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15. Are You Wiser Than A Fifth Grader?
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
Don’t you wish that human beings came equipped with some kind of mechanism or system that could kick in with flashing warning lights and noisy warnings that would go off and stop us from doing the regrettable dumb things in our lives?
Are You Wiser Than A Fifth Grader?” Ephesians 5: 15-17 * Portion of this sermon are from a message by Andy Stanley * OPEN: How many people have ever watched a show called “Are you smarter than a fifth grader?” It’s a television game show format based on asking grade-school level questions ...read more
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16. How To Know What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
Wisdom is not only your calling – it is your gift.
How To Know What To Do - When You Don’t Know What To Do Series on Wisdom - #2 OPEN: So last week we started a discussion on the topic of wisdom, which we are going to continue this morning. How many of you remember anything from what we said last week? (how many of you remember what you ...read more