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Ephesians-The Church
Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010 (message contributor)
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1. Adding Value To People!
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
What it takes to add value to people.
Do you have any difficult people in your life? Ephesians 4:29-32 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were ...read more
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2. All About Grace
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you are going to get. Forest Gump That is why we need grace.
“Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you are going to get.” Oh how true is that statement that Forest Gump makes. In this world you never will know what will happen next and even truer is you never know what kind of hand will be dealt to you. When you look at the story ...read more
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3. Beauty And The Beast
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
Are you living in the light or the darkness?
Beauty is the Light and Darkness is the Beast! Question: How far can I go in darkness and still go to Heaven? Question: How close to God can I walk? What Paul is really talking about is the darkness of secret sins. Beauty= Light and Beast= Darkness 1. The Beast of darkness is living ...read more
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4. Blessings
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
The Spiritual Blessings
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ." (NKJV) Paul opens Ephesians with the longest outburst of praises and blessings found in the Epistles in the typical style of an Old ...read more
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5. Building Homes
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
What is the Church?
What kind of Church will Calvary Be? Therefore: "What is a Church?"—How would you define a Church? A biblical picture or a photograph of a church is: A church that God can honor. A church that God can use. A people that God can bless. Ephesians 2:19-22 “Consequently, you ...read more
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6. Built In Jesus For Employment
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
Built to work for Jesus.
Everyday all across the world people are working. In many ways work can be a fascinating responsibility. Now each of you here either has a job or is looking for a job. Even my son Kamden has a job. He has to clean his room and do all of his homework. And everyone would agree that work is essential ...read more
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7. But God
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
Everything we need to know about God can be summed up in two words. "But God!"
Read the story “Love You Forever.” By Robert Munsch. Now I don’t know about you but for me reading that story “Love You Forever.” always reminds me of my mother and her love for me. But I wonder have you ever realized that love. Because there is a love that is ...read more
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8. Christ Our Superhero
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
With Great Power comes Great Responsibility. Uncle Ben Spiderman
With Great Power comes Great Responsibility. Uncle Ben Spiderman 1. Understanding the Great Power of our Superhero. Vs. 19-20 There are four different Greek synonyms Paul uses here to emphasize the greatness of Christ’s power. -Dunamis: power from where we get the word for dynamite. ...read more
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9. Finally Be Strong
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
Two times Paul says that we are to "put on the full armor of God" he gives us why and how.
Two times Paul says that we are to "put on the full armor of God" he gives us why and how. Why? So that we can stand against the devil’s schemes. The word for Schemes used here is: "metheodeia" which is where we get our word method. The Devil’s method focuses in on three strategic areas of ...read more
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10. God’s Sovereignty, Man’s Responsibility
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
What God does and what man does...
Ephesians 1:4-6 reveals the past part of God’s eternal plan in forming the church, the Body of Christ. God’s plan is shown in Seven elements: 1. The Method—Election The Bible speaks of 3 kinds of Election: o Theocratic Election: Deuteronomy 7:6 o Vocational ...read more
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11. Good Morning
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
Our goal is more than heaven.
Ephesians 4:11-13 “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of ...read more
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12. Greetings
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
Introduction to Ephesians
Acts 19: The History of Ephesus: -Capital of proconsular Asia as such was the political and commercial center of this large region. -The melting pot of nations and ethnic groups. Greek/ Roman/ Jew/ Gentile. -Home of the largest Greek open-air Theaters. Held 25,000 spectators. -Home of one ...read more
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13. Higher Level Living
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
Living for the Lord!
Ephesians 5:1-2 “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (NIV) What does it mean to be an imitator of God? By understanding what the attitude of ...read more
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14. How Deep Is His Love?
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
In any relationship it is important to know how deep their love is for you.
In any relationship it is important to know how deep their love is for you. John 7:37-39 “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him…(NIV) Ephesians 3:14-21 is Paul second prayer in ...read more
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15. How Far Have We Gone With Christ?
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
What is your Past, Present and Future?
Ephesians 2:11-13 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called "uncircumcised" by those who call themselves "the circumcision" (that done in the body by the hands of men)... remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel ...read more
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16. Let's Get Spiritual
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
How do you get Spiritual?
How do you get Spiritual? Ephesians 4:20-24 “You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being ...read more
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17. Living A Balanced Life.
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
Living a balanced life: is where you apply your Christian experience to every area of your life.
Ephesians 4:1-3 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (NIV) Living a ...read more
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18. Living Under God Control
Contributed on Jun 10, 2010
Live according to the power of God.
Ephesians 4:25-28 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. He who has been stealing must steal no ...read more
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19. "Lost In Translation: The Illusion Of Life."
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
What would it be like if God was completely pulled out of your life?
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Ephesians 4:17-19 “So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ...read more
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20. "Not Always The High Life!"
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
What controls your Life?
Ephesians 5:15-21 “Be very careful, then, how you live -- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled ...read more
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21. "Paid In Full!"
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
The act of Redemption.
Redemption is one of the central themes of Scripture and specifically of Ephesians. What does Redemption mean? There are six terms taken from the New Testament in relation to salvation. Dikaios: refers to a legal acquittal of a charge. Aphiemi: basically means to send ...read more
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22. "Peace With God And Man."
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
What it means to have peace with God.
Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace to men on whom his favor rest." (NIV). Pride is what led to man¡¦s first act of disobedience. 1. THEREFORE CHRIST HAS MADE PEACE AMONG MEN. Vs. 14-15 "For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed ...read more
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23. "Prayers For Growth"
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
Praying for Growth
“What Paul does in Ephesians chapter 1, and therefore encourages us to copy, is both to keep praising God that in Christ all spiritual blessings are ours and to keep praying that we may know the fullness of what he has given us in his son.” John Stott In verses 16-19 Paul gives ...read more
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24. Relationships God's Way Part #1
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
Marriage God's Way
On Amazon.com there are 367,018 books on Marriage. There are over 154,000,000 website on Marriage Help. The average couple will spend over a thousand hours planning a wedding ceremony. Relationships God’s Way—Marriage 1. Effective Communication! Vs. 19 “Speak to one ...read more
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25. Relationships God's Way Part #2
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
Difference between man and woman.
Last week we talked about how women communicate in feelings and men communicate in facts. Since, men and women are different and God has also designed specific roles for each. Relationships God’s Way—The Roles of Husband and Wife 1. It takes God to be a wife, the way God ...read more
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26. Relationships God's Way Part #3
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
Parents and Kids.
Ephesians 6:1-3 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise-- "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." (NIV) Children and Youth do you want to help your ...read more
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27. Relationships God’s Way Part #4
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
How you work for the Lord and your family.
1. All you need to bring home from work is you. There are four critical attitudes for the Christian worker: -Sincerity of heart. Vs. 5 "Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ." -Integrity Vs. 6 "Obey them not ...read more
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28. "Stepping Into The Danger Zone!"
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
Growing towards maturity.
Ephesians 4:14-16 “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who ...read more
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29. Stepping Into The Water: Baptism
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
What is baptism?
Ephesians 4:4-6 “ There is one body and one Spirit-- just as you were called to one hope when you were called-- one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (NIV) There is an inward and an outward baptism. BAPTISM!! ...read more
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30. "Thanksgiving"
Contributed on Jun 11, 2010
The Apostle Paul declaration of Thanksgiving to the readers of Ephesus.
Ephesians 1:15-16 “That is why since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks to God for you. I always remember you in my prayers,” (NCV) Paul comes to the end of this magnificent eulogy vs. 3-14 and ...read more