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Ephesians: Who We Are In Christ
Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 19, 2021 (message contributor)
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1. For The Sake Of The Call
Contributed on Aug 19, 2021
God has called us to be his representatives in the world.
FOR THE SAKE OF THE CALL Text: Eph. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: We will abandon it all for the sake of the call No other reason at all but the sake of the call Wholly devoted to live and to die for the sake of the call Nobody stood and applauded them So they knew from the start This road ...read more
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2. God's Plan
Contributed on Oct 1, 2021
When we messed up God’s plan by sinning, God set up a plan to make us right with him again.
God’s Plan Introduction 1. Illustration: Pastor and author Max Lucado said, “The purpose of the Bible? Salvation. God’s highest passion is to get his children home. His book, the Bible, describes his plan of salvation. The purpose of the Bible is to proclaim God’s plan and passion to save his ...read more
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3. A Pastor's Prayer
Contributed on Oct 1, 2021
It is my prayer for you today to see how blessed you are and how much power is at your disposal because we are united in Christ.
A Pastor’s Prayer Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Introduction 1. "A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight." 2. A number of years ago, God called me to be a Pastor, and shepherd to his people. ...read more
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4. You Are Alive
Contributed on Oct 7, 2021
Once we were spiritually dead, but new we are alive because of the gift of God’s grace.
You Are Alive Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A few years ago, when archaeologists began excavating in the courtyard of a medieval monastery, they found seeds that had been dormant for more than 400 years that had begun to grow. King Henry VIII had closed the monastery in 1539, ...read more
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5. One New Humanity
Contributed on Oct 22, 2021
The Church needs to lead the way to reconciliation in our society.
One New Humanity Text: Eph. 2:11-18 Introduction 1. After the incident in Minnesota where George Floyd was killed, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I called two of my friends and asked their forgiveness. The reason I asked their forgiveness was that I had always referred to them as my “black ...read more
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6. From Foreigners To Family
Contributed on Oct 29, 2021
We have a responsibility to live not only as God’s family, but also as people with God’s very presence living inside of them.
FROM FOREIGNERS TO FAMILY Text: Eph. 2:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was born on Monday, July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated sixteen days after his birth and were divorced the following December. His father was abusive and had a drinking problem. ...read more
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7. Unity Of The Body
Contributed on Jan 19, 2022
A wise Christian leader once said, "In essentials, unity; in differences, liberty; in all things, charity [love]." For any church to succeed there must be unity.
Unity In the Body Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: There can be union without unity: tie two cats together by their tails and throw them over a clothesline. There you will have union, but certainly not unity! 2. A wise Christian leader once said, "In essentials, unity; in ...read more
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8. The Maturity Of The Church
Contributed on Jan 19, 2022
It is necessary for us to grow in our faith so that we can fight the battle against Satan.
The Maturity of the Church Text: Eph. 4:7-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There are no short cuts to maturity. It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. The development of Christlike ...read more
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9. Radically Changed
Contributed on Feb 2, 2022
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to stick out of the crowd and be radically changed.
RADICALLY CHANGED Text: Eph. 4:17-32 Introduction 1. Jesus Christ is Lord & God's still on the throne There's power in the blood & I'm saved to the bone The devil comes against me, he's gonna feel some pain I can bind him, bruise him, cast him out by the power of ...read more
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10. Living By The Spirit's Power
Contributed on Feb 16, 2022
If we are going to be the people God is calling us to be we need to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Living By the Spirit’s Power Text: Eph. 5:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: “The presence of the Holy Spirit is the keystone of all our hopes.” (John Nelson Darby) 2. A major section of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians deals with living as God’s holy people who are imitating our God and ...read more
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11. Living In The Light
Contributed on Feb 16, 2022
As children of God, we need to let our light shine for everyone to see.
Living In the Light Text: Eph. 5:1-14 Introduction 1. Have you ever noticed what often happens when a light burns out? Many times, when a light is turned on for the last time it produces a sudden burst of light (even burning brighter than it normally does) until the element burns into darkness. A ...read more
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12. The Battle In Christ
Contributed on Mar 17, 2022
We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.
The Battle in Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We've got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest texts in all the New Testament, occurs at the end ...read more