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Letter To The Ephesians
Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 12, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. Saints Are To Praise And Pray!
Contributed on Oct 12, 2009
Praising God and praying on a regular basis are both duties and response for Christians.
We are here to worship God! Have you ever wondered why there is a message within a Worship Service? Would you say that many in Wisconsin worship the Packers? And when Coach McCarthy speaks, many fans intently listen! Are you a fan of God? Listening to what God has is to say is worship. So ...read more
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2. What Christians Have From God!
Contributed on Oct 19, 2009
Christians have EVERY spiritual blessing from heaven; how are we responding to these incredible blessings?
We noted last week that the Letter to the Ephesians is a letter to all saints. Saints are those who are faithful to Jesus Christ; in other words, if you have fully trusted your life to Jesus Christ, you are a saint now and forever! As we continue to learn from this letter to the Ephesians we ...read more
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3. Decide Daily How To Live
Contributed on Oct 26, 2009
Everyday we have a choice as Christians to live as God changed us (seated in the heavenly realms with Christ) or live like the way we used to as enemies of God.
This morning, we are to worship God with songs, prayer, His Word, our offerings, and with our fellowship. For Christians, to be in church on a Sunday morning is the thing to do; But, what about later today or tomorrow? How will we really live? We live our lives without really asking that question, ...read more
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4. Mystery Of God Revealed
Contributed on Nov 2, 2009
God revealed a mystery through Jesus Christ because God is using the church as a testimony to angels!
Please open your Bibles to the Letter to the Ephesians. We read in Ephesians 1:9-10………… The mystery of God is revealed to us today! What is a mystery? A mystery is something that is amazing but not understood. God is amazing but He doesn’t want to be misunderstood! God desires to be understood! ...read more
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5. Praying For Each Other
Contributed on Nov 9, 2009
The church plays an important role for God’s Kingdom, and so, we are to pray for the church and its members!
Please open your Bibles to Ephesians Chapter 3…… We noted last week that God has revealed a mystery. Look again at Ephesians 3:6…………. We noted 4 truths from this verse: - the mystery is revealed through the gospel of Christ - all Believers of Christ will inherit heaven - all Saints are ...read more
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6. Live A Life Worthy Of Calling
Contributed on Nov 17, 2009
Christians are called to the image of Jesus Christ and so, with the help of God the Holy Spirit, Christians are to live a life on earth worthy of this calling.
God used the Apostle Paul to write a letter to reveal His plan. We had noted previously that the letter was not only for those Christians in Ephesus 2000 years ago but it is also for us today! From the first three chapters of Ephesians, we learned much important truths about God and His ...read more
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7. Diversity
Contributed on Nov 19, 2018
The way we deal with and handle diversity will impact our communities and the world!!
This year at this Holiday Folk Fair we are celebrating Diversity! One definition of Diversity is the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization. Take a quick look around you…. Diversity is a reality here at the Holiday Folk ...read more
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8. God Gives Spiritual Gifts
Contributed on Dec 1, 2009
God is calling Believers of Christ to know and use their spiritual gifts.
We have learned from the first three chapters of Ephesians that Christians are those who believe and receive Jesus Christ as their only God and Savior. Christians are saints, have every good thing in the heavens, alive with God forever, indwelt by God the Holy Spirit, and are being built together ...read more
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9. Put Off... Put On....
Contributed on Dec 8, 2009
Christians are to put off the old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires and put on the new self created to be like God!
Sometime this morning, you decided you were going to go to church. And so, you decided what to wear to church and you put on the clothes you are wearing now. We do this daily don’t we? We decide what clothes to put on for the day! Of course, some of you took a little longer than others to decide ...read more
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10. Godly Treasures
Contributed on Dec 14, 2009
Our lives and the lives of those around us will only be as rich as how much we grab on to God’s treasures!
We read in Matthew 6 of the King James Version of the Bible: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into ...read more
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11. God’s Resolutions For Christians
Contributed on Dec 29, 2009
We come up with all sorts of good New Year’s resolutions but often neglect our spiritual lives, which is really the basis for everything in our lives!
In a few days it will be a new year and many will be making resolutions. Can you fill in the blanks for the following? I’m too short for my weight, therefore, in 2010 I’m going on a ______! I now have too many friends calling me to pay my bills, therefore, in 2010 I will stick to a ...read more
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12. Make The Most Of Life
Contributed on Jan 12, 2010
Christians will make the most of their lives on earth by imitating God and God has been sharing Jesus Christ to people ever since He created them.
It’s 2010 and we all look forward to a prosperous new year. For Christians, we read in Ephesians 1:11-12, “In Christ we were chosen and predestined according to God who works out everything in order that we might be for the praise of His glory.” If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your only ...read more
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13. Submit To One Another?
Contributed on Jan 18, 2010
If we can not be humble before God, who is the Creator of everything, how can we submit to anyone else?
We have been learning from the Letter to the Ephesians. We can read the story of the beginning of this Christian church in Ephesus in the Book of Acts. Please open your Bibles to Acts, Chapter 19. Read along with me v1-6…. The Ephesians became Christians as they repented from their sins and ...read more
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14. A Godly Marriage
Contributed on Jan 25, 2010
Marriage is God’s idea, knows what’s best for a marriage, and so, if we are Christians and married, our goal is to have a godly marriage as indicated in Ephesians 5.
Many of you have probably seen the commercial with a couple having a drink with their dog by their side. The conversation went something like this: The woman asked, “If you, Max our dog, and I were in a canoe and it tipped over, who would you rescue first?” The guy quickly replied, ...read more
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15. Children And Parents
Contributed on Feb 1, 2010
Children are to obey and honor their parents and parents are to teach children to obey God with love.
How many of you would like to have a long life that is truly enjoyable?? God actually promises a long enjoyable life for people! Jesus Christ, who is God, came to our world and said in John 10:10, I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. And in our passage today we will ...read more
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16. Jobs And Bosses
Contributed on Apr 12, 2010
Let us avail ourselves daily of God’s love and provisions! And if we do that at work, in God’s eyes (which is the only thing that really matters), we would be doing well!!
We will be talking about work this morning. If you took 5 of your friends who have work, how many of them do you think would say they are not happy with their job?? If you google “not happy at work”, recent surveys indicate that 55% of people are not happy with their work! It is interesting, ...read more
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17. Be Strong In The Lord
Contributed on Feb 8, 2010
If you’re having a hard time saying no to sin and you’re allowing the devil to win in your life, focus and work on being strong in Jesus Christ!
We have been learning from the Letter to the Ephesians and we are now in the middle of the last chapter. We have learned that the letter is addressed to every person who believes in Jesus Christ. God tells us through the Apostle Paul who we are as Christians; that we are citizens of heaven and ...read more
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18. Put On The Belt Of Truth
Contributed on Feb 16, 2010
Be strong in the Lord by putting on the full armor of God starting with the Belt of Truth, which is Jesus Christ!
Many of you have seen the movie Ironman. A wealthy person who decided to do good, invented an armor impenetrable from bullets. If Tony Stark did not put on that armor, a bullet can easily kill him and Ironman couldn’t do any good thing! Wouldn’t it be nice to have one of those armors? Although ...read more
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19. Put On The Breastplate Of Righteousness
Contributed on Feb 22, 2010
Put on the full armor of God starting with the Belt of Truth, who is Jesus Christ, then put on the Breastplate of Righteousness, which is a clean heart provided by Christ’s sacrifice.
We read in Ephesians 3:10, Christ intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms! Through the church, the wisdom of God is being known to angels! There is a spiritual world and we are part of it. Angels ...read more
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20. Put On The Shoes Of The Gospel
Contributed on Mar 1, 2010
With the Gospel given to you, you can have the confidence to stand and move on with your life for God!
We have an awesome God who has given us everything we need for life and godliness! Why is it that many of us Christians are not happy with life and not godly? One of the major reasons of course is that God has not fully judged evil. For a moment, in God’s schedule, the prince of this world we ...read more
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21. Take Up The Shield Of Faith
Contributed on Mar 8, 2010
We are to take up the Shield of Faith; but remember, it is mainly for defense not offense; know your apologetics, defend your faith, and not be offensive!
Is there evil in the world? All we have to do is follow the recent quadruple murder here in Milwaukee, which includes 2 babies!! Did you know that one of the ladies murdered witnessed the murder of her own mother when she was a kid right here in Milwaukee? Although God through Jesus Christ ...read more
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22. Helmet Of Salvation
Contributed on Mar 22, 2010
Our goal as Christians is to live a life always with the confidence in our minds that we are citizens of heaven!
We have noted that soon and very soon, the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will return to earth! While we wait, while God allows the devil loose for a little while, we must be strong in God’s mighty power! Every Christian has the power of God available with the full armor of God. But we must ...read more
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23. Sword Of The Spirit
Contributed on Mar 15, 2010
Yield to God the Holy Spirit and use His Sword as He guides you and watch the devil flee from you and experience the expansion and reality of Christ Kingdom!
Let us start by looking at 2 Peter 3:9-15……… Soon and very soon, Jesus Christ who is the Lord will return to earth and judge the living and the dead. God is not slow in His promise and He will judge you and me. But, because God is love, He doesn’t want anyone to perish! Jesus Christ Himself ...read more
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24. Forcefield Of Prayer
Contributed on Mar 29, 2010
Put on the first 6 pieces of the armor of God (BBSSSH) before praying, then talk to God, worship Him, and ask for anything in accordance to His will!
Today is known as Palm Sunday because about 2000 years ago Jesus Christ entered the City of Jerusalem and the people worshiped Him with palm branches! We read in Matthew 21:7-11, Jesus entered the City of Jerusalem on a donkey and the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, ...read more
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25. Be Alert And Pray!
Contributed on Apr 19, 2010
we are to be aware of situations then pray, especially for missionaries!
Our children have reminded us of what we must do when the days of evil come. As Christians today, how are we doing in taking our stand with the attacks of the devil? We are to put on the Full Armor of God on a daily basis for the days of evil are upon us! How do we do this on a practical basis? ...read more
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26. Messengers Of God
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
Confess your sins to God often, follow Jesus Christ and share His message to the world.
Why do we call it Good Friday when someone died? The reason of course why it is a Good Friday is that there is a message of Good News. What happened on Good Friday is part of the Gospel, God’s Good News! What is this message? God spoke through the prophet Isaiah and gave that message in ...read more
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27. Resurrection Power Realized
Contributed on Apr 6, 2010
When you are confronted by a sin, say to yourself, “I have a new life with the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, sin has no part in me!”
God gave us brains so we can see, listen, and respond! Some of you have better brains than others. But in spite of the fantastic abilities of our brains, we all have a problem remembering everything. Even those who we may say has “photographic memory” still will not remember everything they see ...read more