Sermons on Ephesians (Page 5)
Are you always trying to prove yourself against others? 1) God is great … so we do not have to be in control 2) God is Glorious … so we do not need to fear anyone or anything 3) God is Good … so we do not need to look elsewhere for satisfaction and purpose in life God is gracious What the…
We must pay our debts Let no debt remain outstanding. Romans 13:8 A debt that none of us will finish paying To show real genuine gospel shaped love Who do we show love to? So what does this love look like? Not an emotional feeling but rather it is an action The love we show has boundaries. Romans 13:8, 10 – love…
What do we mean by literally? Two methods of interpreting the Bible – Historical-Critical method – Historical-Grammatical method Two examples of using the historical grammatical method 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Ephesians 6:5-9 Reading the Bible well is essential for spiritual growth in submission to God’s word and how it instructs us to live.
Annoying things Why Jesus’ love is so annoying Attaining true spirituality
A yearning to live longer? (show photo of what you will be doing when you are only 200 years old) Photo of Man on Ikaria Photo of eternity A yearning to prosper? The Word of God on … … Long Life Proverbs 28:16, “A tyrannical ruler lacks judgement but he who hates ill gotten gains will enjoy a long life” Ephesians 6:3,…
Introduction: What are we saved by God’s grace and mercy for? 1. We were foolish: v3 2. We were saved by God’s mercy: v4-7 3. Believers must devote themselves to good works: v8 For example: v12-14 4. Avoid foolish controversies: v9-11 Conclusion:
Baptism – What Must I Do To Be Saved Ever been really lost? – Bungonia caving Hairy Traverse – photo. “Someone who is lost is so excited to be saved.” – Miners in US “What must I do to be saved?” 1) How would you answer this question? – Do I really need saving … I am a pretty nice person? Ephesians…