Spiritual Warfare: Going on the Offensive
Ephesians 6:17-18
Last week we began studying the last section of Paul’s letter to the Church in Ephesus. Throughout Paul’s letter he has been encouraging the brothers and sisters in Ephesus by teaching them about the many, many, blessings that God has showered upon His people. Paul taught them that they have been blessed with every spiritual [...]
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Ephesians 6:1-4
How are families to function? Most people never really give it a thought. We get married, eventually have children, and do our best to make things work. In Paul’s day there were well established “household codes” that served to provide structure, a chain of command, and guidance for the family unit. When thinking about “household [...]
Spirit-Filled Homes
Ephesians 5:21-6:9
In our Scripture for today we have an incredible opportunity to learn about the transformative power of the Holy Spirit upon the relationships we share in our household. Paul talks about the relationships of husbands and wives, parents and children, and “slaves and masters,” or in our day, we could say, “employers and employees.” Dr. [...]
The Business of the Church
Acts 2:42-47
It is that time of year when churches are hustling, planning, and preparing for the new semester, the kick-off of the Fall activities. As we make those plans, it is vitally important for us as a church to know “who” we are, for us to know God’s purpose for this particular church. Many churches today [...]
One Subject. One Professor. One Classroom.
Ephesians 4:20-24
In our study last week we took a look at Ephesians 4:17-19 and we heard Paul tell the followers of Jesus, in Ephesus, that they “must no longer live like the Gentiles do.” He insists on it. He’s adamant. He’s uncompromising. He’s fully aware that the people who will hear his letter read are Gentiles [...]
Building Up The Body
Ephesians 4:7-16
The admiration and adulation of American athletes has risen to an all-time high. The power, grace, and athleticism demonstrated on the field of play excites and inspires both young and old alike. We would like to be able to do the things they do, but we fail to recognize the years of struggle, sweat, and [...]
What is the Church?
Ephesians 4:4-6
There is much confusion today about the Church? What is it? Why does it exist? How did it come about? What is the purpose of the Church in our modern society? I would say that if you took a poll of people from around town today you would find many different answers to these questions. [...]
Maintaining the Gift of Unity
Ephesians 4:1-3
This morning we are going to focus our time together on the first three verses of the fourth chapter of Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. As I have studied these three verses this past week I have been drawn again and again to verse 3. Let’s read the first three verses, and as [...]
What Do You Lack?
Ephesians 1:2-3
I am convinced that we, those of us who live in the United States of America, are the most blessed people on the face of the planet. The freedom we have is unmatched. The standard of living that we enjoy is unparalleled. The opportunities that are before us are many. With all of these many [...]
“…We Must Obey God!”
Romans 13:1-7
For two weeks we’ve been taking a look at the first seven verses of Romans 13. We’ve taken our time trying to understand this important section of God’s Word because it is crucial that we do so. We’ve come to understand the God given authority, and the purpose of the authority, of those who serve [...]
Say That Again? Bless Who?
Romans 12:17-21
It was December 6 when we began this study. Here we are one month later, Christmas is past, the New Year has come, and we are going to finish our study, �Bless Who?� I know it�s been a long time so I want to refresh your memory before we launch in to our study. First, [...]
Bless Who?
Romans 12:14-21
Today we will reach the end of our study of Romans 12. This is our seventh study in this incredibly practical chapter. Romans 1-11 is known for its rich doctrinal teaching, its unparalleled theology. All of our study of Romans 1-11 finds its day-to-day expression in Romans 12. Theology, purely for the sake of knowledge, [...]
The Discipline of Love
Romans 12:9-13
For those of you who were with us last week, I told you about a couple of experiences I had during the week. I met a young woman who was sharing with me about her spiritual beliefs. They didnt even begin to resemble what the Bible teaches so I asked her, How do you know [...]
Who Would Have Ever Thought It?
Romans 11:11-16
It�s a wild world isn�t it? Who can even begin to understand the puzzles, peculiarities, and particularities of life and the wonders of creation? I often hear people say, �I just don�t understand?� Well, I don�t either, but that is one of the most intriguing things about this life isn�t it? We just don�t understand. [...]
Will You Turn Away From His Outstretched Hands?
Romans 10:11-21
There is nothing more painful, more heartbreaking, than the turning away. We have read stories about it, and for far too many of us, weve experienced the turning away ourselves. Truth be known, we may have even been the one who did the turning. If you arent following me then let me paint a picture [...]