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 6:5-9
Several weeks ago we began to take a look at a section of Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus that began back in Ephesians 5:18 where Paul encouraged the folks to be filled with the Spirit instead of being filled with wine. We learned that being filled with the Spirit of God leads to [...]
Spirit Filled Homes: Parents and Children
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 [...]
Transformed Relationships
Ephesians 5:21
There is an ever-growing awareness in our society of a general malaise that has left us feeling uneasy about our lives. We are unfulfilled with our present situation and uncertain about our future. We are not content with who we are or what we are doing. There is a gnawing feeling that there has to [...]
Making the Most of the Time
Ephesians 5:15-20
Our God is such a gracious and kind God. Long before we ever recognize His wonderful blessings, long before we ever recognize His involvement in our lives, long before we ever bow our knees and acknowledge His goodness and mercy…He blesses us. Jesus said, 45 …He causes his sun to rise on the evil and [...]
Behavior That Fits Our Belief
Ephesians 5:3-14
The last time we were together and taking a look at Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus we were urged to “imitate God.” If that were the only direction Paul would have given the brothers and sisters in Ephesus, and us, then we would be overwhelmed with the mere thought of imitating God. He [...]
Out With the Old and in With the New
Ephesians 4:25-32
We are in the middle of the year so the thought of New Year’s resolutions are the farthest thing from our minds. As the weeks and months rock along the thoughts of “change” will begin to creep in. It happens every year. You and I will watch the evening news and they will talk about [...]
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. [...]
I Want to Walk Worthy
Ephesians 4:1-3
This morning we are turning the corner in our study of Paul’s letter to the folks in Ephesus. For the past several weeks, as we’ve been working our way through Ephesians 1-3, we’ve been seeking to learn about the great doctrines Paul has shared with the people. These great doctrines have helped us to understand [...]
More Than We Can Ask or Imagine
Ephesians 3:20-21
For the past two weeks we have taken a little break for our celebration of God’s provision of the Passover Lamb, our Savior, who came to take away the sins of the world—your sins and my sins. The past two weeks have been so wonderful. To be able to understand that the suffering, the sacrifice [...]
“But God…”
Ephesians 2:1-3
God had a plan. He made a promise. It was a promise to Abraham to bless him and to make him a great nation. There were twists and turns. Things didn’t go as smoothly as Abraham or his descendants would have liked, but God had a plan. The Jews were a nation, a unique people [...]
Ephesians: A Letter from Prison for the Glory of God
This morning we are going to begin a brand new study. I’ve been reading Ephesians for the past several weeks and each time I read Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus I come away lifted, encouraged, and reminded of the most foundational truths for the followers of Jesus. Ephesians is a tool in the [...]