Sermons from February 2021
GROWING THE CHURCH
GROWING THE CHURCHEphesians: Cosmic Truth For Common People – Part 7Ephesians 4.1-16 v. 16 “… when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” (esv) WHAT MAKES THE CHURCH GROW? UNITY: Divinely Called Together v. 1 “… live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” (niv) v. 3 “… eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (esv) John 17.21 “May they all be…
A PRAYER BORN OUT OF INSPIRATION
A PRAYER BORN OUT OF INSPIRATION Ephesians: Cosmic Truth For Common People – Part 6Ephesians 3.14-21 v. 14 “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father …” (esv) THE PRAYER OF INSPIRATION ASKS FOR … VITALITY TO Enjoy The Life Of Faith v. 16 “… that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being …” (esv) v. 17 “… so that Christ may dwell…
SUFFERING FOR THE SAKE OF THE CHURCH
SUFFERING FOR THE SAKE OF THE CHURCHEphesians: Cosmic Truth For Common People – Part 5Ephesians 3.1-13 v. 1 “… a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles …” (esv) v. 13 “So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.” (esv) THE CHURCH IS WORTH SUFFERING FOR B/C … THE CHURCH IS Our True Community v. 4 “… my insight into the mystery of Christ …” (esv) v. 6…
WE’RE ALL IN CHRIST TOGETHER
WE’RE ALL IN CHRIST TOGETHEREphesians: Cosmic Truth For Common People – Part 4Ephesians 2.11-22 THE CHURCH SHOULD RELATE DIFFERENTLY BECAUSE … THE GOSPEL ISN’T Constrained By Our Experiences v. 12 “… separated from Christ…” & “… having no hope and without God in the world.” “… alienated from the commonwealth of Israel …” & “… strangers to the covenants of promise…” (esv) v. 11 “… called ‘the uncircumcision’ …” (esv) OUR SAVIOR HAS Removed Our Divisions v. 14 “For…