Sermons on Ephesians (Page 2)
A Father’s Heart
Sermon Outline Ephesians 6:4 A Father’s Heart Carrying on the Analogy God as Father (Eph 6:4) Train up (Heb 12:11, 2Tim 3:16) Instruction (1Cor 10:11, Tit 3:10) These two words taken together, instruct, command, the parents to ensure that good behavior is taught and bad behavior is pointed out and corrected. We must discipline (Dt 8:5, Jer 30:11, Prov 3:12, Heb 12:8-10, Mt 7:13-14) The Basics of God the Father He is the creator (Dt 32:6, Jer 31:9) Provider of…
Christ in Children
Ephesians 6:1-3 Christ in Children Children Obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. (Eph 6:1) A Daughter with her Mother. Relation to Ephesians 5:18-21 Christ Obeyed His heavenly Father Scriptural Proof (Mt 3:17, Jn 5:19, 12:49, Lk 22:42) Why did this matter? 2 Reasons Sin – sin is lawlessness (1Jn 3:4) Israel – Israel was called by God to be the son of the Father. Hosea 11:1–2 Salvation and Jesus (Heb 5:7-9) A theological parallel between…
The Godly Marriage
A Godly Marriage Ephesians 5;22-33 A godly marriage pictures our relationship with Christ Christ Leads the Church (Eph 5:23) Christ loves the church (Eph 5:25) Love is (1Cor 13:4-8) Loves gives of oneself without limit Love gives to purify and cleanse Christ Feeds and cares for the Church (Eph 5:29) Christ unites himself to the Church (Eph 5:31-32, Heb 13:5, Rom 6:5, 8) Marriage is to picture this Leading – Authority and Submission (Eph 5:22-23) Practically, how can…
What does God say about ‘Submission’?
Ephesians 5:21 Few words stir up such passion as the word ‘submit.’ Come explore the biblical teaching on submission by looking at the life of Christ and see what submission really means. Sermon outline Few words stir up anger and resentment like the word ‘submit’. Submitting Greek word is ‘upotassw, occurs 31x in NT (Lk 2:51 10:17, Eph 6:1, Phil 3:20-21) Jesus is the pattern of submission in the Bible (Phil 2:1-8, Jn 10:30, 6:38, Lk 22:42)…
Be Filled with the Spirit
Be Filled by the Spirit (Ephesian 5:18) To be “filled by the Spirit” is a big deal. Being “filled by the Spirit” doesn’t mean. . . To be “filled by the Spirit” means being under the influence of the Spirit The Wrong Way to Be Under the Influence To be “under the influence” of alcohol leads to a prodigal life. The evil one has many wrong ways to influence us. The Right Way to Be Under the Influence God‘s…
Staying Chaste and Pure
Ephesians 5:3-7 Staying Chaste & Pure The Cookie Jar Syndrome Context is imitation of God (Eph 5:1-2) No Hint of Dirt in the Christian Life We are called to be the spotless bride of Christ. Actions at others Expense Sexual Immorality – Porneia Scriptures using Porneia (Mt 19:9, 1Cor 5:1, 6:9) “any kind of illegitimate sexual intercourse in Paul’s letters” (NIV Theo. Dict. Of New Test. Words 6.1078). Proper Bounds of Sex in Scripture is always between 1 man and…
Imitators of God (Ephesians 4:32-5:2)
Ephesians 4;32-5:2 Imitators of God Put on Christ (Eph 4:31-32) Be or becoming What is kindness? (1Pt 2:2-3, Eph 2:7) Biblical Examples How can we cultivate kindness Care for the Poor and Needy (Ps 112:5, Prov 14:21) Love enemy (Lk 6:35) Correcting the erring (Ps 141:5) Look around and see who has a need and meet it. Speak encouraging words to build up not tear down Sacrifice for the benefit of others – What is compassion? (Eph 4:32, Lk…
Don’t Grieve the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 4:30-31
Ephesians 4:30-31 Don’t Grieve the Holy Spirit Weighing the Heart (Eph 4:30, Mt 12:34, Luke 6:45, Ezek 11:19) What is grief? Grief defined. Grief is personal. Examples of grief (Isa 54:5-7, Gen 6:6, Jn 21:17) Command: DO NOT GRIEVE! What grieves the Holy Spirit? Rebellion to the instruction of God (Isa 63:10, 1Sam 15:11) Anything that isn’t holy (Gal 5:22-24) Specifics (Ephesians 4:31, Luke 7:47) What are the effects of grieving the HS? Ministry of comfort and assurance turns into…
Working, not stealing (Ephesians 4:28, 5:1-2)
Bulletin Outline The Sloth Christian thieves? (Eph 4:28, Titus 2:9-10, 2Tim 3:17) What is Stealing? Examples Non-material possessions we can steal Heidelberg Catechism Q110 What is working? (Eph 4:28, 1Cor 4:12) The Ant or the Honeybee. Definition: Work is the useful application of the body and the mind toward the benefit of others such that you are not taking from people but are giving to them. Paul’s Life an example (Acts 20:34–35) How can we learn to Work hard and…
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