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Morning Worship Series
Ephesians 4:23-24
- Category: The Book of Ephesians
- September 15, 2013
The Third Race Reality: The joyful reality in the life of the genuinely transformed Christian
"Who am I? What am I here for? Where am I going? What should I do?" These are the questions that shape our personality and character. The unbelieving mind is always answering these questions with selfish, sinful, and worldly thinking. This old self is what we are able to lay aside once we are saved. Christ completely transforms us so we can mirror His character and tell others how he changed our lives.
Ephesians 4:20-22
- Category: The Book of Ephesians
- September 8, 2013
The Third Race Reality: The joyful reality in the life of the genuinely transformed Christian
This week we begin looking at the four characteristics of our new lifestyle, in direct contrast to the characteristics of the unsaved we studied last week. When we have been saved, we think and live differently.
Ephesians 4:17-19
- Category: The Book of Ephesians
- September 1, 2013
The Third Race Reality: The Contrasted reality of a true Christian life versus the sensual or traditional-religious lifestyles
In the next section of Ephesians 4, Paul continues his focus on individual Christian responsibility. He does this by contrasting the lifestyle of a Christian with two unsaved lifestyles - the Gentiles and the Jews. As dispossessed citizens of Heaven, we will no longer live in our old lifestyle. The worthy walk of Christians in our culture will be radically obvious and distinct.
Ephesians 4:7-16
- Category: The Book of Ephesians
- August 25, 2013
Personal maturity is the substance of unity in the local church.
The 1999 U.S. women’s soccer team changed the face of women’s sports worldwide because they were well-trained and passionate about working toward their goal as a team. If we are functioning well as a church, we also will influence the world – for Christ.
In these verses, Paul’s focus changes to individual responsibility within the body. Each member is specifically gifted by God, and each part works together toward a glorious goal. God designed the team and empowers it to have divine influence.
Ephesians 4:4-6
- Category: The Book of Ephesians
- August 17, 2013
Theme: Personal maturity is the substance of unity in the local church.
Paul’s plea for unity in verse 3 is based on 7 doctrinal truths which form the Profound Source of our Worthy Walk. Doctrine is the foundation of righteous living, and spiritual oneness is the foundation of an effective church family. We must be in agreement on doctrine of Christ, then agree on the character and conduct our worthy walk. Understanding and pursuing spiritual maturity maintains our unity.
Ephesians 4:2-3
- Category: The Book of Ephesians
- August 11, 2013
Theme: Personal maturity is the substance of unity in the local church.
As the glorious church of a glorious Savior, we have a glorious opportunity to live His character in our culture. When unbelievers observe our interaction, they should be amazed at the love we display (John 13:35). Maturing saints will be able to maintain the unity produced by the Spirit in a way that pleases the Lord.
Ephesians 4:1
- Category: The Book of Ephesians
- August 4, 2013
Theme: Christ has made the church spiritually one; joyfully, let it be one!
This passage is important to understand because it forms the foundation for the rest of the book. The focus comes in verse three: “being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” We will find that a truly unified church requires spiritual growth and maturity.
Ephesians 3:14-21, part 2
- Category: The Book of Ephesians
- July 14, 2013
Theme: The enjoyment of unseen spiritual realities prepares our hearts for unified daily living in God’s glorious church.
This week, we finish up the doctrinal teaching portion of Ephesians. Paul’s main point can be summarized in 1 sentence: God desires to take every soul on the globe, from various cultures and backgrounds, and blend them into one family in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
This pinnacle passage takes the form of a prayer, preparing us for the practical instructions to come in chapters 4-6. Last week we discussed God’s Enablement and Indwelling. Remember that these four aspects flow into one another as a natural Spirit-given progression. If we’re governed by the Spirit, Christ will feel at home in our hearts. As Christ is at home in our hearts, we will know the infinite measure of love God has given to us in His Son Jesus Christ. As we know that love, we will know increasing maturity over time.
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