Ashland Grace Church Sermons

EPHESIANS Pt. 5 “THE GLORY OF THE CHURCH” Ephesians 3:1-21 “What do you think of the church?” 1. “BEFORE WE PRAY…LET’S PRAISE!” (vv. 1-13) --The gospel is for everyone . John 6:37; 14:6 --The church is God’s showpiece . 2. “LET’S PRAY…FOR POWER!” (vv. 14-21) --Know you are loved . Romans 8:37 Psalm 90:14-15 --Strengthened by the Spirit . Galatians 5:16

EPHESIANS Pt. 4 “HOPE FOR OUR HOSTILITIES” Ephesians 2:11-22 …Have you noticed? 1. BORN WITHOUT HOPE . (vv. 11-12) 2. HOW HOSTILITY IS RESOLVED. (vv. 13-18) “But now in Christ…” …We have peace . Colossians 1:20-22 …We are made one . Galatians 3:26-28 …We meet at the cross . Ephesians 4:31-32 3. HOPE FOR THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD. (vv. 19-22) Ephesians 4:1-3 Romans 12:18 Revelation 5:9; 7:9-10

"But God!" | Ephesians 2:1-10 1. You were dead in your sins (vv.1-3) A. You follow the world (v.2) B. You follow the devil (v.2) C. You follow your desires (v.3) 2. You are united with Christ (vv.4-7) A. You are made alive with Christ (v.5) B. You are raised with Christ (v.6) C. You are seated with Christ (v.6) 3. You are saved by God's grace (vv.8-10)

EPHESIANS Pt. 2 “I’M PRAYING FOR YOU!” Ephesians 1:15-23 “How can I help?” PAUL PRAYED THAT THE SAINTS WOULD… (vv. 15-16) 1. KNOW GOD BETTER. (v. 17) Psalm 46, 121 2. HAVE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. (v. 18) Romans 8:23-24,28 Revelation 21:4 2Corinthians 4:17-18 3. UNDERSTAND THEIR VALUE TO GOD. (v. 18) 1Peter 1:18-19; 5:7 Matthew 6:26 4. KNOW THEIR POWER TO THRIVE. (vv. 19-23) Philippians 4:13 2Peter 1:...

EPHESIANS Pt. 1 “COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS” Ephesians 1:1-14 Belonging… (vv. 1-3) 1. WE HAVE A FATHER . (vv. 3-6) 2. WE HAVE FORGIVENESS . (vv. 7-10) 3. WE HAVE A FUTURE . (vv. 11-14) Our Response: -- Believe ! -- Praise !

This is a word for ministry veterans.  Those who have served long enough to know discouragement, weariness, rejection, pain and failure.  How do you serve with joy for a lifetime?

1. You are a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:15-27)            2. You are gifted to serve the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:27-31)            3. You are called to love the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:31-13:13)

MAIN POINT: THE CALL TO SERVE IS A CALL TO CHRISTLIKE LOVE Christ serves us Christ strengthens us to serve Christ sends us to serve

How do you want to be identified?

Hebrews 11:32-12:2

BY FAITH Pt. 9 “DAVID’S STORY” “A man after God’s own heart” Acts 13:22; 1Samuel 13:14 1. A HEART FOR GOD . Psalm 63:1-8; 27:8 Hebrews 11:6 2. A HEART FOR GOD’S GLORY . 1Samuel 17 1Corinthians 10:31 3. A HEART FOR GOD’S WAYS . Psalm 119 John 14:6 4. A HEART CLEAN BEFORE GOD. Psalm 51 1John 1:9

If you know the story of Samson, you are probably surprised to see that God points to him as an example of faith!  How did his life please God?

Guest Speaker: Jason Carmean, Encompass World Partners

Life-defining choices.

BY FAITH Pt. 6 “GIDEON’S STORY” …Adventures with Dad! Hebrews 11:32-34 1. THE INTIMIDATING CALL ON YOUR LIFE. (Judges 6:1-16) “Go…and save Israel!” (Judges 6:14) Do what you can . “Go in the strength that you have…” (Judges 6:14) Courage comes from who commissions you and who is accompanying you. “Do not I send you? I will be with you…” (Judges 6:14,16) 2. GOD SHINES BRIGHTEST IN OUR WEAKNESS. (Ju...

We all have a certain fascination with the future.  We wonder what our future holds and we realize there are many unknowns.  The future is something everyone walks into…BY FAITH!  So, how do you do it?

For anyone who feels far from God, too far gone or too much in your past…you need to hear RAHAB’S STORY!

Joseph's Story (Genesis 37-50) Joseph's Faith (Hebrews 11:22) Joseph died by faith, trusting in God's promises Joseph lived by faith, trusting in God's promises Your Faith: 1. Know God's character and promises 2. Embrace your homesickness 3. Seek justice and love mercy 4. Remember and remind

Most people are familiar with the story of Noah and the ark.  The children love watching all the animals get onboard and the adults wonder, “What’s a cubit?”  But Noah’s life of faith made a statement that had an impact on the whole world…and still does today!

When times are bad, the world is out of control or life is painful…people will sometimes tell you to “have faith”! But don’t you ask the question, “Faith in what?”    This Sunday we will begin a new series about FAITH!  The kind of faith that can handle the world you live in.

“Being a mom is no easy task!  This is a high calling and it’s not for the faint of heart.  You have to be tough, you have to be tender.  Join us as we honor the mothers who loved us!”

The Word Part 3: "Free to Follow God" 2 Timothy 3:10-17 1. Scripture is sufficient to guard against false teaching (vv.10-15) 2. Scripture is sufficient to know God (v.15) 3. Scripture is sufficient to follow God (vv.16-17) 4. Scripture is sufficient to worship God (4:1-5)

It's all about Jesus!

"God has Spoken" Psalm 19 Scripture is sufficient to know God and follow God God reveals Himself in His world (vv.1-6) God reveals Himself in His Word (vv.7-14)

Everyone has questions about the future.  What’s this world coming to?  What does the future hold?  The disciples were asking Jesus about their future.  When Jesus predicts the future, he acts like it’s a sure thing!  Interested in what he sees?