Driftwood Sermons

Jesus Doesn’t “Have My Back,” He Carries Me on His! Where are you placing your faith? Habakkuk 2:2-4 2 Then the Lord said to me, “Write my answer plainly on tablets, so that a runner can carry the correct message to others. 3 This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be de...

HOW DO WE MAKE THE BEST USE OF THE TIME? BY KNOWING THAT A LIFE WITH GOD IS FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES…NOT OBSTACLES! Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV [15] Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, [16] making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. BY SEEING LIFE FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE. Ephesians 5:17 ESV [17] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord i...

HOW DO WE MAKE THE BEST USE OF THE TIME? BY KNOWING THAT A LIFE WITH GOD IS FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES…NOT OBSTACLES! Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV [15] Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, [16] making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. BY SEEING LIFE FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE. Ephesians 5:17 ESV [17] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord i...

WALK WITH GOD…GOD IS LIGHT Ephesians 5:7-8 ESV [7] Therefore do not become partners with them; [8] for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light ARE YOU A LAMP OR ARE YOU A LIGHT? Matthew 5:1-14 ESV [1] Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. [2] And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying...

Sermon Notes: BE LIKE GOD…GOD IS LOVE GOD’S LOVE IS AUTHENTIC…IT FORGIVES, IT IS SELFLESS, SACRIFICIAL, UNLIMITED, AND UNCONDITIONAL. Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV [1] Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. [2] And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. SATAN’S LOVE (THE WORLD’S LOVE) IS COUNTERFEIT…IT IS SELFISH, LIMITED, CONDITIO...

COMMUNION WITH GOD LOOK BACK LOOK FORWARD LOOK IN LOOK AROUND LOOK BACK TO WHAT JESUS HAS DONE FOR YOU 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 NLT [23] For I pass on to you what I received from the Lord himself. On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread [24] and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and said, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance o...

BE LIKE GOD…GOD IS LOVE Ephesians 4:30-32 ESV [30] And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. [31] Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. [32] Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV [1] Therefore be imitators...

BE LIKE GOD…GOD IS LOVE Ephesians 4:30-32 ESV [30] And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. [31] Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. [32] Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV [1] Therefore be imitators...

BE LIKE GOD…GOD IS LOVE Ephesians 4:30-32 ESV [30] And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. [31] Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. [32] Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV [1] Therefore be imitators...

GET OFF OF ME THE OLD MAN LIES…THE NEW MAN TELLS THE TRUTH Ephesians 4:25 ESV [25] Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. THE OLD MAN IS QUICK TO GET ANGRY…THE NEW MAN IS QUICK TO RECONCILE Ephesians 4:26-27 ESV [26] Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, [27] and give no opportunit...

GET OFF OF ME! ERADICATE THE OLD MAN…HE WILL MAKE YOUR HEART HARD Ephesians 4:17-19 ESV [17] Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. [18] They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. [19] They have become callous and...

UNITY IS NOT UNIFORMITY CHRIST HAS GIVEN EACH OF US A VERY UNIQUE GIFT Ephesians 4:1-7 ESV [1] I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, [2] with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, [3] eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. [4] There is one body and one...

THERE IS NO NEUTRAL WE WERE NOT PURCHASED TO BE TIED UP AT THE DOCK AND IDLE Ephesians 4:1 ESV [1] I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, TO FULFILL OUR PURPOSE, CHRIST MUST HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OF OUR HELM Ephesians 4:2-3 ESV [2] with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, [3]...

THERE IS NO NEUTRAL WE WERE NOT PURCHASED TO BE TIED UP AT THE DOCK AND IDLE Ephesians 4:1 ESV [1] I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, TO FULFILL OUR PURPOSE, CHRIST MUST HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OF OUR HELM Ephesians 4:2-3 ESV [2] with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, [3]...

A PARENTHESES IN A PRAYER…BECAUSE THIS PRINCIPLE IS SO IMPORTANT Ephesians 3:1,14 NLT [1] When I think of all this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the benefit of you Gentiles . . . [14] When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, GOD MADE ME A PRISONER BECAUSE THIS PRINCIPLE IS SO IMPORTANT Ephesians 3:1-6 NLT [1] When I think of all this, I, Paul, a prisoner of C...

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WE WERE DEAD…BUT GOD! WE WERE DIVIDED… BUT CHRIST! WE WERE DEAD Ephesians 2:1-3 NLT [1] Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. [2] You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil-the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. [3] All of us used to live that way, follow...

WE WERE DEAD…BUT GOD! WE WERE DEAD Ephesians 2:1-3 NLT [1] Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. [2] You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil-the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. [3] All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires an...

GIVE THANKS…KNOW GOD…AND GROW HOPE SPEND YOUR TIME THANKING GOD FOR PEOPLE Ephesians 1:15-16 ESV [15] For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, [16] I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, PRAY FOR THEM TO KNOW GOD MORE INTIMATELY Ephesians 1:17 ESV [17] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father...

Sermon Notes: GIVE THANKS…KNOW GOD…AND GROW HOPE SPEND YOUR TIME THANKING GOD FOR PEOPLE Ephesians 1:15-16 ESV [15] For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, [16] I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, PRAY FOR THEM TO KNOW GOD MORE INTIMATELY Ephesians 1:17 ESV [17] that the God of our Lord Jesus Chris...

SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS ARE BETTER THAN MATERIAL BLESSINGS A TEXT WITHOUT A CONTEXT IS A PRETEXT WHO WROTE THIS, WHO WAS THIS WRITTEN TO, AND WHAT DID THEY NEED? Ephesians 1:1-2 ESV [1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: [2] Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. PAUL WROTE THIS TO THE...

SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS ARE BETTER THAN MATERIAL BLESSINGS A TEXT WITHOUT A CONTEXT IS A PRETEXT WHO WROTE THIS, WHO WAS THIS WRITTEN TO, AND WHAT DID THEY NEED? Ephesians 1:1-2 ESV [1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: [2] Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. PAUL WROTE THIS TO THE...

Join Pastor Eddy as we begin diving into Ephesians. As he begins, he wants to first provide a context by journeying into Revelation to see what the Lord says to the seven churches.

For more information about Driftwood Church and online giving, please visit www.driftwoodchurch.com Sermon Notes: CHRIST FOLLOWERS ARE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT BUT IN DIFFERENT SEATS...IN A RESCUE BOAT...NOT A CRUISE SHIP SAME BOAT DIFFERENT SEATS 2 Peter 1:1-2 ESV [1] Simeon Peter, a servant (slave) and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained (share the same precious faith) a faith of equ...

For more information about Driftwood Church and online giving, please visit www.driftwoodchurch.com Sermon Notes: LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES LIVE WELL AND LEAD WELL 1 Peter 5:1-4 ESV [1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercisi...