EHPC Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church

Reason (v. 4) God’s Independence: His Aseity   God’s Great Love Relation (v. 5) Adoption  A Matter of RankDepth of Love Privileges of the Sons of God Rationale (v. 5) Why did God do this? Particularly in Adoption… Route (vv. 5, 6) Through Jesus Christ In the Beloved Result (v. 6) Flowing from Predestination Worship

A sermon on Eph 1:1.

The Will of God (v. 1) The People of God (v. 1) The Salvation of God (v. 2)

Trinity at Work (vv. 3-14) The Blessing (v. 3) The Source (v. 3) The Character  The Location (v. 3)

Chosen (v. 4)   In Christ  The scriptural emphasis on God’s initiative Election not on character, but on the basis of Christ  In Eternity Outside of time Not on the basis of human conditions or development  It is impossible for God to stop loving His people because… With Purpose: for purity Ephesian “purity” The Destiny of God’s people Scriptural emphasis Col 1:22 Sacrificial Requirements  Applica...

A. Early Trouble (vv. 1-5) B. A Series of Complaints (vv. 6-23) 1. The Second One (v. 6) 2. Another One (v. 7) 3. The Boot Lickers (vv. 8-10) 4. Their Slander (vv. 11-16) 5. The Research (vv. 17-20) 6. The Decree (vv. 21-23) C. Work Stoppage (v. 24) D. Application 1. Hard Times, Affliction, and Tribulation 2. Affliction is Sometimes Self-Inflicted 3. Affliction is Always Good for the Saints

Completion (vv. 16-17) Coordination (v. 18) Convocation (vv. 19-21) Celebration (v. 22)

A. Curiosity (vv. 20-23) B. Conclusion (vv. 24-25)

I. Introduction II. Main Argument A. Hope Described (vv. 1-3) 1.What God Does 2.What His People Enjoy 3.What Follows B. Hope Explained (vv. 4-7) 1.What God Does 2.What His People Enjoy 3.What Follows III. Conclusion

Rapid Progress (v. 1) Reformation Antagonism Samaritan Proposal (v. 2) Offer  Identity Standing on Principle (v. 3) Unity Rejection Reason Samaritan Politics (vv. 4-5) Response Failure Application Destructive Power of Pluralism Response to Discouragement  Schemes of the Devil Urgency of Praye

A. Commission (vv. 15-17) B. Glory (vv. 18-19a) C. Calling (v. 19b)

Gone Fishing (1-3) Large Catch (4-8) Abudnant Provision (9-14)

Sermon Notes Introduction Main Argument A. Return of Regularity (vv. 4-6) 1. Feast of Booths 2. Other Feasts and Offerings B. Response to Faithfulness (vv. 6-7) 1. No Foundation 2. Work Order C. Rebuilding in Faith (vv. 8-9) 1. Second Year, Second Month 2. Management Structure D. Rejoicing in Hope (vv. 10-11) 1. Celebration 2. Worship E. Rejecting Present Mercy (vv. 12-13) 1. Weeping 2. Cacophony...

Demand for Sign (vv. 24-25) Demonstration of Peace (vv. 26-27) Declaration of Faith (v. 28) Distinct Blessing (v. 29) Purpose (vv. 30-31)

A. Israel Restored (v. 1) Emphasis on Return Commission for Israel Application :  Worship is the priority of the church. B. Worship Reformed (vv. 2-3) Altar Rebuilt Altar Restored Fear & Faithfulness Regulated Worship C. Festivals Resume (vv. 4-5) D. Work Remains (v. 6)

Introduction   Main Argument  Leadership (vv. 1-2) People Province Principals  B.Laity (vv. 2-35) The Jews The Sons The Cities C.Priests (vv. 36-39) Organization  Proportion D.Levites (vv. 40-42) Their Work Reliability E.Servants (vv. 43-58) Defined Importance Undocumented (vv. 59-63) Laity Priests G.The Assembly (vv. 64-70) Worshiping Community Offerings Settled in the Land? III.Conclusion

A. Peace (vv. 19-20) Doors Locked (v. 19) Greeting (v. 19) Proof (v. 20) B. Proclamation(v.21) 1. Commissioned 2. Sent C. Power (vv. 22-23) 1. Breathing (v. 22) 2. Spirit (v. 22) 3.Forgiveness (v. 23)     

Confusion (vv. 10-12) Compassion (vv. 13-16) Certainty (vv. 17-18)

A. Structure Exhortation to hope in the Lord’s Deliverance (1-6) Comfort of Divine Retribution (7-11) Contrastive Ways of the Righteous and Wicked (12-26) Call for Wise Living in view of Belief in Divine Retribution (27-33) Exhortation to Hope in the Lord’s Deliverance (vv. 34-40) B. Principles (vv. 1-6) 1. Do Not Worry or Envy (vv. 1-2) 2. Do Good (vv. 3-4) 3. Wait on the Lord (vv. 5-6) 4. Applic...

Dr Jonathan Master assesses the biblical and historical precedent for reforming the Church.

A. Alarm (vv. 1-2) 1. The Women (v. 1) 2. The Report (v. 2) B. Investigation (vv. 3-7) 1. The Race (vv. 3-4) 2. The Tomb (v. 5) 3. The Grave Clothes (vv. 6-7) C. Belief (vv. 8-9) 1. Saw and Believed (v. 8) 2. Ignorance (v. 9)

A. Sovereignty (v. 1) 1. Exile 2. Prophecy 3. Proclamation 4. Application: a. Those who allow the Spirit to determine the direction of their lives have taken the Spirit’s side. b. God Is Sovereign Over Pagan Kings B. Exodus (vv. 2-4) 1. Temple Building (vv. 2-3) 2. Liberty to the Captives (v. 4) C. Remnant Returns (vv. 5-8) 1. Sovereign Spirit (vv. 5-6) 2. Plunder Restored (vv. 7-8) D. Inventory (...

A. The Importance of the Resurrection 1. The Resurrection Demonstrates… 2. Jesus was delivered up for…. And raised for … 3. Why is Christianity simply pitiful if there is no resurrection? B. The First Day 1. Why is the emphasis on the first day odd? 2. What does the evangelist not record? C. The Women 1. How many women went to the tomb? 2. Application: Love to Christ is very often exhibited in pro...

The Fate of the Righteous (vv. 1-11) Assault (vv. 1-2) The Holy Warrior (vv. 3-5) Transformation of Creation (vv. 6-9) Exaltation of the Church (vv. 10-11)  The Fate of the Wicked (vv. 12-19) Curse (vv. 12-15) Worship (vv. 16-19) The Consummation (vv. 20-21) Comprehensive Holiness Purity of Heart The City of God’s Dwelling