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Letters from Prison - Ephesians 5:17-21 Everyone fills their life with something. Bank accounts. Sports. Adventure. Collectibles. Friends. Romance. Children. Accomplishments. Current events. Books. Alcohol. Beer bashes. Parties. What will you fill your life with? I know how Paul would want you to answer that question. How many live lives filled with the Spirit ; where He occupies every room in you...

A Christian ultimately is not trying to lead a godly life simply because immorality is terrible. A Christian leads a godly life because he or she is infused, his consciousness is infused, with the glorious facts of who you are. Put on the new self means remember your identity. Remind yourself of who you are now that you’re a Christian. That is the secret. That is the principle, and that makes the...

Letters from Prison - Ephesians 4:25-5:4 Each of the following exhortations in our passage about a believer’s conduct has three parts: (1) a negative command, (2) a positive command, and (3) the reason for the positive command. Note: "the course of action (consisting of both a negative and positive command) is followed by a motivating clause" or reason for the positive command. The "motivating cla...

Ephesians 3: 14-21

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Sunday Service 

Letters from Prison - Ephesians 2:1-10 So, a basic outline for today's message: What We Were – (v.1-3) Are we really this bad? What We Are – (v.4-6) Is God really this good? What We Shall Be – (v.7-10) Is our future together really this bright? ************************* Kathy Koch has observed in her book Five to Thrive that we’ll never unlock who we were meant to be until we connect with the One...

Sunday Service 12/27/2020 Guest Speaker - Levi Nelson

Letters from Prison - Ephesians 1:1-14 You will move into a life of significance as all of your ambition and plans move toward these THREE things: A greater glory in the Father (who works out everything in His will). A deeper love in the Son (who self-sacrifices for those he loves). A lasting joy in the Spirit (who transforms our hearts and our fears and brings us contentment) You have items in yo...

Letters from Prison - Ephesians 1:1-14 Passages like we have today can get very theological and deep and we miss the practical. While we'll deal with some weighty concepts, like predestination, election, and the Trinity, we'll also apply this to the real life experiences of young ladies - and in so doing, I think we'll get insights into all of our hearts and lives. The culture of Ephesus put a lot...

Letters from Prison

Letters from Prison - Ephesians 1:1-14 Background As Paul traveled about the Roman empire, he came to colonies and to cities where people were spiritually and materially impoverished -- they were poverty-stricken people. Many of them were slaves. They had nothing of this world's goods. They were depressed, discouraged, beset with fears and anxieties, jealousies, and hostilities. They were under th...

Letters from Prison - Philemon 1:1-25 As we draw this second letter from prison to a close, there are two outstanding questions that remain for our consideration: First, will Philemon forgive Onesimus, his runaway slave? Second, whatever happened to Onesimus after returning home? Will Philemon Forgive? Will You? Matthew Henry cited 14 arguments, that Paul used in verses 8 through 21, to convince P...

Letters from Prison - Philemon 1:1-25 Pay close attention how Paul treats Philemon in this letter and the power of his example. For in this, we have insight into what you and I can do with others - appeal on the basis of love (verse 9). Philemon 1:8-10 8 Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, 9 yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It...

Letters from Prison - Philemon 1:1-25 Martin Luther wrote, “We are all the Lord’s Onesimi.” Martin Luther said, “All of us are Onesimuses!” and he was right. Are you stealing from your Master? Are you robbing your Lord like Onesimus was robbing from Philemon? Maybe your parents raised you right, and you’ve dishonored them. God gave you a healthy body and you’ve squandered it on drugs. The Lord ble...

Letters from Prison - Philippians 1:9-11 In some ways the prayer in Philippians 1:9-11 covers the whole range of what God wants to do in us and through us. 1. It starts with abounding love 2. That manifests itself in knowledge and discernment 3. Resulting in the ability to make wise choices under pressure 4. And the visible fruit of a righteous life 5. That comes from a living relationship with Je...

Letters from Prison - Philippians 2:1-11 The Mind of Christ Paul’s under house arrest; he’s in chains, under constant guard, without any freedom of movement, isolated from his friends and misunderstood by the church in Rome – and here he says, “What would really make me so incredibly joyful would be for you to demonstrate the unity of humility.” I couldn’t help but wonder – how would we fill in th...

Letters from Prison - Philippians 4:15-20 Generosity is the act of being kind, selfless, and giving to others. Why be generous? It frees you from materialism. You generally feel better when you sincerely help someone else, not that you do it for that reason, but it’s generally true. And someone is going to remember what you did for them and they may do the same someday. Changing even one life is w...

Letters from Prison - Philippians 4:10-13 How would you like to be a truly contented person? People can get new stuff and you’re fine. Friends can get married and you’re fine. Teammates can win awards and you’re fine. Your ex can get the kids, you’re fine. Co-workers get the promotion and you’re fine. Others make more money, you’re fine. Marital partners get along great, you’re fine. Contentment –...

Letters from Prison - Philippians 4:1-9 Christianity isn’t a Joy Ride , but a Joy Road . When we travel Jesus’ road, we’ll experience more joy than just a ride. Today, we’ll talk about the right mindset to travel on the Joy Road of Philippians 4. God give us… A Big Heart A Firm Stance A Warm Embrace A Merry Soul A Relaxed Body A Clear Mind Does this describe your life? Would you like to travel thi...

The key word is focus. Here is how you focus. Regarding Your Past – Forget It! Forgetting what is behind… Are you carrying some major life regret? The scholarship you turned down? The error that cost your team the championship? The way you raised your child? The times you ignored your parents? Are you carrying some major life regret? The crime you committed? The date you went on? The move you made...

Paul uses five terms to describe Epaphroditus... 1. A Brother 2. A Fellow Worker 3. A Fellow Soldier 4. A Messenger 5. A Minister Epaphroditus made some key decisions which each allowed him to give his very best: 1. He was a People Lover Question: Do you long for people? 2. He was a Risk Taker Question: Do you play it safe? 3. He was a Tireless Worker Question: Do you work tirelessly? 4. He was a...

Letters from Prison - Philippians Paul is teaching in Philippians that it’s not the circumstances of your life, it’s not whether things go well for you or go ill for you, it’s the way you define life that will determine whether you stand or fall in this world. ****** What is your definition of life? What are you living for? What is the most important thing for you? what is that thing which will ma...

A Worthy Walk

Sent Some perspectives Paul always kept in mind (with help from Tim Keller): 1. Life is a struggle. Paul says, “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on...