Marriage & Mission

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:22-33

This is the first of a two part series on marriage in Ephesians. So many people fail at marriage because they are trying to use it for purposes that it was NOT intended to provide. Wrapping our minds around Paul’s vision for what marriage is and is not is our topic this morning. We find out that it’s directly tied to his larger mission for the world.

Sermon Points:

  • Marriage is a picture of God’s Grand Plan
  • Marriage is an antidote for human selfishness
  • Marriage is a sign of how Jesus heals us

Imitating God

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:1-22

Sermon Points:

  • Walk In Love
  • Walk In Light
  • Walk In Wisdom

Resurrection and Fear

Scripture Reference: John 20:19-20

We are living in unprecedented times. There is a pandemic of fear as much as there is of the coronavirus. But the disciples knew exactly what fear was as they sat alone in their homes. But Jesus appeared, and nothing was going to be same after that.

Sermon Points:

  • The Object of our Fears
  • The Defeat of our Fears
  • The Neutralizing of our Fears

 

Living With A New Self

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 4:17-32

Paul expects that the new life that has been won for Jesus’ people will penetrate into the deepest levels of motivation. Namely, to be given a “new self.” How that works and what that looks like is our topic today.

Sermon Points:

  • What You Were
  • What You Have Become
  • What You Are Called To Become

 

E Pluribus Unum

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 4:1-16

It might strike you as odd that immediately after this extraordinary exposition of the Christian Gospel, Paul turns to the topic of our UNITY as God’s people. Why he does this and how we can achieve it is our topic in this sermon.

Sermon Points:

  • Understand Unity
  • Embrace Diversity
  • Grow Into Maturity