Matthew 19:3-6, Ephesians 5:22-32
Matthew 19:3-6, Ephesians 5:22-32
We close out our series on Ephesians, looking at Paul’s concluding words. We will consider what Paul says in this conclusion and specifically what it teaches us about true christian fellowship.
We are coming to the end of Paul’s exhortation regarding spiritual warfare. Paul now gives us the key to all spiritual warfare which is prayer. After we finish the letter to the Ephesians, we will begin a mini-series on prayer. In our text Paul gives a general exhortation for prayer and an urgent request for…
We continue working through the description of the “Armor of God,” which we are to put on by faith. These last two pieces are unique, and we will consider how we are to use them in the battle of faith. The text is Eph 6:10-17.
We continue in this final portion of Ephesians as Paul gives us encouragement for spiritual warfare. We will consider the next two pieces of the armor of God that are given to us to enable us to stand firm in the battle. The text is Ephesians 6:15-16.
We continue in this final portion of Ephesians as Paul gives us encouragement for spiritual warfare. We will consider the first two pieces of the armor of God. These are the most precious as they cover the vital parts of the warrior. We want to consider what they are and what it means to put…
After giving instruction regarding the different relationships in the church, Paul closes with encouragement for the church in its spiritual warfare. Paul wants the church to see the true nature of our warfare and who the real enemy is. He also wants to encourage us to remember the victory of Christ who is our strength.…
Paul continues to apply the doctrine of the church to the third relationship in the church, that of slaves and masters. We will consider Paul’s exhortation to slaves and masters. Some have asked why doesn’t Paul outright denounce the institution of slavery. We will discuss this and seek to apply the teaching to our lives…
Last week we considered the duties of covenant nurture as Paul speaks of them in Ephesians 6:4. I want to follow up that sermon with a topical sermon on nurture and discipline. We need to understand what those words mean. We also need to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus as the perfect example of these things.…
We continue in Paul’s application of the doctrine of the church to the various relationships we have as believers in this world. Now we come to the important duties of covenant nurture in the Christian home. Paul addresses fathers here because of the headship they hold in the home. This is a much-needed exhortation and…