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Intro Dream Recap of Eph 1-3 God’s Ultimate Purpose To sum up all things in Christ, and how we fit in that picture Therefore Walk worthily [topic sentence for rest of letter] Walking Worthily ( Eph 4:1-6 ) We used to WALK in the way of this world ( Eph 2 ) Then there are good works prepared by God for…

15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Circumspectly Definition: in a way that is careful and avoids risks. (Cambridge Dictionary) Circumspectly in the original language: Come from the word “ akribōs ” which means - exactly,…

The Encouragement of the Holy Spirit Assurance - though you will continue to experience this… (ch. 7), you will also experience this… (ch. 8). Spirit ( Romans 5:5 ) - 21 times in ch 8/34 time in Romans. In Romans 8:1-4 , Paul identifies the believer as set free from condemnation to life in the Spirit.…

9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it , do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing…

Moses meeting with the LORD on Mount Sinai has been given details for the clothing of both Aaron and his sons, clothing that reflect the glory and beauty of the Lord and appropriate for Their ministry to God and for Israel. Now Aaron and his sons must be prepared spiritually for the service they will…

Scene 1/ When Paul’s pastoral exhortation is understood we will see that this is an invitation not to be refused! 4:1a An invitation not to be refused! Sounds a little threatening doesn’t it? There is a note of compulsion, a having to do rather than a choosing to do. Military orders are like that; there…

What Is This Bread? What Is This Wine? For us who grew up in the Lutheran church, Martin Luther’s Small Catechism conjures up recollections of confirmation instruction. As though wearing a badge of honor, we probably recall the pastor who expected us to recite major parts of the catechism—and we did…

As I begin this morning, I want to start with prayer, please join me. Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy…

God-Centered Ethic Intro: It’s all about the “ Therefore ”! Big therefore - since we are blessed with every spiritual blessing, since we are adopted as sons/daughters, since the purpose of it all is to unite all things in Christ in heaven and earth, since you’ve been saved by grace through faith from…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to First Community Church We are so glad that each on of you are here to worship with us in Spirit and in Truth! The Lord is so good and as you see the seasons are changing rapidly, let this be a good reminder that the seasons of life are always changing. Let us…

Ordinances What is an ordinance? It is an authoritative order or decree. I think we have introduced ordinances before, like last week, baptism. Today we will look at the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. Last week we looked at Baptism, as commanded by Christ and his apostles as authorized by Christ; And…

The last and the first (Last Supper picture inserted here) (Illustration: Christ on the Cross, beaten, unrecognizable, stripped, crowned, spat on, cursed at, believed to be a curse) All that before He shed his blood, gave up His Spirit, died, was buried, rose again for our forgiveness of sins. All before…

Call to Worship: John 1 (the Prologue) 1 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. 2 The Word was with God in the beginning. 6 A man named John was sent from God. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning the light, so that through him everyone would believe in…

Introduction Have you ever thought for a moment what catches your attention? For some of us it has to be something extreme to catch our attention. After all these types of people are quite focused on the daily routine of our lives. They are not surprised by the things around them as it detracts us away…

Are you living in the Spirit?

The start of Paul's practical application begins here. The question of how to walk worthily is explored.

The “In Between” Open your Bibles to Gen. 1 , John 10 , Eph. 2 , and Eph. 4 The Believe series reconvenes tomorrow with chapter 11. Reminder, the first 10 lessons were “What We Believe.” The next 10 are “What We Do.” They are not suggestions or if you want to be an “above average” Christian, then do…

Ephesians 4:1-6 Therefore , I exhort you, I, the prisoner of the Lord, worthily to walk of the calling with which you were called, with all humility and meekness, with patience, putting up with one another in love, hurrying to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, one body and one spirit,…

Closing Season, Message One Colossians 1:9-14 . ETS: Paul prayed that the Colossians believers would walk worthily of God. ESS: I want the hearers to know my heart: that they walk worthily of God. OSS: [MO: Ethical] { SO: I want the hearers to be assured of my prayers for them.} Cognitive: I want the…

Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received, INTRO— Soooo, let’s start walking ! [We’re getting right back on that in the gym!] Like Fats Domino — “I’m walkin’, yes indeed, and I’m talkin’...” We’ve been shown our standing—IN CHRIST—and the beauty of…

Ephesians 4:17-24 Therefore , this I say and I testify in the Lord, no longer walk just as also the Gentiles/nations walk in the futility of their mind, being darkened in their understanding, being alienated from the life of God because of the lack of knowledge being in them because of the hardness of…