1) THE PRISONER! (v1) His name, his authority, his calling, his message 2) THE PREACHER! (v2) Paul’s beloved son in the faith, pastor and preacher at Ephesus 3) THE PRAYER! (v3-5) Thankful, genuine, persistent, affectionate, confident
1. ITS LIFE! Multitudes who believed A church pulsating with spiritual energy 2. ITS LORD! The risen Lord, Head of the Church 3. ITS LOVE! Unity, Community, Generosity & Ministry
No formal outline. Geoff spoke from the verses in the reading
FOR HARMONY! (v1-2) “…being of the same mind, having the same love and being in full accord….” FOR HUMILITY! (v3-8) Think of others, have the mind of Christ, follow His example: a man, a servant, a victim, a curse FOR HOPE! (v9-11) Those who are humble God exalts. The exaltation of Christ is…
Empowered by Hope (v1-2) Living righteous lives in the light of promised rest Exhibiting Openness (v3-8) No Separation among the Saved The Barred will be Blessed Putting the Principles into Practice Our relationships in Christ should be the most important Your family in heaven matters more than your family on earth Our relationships…
1) THE LORD REIGNS! Spread the good news: God is still on the throne 2) THE LORD REDEEMS! A people sold into captivity are brought back by redeeming love 3) THE LORD RETURNS! He brings His people home He make bare His arm in power