Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the Truth in Love
Sermons on Ephesians
Paul says we are members of one another, specifically he mentions spiritual gifts and tells us the gifts are to be used for the good of the Church.
The popular thing these days is to claim Jesus and deny the church. But according to the Bible, is this even possible?
Human sexuality is a beautiful gift. Marital intimacy reflects God’s love for his people (Eph. 5:31-32). This profound truth demands that we do some serious soul searching.
This week our young people are going to camp at Lake Texoma. Obviously, we will be praying for them and the adults leading and serving them. But Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1 gives us some great things to ask God for.
Ephesians 3 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts…
We generally think of “ministry” in terms of paid church servants or church programs. But isn’t everyone expected to have a ministry (Eph. 4:12)?
American men seem to think that Christian faith is for women and sissies. Where does this misconception come from? It doesn’t come from the Bible. A true Christian man is a warrior (Eph. 6:10-17).
The Bible teaches both slaves and masters to remember the Master in heaven (Eph. 6:5-9). The basic principles implied in this teaching also apply to workers and employers in a free society.