This document contains excerpts from a Bible study on Colossians 4:2-6. It discusses several key points:
1) Christians should devote themselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. They should pray for opportunities to spread the gospel message and for boldness in proclaiming Christ.
2) Believers must act wisely towards outsiders and make the most of opportunities to share their faith. Their speech should be gracious and thoughtful.
3) How Christians walk and talk will influence the world more than any personal testimonies. We are all on mission everywhere. Our lives and conversations should point others to Christ.
This document is a sermon given by Pastor Steven J. Cole on September 16, 2007 based on Ephesians 1:18-19. In the sermon, Pastor Cole makes three main points:
1) God wants believers to know the hope of His calling, which is the certainty of increasing blessing and joy in Christ, beginning now and lasting eternally.
2) God wants believers to know the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, which refers to believers being God's special possession who will share in Christ's glory for all eternity.
3) God wants believers to know the surpassing greatness of His power toward them, which was demonstrated powerfully in raising Jesus from
The document is a newsletter from Bishop Felix Orji's congregation. It discusses the power of the Holy Spirit and four ways to seek that power: 1) Immersing oneself in the word of God 2) Believing the word of God 3) Praying earnestly for it, sometimes with fasting 4) Obeying the Holy Spirit. It encourages believers to devote time to prayer and scripture to experience the Holy Spirit's power for witnessing and ministry. A deacon thanks the congregation for praying for her daughter who was healed of breast cancer. She invites them to join in monthly group prayer.
M2014 s91 why i love the church of christ part 5 sermonJames Bradshaw
The document discusses worshipping God in spirit and truth according to the Bible. It notes worship must be done with sincerity and as directed by God's word. True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. The church of Christ aims to worship in this manner by being autonomous under Christ as head, taking opportunities to worship and serve others, remembering Christ's death through communion each Sunday, and following biblical instruction on worship.
The document discusses Paul's example of prayer based on Ephesians 1:15-23. It describes that Paul prayed regularly, giving thanks, and interceding for others. Paul maintained an ongoing life of prayer despite his active ministry as an apostle. The document suggests Paul's example challenges Christians to find ways to continually pray throughout each day while engaged in various activities, such as periodically acknowledging God's presence with brief prayers of different types.
1) Paul expresses his joy and thankfulness for the Philippians in remembering their participation in spreading the gospel from the beginning of their faith.
2) He finds joy in interceding for them through prayer, focusing on their welfare rather than his own difficulties.
3) Paul is grateful for the Philippians' enduring partnership with him in the gospel mission through their generous financial support of his ministry.
Ellen G. White Mission And Message From Scriptureguest0defe46
The document discusses Ellen G. White and her role as a prophet. It provides biblical parallels between John the Baptist and Ellen G. White, noting that both bore witness and testimony of Jesus Christ. It also addresses criticisms of Ellen G. White by some, but responds that God appointed her to bear His word and that rejecting her testimony would be similar to rejecting Christ, as the Jews did.
This document contains excerpts from a Bible study on Colossians 4:2-6. It discusses several key points:
1) Christians should devote themselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. They should pray for opportunities to spread the gospel message and for boldness in proclaiming Christ.
2) Believers must act wisely towards outsiders and make the most of opportunities to share their faith. Their speech should be gracious and thoughtful.
3) How Christians walk and talk will influence the world more than any personal testimonies. We are all on mission everywhere. Our lives and conversations should point others to Christ.
This document is a sermon given by Pastor Steven J. Cole on September 16, 2007 based on Ephesians 1:18-19. In the sermon, Pastor Cole makes three main points:
1) God wants believers to know the hope of His calling, which is the certainty of increasing blessing and joy in Christ, beginning now and lasting eternally.
2) God wants believers to know the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, which refers to believers being God's special possession who will share in Christ's glory for all eternity.
3) God wants believers to know the surpassing greatness of His power toward them, which was demonstrated powerfully in raising Jesus from
The document is a newsletter from Bishop Felix Orji's congregation. It discusses the power of the Holy Spirit and four ways to seek that power: 1) Immersing oneself in the word of God 2) Believing the word of God 3) Praying earnestly for it, sometimes with fasting 4) Obeying the Holy Spirit. It encourages believers to devote time to prayer and scripture to experience the Holy Spirit's power for witnessing and ministry. A deacon thanks the congregation for praying for her daughter who was healed of breast cancer. She invites them to join in monthly group prayer.
M2014 s91 why i love the church of christ part 5 sermonJames Bradshaw
The document discusses worshipping God in spirit and truth according to the Bible. It notes worship must be done with sincerity and as directed by God's word. True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. The church of Christ aims to worship in this manner by being autonomous under Christ as head, taking opportunities to worship and serve others, remembering Christ's death through communion each Sunday, and following biblical instruction on worship.
The document discusses Paul's example of prayer based on Ephesians 1:15-23. It describes that Paul prayed regularly, giving thanks, and interceding for others. Paul maintained an ongoing life of prayer despite his active ministry as an apostle. The document suggests Paul's example challenges Christians to find ways to continually pray throughout each day while engaged in various activities, such as periodically acknowledging God's presence with brief prayers of different types.
1) Paul expresses his joy and thankfulness for the Philippians in remembering their participation in spreading the gospel from the beginning of their faith.
2) He finds joy in interceding for them through prayer, focusing on their welfare rather than his own difficulties.
3) Paul is grateful for the Philippians' enduring partnership with him in the gospel mission through their generous financial support of his ministry.
Ellen G. White Mission And Message From Scriptureguest0defe46
The document discusses Ellen G. White and her role as a prophet. It provides biblical parallels between John the Baptist and Ellen G. White, noting that both bore witness and testimony of Jesus Christ. It also addresses criticisms of Ellen G. White by some, but responds that God appointed her to bear His word and that rejecting her testimony would be similar to rejecting Christ, as the Jews did.
This document provides the transcript from a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on Ephesians 4:17-32. The sermon discusses what it means for Christians to "walk differently" than non-believers according to the passage. It encourages putting off sinful behaviors and putting on righteousness. Examples given include putting away lying, controlling anger, stopping theft, and avoiding corrupt speech. The sermon uses financial metaphors from the passage and warns that just as smokers ignore health warnings, Christians must not just hear doctrine but obey it by changing their conduct.
Paul wrote to the Philippians to encourage them in their faith amid his own imprisonment. He thanked the church for their partnership in spreading the gospel. Though in chains, Paul rejoiced that Christ was still being preached, either with right or wrong motives. Paul was torn between continuing his work or departing to be with Christ, but felt it important to remain for the Philippians' progress. He urged them to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel and to stand firm together in their faith.
The document contains announcements for upcoming church events, including a prayer conference, a prayer initiative to visit church members' homes, and a thank you banquet for servers. It also includes a Sunday school lesson on Philippians 3:10 about Paul's desire to know Christ personally, experience His power, and have fellowship in His sufferings.
This article contains, ''What About The Rapture'' ''Is It Scripturally Correct'' ''The True Rapture Is Every Man In His Own Order'' ''It Has Always Been In God's Plan To Have Forerunners'' ''Using The Three Hundred Or The Minority Group'' ''Ascending In The Cloud'' ''All Mysteries To Be Made Known'' ''Heaven Bound Creatures''
This document provides summaries of commentaries and Bible study resources from several authors, including William Barclay, J. Vernon McGee, Warren Wiersbe, and the context and summary of Philippians 4:1-4. It discusses how each author contributed to making biblical scholarship accessible to average readers. It then summarizes the key points from Philippians 4:1-4 about standing firm in the Lord through cultivating harmony, maintaining joy, being content, trusting God through prayer and thinking on good things. The passage discusses Euodia and Syntyche resolving their disagreement to preserve church unity and stability.
The document discusses how the Bible is the sole source of truth and how people can know if a preacher or church is true or false based on what is preached. It examines the four divisions of the New Testament and emphasizes that one must obey what the apostles preached to be saved, such as being baptized in water and spirit. False preachers may teach other ways of salvation or traditions of men rather than what is in the Bible.
The document provides materials for a Bible study on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, including readings and commentary. The first reading from Exodus describes Moses' encounter with God on Mount Sinai. The responsorial psalm praises God. The second reading from 2 Corinthians encourages Christians to live in unity and peace. The gospel from John focuses on God's love for the world seen in sending his Son so that all may believe and have eternal life.
The document provides commentary on Philippians 2:16. It discusses how Paul viewed his life and ministry as a sacrifice poured out for others like a drink offering. Paul had confidence that his example would be one that others could follow and that he had not toiled or worked in vain. The commentary examines Paul's attitude of rejoicing even in difficult circumstances and sacrifice because of his focus on serving God, not his own interests.
THE FULL WITNESS ABOUT OUR LORD JESUS CHRISTNkor Ioka
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
"He has given us of His Spirit" Part 2Dave Stewart
In this lesson we’ll learn a little bit more about the Holy Spirit. We’ll discuss the person of the Holy Spirit, and His role in miracles, conversion and understanding the Word. This lesson was influenced by the writings of Wayne Jackson (https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/29-false-ideas-about-the-holy-spirit) and Jim McGuiggan (http://www.jimmcguiggan.com/reflections3.asp?status=The+Holy+Spirit&id=361).
The document contains excerpts from the Bible encouraging Christians to:
1) Devote themselves to prayer with an attitude of thankfulness, praying for opportunities to spread the word of Christ.
2) Speak to outsiders with wisdom and grace, knowing how to respond to each person.
3) Make the most of opportunities and speak God's word clearly.
This passage describes Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus becomes sick and his sisters Mary and Martha send for Jesus, but he delays two days before going to see Lazarus. By the time Jesus arrives, Lazarus has been dead for four days. Jesus performs a miracle and raises Lazarus from the dead. Though Jesus delays, it is to allow for a greater miracle that will strengthen the faith of the disciples and others who witness it. God sometimes works in mysterious ways that are difficult to understand from a human perspective.
The document provides commentary and reflections for a Bible study on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. It summarizes the readings for the day which focus on blessing and being blessed by God. The commentary encourages celebrating the New Year through participation in the liturgy rather than worldly celebrations. It suggests uttering blessings, making prayers to wish people well, and appreciating our adoption as God's children through Jesus Christ. The homily should convey blessing God and receiving blessings in the Eucharist to promote God's presence and peace.
This document provides an overview and discussion of the book of Ephesians from the New Testament. It notes that Paul wrote Ephesians around 60-62 AD to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of Christ despite persecution. Key themes in Ephesians include exceeding abundance, perfect harmony, and being filled with God's fullness. The document discusses applying concepts like standing steadfastly, speaking fearlessly, and praying unceasingly.
This document provides an overview and discussion of the book of Ephesians from the New Testament. It discusses key themes in Ephesians such as glorious destiny, perfect harmony, and boundless capacity. It encourages standing steadfastly, speaking fearlessly, and praying unceasingly. The document provides biblical references and discussion questions on how to apply concepts from Ephesians like standing firm in faith, speaking the truth in love, and praying continually.
This document is a summary of a sermon given on Ephesians 4:17-32. The sermon discusses how believers should walk differently than non-believers, putting off their old sinful nature and putting on their new identity in Christ. It encourages believers to eliminate backbiting, gossip and other behaviors that hurt the church. It explains that Ephesians teaches how God builds a new society based on truth that must be both heard and obeyed. The sermon uses the example of cigarette warnings to illustrate how believers cannot just hear doctrine but must live it out. It then examines how Ephesians teaches Christians how to walk at home, before other believers, and before the world.
This document provides an overview of Lutheran teachings on prayer based on a study of the Lord's Prayer. It discusses that prayer is a privilege and command for believers, defines prayer as speaking to God, and notes we should pray to God alone. It explains we should pray in Jesus' name, with confidence, according to God's will, and that the Holy Spirit helps believers in prayer. Jesus' Lord's Prayer is given as an example prayer. The document also references Luther's view of prayer as spiritual comfort and defense against evil.
Lesson 40 new testament all through christKelly Olsen
This document provides an outline for a lesson on developing Christlike attributes based on Paul's letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. The lesson encourages developing attributes such as humility, kindness, forgiveness, and gratitude. It discusses Paul encouraging the Philippians and Colossians to follow Christ's example and be unified in the gospel. It also covers Paul asking Philemon to forgive his runaway slave Onesimus.
This document provides the transcript from a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on Ephesians 4:17-32. The sermon discusses what it means for Christians to "walk differently" than non-believers according to the passage. It encourages putting off sinful behaviors and putting on righteousness. Examples given include putting away lying, controlling anger, stopping theft, and avoiding corrupt speech. The sermon uses financial metaphors from the passage and warns that just as smokers ignore health warnings, Christians must not just hear doctrine but obey it by changing their conduct.
Paul wrote to the Philippians to encourage them in their faith amid his own imprisonment. He thanked the church for their partnership in spreading the gospel. Though in chains, Paul rejoiced that Christ was still being preached, either with right or wrong motives. Paul was torn between continuing his work or departing to be with Christ, but felt it important to remain for the Philippians' progress. He urged them to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel and to stand firm together in their faith.
The document contains announcements for upcoming church events, including a prayer conference, a prayer initiative to visit church members' homes, and a thank you banquet for servers. It also includes a Sunday school lesson on Philippians 3:10 about Paul's desire to know Christ personally, experience His power, and have fellowship in His sufferings.
This article contains, ''What About The Rapture'' ''Is It Scripturally Correct'' ''The True Rapture Is Every Man In His Own Order'' ''It Has Always Been In God's Plan To Have Forerunners'' ''Using The Three Hundred Or The Minority Group'' ''Ascending In The Cloud'' ''All Mysteries To Be Made Known'' ''Heaven Bound Creatures''
This document provides summaries of commentaries and Bible study resources from several authors, including William Barclay, J. Vernon McGee, Warren Wiersbe, and the context and summary of Philippians 4:1-4. It discusses how each author contributed to making biblical scholarship accessible to average readers. It then summarizes the key points from Philippians 4:1-4 about standing firm in the Lord through cultivating harmony, maintaining joy, being content, trusting God through prayer and thinking on good things. The passage discusses Euodia and Syntyche resolving their disagreement to preserve church unity and stability.
The document discusses how the Bible is the sole source of truth and how people can know if a preacher or church is true or false based on what is preached. It examines the four divisions of the New Testament and emphasizes that one must obey what the apostles preached to be saved, such as being baptized in water and spirit. False preachers may teach other ways of salvation or traditions of men rather than what is in the Bible.
The document provides materials for a Bible study on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, including readings and commentary. The first reading from Exodus describes Moses' encounter with God on Mount Sinai. The responsorial psalm praises God. The second reading from 2 Corinthians encourages Christians to live in unity and peace. The gospel from John focuses on God's love for the world seen in sending his Son so that all may believe and have eternal life.
The document provides commentary on Philippians 2:16. It discusses how Paul viewed his life and ministry as a sacrifice poured out for others like a drink offering. Paul had confidence that his example would be one that others could follow and that he had not toiled or worked in vain. The commentary examines Paul's attitude of rejoicing even in difficult circumstances and sacrifice because of his focus on serving God, not his own interests.
THE FULL WITNESS ABOUT OUR LORD JESUS CHRISTNkor Ioka
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
"He has given us of His Spirit" Part 2Dave Stewart
In this lesson we’ll learn a little bit more about the Holy Spirit. We’ll discuss the person of the Holy Spirit, and His role in miracles, conversion and understanding the Word. This lesson was influenced by the writings of Wayne Jackson (https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/29-false-ideas-about-the-holy-spirit) and Jim McGuiggan (http://www.jimmcguiggan.com/reflections3.asp?status=The+Holy+Spirit&id=361).
The document contains excerpts from the Bible encouraging Christians to:
1) Devote themselves to prayer with an attitude of thankfulness, praying for opportunities to spread the word of Christ.
2) Speak to outsiders with wisdom and grace, knowing how to respond to each person.
3) Make the most of opportunities and speak God's word clearly.
This passage describes Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus becomes sick and his sisters Mary and Martha send for Jesus, but he delays two days before going to see Lazarus. By the time Jesus arrives, Lazarus has been dead for four days. Jesus performs a miracle and raises Lazarus from the dead. Though Jesus delays, it is to allow for a greater miracle that will strengthen the faith of the disciples and others who witness it. God sometimes works in mysterious ways that are difficult to understand from a human perspective.
The document provides commentary and reflections for a Bible study on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. It summarizes the readings for the day which focus on blessing and being blessed by God. The commentary encourages celebrating the New Year through participation in the liturgy rather than worldly celebrations. It suggests uttering blessings, making prayers to wish people well, and appreciating our adoption as God's children through Jesus Christ. The homily should convey blessing God and receiving blessings in the Eucharist to promote God's presence and peace.
This document provides an overview and discussion of the book of Ephesians from the New Testament. It notes that Paul wrote Ephesians around 60-62 AD to encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of Christ despite persecution. Key themes in Ephesians include exceeding abundance, perfect harmony, and being filled with God's fullness. The document discusses applying concepts like standing steadfastly, speaking fearlessly, and praying unceasingly.
This document provides an overview and discussion of the book of Ephesians from the New Testament. It discusses key themes in Ephesians such as glorious destiny, perfect harmony, and boundless capacity. It encourages standing steadfastly, speaking fearlessly, and praying unceasingly. The document provides biblical references and discussion questions on how to apply concepts from Ephesians like standing firm in faith, speaking the truth in love, and praying continually.
This document is a summary of a sermon given on Ephesians 4:17-32. The sermon discusses how believers should walk differently than non-believers, putting off their old sinful nature and putting on their new identity in Christ. It encourages believers to eliminate backbiting, gossip and other behaviors that hurt the church. It explains that Ephesians teaches how God builds a new society based on truth that must be both heard and obeyed. The sermon uses the example of cigarette warnings to illustrate how believers cannot just hear doctrine but must live it out. It then examines how Ephesians teaches Christians how to walk at home, before other believers, and before the world.
This document provides an overview of Lutheran teachings on prayer based on a study of the Lord's Prayer. It discusses that prayer is a privilege and command for believers, defines prayer as speaking to God, and notes we should pray to God alone. It explains we should pray in Jesus' name, with confidence, according to God's will, and that the Holy Spirit helps believers in prayer. Jesus' Lord's Prayer is given as an example prayer. The document also references Luther's view of prayer as spiritual comfort and defense against evil.
Lesson 40 new testament all through christKelly Olsen
This document provides an outline for a lesson on developing Christlike attributes based on Paul's letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. The lesson encourages developing attributes such as humility, kindness, forgiveness, and gratitude. It discusses Paul encouraging the Philippians and Colossians to follow Christ's example and be unified in the gospel. It also covers Paul asking Philemon to forgive his runaway slave Onesimus.
3. What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? KeynoteWilliam Anderson
This is the third of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop held in Săcele on September 1, 2012. In this session we answered the question “What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? by looking at what to do to help build a strong foundation in the life of those we disciple. The topics covered included looking the big picture, being vs doing, the gospel of Jesus, three main tools Jesus uses, it’s all about Jesus, our heart motivation and our new identity.
We might be ready to think that, if ever there was a minister of Jesus Christ who was raised above the need of his people s prayers, that minister was St. Paul. He was endowed, both by nature and by grace, beyond the measure of ordinary men. Whether as a man or as a servant of the Lord Jesus, he towers above the level of the common ranks, and from our distant point of view looks nearer and liker to his Master than any of his fellows.
Since this great and good Apostle did feel deeply his need of prayer, not only his own, but also the prayers of all saints on his behalf, so felt this great and constant and pressing need, that he turned with touching importunity from church to church and pleaded with them that they would pray for him and not forget him, is not this to proclaim in the most emphatic manner that, as necessity is laid on ministers to preach the gospel, even so necessity is laid upon the people to pray for their ministers to uphold and help them daily with their prayers ?
The document discusses the importance of every Christian having a missionary spirit and being actively involved in sharing the gospel. It notes that Jesus came to seek and save the lost, and that ministers alone cannot do all the work of evangelism. All Christians are commanded by Christ to go and make disciples of all nations. The key aspects to being a missionary are experiencing God's forgiveness, being willing to speak boldly about one's faith, and sharing first with family. One's greatest ability is availability for service, and a revived heart is a witnessing heart that desires to share God's love with others.
3. What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? PDFWilliam Anderson
This is the third of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop held in Săcele on September 1, 2012. In this session we answered the question “What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? by looking at what to do to help build a strong foundation in the life of those we disciple. The topics covered included looking the big picture, being vs doing, the gospel of Jesus, three main tools Jesus uses, it’s all about Jesus, our heart motivation and our new identity.
Worship is summarized as follows:
1. The document discusses who, why, what, how, when, and where of worship by examining biblical definitions rather than modern interpretations.
2. It argues that true worship is directed towards God alone, as revealed in scripture, and focuses on glorifying Him rather than oneself.
3. According to the Bible, true worship involves obeying God's commandments through studying His word, and praising Him for His works rather than one's own, with the goal of exalting Christ above all.
The document provides commentary on Philippians 1:15-23 from Paul's letter to the Philippians. It discusses how Paul found joy even when others preached the gospel out of envy or selfish ambition. Paul was glad the gospel was being proclaimed, even if the motivations of some were impure. He knew that living was for Christ and dying would gain him being with Christ. The commentary analyzes Paul's steadfast faith and joy despite difficulties, including imprisonment.
1. The document provides summaries of the key messages in Paul's letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. It emphasizes themes of forgiveness, viewing challenges positively, contentment, thankfulness, seeking good cheer, and living with love.
2. Paul encouraged Onesimus, a runaway slave, to return to his master Philemon with a letter asking for forgiveness.
3. Paul's letters focused on maintaining unity through humility, gratitude, and upholding what is virtuous.
This document provides an overview and analysis of several Psalms related to worship. It discusses how the Psalms were originally songs of praise and worship for God. It analyzes themes in the Psalms, including:
1) Praising God as the creator and worthy of worship.
2) Seeking refuge and justice in God, especially in light of the sanctuary doctrine and judgment.
3) Finding ultimate hope in God and the gospel rather than earthly possessions.
4) Using imagery from the earthly sanctuary to point to Jesus' heavenly ministry on our behalf.
5) Reciting the Psalms to remember God's past leading and faithfulness to Israel.
In 2007 the congregation read through "The Message" New Testament by Eugene Peterson. This lesson is taken from the assigned reading from Apr 29-May 5.
Exploring Paul's Letter to the Ephesians - Chapters III and IVPaul Goodhall
The document provides a summary of chapters 3 and 4 of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. It discusses Paul being a prisoner of Christ for preaching the gospel to Gentiles, his humility as the least of all saints, his prayers for the Ephesians regarding the breadth, length, depth and height of God's grace, and the unity, ministry gifts, and growth of the church body. It also contrasts the lives of sinners and saints, emphasizes speaking the truth, righteous anger, and avoiding grieving the Holy Spirit.
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298 Christ our Ark 299 Great Things He has Done for YouRick Peterson
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296 I am a Guardian-Redeemer 297 Samuel Was Attested as a Prophet of the LordRick Peterson
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294 No King — No Deliverer 295 Naomi’s DecisionRick Peterson
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290-Exhausted Yet Pursuing 291-I Have Made a Vow to The LORD That I Cannot BreakRick Peterson
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388-Then the Lord Raised Up Judges 389-The Lord Sent A ProphetRick Peterson
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286 Shiloh Which is The Land of Canaan-287 Buried in ShechemRick Peterson
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
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14 Pray At all times! Ephesians 6:18-24
1. Adapted from a Jim Black sermon
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2. Ephesians 6:18 NET With every prayer and
petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to
this end be alert, with all perseverance and
requests for all the saints. 19 Pray for me
also, that I may be given the message when
I begin to speak — that I may confidently
make known the mystery of the gospel, 20
for which I am an ambassador in chains.
3. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I
ought to speak. 21 Tychicus, my dear
brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will
make everything known to you, so that you
too may know about my
circumstances, how I am doing. 22 I have
sent him to you for this very purpose, that
you may know our circumstances and that
he may encourage your hearts.
4. 23 Peace to the brothers and sisters, and
love with faith, from God the Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all of
those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with
an undying love.
Paul calls Christians to utilize the most
powerful „weapon‟ they possess:
PRAYER, AT ALL TIMES!
Christians are encouraged to re-discover
the power of prayer in their lives.
5. Ephesians 6:12 NET For our struggle is not
against flesh and blood, but against the
rulers, against the powers, against the
world rulers of this darkness, against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. 13
For this reason, take up the full armor of
God so that you may be able to stand your
ground on the evil day, and having done
everything, to stand.
6. 14 Stand firm therefore, by fastening the
belt of truth around your waist, by putting on
the breastplate of righteousness, 15 by
fitting your feet with the preparation that
comes from the good news of peace, 16
and in all of this, by taking up the shield of
faith with which you can extinguish all the
flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 And take
the helmet of salvation and the sword of
the Spirit, which is the word of God.
7. 18 With every prayer and petition, pray at
all times in the Spirit, and to this end be
alert, with all perseverance and requests for
all the saints.
History records that on August 6, 1945 after
four long years of war with the Axis of evil
and after years of research and
development, President Harry S. Truman
gave the order.
8. United States Army Air Forces crew on
board the B-29 Superfortress, the Enola
Gay, dropped the Atomic Bomb, nicknamed
“Little Boy”, on Hiroshima, Japan. One
minute after being dropped, the bomb
exploded into a fireball with a magnitude of
which had never been seen before! That
and the bomb dropped on Nagasaki three
days later brought a clear and decisive end
to years of death and destruction during the
second world war.
9. Maybe you‟ve heard about the M.O.A.B. -
the Massive Ordnance Air Burst Bomb. It‟s
the most powerful conventional (non-
nuclear) bomb ever developed and its being
used by Allied forces.
Sometimes in war, the situation calls for the
most powerful weapon at your disposal.
10. In this battle against the spiritual forces of
evil, in this battle for the souls of men and
women, the most powerful weapon at our
disposal, SADLY, is often the weapon we
pull out last, Prayer.
In today‟s text let‟s notice Paul‟s final prayer
requests of the Ephesians.
11. 1. Notice, Paul calls on Christians to PRAY
AT ALL TIMES, in EVERY SEASON!
Though Paul saves it for last in this list, I
believe he does so because it is the MOST
IMPORTANT WEAPON of battle! Not that it
should be used as the last resort, or when
all else fails! No! He says that Christians
are to pray ON ALL OCCASIONS!
12. He had told the church at Thessalonica to
constantly pray,
1 Thessalonians 5:17 NET
Why?
This is the foundational
weapon of war!
13. To use the language I used last
week, there‟s a war on! It‟s a serious war
against a serious enemy, but we have a
secret weapon at our disposal! Like Special
Operative troops they aim their
sophisticated lasers at specific locales and
call down laser-guided missiles from fighter
jets overhead to destroy specific targets!
14. That‟s how prayer works. In prayer, we can
call down power from on high and focus it in
on a specific target!
It makes a difference!
Paul is calling for more than specific
prayers, he‟s calling for a lifestyle of prayer!
15. While there are certainly times which we
are to go into our prayer closets and spend
specific and pointed quiet time with God;
(Matt. 6:6) this is a call to see all of life as
communion with God. I DO think that we
should see prayer as a kind of „spiritual
breathing‟, something we do
naturally, almost without thinking about it.
16. 2. Notice, too, Paul calls on Christians to
pray…IN THE SPIRIT.
What does it mean to pray…in the Spirit? Is
this different from „just praying?‟ According
to a survey almost 90% of Americans
regularly „pray‟ in some regard. But just
because one says he is praying, does that
really mean that he is truly speaking to
God?
17. To pray…in the Spirit is to pray „under the
influence of the Spirit.‟ Back in 5:18 Paul
had exhorted his readers And do not get
drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but
be filled by the Spirit, Ephesians 5:18 NET
Christians are to live their lives under the
influence of the Spirit, NOT anything or
anyone else!
18. This is a call for Christians to be guided and
led by the Holy Spirit of God in their
prayers! That their prayers & requests are
not just some rote prayers memorized since
youth or some „wish list‟; “God, please could
you give me this, or that, and by the way,”
NO! Our prayer is directed by the Holy
Spirit! How? How does this work? I‟m not
exactly sure, but I think Romams 8:26,27
helps us out in understanding this.
19. Romans 8:26 NET In the same way, the
Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do
not know how we should pray, but the Spirit
himself intercedes for us with inexpressible
groanings. 27 And he who searches our
hearts knows the mind of the
Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes on
behalf of the saints according to God's will.
20. The Spirit intercedes for us in prayer. When
we don‟t know what to say, the Spirit does.
When we just can‟t find the words, the Spirit
does. When our souls are hurting and we
don‟t know why or what to ask, the Spirit
does.
21. 3. Notice WHO Christians are to
pray…FOR.
“For all the saints.” Christians are to pray for
one another. Christians are to pray for the
church. Is this church on your prayer list?
I‟ve never been real disciplined about
prayer, I always found time to pray, but
didn‟t discipline myself like I do these days.
I‟ve started a list of prayer needs to help me
remember what and who I need to pray
about.
22. Have you done this? We need to be
reminded that the church should be high up
there on our list! We need to be in prayer
over our Elders, Deacons & preachers. We
need to be in prayer over our
members, especially those hurting or
unable to be with us. We need to be in
prayer over the ministry of this church; what
we‟re trying to do for God.
23. 4. Finally, Paul calls on the Christians there
at Ephesus to pray for him.
I can understand that! Paul‟s in quite a
circumstance! Remember back in 3:1 he‟s
told us, For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner
of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles
— Ephesians 3:1 NET
24. While he is in Roman custody, he doesn‟t
consider himself a prisoner of Rome or of
Caesar, but of Christ! It is for the sake of
Christ and spreading the good news of
Christ that he‟s been thrown in jail! But, he
doesn‟t pray for what I‟d expect him to pray.
25. I know that if I was in that circumstance I‟d
be praying for release! I‟d be praying for
rescue! I‟d be praying for protection!
I think its worth noting that the prayers he
requested were for NONE of those things.
26. 19 Pray for me also, that I may be given the
message when I begin to speak — that I
may confidently make known the mystery of
the gospel, 20 for which I am an
ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be
able to speak boldly as I ought to speak.
27. Paul‟s request was for courage so that he
might fearlessly continue preaching the
gospel! Isn‟t that amazing? Paul is a Roman
prisoner as a direct result of his preaching
the gospel and all he can think about is
preaching the gospel. He doesn‟t ask for
prayers of protection or prayers of comfort
or prayers for release, but prayers for the
courage to stand firm and continue
preaching the good news!
28. That‟s encouraging! How committed are WE
to that task? What if we found ourselves
imprisoned for our beliefs? Would we still
proclaim the good news? What if we found
ourselves at the wrong end of a revolver?
Would we still proclaim the good news?
What if we found ourselves beaten &
tortured for the sake of Christ? Would we
still proclaim the good news?
29. Well, we catch a glimpse of the 1st century
world in which Paul lived in his final
greetings.
21 Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful
servant in the Lord, will make everything
known to you, so that you too may know
about my circumstances, how I am doing.
22 I have sent him to you for this very
purpose, that you may know our
circumstances and that he may encourage
your hearts.
30. 23 Peace to the brothers and sisters, and
love with faith, from God the Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all of
those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with
an undying love.
Even the Apostle Paul needed friends.
Tychicus is mentioned first in Acts as a
friend of Paul‟s and then shows up again in
four of Paul‟s letters.
31. Perhaps he is the courier for this
letter, hand-delivering it to the church at
Ephesus. Paul wants him to convey
personally to them how he is doing and to
encourage them. Again, even in
prison, Paul‟s concern isn‟t for himself, but
how he might encourage others.
It‟s a typical final greeting for Paul. Paul
wishes them the fullest blessings of life.
Peace… & Grace be with all of those who
love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying
love.
32. How would you describe your prayer life?
flourishing or floundering? always or almost
never? Constant or erratic?
Your car is hurtling on the rain slick road
sideways toward an oncoming car at 50
mph! What do you do? You pray! But what
do you do when the weather is nice and the
drive is peaceful?
33. The doctor comes into your exam room with
the test results and a worried frown on his
face. What do you do? You pray! But what
do you do at your work involved in the
mundane everyday responsibilities of your
job?
34. You‟re in the delivery room and the doctor
looks at you and says, “It‟s a boy!” or “It‟s a
girl!” What do you do? You thank God! But
what do you do when the diaper has to be
changed or the little booger has woken you
up in the middle of the night?
I believe that so goes your prayer-life, so
goes your relationship with God. How‟s
yours?
35. This is a call to pray, to pray powerfully, to
pray specifically and to pray constantly! Not
just when the chips are down; not just when
all else fails; not just when you don‟t have
anywhere else to turn, but pray always, in
every season. God is there listening, He
has said that He will never leave us nor
forsake us!
36. My prayer today is that if you don‟t know
Christ, you won‟t leave here without finding
out more about him.
And if you are in need of prayer, that you‟d
let that be known so that your brothers &
sisters in Christ can be an encouragement
to you through their prayers. Won‟t
you, during the singing of this invitation
song?
37. We‟re not finished learning from the Church in
Ephesus. There is more written to & about the
Church in Ephesus. Did you know there is
another letter written to the Church in
Ephesus?
Your homework for next week is to find another
letter to the Church in Ephesus & find other
passages about problems in Ephesus. If you
know where these passages are located keep
it to yourself! Let others have the experience of
searching the Scriptures.