Sermons on Ephesians
The Abolished Law
In this sermon, Pastor Tim considers the verses in the New Testament which say the law has been abolished. These verses introduce a tension with Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:17. This tension is resolved by considering the Bible’s own distinctions within the law between laws of morality and laws of ceremony. As such, this sermon teaches and defends the reformed distinctions of moral and ceremonial law. Passage: Ephesians 2:15
Christian Ministry: In the World
This is part five of a 5-part series on Christian ministry. In this sermon, we consider service to God in the world and the exhortation to stand firm, to pray, and to boldly proclaim the gospel of peace. Here is a needed message today that compels us to go, stand, and speak in service to Christ. Passage: Ephesians 6:10-20
Christian Ministry: At Work
This is part four of a 5-part series on Christian ministry. Ministry is people serving people, led by the word and Spirit, to behold Christ and become like him. This must happen in our vocations. In this sermon, we consider service to God in our vocations and explore the Christian ethic of work and our call to faithfulness. Passage: Ephesians 6:5-9
Christian Ministry: At Church
This is part three of a 5-part series on Christian ministry. Ministry is people serving people, led by the word and Spirit, to behold Christ and become like him. This must happen in the church. In this sermon, we consider the unity of the body in all its parts and the need for women’s and men’s ministry in the church and what that looks like. Passage: Ephesians 4:1-6; 11-16
Christian Ministry: At Home
This is part two of a 5-part series on Christian ministry. Ministry is people serving people, led by the word and Spirit, to behold Christ and become like him. This must happen in our homes. In this sermon, we consider the primacy of ministry in the home and practical wisdom for our roles and activities in service to Christ. Passage: Ephesians 5:22-6:4
Christian Ministry: The Foundation
This is part one of a 5-part series on Christian ministry. Here we consider the foundation principles that define ministry and its focus. Too often we are pulled away to lesser things. Here is a call to see ministry as people serving people, led by the word and Spirit, to behold Christ and become like him. Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16
The Church as One
“There is one body and one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” This is our meditation this week. In a time that can stretch and squeeze and strain our unity, we must be reminded of the glorious truth of “oneness.”
Community Commitment
What does it mean to walk together worthy of our calling? What does it look like to be part of the church? This sermon is a call to commitment. We examine what this commitment looks like in different areas of life and then conclude with motivation for living in this God-honoring way. May this sermon be used of God as it expounds his word to build his church.
Community Mission
What is the mission of the church? How does mercy ministry, evangelism, holiness, and worship fit into the priorities of the church? In this third message in the series, we consider a final foundation for the community of the church. We see how with God at the center the community is transformed and engaged in spiritual battle.
Community Vision
What is the goal or purpose of the church? What is our vision to be? When we look to the Scriptures we see over and over again that the church is to be holy! We’re called to holiness. Here is a needed reminder and a needed encouragement about the importance of the church to our holiness.
Community of God
“The church is God’s supernatural community, beginning from his plan and choice before time began, a people rescued from sin by his lavish grace in Christ from all the nations of the world; to be holy and blameless; to be adopted as sons; to receive an inheritance and be his inheritance; to live under his righteous rule; so that he might display the glory of his power, wisdom, and grace to all creatures in heaven and on earth.” In this…
What About Israel?
Are there two people of God, Israel and the church? Or one people of God? Does Israel have a separate future? How do we apply the old covenant made with Israel? These questions are answered in many different ways today. This sermon looks at Ephesians 2 and 3 to understand the relationship between Israel and the church in the new covenant age since Christ has come.
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