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"Be Strong In the Lord"

5/31/2026

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Sermon Series:  Ephesians
Sermon Scripture:  Ephesians 6:10-13
Final Marching Orders
  • Ephesians 1-3 presents the doctrine we must believe: We have been given great spiritual ____________.
    • We have been _____________ in heavenly places.
  • Ephesians 4:1-6:9 presents the duty we must fulfill: We must be careful in our spiritual ___________.
    • We must walk in faith and obedience.
  • Ephesians 6:10-20 presents the difficulties we must overcome: We are engaged in spiritual ___________.
    • We must ____________ in victory.

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"The 9-to-5 Sanctuary"

5/26/2026

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Sermon Series:  Ephesians
Sermon Scripture:  Ephesians 6:5-9
A Brief Word About Slavery
  • The slavery Paul addressed was not the same as slavery in American history.
    • Slavery was not based on ______________ or skin color.
    • Slavers were often highly ______________.
    • Slaves in the Roman Empire could work to gain ______________.
​A Brief Word About Slavery (continued)
  • The biblical writers never condone or endorse slavery.
    • Instead of a political revolt, Paul is aiming at a ______________ revolution.
    • Paul did not try to change the outward system. Instead he aimed at the human _________.
    • Paul dealt with the reality of slavery by preaching the ___________ to one day destroy it.
  • Paul’s two main ideas for all who do work:
    • Your work matters because it is ultimately done for the ______________ of Christ.
      • There is no distinction in Scripture between secular work and sacred work.
      • All of our work should be an act of ______________.
      • All of our work is an opportunity to be a ______________.
    • Every square inch of your workplace falls under the ______________ of Christ.
      • This text affects ______________.
        • Work through Christ, like Christ, for Christ.
      • This text affects ______________.
        • Lead through Christ, like Christ, for Christ.
Encouragement to Employees: Do Your Work As You Would For Christ (6:5-8)
  • Glorify Christ by working __________________.
  • Glorify Christ by working wholeheartedly.
    • Do not deceive your boss by __________.
    • Do not defraud your boss by being __________.
  • Glorify Christ by working ______________.
  • Glorify Christ by working ______________.
Exhortation to Employers: Treat Your Workers As You Would Christ (6:9)
  • Practice mutuality.
    • Glorify Christ by seeking their _____________.
  • Avoid hostility.
    • Glorify Christ by not making __________.
  • Live with God-centered accountability.
    • Glorify Christ by submitting to the __________.
  • Remember God’s partiality.
    • Glorify Christ by not playing ______________.
How would your attitude on Monday morning change if you genuinely viewed Jesus Christ as your direct supervisor?
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"Children & Parents"

5/17/2026

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Sermon Series:  Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4
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"The Mystery of Marriage"

5/10/2026

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Gospel Foundations
  • The glory of God is the ultimate ____________ of marriage.
    • Marriage exists for God more than it exists for you.
    • The ultimate starting point of marriage:
      • Not, “What is best for me?”
      • Instead, “What is best for ___________?”
    • The most significant question in marriage:
      • Is Jesus the ___________ of your life?
Gospel Foundations continued
  • The grace of God is the ultimate ___________ for marriage.
    • The major problem in every marriage: __________.
    • The major solution for any marriage: a _______________.
  • The gospel of God is the ultimate _______________ in marriage.
    • Wives give a picture of the _______________ to the world.
    • Husbands give a picture of _______________ to the world.
A Marriage Made in Heaven (5:31-33)
  • The church is described in three ways in Ephesians to show her union with Christ:
    • The church is the _______________ with Christ as the foundation.
    • The church is a _______________ with Christ as the head.
    • The church is a _______________ with Christ as the husband.
  • The mystery of marriage is that human marriage was always about Christ’s love for the Church.
    • This mystery is not a secret to keep, but a truth to be _____________!
    • The Bible is the story of God choosing a bride for his __________.
    • Christ and the church are the solid substance… human marriage is simply the _____________.
  • When you realize marriage is not ultimately about you, but about reflecting the gospel, it should affect your marriage in three ways:
    • The gospel relieves the crushing pressure of _______________.
    • The gospel redefines the ultimate purpose of your marriage.
    • The gospel sustains your marriage in seasons of _______________.
Gospel Exhortations
  • To married couples…
    • Husbands, _______________ your wife.
    • Wives, _______________ your husband’s leadership.
    • Husbands and wives, let Christ serve you.
  • To the single…
  • To the divorced…
  • To the widowed…
  • Remember the ________________!
“The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.”
- Tim Keller
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"Husbands, Love Your Wives"

5/3/2026

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Sermon Series:  Ephesians
​Sermon Scripture:  Ephesians 5:25-30
The Problem: Sin Affects All of Us
  • Sin’s effect on men…
    • Passive: Spineless _______________ of his responsibility.
    • Aggressive: Selfish _______________ of his authority.
    • He will experience pain in his role of _____________________.
  • Sin’s effect on women…
    • Passive: Spineless _______________ of any responsibility.
    • Aggressive: Selfish _______________ against authority.
    • She will experience pain in her role of _____________________.

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