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"The Blood Bought Church"

8/31/2025

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

In Christ, We Have Redemption Through His Blood (1:7)

The Purchase: We are _____________ from slavery.
- This changes our _________________.
- Believers are not defined by their past sins but as “redeemed.”
The Pardon: We are _______________ of our sins.
- This gives us _______________.
- Forgiveness is not fragile. It rests on Christ’s blood, not our performance.

In Christ, We Receive the Riches of God’s Grace (1:8)

God’s grace is ________________.
God’s grace is ________________.
God’s grace is ________________.
- God’s
- Riches
- At
- Christ’s
- Expense
God’s grace is ________________.
- God not only allowed a sacrifice for our sins…
- God not only provided a sacrifice for our sins…
- God _______________ a sacrifice for our sins!

In Christ, We See the Revelation of God’s Will (1:9)

Before Christ, God’s plan of salvation had been ________________.
Through Christ, God’s plan of salvation has been ________________.
- We need to know the big story of the Bible…
  - _____________- God created the world and humanity good, designed for relationship with Him.
  - _________- Humanity rebelled against God, bringing sin, brokenness, and death into the world.
  - _________________- God intervened through the work of Christ to rescue and save sinners.
  - _________________- God promises to renew all creation, bringing a new heaven and new earth where His people dwell with Him forever.
- We need to know the basic message of the gospel…
  - _________- He is holy, just, and the Creator who is worthy of all worship.
  - _________- All people are sinners who have fallen short of God’s glory and are under judgment.
  - ________________- Jesus, fully God and fully man, lived a perfect life, died for sins, and rose again to provide salvation.
  - ________________- We are called to repent of sin and trust in Christ by faith to receive forgiveness and eternal life.

In Christ, We Will Enjoy the Restoration of All Things (1:10)

At just the right time, God will unite all things in Christ.
- Sinners united to God through the ________________.
- Jews united to Gentiles in the ________________.
- Heaven united to earth in a new ________________.
Jesus will one day make all things ___________.
Jesus will one day make all things ____________.

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"The Church Chosen in Eternity Past"

8/24/2025

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Outline:

God Blessed Us So That We Would Praise ______________. (1:3)
God Chose Us So That We Would Be _____________. (1:4)
- Scriptures that teach election:
  - John 6:37-44
  - Acts 13:48; 18:10
  - Romans 8:28-30; 9:10-24
  - 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
  - 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Outline:

God Chose Us So That We Would Be _____________. (1:4) continued
- Takeaways:
  - Election silences ____________.
    - “Elect” does not mean ____________.
    - We were not saved because of our works, because we did not yet ___________.
  - Election awakens _____________.
    - God planned the salvation of sinners before there was sin in the world.
    - God didn’t choose a holy people, he chose a wicked people to make them holy.
God Predestined Us, So That We Would Be __________. (1:5-6)
- We have been adopted as His __________.
- We have been accepted in His ___________.

Observations:

How did God save us?
- Answer: _________________
Who did God choose to save?
- Answer: The ______________.
When did God choose to save us?
- Answer: __________________
What motivated God to save us?
- Answer: ___________
Why did God choose to save us?
- Answer: Our _________________
What was the result of God’s choosing us?
- Answer: ________________
On what basis did God choose us?
- Answer: The purpose of his own will
What was God’s goal in saving us?
- Answer: His _______________
Who made our salvation possible?
- Answer: In ________________

Objections:

If God has already chosen who will be saved, why should I evangelize?
How does God’s sovereignty coexist with man’s responsibility and free choices?
If people are already predestined, why should I pray for them?
How can I know if God has chosen to save me?

“Hell is filled with people thinking: “I deserve to be in heaven.” And raging.
Heaven is filled with people thinking: “I deserve to be in hell.” And dancing.”
– Dane Ortlund

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"Bless the Blesser of All Blessings"

8/17/2025

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

The Blessing Pronounced (1:3)

Notice the ___________ of our blessings: “Blessed be the Father… who has blessed us…”
Notice the ___________ of our blessings: “...with every spiritual blessing…”
Notice the ___________ of our blessings: “...in heavenly places.”

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"Greetings to the Godly and Grace from God"

8/10/2025

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

The Author (1:1a)

Paul uses three words to describe himself and his ministry:
- Paul- Paul uses his _____________ name, not his Jewish name to address Gentiles.

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"Introduction to Ephesians"

8/3/2025

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 1-6

Primary Information for Starters…

Written from prison to church leaders in Ephesus and surrounding areas.
Three major themes:
- The _______________ of the church.
- The _______________ of Christ.
- The _______________ of the Spirit.
Key Verses: 1:3-14; 2:8-10; 4:11-13; 6:10-20

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"The Blood Bought Church"

"The Church Chosen in Eternity Past"

"Bless the Blesser of All Blessings"

"Greetings to the Godly and Grace from God"

"Introduction to Ephesians"

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