Category: Ephesians

"A Faithful Minister and Final Greetings"

6/22/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24

An Update on Ministry: Are You Willing to be Transparent with the Body of Christ? (6:21)

Two powerful questions:
- ___________ are you doing?
  - How are you struggling?
  - What has the Lord been teaching you through His word?
  - How is your prayer life?
  - How is your giving?
  - How can I pray for you?

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"Praying Always"

6/14/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

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"The Armor of God"

6/7/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17

We Are In A War

We live in a spiritual ___________.
We are involved in a spiritual ___________.
- Our adversary in this spiritual war is indescribably ______________.
- Our Ally in this spiritual war is infinitely ______________.

A Word About Warfare

There are two common mistakes Christians make when interpreting this passage:
- They interpret each individual piece of armor apart from the ______________.
- They let the metaphor of armor determine the meaning instead of the ______________.
Remember…
- The “Armor of God” passage is not a ______________, standalone manual on spiritual warfare.
- The “Armor of God” is a ______________ of the entire book of Ephesians!
There are two big takeaways about the armor of God we must not forget:
- The totality of protection: No part of the Christian is lacking protection.
- Retreat is not an option: There is no protection for the ___________.

Dress for Battle

The Belt of Truth
- We are ___________ by the truth. (1:13)
- We spiritually ___________ by the truth. (4:15)
- The truth is ultimately found in ___________. (4:21)
- We are made new creations in the truth. (4:24)
- We are called to ___________ the truth. (4:25)
- We are to walk in the truth. (5:9)
The Breastplate of Righteousness
- There are two types of righteousness…
  - __________ righteousness: The righteousness of Christ credited to you when you are saved.
  - __________ righteousness: The righteousness we practice when we walk in the truth.
- We are to clothe ourselves in righteous conduct.
  - We are to put on the ___________ self, created in righteousness. (Eph. 4:24)
  - We are to walk in ___________, because the fruit of light is righteousness. (Eph. 5:9)
The Shoes of Peace
- The gospel brings peace betwee n God and man. (Eph. 2:11-13)
- The gospel brings peace between Jew and Gentile. (Eph. 2:14-22)
TheShield of Faith
- We are ___________ by faith. (1:15; 2:8)
- We must ___________ by faith.
The Helmet of Salvation
- Our past salvation has made us ___________.
- Our present salvation empowers us to be ___________.
- Our future salvation inspires ___________.
The Sword of the Spirit
- If you abandon the ______________, you abandon the ______________.
  - The word of God is an ________________ weapon.
  - The word of God is a ________________ weapon.
- Remember: The armor God has provided us is nothing less than ________________! (Rom. 13:14)

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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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"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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"Wives Submit to Your Husbands"

4/26/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

The Instruction for Wives (5:22)

Biblical submission is NOT…
- Male _____________.
- _____________.
- Becoming your husband’s _____________.
- _____________.
Submission IS…
- A surrendering to Jesus as your ____________.
- An invitation for your husband to ____________.
If you reject the _____________ of Christ, you will resist the _____________ of your husband.

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"Be Filled With the Spirit"

4/19/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Life in the Spirit (5:18)

There is much confusion about the filling of the Spirit, for two main reasons:
- ___________ teaching.
- ___________ teaching.

Life in the Spirit (5:18) continued

Christians should not get drunk.
- Alcohol is a depressant. Spirit-filling is a ______________.
- Alcohol makes you lose control. The Spirit gives you _______________.
- “Debauchery”- Christians should not do anything that contradicts our ___________.
Instead, Christians should be filled with the Spirit.
- It is a ___________, not a suggestion.
- It is for ___________, not just a few.
- It is ___________, not permanent.
- It is ___________, not performed.
How are we filled with the Spirit?
- To get drunk on alcohol, you must drink a lot of ___________.
- To be filled with the Spirit, you must drink a lot of the ___________. (Col. 3:16)

Marks of the Spirit-Filled Life (5:19-21)

Mark #1: Worship
- The Spirit will not teach you to sing, but He will give you a ___________.
- We do not sing to promote ourselves. We sing to build up ___________.
  - Singing in church should be…
    - Mostly ___________________. “Addressing one another…”
    - Completely ____________. “in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs…”
    - Centered on ____________. “Making melody to the Lord…”
    - Stylistically ____________.
  - Singing that pleases God must come from the ____________.
Mark #2: Thanksgiving
- Spirit-filled people give thanks ___________________.
- Spirit-filled people give thanks ___________________.
Mark #3: Submission
- We submit to one another because of the rule of God’s kingdom:
  - To get ____________ what the Lord has put under you…
  - You must first get ____________ what the Lord has put over you.
- We submit to one another out of reverence for the king.
  - The Holy Spirit will make you ____________ before other Christians.
  - The Holy Spirit will cause you to ____________ Christ.

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"Walk in Wisdom"

4/12/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

The Command of Wisdom: Watch Your Walk (5:15)

Walk carefully.
- Life is not ______________.
- Holiness is never ______________.
- Stay ______________.
Walk wisely.
- ________ for wisdom. (James 1:5)
- ________ on wisdom. (James 3:13)

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"Awake, O Sleeper!"

4/5/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-14

A Command to the Dead Sinner: Arise!

The light of the gospel must _______________ you.
- God’s word reveals that you are _______________ to sin.
- God’s word reveals that you are _______________ by Satan.

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"Walk as Children of Light"

3/22/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-10

A Radical Separation: Display Light by Not Joining Those in Darkness (5:7)

Paul is not talking about association with sinners…
- He is talking about ________________ with sinners.
We are called to separation from the world.
- We are not called to ________________ from the world.

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"God’s Sexual Standard for Saints"

3/15/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-6

The Sins We Must Shun (5:3-4)

Sins of the Body…
- Lusts of the flesh…
  - Sexual _______________.
    - This rules out any sexual activity _______________ marriage.
    - This rules out any sexual activity _______________ marriage.
  - All _______________.
- Lusts of the eyes…
  - Covetousness…
  - To covet is to _______________ something more than God.

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"Off With The Old, On With The New"

3/1/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Replace Lying with Truth-Telling (4:25)

Literally, “Put away the _____________.”
- Can refer to lying…
- It can also refer to _____________.
If you are of the truth, if you have learned the truth, if you know the truth, then _____________ truth.
Falsehood undermines _____________.

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"Christians Are Not Chameleons"

2/22/2026

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Sermon Series: Ephesians
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

You Must Leave Your Old Life (4:17-19)

Living like the world is intellectually ________________. (17)
Living like the world leaves you spiritually _______________. (18)
Living like the world makes you morally insensitive. (19)
- When you become calloused to sin, you become __________ with sin.
- The more you consume sin, the more you will __________ sin.
Living like the world makes you shamelessly __________. (19)

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"A Faithful Minister and Final Greetings"

"Praying Always"

"The Armor of God"

"Be Strong In the Lord"

"The 9-to-5 Sanctuary"

"The Mystery of Marriage"

"Husbands, Love Your Wives"

"Wives Submit to Your Husbands"

"Be Filled With the Spirit"

"Walk in Wisdom"

"Awake, O Sleeper!"

"Walk as Children of Light"

"God’s Sexual Standard for Saints"

"Off With The Old, On With The New"

"Christians Are Not Chameleons"

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