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

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

Sermon Notes
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

Sermon Notes
Sermon Series:  Summer in the Psalms
​Sermon Scripture:  Psalm 46

​NOTE: Historical background of Psalm 46 is a bit unclear. There are many that attribute it being written in response to an Assyrians siege of Jerusalem in roughly 700 B.C. found in 2 Kings 18 and 19 & Isaiah 36 and 37)

Sermon Notes
Sermon Series:  Summer In the Psalms 
Sermon Scripture: Psalm 51

​David’s Prayer of Reconciliation. (Verses 1-9)

• David begins with a ______ for mercy. (Verse 1)
• David also calls God to ________ him. (Verse 2)
• David __________ his sin. (Verse 3)
• David doesn’t ________ up his sin. (Verse 3)
• David also understands the ____________ hierarchy in sin. (Verse 4)

Sermon Notes
Sermon Series:  Summer In the Psalms
​Sermon Scripture:  Psalm 139

​Omniscience: God Knows Everything (139:1-6)

• God knows your _______________. (1)
• God knows your every ______________. (2)
• God sees your every ____________. (3)
• God predicts your every ____________. (4)
  • Speak with reverence.
  • Pray with boldness.
• God knows my life. (5-6)
  • This should be __________________.
  • This should be __________________.

Sermon Notes
Sermon Series:  Summer iIn the Psalms
Sermon Scripture:  Psalm 14

Sermon Notes
Sermon Series:  Summer In the Psalms
Sermon Scripture: Psalm 19

Sermon Notes
Sermon Series:  Summer In the Psalms
Sermon Scripture: Psalm 103

Sermon Notes
Sermon Series: Summer in the Psalms
​Sermon Scripture:  Psalm 23

Sermon Notes
Sermon Series:  Titus
Sermon Scripture:  Titus 3:9-15

​Avoid _______________ Teaching (3:9)

• They are unwise.
• They are unhelpful.

Sermon Notes
Sermon Series:  Titus
Sermon Scripture:  Titus 3:1-8

​Remember your Duties as a Citizen (3:1-2)

• ______________ to the authorities in government.
• Seek to do good for your community.

Remember your Former Condition (3:3)

• To produce _____________ in ourselves.
• To inspire ___________ for others.

Sermon Notes
Sermon Series:  Titus
Sermon Scripture:  Titus 2:11-15

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Sermon Series: Titus
Sermon Scripture:  Titus 2:1-10​

“But as for you…” Paul describes proper Christian living rooted in the gospel, which is in direct contrast to the behavior of the false teachers (1:10–16) but matches what real church leaders should do.

“Teach what accords with sound doctrine”- Titus (and the elders) are not to teach like the false teachers (for selfish gain, man-made commands, Jewish myths, etc.) but instead are to teach sound doctrine.

Faithful pastors must distinguish themselves from corrupt teachers by their message and their life. Titus must continually and consistently teach what is proper and aligns with sound doctrine. Sound doctrine will promote a healthy congregation. And ask, “Does my life match the gospel I profess?”

Titus 2 is about becoming the kind of people whose lives make others want to know more about Jesus. It is a picture of a healthy church that makes the gospel look beautiful to the world, “adorning the doctrine of God our Savior.”

Sound teaching is not just about avoiding heresy, but producing holiness.

This is not a laundry list of duties that we must do to earn God’s favor. They are not meant to be a burden. We do not manufacture these characteristics through our own willpower. These qualities are all different kinds of fruit that the gospel produces through the power of the Holy Spirit. This list should characterize all Christians who have been truly saved by Jesus. The life of the church is a living witness of the gospel.
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Older Men: Be Spiritual Anchors in the Community (2:1-2)
Paul begins with older men (has to do with age and stage of life, not position of leadership), likely because they are expected to be examples and anchors of spiritual maturity in the church. The qualities listed are deeply counter-cultural in Crete, where the norm (according to 1:12) was laziness, gluttony, and dishonesty.

• Be levelheaded - sober, free from intoxication, clear-headed, watchful, disciplined in thinking. Older men must model thoughtful, serious-minded discipleship instead of silliness.
• Be reverent- “dignified”- worthy of respect, honorable in behavior and attitude. He is not a gloomy, but he carries himself with godly seriousness. It’s the same word used for deacons in 1 Tim. 3:8 to describe a man’s character that deserves respect.

Older Men: Be Spiritual Anchors in the Community (2:1-2)

• Be ______________________
• Be reverent
• Be self-controlled
• Be sound in the faith
• Be ________________
• Be patient

Older Women: Preserve God’s Design (2:3)

• Be reverent
• Be _________________
• Be levelheaded
• Be a _________________
  • Teach younger women how to be a godly _______________.
  • Teach younger women how to be a godly ________________.

Younger Women: Honor the Word (2:4-5)

• Love your _______________
• Love your _______________
• Be self-controlled
• Be pure
• Be a _________________
  • Prioritize _______________ and home.
  • There is _______________ to work outside the home.
  • Submit to God and spouse.
  • Work with integrity and diligence
  • Avoid _________________ others’ choices.
  • Seek wisdom and _________________.
• Be kind
• Be subject to your husband

Younger Men: Show a Pattern that Silences Your Opponents (2:6-8)

• Be levelheaded
• Be a good example
• Be sound in ______________
• Be sound in ______________

Slaves: Adorn the Doctrine of God Our Savior (2:9-10)

• Be _____________ for your superior.
• Be pleasing in your spirit.
• Be _____________ in your speech.
• Be principled in your service.
• Be public in your sincerity.
• Be praiseworthy for your ________________.