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Ephesians 3: 1-13 As we start the third chapter of Ephesians, we are confronted with another long paragraph. In chapter 1 starting in verse 3 to 15, Paul did the same thing. This is called a digression. He broke his train of thought for a moment and started talking about something else, something that…

Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly…

INTRODUCTION The letter Paul writes to the Ephesians church and the churches surrounding the Ephesian church is, how to live above the seemingly endless darkness. How to talk the talk the walk the walk. For those of you just joining us on this journey - The Letter is broken into three major pieces Who…

Intro: The mystery of what happens to our bodies when we go to bed after the age of 40. I love good mysteries. You know the kind that you have to take the time to try to figure out what’s going on? There have been some good movies over the years that fall into this category, but the ones that are the…

Intro As we are working our way through this 12th chapter of Romans, we have covered the first two verses. Presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to God because of the great mercy He has shown us. That we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds rather than conformed and molded by the…

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to himself…

Ephesians 3:1–13 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand…

Ephesians Good morning church! I want to welcome you all here this morning, we are very glad you are here. Before we go too far into our service, I want to invite you back on Wednesday evening for our midweek study. At 6pm we are having an Agape Supper, lovingly bring something to share with your brothers…

Introduction 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, 3 how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4 by which, when you read,…

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may…

Good morning, welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. Please take your Bibles and open them with me to Ephesians 3 , Ephesians 3 Are you tired? Are you care worn? Self-admission - I am. Covid - Mask or no mask, vaccine or no vaccine. Should we gather or should we remain apart? I can’t cough in the grocery…

Introduction Summarize: Paul describes the ministry given to him. We would call this an apostolic ministry, or a ministry performed by one holding the office of apostle. The apostolic ministry has enabled the ministry of the saints. It is important to remember that though we do not have the office of…

Scene 1/ The proof is in the pudding; The reality that something is not really known until it is experienced. There is an old phrase that has an incredible background. Actually the origin of this phrase is quite gruesome. The phrase is “The proof is in the pudding” Now by itself, this phrase doesn’t…

Pastor James teaches on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Fourth Commandment Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen The Fourth Commandment, as well as the Third Commandment, had serious social implications. In a nomadic society like that of the Hebrews, elderly parents could become a burden in the…

Big Idea of the Message : God reveals the mystery of his grace through the church. Who is Paul (Saul)? Before we get deep into today’s message we need to get an understanding of Paul; Paul, formally known as Saul, grew up in Tarsus and was very well versed in the Jewish Scripture and Law - in fact he…

Big Idea of the Message : God reveals the mystery of his grace through the church. Who is Paul (Saul)? Before we get deep into today’s message we need to get an understanding of Paul; Paul, formally known as Saul, grew up in Tarsus and was very well versed in the Jewish Scripture and Law - in fact he…

For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. When you read this, you can perceive my insight into…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

Question: Where is God ? Who is God? God wants to be known . This is to some extent the story of the Bible. God making himself known to individuals like you and me. Paul talks about the mystery of God which is the Gospel being proclaimed to Gentiles. God is the revealer . The content is from God but…

God’s Greatest Gift 2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other…

1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. I. IT WAS IMPORTANT TO PAUL For this…

David's Kindness to Mephibosheth, reflects the character of God whom extends his ultimate kindness and grace to all who call on the Lord Jesus. Just like in the life of Mephibosheth from Lo-debar, King Jesus can make good of out of what seems to be an irreversible-hopeless situation, as we welcome his…

(Share Personal Testimony) The Moody Bible Commentary a. The Coming of the Spirit (2:1–4) Pentecost means “fiftieth” because the Feast was on the 50th day after the Feast of First Fruits ( Lv 23:16 ). It was originally one of three harvest festivals, but in early (intertestamental) Judaism it was commemorated…