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Since television sitcom series began, we have been watching shows about families. The very first sitcom to air on television was a show called Mary Kay and Johnny. It starred a real life married couple. Since then we have watched many television families for many years. From the Huxtables to the Seavers,…

Balancing Love and Truth John was committed to the truth, there is no doubt about that. From the beginning we see him as a spiritually aware man who sought to know and follow the truth. When we first encounter John, both he and Andrew are disciples of John the Baptist. But like Andrew, John without hesitation…

Ephesians 4:1-7 , 17-24 , 5:1-2 , 7-17 Central Truth: God C alls me to Live as His C hild ! Ephesians 5:1-2 -- How do my ‘Narratives’ guide my daily life? -- -The M eaning : ‘Walk worthy of your calling’ Walk – H abits of C onduct : Ephesians 4:1-7 Colossians 3:1-11 > Ephesians 2:1-3 Discipleship - 1…

9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Hallowed - greek word hagiazo - verb which means to make holy, sanctify, treat as holy The English here doesn’t exactly give us the clear meaning that is expressed in the Greek. We usually take it as a recognition…

Mothers day and graduation - what to preach? 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Humility - Layman’s Bible Dictionary “The opposite of arrogance and pride; an attitude which grows out of the recognition that all we are and everything we own are gifts from…

INTRODUCTION Living Above The Darkness 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…

Introduction Well it’s the new year for me in preaching, as I have been out of the pulpit for three weeks. It has been refreshing to listen to others speak God’s Word and for me to see both the written Word being spoken, shown and the people responding. Thank you for the folks who have been speaking…

This Torah Portion: Gen 25:19 - 28:9 Introduction In the previous Torah portions we talked about God calling Abraham out of his country and family We talked about the tests that Abraham faced - tests which are not passing or failing tests, but a benefit to us We also heard last two weeks how Messiah…

Intro: A little boy was sitting on the front steps of his home. His face was cradled in his hands, and he looked very upset. His father came home and asked him what was wrong. The sad son looked up and said, “Well, just between us, Dad, I’m having trouble getting along with that wife of yours.” We all…

(SI)— What does it mean to be united as a nation, as americans, as a people? One nation under God , indivisible, with liberty and justice for all... Pledge of Allegiance was ”written in 1885 by Captain George Thatcher Balch, a Union Army officer in the Civil War who later became auditor of the New York…

Recap 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Humility 1. Wisdom 2. Exaltation 3. Jesus was Submission is the essence of humility What his looks like on a day-to-day basis allowing someone else's position to be greater than your position Gentleness Mighty Ducks…

12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear…

A Walk Worthy of Unity Eph.4:1-3 The fact that the Christian life is described as a ‘walk’ is significant. ‘Walk’ suggests activity, movement, and progress. We are to ‘walk’ … Galatians 5:16 (KJV 1900) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit , and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 1 John 1:7 (KJV…

Introduction “You’re pregnant!” “You’re hired!” “I now pronounce you man and wife.” New information changes actions . The church in Ephesus has been presented with information…now what? Keep the Unity vv. 1-3 Paul’s place of authority was from a prisoner. Captured by Christ. Walk the calling, which is…

(S1) Emmaus—My Attitude If your pastor can become tired, fatigued, emotionally drained, and yes even spiritually deficient, so can any follower of Jesus. Just as a full bucket of water with a pin hole size leak will eventually run dry, so will the energy and joy drain away in the life of the one who…

How Does Satan Cheat Us? 1. Deception Deception : Satan is the Father of Lies, and he often tries to deceive us by distorting or twisting the truth. He may also use counterfeit teachings or false prophets to lead us astray. You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires.…

When we’re on fire… When we are prepared... When we are laser focused… We are deployed. My first message in this series on our purpose as a church was on being disciplined believers. Setting controlled burns in our life - specific things that we would do on purpose, for a purpose. Things that we actually…

I really enjoy fellowship dinners. Which is probably because I like to eat. You can probably guess what my favorite part of fellowship dinners are.... If I were super spiritual, I would say the fellowship. But, it is the desserts. I’ve got a huge sweet tooth. But, I do like the fellowship. God designed…

Before we dive into the text this morning, I would like to share something with you all. I can’t take credit for this idea, it is something I heard, but it made real sense to me so I would like to share it, and it goes along with what we will be studying today. ( GPS). Context Paul wrote Ephesians while…

“Therefore” Whats the Therefore, therefore? Eph. 4:1-16 is all about Christian unity which we will be addressing over the next few weeks, but from chapter 4 through the end of the book, Paul will be addressing the believers on how they are to behave as Christians. Here in chapter 4, Paul will proceed…

Intro This morning we continue in the book of Romans. We have been looking over the last few weeks of this 12th chapter of the book of Romans with the theme - why not now. Why not now, live your life for Christ? We make a choice every day, and in reality, multiple choices throughout the day in regards…

Office of Holy Ministry I heard a story of a pastor who said, as he closed the service, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the . . .”—and then experienced a momentary lapse of memory. He continued, “and the—ah—the friendship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” As he walked…

Scripture Reading Ephesians 4:1-15 Title: Vision Sunday 2023 Message Last week, I took the opportunity to briefly consider the purpose of SCBC... Our Purpose Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe…

Good morning and welcome to Mission Church. Our mission is to partner with God to see His kingdom come in Las Vegas as it is in heaven and we accomplish this as we Love Jesus, Live like Jesus, and Lead others to Jesus. This morning, we continue our pilgrimage through Paul’s beautiful letter to the Ephesians.…

Ephesians 4:14–16 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head,…