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until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness…

Viewing Ephesians as a Pre-Game Pep talk from a coach reminding his team: Play as one, Do your Part, Put on your uniform.

Unlike many of the other epistles, here in the letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul does not seem to be addressing any specific concerns. In the first three chapters he teaches about how God united us with Him through Jesus Christ. In the last three chapters, Paul talks about how that vertical unity is lived out in the church, at home, and in the marketplace. He also points to the opposition we will face because of that unity.

Introduction I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and…

The Apostle Paul moves into chapter four by urging his readers to live worthy of their calling in Christ.

What do we get out of church? While this is often a question asked by immature believers wanting their felt needs met, Scripture does reveal benefits for church participation. Let's consider why Christ gifts the church together! Watch/listen to this sermon at https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=328231525486644

27 Only vlet your manner of life be wworthy8 of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you xthat you are standing firm in one spirit, with yone mind zstriving side by side for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This…

ATTENTION: God has enlisted us in his navy and placed us on his ship. The boat has one purpose-to carry us safely to the other shore. This is no cruise ship; it is a battleship. We aren’t called to a life of leisure, we are called to a life of service. Each of us has a different task. Some, concerned…

Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16 There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to one hope when you were called — one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:4-6 (NIV) I. A Humble and Magnificent Unity. (Eph 4:1-6) A. Worthy…

Intercession and Spiritual Warfare Pastor Keith Hassell Introduction Intercessors are a great gift to the body of Christ. As a pastor I am thankful for every person who feels a special calling to intercede for me and for the church I pastor. I recognize that intercessors have played a key role in what…