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Sep 22, 2013
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(Ephesians 5:1-6)
“For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27)
Hypostellō: – to withdraw one’s self, i.e. to be timid, to cover, shrink; of those who from timidity, hesitate to avow what they believe; to be unwilling to utter from fear. (i.e., see Peter’s actions in Gal. 2:12)
I. This is Love (vs. 1-2)
1. Genesis 3:21
2. Deuteronomy 7:7-9
3. John 3:16-17
4. 2 Peter 3:8-9
II. This is Not Love (vs. 3-4)
1. 1 Samuel 2:12-17
2. 1 Samuel 2:22-24
3. Matthew 15:18-20
4. 1 Corinthians 5:1-5
III. Consequences for not Loving (vs. 5-6)
1. Genesis 3:16-19
2. 1 Samuel 2:27-35
3. John 3:18-20
4. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
5. Galatians 5:19-21
IV. Epilogue – Sowing and Reaping
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:7-10)
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Sep 15, 2013
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(Ephesians 4:26-32)
I. How do you Deal with Yourself?
1. Luke 16:15
2. Luke 18:9-14
3. 1 Corinthians15:3-10
II. How do you Deal with Others?
1. Leviticus 19:13-18
2. Luke 10:30-37
3. Romans 13:8-10
III. How do you deal with God?
1. Exodus 32:1-9
2. John 6:51-66
Menō – to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)— abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry; to remain as one, not to become another or different
IV. Epilogue – Abide In His Word
“As he was saying these things, many believed in him. So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:30-32)
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Sep 8, 2013
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(Ephesians 4:17-24)
Manthano – to learn, be appraised; to increase one’s knowledge, to be increased in knowledge; to hear, be informed to learn by use and practice; to be in the habit of, accustomed to
I. The Church: An Institute of Learning
1. 2 Chronicles 15:1-9
2. 2 Chronicles 17:1-13
3. Matthew 28:19-20
II. The Bible: Your God-Breathed Textbook
1. Joshua 1:7-8
2. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
3. Hebrews 4:12-13
III. The Christian: A Student Applying Knowledge
1. 2 Chronicles 34:18-33
2. Acts 17:1-15
3. 2 Timothy 2:15
IV. Epilogue – Lets Go to School!
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30)
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Sep 1, 2013
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(Ephesians 4:8-16)
I. There IS a War Going On
1. Genesis 3:14-15
2. Ephesians 6:10-12
3. Revelation 12:7-11
II. The Spoils of War (Queening)
1. Luke 11:21-23
2. Acts 9:13-16
3. Colossians 2:13-15
III. To Build the Body to Maturity (Eph. 4:11-16)
1. 1 Corinthians 14:20
2. Colossians 1:28-29
3. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
4. Titus 1:9
IV. Epilogue – Rejoice Before God
“Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice” (Psalm 68:1-3)
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Aug 25, 2013
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(Ephesians 4:1-7)
I. E Pluribus Unum (Out of many, one)
1. John 17:20-23
2. Romans 12:3-6
3. Galatians 3:26-29
II. True Unity is Also Peaceful
1. Romans 14:17-19
2. 1 Corinthians 1:10-13
3. Philippians 2:1-5
4. James 3:13-18
III. One Body; One Spirit
1. John 10:14-16
2. 1 Corinthians 10:1-4
3. 1 Corinthians 12:12-18
4. Colossians 3:11-14
IV. Epilogue – All for One
“After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” (Revelation 7:9-10)
