Sermons — Page 41

Ephesians 3 begins Paul's explanation of the mystery that Gentiles are included in God's saving plan through Christ. Paul is shown as a prisoner and steward entrusted to make that mystery known to the church.

Opening the encounter behind the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-36, this message shows how the lawyer's question exposed his self-justification and pressed home that no one can keep the greatest commandments apart from

Returning to Ephesians 2, this message shows that Paul's preaching to the Gentiles began not with good news but with the bad news of their hostility toward God, so that they might receive the far greater riches of true peace with God than

Working through the parable of the lamp in Luke 8:16-18, this message argues that the light Jesus commands His people to display is the same profession-and-practice union taught in the parable of the two sons, so that a true Christian

Working through Philippians 4, the message challenges the church to take advantage of gospel partnership opportunities and to pursue a coming faith commitment offering that would fund greater missions work alongside the Anchored in Truth

Opening the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:28-32, this message contrasts the tax collectors and prostitutes who repented and entered the kingdom with the religious leaders whose profession never matched their practice, calling every

Drawing from the sending of Barnabas and Saul in Acts 13 and the redeemed multitude of Revelation 5, the message calls the church to see missions not as optional but as the settled expectation of every local church, and challenges the

Drawing from Paul's relationship with the Philippian church, this message calls the congregation to faithful, long-term partnership in gospel work through prayer, giving, and sending, rather than fleeting ministry fads.

Working through Ephesians 2:14-16, the message shows how Christ tore down the dividing wall between Jew and Gentile by fulfilling the law's demands, and calls the church to walk in humility and gratitude for the privilege of being made one

Ephesians 2 shows Gentiles once alienated from God and His covenant promises being brought near by the blood of Christ. The gospel creates humility, forgiveness, and unity because Christ alone reconciles sinners to God and to one another.

Church Unity