Big idea: Suffering for the gospel? It’s worth it. Open your eyes to God’s heavenly purpose (Ephesians 3:10).Stand firmly on God’s eternal purposes (Ephesians 3:11).Take f...

Main idea: Believer, you are to impartially share with others the rich inheritance and inclusion that has been made yours by the grace of God. Minister grace (Ephesians 3:7–8a).Minister Christ (Ephesian...

Main idea: The mystery of the church is the spiritual union of Jews and Gentiles in Christ through the gospel. Three responsibilities that should flow out of truly embracing the mystery of the church. ...

The great commission that Jesus gave his followers and learners is to make other learners or followers of him. He gives this commission having all authority and promising to be with his disciple-makers until the end....

Big idea: God is making His people His home. Introduction Isaiah 57:15John 14:23 A Sure Foundation 1 Peter 1:23 2 Peter 1:20-21 Ephesians 4:11-12...

Main idea: Christ-followers! By God’s grace you belong together. You belong together (Ephesians 2:19a).You belong together in God's kingdom (Ephesians 2:19b).You belong together in God's fam...

Big idea: Enjoy Christ together; He preached the same gospel and granted the same access. Enjoy Christ together; He preached the same peace. Romans 5:1John 14:27Colossians 3:15Isai...

Big idea: In Christian relationships, focus first on the peace Christ forged at the cross. Christ’s death broke down religious barriers.Christ’s death produced a new creation.Christ’s death rec...

Big Idea: Live in light of God’s plan to save people from all nations. Preview of 2:11–22 Sized-up by Others (2:11)Separated from Christ (2:12)...

Big idea: Keep good works in their proper place by relying on His grace. We can't boast, but we can marvel.We can't boast, but we can clarify:  what we arewhat we are for...

Big idea: Salvation is a gift of God to be received by faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is... Salvation IS by grace though faith.Salvation IS NOT by human effort.Salvation IS a gift....

Big idea: Salvation is union with Christ. Embrace God’s eternal plan for union with Christ (Ephesians 1:3-14; 2:1-3)Make the most of present union with Christ (Ephesians 2:5-6)Train your heart forw...

Main idea: Two elements of God’s amazing grace that move us to glorify and obey God as the treasure of our souls: The Person of GraceThe Provision of Grace Automated Transcription ...

Main idea: Christian, remember your former condition so you will pursue your current commission. The Christian's former condition: D.E.A.D. Dead because of sin (Ephesians 2:1-2a)...

Main idea: Be confident in the Father’s power to do His will and get you home. Be confident in the Father’s immeasurable power (1:19).Be confident the Father’s working (1:20-23).A life-givi...

Main idea: The better you know God and His home for us, the better you live here today. Review: Knowing God better That you would know your forever home Mark 8:34-38 Mark 10:29-30 A...

Three arguments that empower us to persevere in faith firm until the end....

Six features of the future that give strength for today, bright hope for tomorrow....

Main idea: Pray that you would know God better, thankful for the hope, riches, and power of the exalted Lord Jesus. Thank God for making us belong to Him by faith (Ephesians 1:15-16a).Pray that you would know God better ...

Two future glories that give strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow....

Three (future) incomparable glories that give us hope, joy, and courage to persevere in faith firm until the end....

Main idea: Humbly love all of your brothers and sisters in Christ because you have all been sealed with the same Holy Spirit who is the guarantee of your inheritance. The seal (Ephesians 1:13)The guarant...

Big idea: Stay firm in your worship because God keeps His portion. The great portionMarked out before timeFreely determinedTruly hoped in ChristTo the praise of His glory ...

Big idea: Praise God! His plan is to gather America (and all things) under the control of Jesus Christ. Recognize His lavish grace in redemption (Ephesians 1:8).Receive the mystery now revealed (Ephesians 1:9...

Main idea: Bless God—declare your worship—for your redemption! Psalm 107:2 Cherish Christ’s death as the means of your redemption.Rejoice in the forgiveness that is the result of your redem...

Big Idea: Rejoice in God’s choosing and adopting by responding in worship. Predestination (God’s choice)Privilege (God’s children) Automated Transcription ...

Main Idea: Bless God together for the blessings of His grace. Bless God the Father (1:3-6) For the blessing of election For the blessing of adoption Bless God the Son (1:7-12...

Main Idea: What we share in Christ propels worship and a worthy walk together. Consider the message of Ephesians.Listen to the letter of Ephesians.Thank God for the grace revealed in Ephesians. ...

Main idea: God’s grace compels church planting. Every church Every Christian Recognize God’s grace in planting your church.Earnestly seek what’s next in church planting.View what God is doin...

Guest speaker Sean Cooper, of Global Serve International, traces the story of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation to show that God's purpose has always been to gather a people for Himself from every tongue, tribe, and nation, fulfilled ultim...

Big idea: Three descriptions of life "under the sun" that help us endure when life feels fulfilling or futile, when our hearts may be delighting or despairing. God appoints the seasons. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, 11)...

Main idea: What does great person of faith look like at his death? Resolute obedience Keeping promises Faithful to callingHumble Before GodReturns good for evil Instills faithPoin...

Big idea: The God of grace charts His people’s story through struggle to eternal blessings. Chosen yet chastenedChosen to ruleConflicts and blessingFruitful and blessedCh...

We all have a tendency to fret and to pace back and forth about the things that concern us, but God calls us to forsake such anxious responses and to pray to him instead, knowing that he is near and that he offers peace that far surpasses all unde...

Big idea: God blesses His people so that they can share His blessing with others. Behold the God who blesses. God Almighty = El Shaddai = All-Sufficient God Before whom we walk S...

The Lord is with his people. Remembering the care, provision, and protection he gives is a powerful source of confidence for his people through every dark valley....

Main idea: Focus on promises kept now gives joyful endurance for promises kept later. ...

Main idea: Trust the risen Christ; He holds your now and forever. The revelation of resurrectionIsaiah 26:19Ezekiel 37:12, 14Daniel 12:2  Job 19:25-27Psalm 16:10Isaiah 53:10&nb...

Main idea: Looking upon the One we pierced compels a tearful, loving repentance. The curseThe curse in a crownThe curse reversed...

Main idea: Jesus aims to reset your worship. Jesus was in control all the way to His death. Jesus executes God’s ancient plan.Purple threadWhite threadScarlet thread...