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Eph 2-3: The Multi-faceted Mystery of the Messiah (pt1 of 3)

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For as long as I can remember, I always loved a good mystery novel. Encyclopedia Brown, then the Hardy Boys, Agatha Christie, Edgar Allen Poe, Stephen King, Twilight. No, not Twilight. I even like games when you don’t know who’s who. Like 5 player Hearts, or Bang or Mafia. Secrets, people pretending to be good when they are trying to take you out.… Read more

Book of Ephesians – Prayer: Life is a Battle for Your Soul (pt1 of 3)

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We are going to talk about prayer and spiritual battle today. There are 3 prayers recorded in the book of Ephesians, one recorded in Eph 1, another in Eph 3 and a final one to wrap up the entire book in Eph 6. Last week, we talked about Eph 1:1-14 and how our doctrine and our destiny flow into doxology.… Read more

Eph 1 – Doctrine, Destiny and Doxology: Being a Worshiper (pt3 of 3)

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7 We have redemption in Him through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses… We can praise God the Father for electing us and we can praise God the Son for dying on the cross and shedding his blood, for it’s through his blood that we have forgiveness and redemption. Redemption means deliverance by means of making some type of payment.… Read more

Eph 1 – Doctrine, Destiny and Doxology: Being a Worshiper (pt2 of 3)

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Eph 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will: To the faithful saints in Christ Jesus at Ephesus. 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul is addressing the saints. The saints are not a special class of super Christians.… Read more

Eph 1 – Doctrine, Destiny and Doxology: Being a Worshiper (pt1 of 3)

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Text: Eph 1:1-14 Please turn to Ephesians 1. We are beginning our study through the book of Ephesians and it should take us through the end of summer to complete it. Over the next couple of months, we will learn about 4 D’s: doctrine, destiny, doxology and duty. Doctrine is a fancy way of saying what we as Christians believe regarding God.… Read more

The Book of Romans: Under New Management (pt 3 of 3)

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Quick recap. 1) If you are saved, you are free. 2) If you are free, you can choose whom to obey. 3) If you choose to obey God, your life will be characterized by constant dying and surrender. At this point, you may be thinking, I understand the gospel. I understand that I have been freed from sin and I am trying my best to obey God.… Read more