The Way of Jesus

Sermon Audio: Ephesians 6:21-24, on being and becoming the People of God

Ephesians 6.21-24 12.18.2011

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This message is the final in our 16 month series in Ephesians.  Here is the passage "Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.  Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love." Ephesians 6:21-24

Grace and peace,

David

Ephesians 6:19-20, on being and becoming the People of God

Ephesians 6.19-20

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Here is the scripture for the morning:  "¹⁹ Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, ²⁰ for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should." Ephesians 6:19-20

Ephesians 6:18, on being and becoming the People of God

Sermon Audio: Ephesians 6:18

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Here is the scripture passage "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people."  Ephesians 6:18

Grace and peace,

David

Ephesians 6:13-17 part 2, on being and becoming the People of God

Sermon Audio: November 27th 2011

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In this sermon we try to tie the biblical threads together on gaining insight into this battle with the powers and how God's redemptive story arms us in a profoundly disarming way.

Grace and peace,

David

Ephesians 6:13-17, on being and becoming the People of God

Sermon Audio: 11.20.11

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Here is the scripture for the morning: 

¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵ and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.  Ephesians 6:13-17

Grace and peace ~ David

Ephesians 6:12, On Being and Becoming the People of God

Sermon Audio: 11.13.11

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Here is the scripture passage:  "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12

Two diversionary tactics of the powers: 1) Be Unaware, 2) Fight the wrong battle.  Your fight is not with people...

Grace and peace,

David

Ephesians 6:11, On Being and Becoming the People of God

Sermon Audio 10.30.11

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From the scripture from the morning, I focussed on three words regarding three dramatic acts that we would perform as a congregation -- Baptism, Eucharist/Communion, and Offering.

Here is the passage:  "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes"  Ephesians 6:11

Grace and peace,

David

Sermon Audio: Ephesians 6:10, On Being and Becoming the People of God

Sermon Audio: 10.23.11

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We focussed on one verse in this teaching and how it related to our past several weeks of teaching.  Here is the passage for the sermon "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power"  Ephesians 6:10. 

Grace and peace to you,

David

Sermon Audio: Ephesians 6:5-9, On Being and Becoming the People of God

Sermon Audio: Ephesians 6 verses 5-9

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Here is the text of the morning:

"Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. ⁶ Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. ⁷ Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, ⁸ because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. ⁹ And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him."

 

 

Sermon Audio: Ephesians 6:1-4, On Being and Becoming the People of God

Sermon Audio: 10.02.11

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Here is the text from October 2nd's sermon:  "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother'—which is the first commandment with a promise—'so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'  Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."  Ephesians 6:1-4

Grace and peace,

David