Sermons About Ephesus
Fall From Grace
John is writing to the church in Ephesus by the power of the Holy Spirit a message from the one who walks among the church. Jesus Christ is among his church. He knows our thoughts, sees our deeds, and is with us for our triumphs and trials. He is aware of both what the church in Ephesus is doing well and where they are failing. He knows this not just of the church in Ephesus but of the universal church worldwide and each local, individual church. The seven churches are a sign of the complete church and this letter ends in verse seven with a warning for the church to hear what the "Spirit says to the churches." Every church would be wise to listen and respond to this word spoken to the church in Ephesus.
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The Church in Ephesus: Revelation 2:1-7
The letter to the Ephesians in Revelation begins with a commendation. Jesus commends the Ephesians for their doctrinal purity. They have fought false teachings and have remained faithful to the truth without growing weary and giving up. Yet, though they have remained doctrinally pure, they have ceased to be faithful witnesses for Jesus because they lost her first love for Jesus. Jesus calls them to remember the depths of their sin and how much they have been forgiven. Some of us are like the prodigal son or the sinful woman in Luke 7, and we know we have been saved from a life of sin. We have been overwhelmed by his grace, but over time, the memory fades and we grow prideful and self-reliant. For others of us, the danger is that we have never had a sinful woman experience. We may not have ever felt desperate, out of control, absolutely empty, and needy. Our savior walks among his people and he sees them all. He will forgive us if we will stop trying to be perfect and simply fall at his feet and beg him for mercy. Run to the one who, though his face shown like the sun, willingly took on flesh to die on the cross in our place.
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Introduction to Ephesians
This is the introduction to an exposition of Ephesians. In this first message, I gave a historical background to put the book in context.
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Mystery of the Ages - Part 1
This is the first of 7 parts which is a sub-series of the exposition of Ephesus. It is entitled "The Mystery of the Ages."
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Duty is Not Enough
In a letter to the church at Ephesus Jesus reminds them (and us) that duty is not enough. We must love or die.
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The Word of God in Ephesus
God's Word is powerful. Acts 19:8-20 encourages us to master and faithfully proclaim God's Word because God uses the faithful proclamation of His Word to create disciples, challenge the demonic and change the culture.
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Blood, Sweat, & Tears - Revisited
Woven throughout Paul's farewell are actions God takes on behalf of those who engage in the same mission as Paul.
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Our Missional Model
Conversion to Christ means enlistment in missionary service. Hang on for the ride!
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