Message: “SERVICE – Putting Off…Putting On” from Zach Schlegel

Ephesians 4:17-5:2

Introduction

In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he started with a theological emphasis so that we would know what it was like to be in Christ. We were lavished with a reminder of what God has done for us. We are complete in Christ. We have everything that we need. We are blessed with every spiritual blessing. These truths are glorious and gracious.

But Paul isn’t just a seminary lecturer, teaching us so we can pass a quiz. He is teaching these things so that we will live in obedience and have a transformed life. He begins chapter four by urging us to walk in these things. The result of knowing the theology should be that we live it out.

Not only are we called to walk in unity but also in holiness. We should not only talk the talk, but walk the walk. It’s easy to start well, but then drift and stop growing. We become distracted by other things in this world and become blindly complacent. If we are not careful, we could make a shipwreck of our faith. How can we avoid this?

Sermon Outline

1. Remember who you are in Christ. 4:17-24
2. Be who you are in Christ. 4:25-5:2

Scripture References: Ephesians 4:17-32, Ephesians 5:1-4

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