Message: “SERVICE – Silencing Deceivers” from Josh Strickland

Ephesians 1:15-23

Introduction

The church in Ephesus was outnumbered and hated by the people in the city. They were dealing with the pressure that came from those who didn’t believe. The temptation was to be ashamed of their faith. Paul wrote this letter to encourage the saint in Ephesus.

At the beginning of chapter 1, Paul reminded them of all the blessings that they had in Christ. With all they had in Christ, there was no reason to fear or feel intimidated. They had every reason to praise God.

Like the Ephesians, we feel the same - fear, anger, anxiety, and discouragement. Paul refused to accept a Christianity in name only!! He wanted people to know a real, life-changing Christianity. He turned to prayer for the Ephesians to experience the life-changing reality of what Jesus did for them. We need this same lifechanging reality. Prayer is God’s ordained means to take truth that we hear and make it truth that transforms.

Sermon Outline

1. Give thanks for the faith of others. Vs. 15-16
2. Pray for others to know God better. Vs. 16-17
3. Pray for others to know God’s grace. Vs. 18-23

Scripture References: Ephesians 1:15-23

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