Message: “SERVICE – Silencing Deceivers” from Josh Strickland

Ephesians 2:11-22

Introduction

Last week, we looked at Ephesians 2:1-10 which is about a vertical reconciliation between sinners and a holy God. The topic in verses 11-22 is still about reconciliation, but it is a horizontal one.

Christ has declared peace. He has accomplished this by His death and resurrection. Sadly, much of the world hears this declaration but sees it as a lie from the enemy. They refuse to trust Christ. They see others as the enemy. We see alienation on a personal level - quarrels between friends and family. We see it on a national level with political division. We see it on a global level with nations at war with each other. You don’t have to look far to see this alienation.

Shouldn’t the church be different? Yes. Here, Paul is reminding us of the good news of peace so that the church could live out this peace together. This isn’t easy. How is a diverse church to live in peace with each other? How did we go from hostility to peace?

Sermon Outline

1. Remember who you were. Vs. 11-12
2. Rejoice in Christ who made us one. Vs. 13-18
3. Realize who you are now. Vs. 19-22

Scripture References: Ephesians 2:11-22

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