Do you understand what we are a part of?

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – July 15, 2018

Series Title: “What in Your World is Going On?”

Today’s Title: “Do you understand What You Are a Part of?”

Today’s Text: Ephesians 1:1-23

 

What has God given us in Christ? (v3-14)

 

• Destiny (v3-6)
  • Predestination? Think Big Picture
  • Predestination? “we”, not “me”

 

• Lavish Grace (7-10)

 

• a Plan & a Purpose (11-12)

 

• Choice (13-14)
  • “you also were included”
  • “when you heard”
  • “when you believed”

 

How should we pray for others? (v15-19a)

 

• With Thankfulness (15-16)

 

• For Wisdom & Revelation (17)

 

• To see with the Lens of Love (18-19a)
  • Hope
  • Inheritance
  • Power

 

What power do we have access to? (v19b-23)

 

• Strength to Rise up like Christ (19b-20)

 

• Ultimate Authority in Christ (20-21)

 

• Fullness in Christ’s body, the Church (22-23)