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LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-06 (Ephesians 3:14-21)

EPHESIANS 3:14-21 Question: Do you think most people view God as a genuine Father, or more as a judge ready to punish every mistake? Why? Question: When we pray, we often ask for God’s blessings – what do we expect as an answer to this request? Question: If we know that God has 100% of … Continue reading

OVERCOMING THE INTERNAL BATTLES OF OUR CHRISTIAN LIVES

BIBLE PASSAGE: I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. (Romans 7:15) MEDITATION: During biblical times the people experienced all kinds of strife, however it is safe to say that in our world today, we also see problems of all … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-05 (Ephesians 3:1-13)

EPHESIANS 3:1-13 Question: Do you think God would give us something and not expect us to use it? God’s plan for Christians is “to do good works”.     For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus     to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us     to do. (Ephesians 2:10) Paul … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST (Ephesians 2:11-22)

Ephesians 2:11-22 Question: What are some causes for walls developing between people?     – Prejudice:       (I don’t like their looks, so I’m not       going to have anything to do with them).     – Pride:       (They don’t deserve my       friendship after what they have done).     – Hurt:       (They have hurt … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-03 (Ephesians 2:1-10)

EPHESIANS 2:1-10 Question: Why are we here (on earth)? Question: Were we born to grow up, get an education, get a job, get married, create a family, watch our children create families, enjoy our grandkids, retire and then die? Obviously, there is more to life than that, but when you summarize it, it makes life … Continue reading

LIVING A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST-02 (Ephesians 1:15-23)

EPHESIANS 1:15-23 Question: What are some things we know about close friends, or family members?     – Their faults.     – Their likes and dislikes.     – The real person they are.     – Their history.     – Their true character.     – Their hurts.     – Their secrets.     – What makes them happy, … Continue reading

EPHESIANS SERIES-01 (Chapter 1:1-14)

EPHESIANS 1:1-14 When you pray, how much time do you spend praising God? Question: Why do you think God deserves our praise?     – He gave us eternal life?     – He is our Creator?     – He is Holy and sinless?     – He blesses us?     – He answers our prayers?     – … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (Final – part 61 of 61)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? SERIES SUMMARY: In this series, “I’m Saved, Now What?”, we have covered many aspects of living the Christian life and what a believer should expect after being saved (including a change in direction and attitude). Living the Christian life should never be reduced to a list of things we should do … Continue reading

OVERCOMING THE SINFUL DESIRES OF THE FLESH

BIBLE PASSAGE: So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16) MEDITATION: In the previous passage, Paul spoke truth to the Christians in Galatia. That truth applies to all Christians, including Christians today. His plea is for believers to not waste their ‘freedom in Christ’ … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-60)

I’M SAVED NOW WHAT? CONCERN FOR OTHERS WHO ARE BACKSLIDING: How should we respond whenever we see someone sinking back into a life of sin after he or she has made a profession of faith? Should we be concerned? What do the scriptures instruct us to do?     My brothers and sisters, if one of … Continue reading

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