Sermons from 2025
The Covenant Code of Conduct-Part 3 (Ephesians 4:30-32)
Friction that Grieves the Spirit (30-31) Paul alludes to another OT passage (Isa 63:9-10). Just as the exodus generation rebelled against God in the wilderness, so Isaiah prophecies that the returning exiles would rebel against God in the future. However, God’s mercy prevails when “he remembered the days of old” (Isa 63:11f). Paul relates that past setting to the future “day of redemption.” Even though they are forgiven in Christ, and the Holy Spirit has sealed them for glory, they are capable of grieving him.…
How the Church Grows Up (Ephesians 4:15-16
1. We Speak the Truth Lovingly (15a) 1. We speak the truth in love to those outside the church (“evangelists” v.11). This makes the body grow wider. We know the Great Commission, but do we carry it out? 2. We speak the truth in love to those inside the church (Eph 4:25). This makes the body grow stronger. Richard Baxter, “If they can see you love them, you can say anything to them.” 3. We receive the truth spoken in love by…