Daniel Saunders
Growing to Maturity
| Ephesians 4:7-16 |
What does a strong, healthy, mature Christian life and church look like? This sermon was recorded during Gympie Presbyterian Church’s first in-person gathering after 17 weeks of ‘gathering’ online. Outline Christ’s generous victory (v7-10) Christ’s gifts (v11) To grow to maturity (vv12-16) (In the introduction to this message, this podcast episode from Reach Australia was referenced.)
What does a strong, healthy, mature Christian life and church look like? This sermon was recorded during Gympie Presbyterian Church’s first in-person gathering after 17 weeks of ‘gathering’ online. Outline Christ’s generous victory (v7-10) Christ’s gifts (v11) To grow to maturity (vv12-16) (In the introduction to this message, this podcast episode from Reach Australia was referenced.)
Called to Unity
| Ephesians 4:1-6 |
We live in a world which is looking and hoping for togetherness and unity. But where can it be found? In Ephesians 4:1-6, we find that Christian unity is only found in the one Triune God as believers live out our calling in Christ. Outline Called (v1) Virtues for Unity (v2) Unity in the Triune God (vv3-6)
We live in a world which is looking and hoping for togetherness and unity. But where can it be found? In Ephesians 4:1-6, we find that Christian unity is only found in the one Triune God as believers live out our calling in Christ. Outline Called (v1) Virtues for Unity (v2) Unity in the Triune God (vv3-6)
Filled With Fullness
| Ephesians 3:14-21 |
Believers in Christ have been given freedom and confidence before God. He invites us to ask Him for more than we can image. So what should we pray, especially when we’re discouraged? Outline Confidently coming to the Father (v14-51) To ask… for the Spirit’s strength (v16) for Christ’s presence (v17) for sure footing (v17) Filled by knowing Love (vv18-19) To God be Glory (vv20-21)
Believers in Christ have been given freedom and confidence before God. He invites us to ask Him for more than we can image. So what should we pray, especially when we’re discouraged? Outline Confidently coming to the Father (v14-51) To ask… for the Spirit’s strength (v16) for Christ’s presence (v17) for sure footing (v17) Filled by knowing Love (vv18-19) To God be Glory (vv20-21)
Revelation of Christ
| Ephesians 3:1-13 |
Where do you go to uncover the mystery of God? In this message, we hear how God’s glorious plan, now revealed in Christ Jesus, gives hope when we’re discouraged. Outline What is God doing? (v1) God is revealing the mystery (vv2-5) of Jew and Gentile together in Christ (v6) through gospel preaching (vv7-9) for the sake of glory (vv10-13)
Where do you go to uncover the mystery of God? In this message, we hear how God’s glorious plan, now revealed in Christ Jesus, gives hope when we’re discouraged. Outline What is God doing? (v1) God is revealing the mystery (vv2-5) of Jew and Gentile together in Christ (v6) through gospel preaching (vv7-9) for the sake of glory (vv10-13)
Reconciled by Christ
| Ephesians 2:11-22 |
Where can we find peace? In this message, we hear the great news that Jesus came to tear down division and bring us peace. Outline Alienation (vv11-13) Peace (vv14-18) Together in the Lord (vv19-22)
Where can we find peace? In this message, we hear the great news that Jesus came to tear down division and bring us peace. Outline Alienation (vv11-13) Peace (vv14-18) Together in the Lord (vv19-22)
Raised With Christ
| Ephesians 2:1-10 |
Who are you? What’s your story? In Ephesians 2, we hear the good news of God’s gift of salvation—that those who receive Christ receive his story of death to life. How will you respond to God’s gift? Outline Previously: Dead and Mislead (vv1-3) But God (v4) made alive together (v5) raised and seated together in the heavenly realms (vv6-7) because of his grace (vv8-9) Which changes us (v10)
Who are you? What’s your story? In Ephesians 2, we hear the good news of God’s gift of salvation—that those who receive Christ receive his story of death to life. How will you respond to God’s gift? Outline Previously: Dead and Mislead (vv1-3) But God (v4) made alive together (v5) raised and seated together in the heavenly realms (vv6-7) because of his grace (vv8-9) Which changes us (v10)
See With Your Heart
| Ephesians 1:15-23 |
If you could ask God for anything, what would it be? Having heard of God’s lavish blessings, in Ephesians 1:15-23 we see how the gospel shapes the priorities of prayer. Outline Blessing and thanks (vv15-16) Asking God to (v17) know hope (v18) know riches (v18) know resurrection power (vv19-23) Praying for spiritual sight
If you could ask God for anything, what would it be? Having heard of God’s lavish blessings, in Ephesians 1:15-23 we see how the gospel shapes the priorities of prayer. Outline Blessing and thanks (vv15-16) Asking God to (v17) know hope (v18) know riches (v18) know resurrection power (vv19-23) Praying for spiritual sight
Us and Them
| Ephesians 1:1-14 |
What makes you want to praise or celebrate someone? In Ephesians 1:1-14, we hear so many reasons to praise God for his glorious grace. Outline Who are you? (vv1-2, 11-14) God’s blessed people (vv3-10) …going to the nations (vv11-14) To the praise of God’s glory!
What makes you want to praise or celebrate someone? In Ephesians 1:1-14, we hear so many reasons to praise God for his glorious grace. Outline Who are you? (vv1-2, 11-14) God’s blessed people (vv3-10) …going to the nations (vv11-14) To the praise of God’s glory!
Committed to God
| Acts 18-20 |
What, or who, is the church of God? As we begin a series in Ephesians, we’re looking at the back story of how the gospel came to Ephesus and the church was planted. Outline A life worth watching (20:17-21; also 18:19-26; 19:1-10) Shepherding the church of God (20:28; also 19:32, 41) …to safety and growth (20:29-32)
What, or who, is the church of God? As we begin a series in Ephesians, we’re looking at the back story of how the gospel came to Ephesus and the church was planted. Outline A life worth watching (20:17-21; also 18:19-26; 19:1-10) Shepherding the church of God (20:28; also 19:32, 41) …to safety and growth (20:29-32)
Known by God
| Psalm 139 |
Psalm 139 is a precious Psalm for lots of people because it shows how the big truth about God knowing everything, being everywhere, and being able to do anything, is deeply personal for us. Outline God knows everything (vv1-6) God is everywhere (vv7-12) The creator can do everything (vv13-18) Being known changes us (vv19-24) Sermon resources: During the sermon, we watched the first minute of this debate between Christopher and Peter Hitchens . The audio from the video isn’t included in the podcast recording but can be watched on YouTube . (N.B. there is explicit language after the first minute.) Read more
Psalm 139 is a precious Psalm for lots of people because it shows how the big truth about God knowing everything, being everywhere, and being able to do anything, is deeply personal for us. Outline God knows everything (vv1-6) God is everywhere (vv7-12) The creator can do everything (vv13-18) Being known changes us (vv19-24) Sermon resources: During the sermon, we watched the first minute of this debate between Christopher and Peter Hitchens . The audio from the video isn’t included in the podcast recording but can be watched on YouTube . (N.B. there is explicit language after the first minute.) Read more
