Bethel Baptist Church of Oskaloosa

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Ephesians 5

The Book of Ephesians #7: Removal of the Wall

Big Idea: Jesus made it possible for ALL people to come to God!     Ephesians 2:11-16

The Book of Ephesians #6: From Life to Death

The Book of Ephesians #5: Praying Like Paul

The Big Idea: Paul expresses gratitude to God for the Ephesian believers, praying for them to grow in their knowledge of God and in their awareness of all they have in Christ.

The Book of Ephesians #4: Made to Worship Part 2

Big Idea: Paul praises God for His sovereign grace in salvation, which believers enjoy through Christ.     Passage: Ephesians 1:7-14

The Book of Ephesians #3: Made for Worship Part 1

Big Idea: Paul praises God for His sovereign grace in salvation, which believers enjoy through Christ.     Passage: Ephesians 1:3-6

The Book of Ephesians #2: Unloading God's Grace

Big Idea: Paul shows his pastoral heart by writing a letter focusing on who we are in Christ and how we are to live in light of our new identity!    Passage: Ephesians 1:1-2

The One Another's #2: Love

Big Idea: We must imitate Christ in our Love for One Another!     Select Passages

The Book of Ephesians: Introduction

Unfinished - Rev 3:1-6

Practical Christianity #16: Summon, Don't Sell

Big Idea: Evangelism is faithfully communicating an authoritative message from God. 

Practical Christianity #15: Distinct, Not Designed

Practical Christianity #14: Holy, Not Healed

Big Idea: God has called believers to a life of holiness!

Practical Christianity #14: Holy, Not Healed

Big Idea: God has called believers to a life of holiness!

Practical Christianity #13: Disciples, Not Just Decisions

Big Idea: Conversion must be more than just making a decision.   True Biblical conversion requires repentance, faith and provides assurance. 

Practical Christianity #13: Disciples, Not Just Decisions

Big Idea: Conversion must be more than just making a decision.   True Biblical conversion requires repentance, faith and provides assurance. 

Practical Christianity #12: God's Work Not Ours

Big Idea: Jesus said, "You must be Born Again".  He didn't say that we should just be sincere about our faith!    

Practical Christianity #11: New, Not Just Nice

Big Idea: Biblical conversion matters before a Holy God, not simple renovation!     Passage: John 3

The One Another's #1: Imitate Christ

Big Idea: The New Testament commands us to imitate Christ in our treatment of One Another

Practical Christianity #9: How do I Love Thee, God?

Big Idea: Every believer must love God with heart, soul & mind!   

Practical Christianity #10: How do I Love Thee, God?

Big Idea: Every believer must love God with heart, soul & mind!   

Practical Christianity #9: No Substitute for Worship

Big Idea: There is no substitute for true and honest worship before our Holy God!    Passage Isaiah 6

No Substitute for Worship

Big Idea: There is no substitute for true and honest worship before our Holy God!    Passage Isaiah 6

Practical Christianity #8: When is it Right to Fight?

Big Idea: God's word has the answers to the hard questions we face in life!    Select Passages

Practical Christianity #7: Shut Up, Shuttin' Up

Big Idea: We must trust God to honestly pour out our hearts to Him!     Passage: Psalm 39

Practical Christianity #7: Shut Up, Shuttin' Up

Big Idea: We must trust God to honestly pour out our hearts to Him!     Passage: Psalm 39

3 John

Big Idea: Be selfless in hospitality, have no division between profession and conduct.      Passage: 3 John

Practical Christianity #6: Triumph of Trust

Big Idea: God desires that believers trust Him especially in life's most uncertain times!

Practical Christianity #5: The Most Right Relationship Possible

Big Idea: Believers must desire a right relationship with God!

Practical Christianity #4: Discerning with out Judging

Big Idea: Every mature believer possesses the ability to practice discernment.    Passage: 1 Samuel 16

Practical Christianity #3: Saying "NO" to Sinful Desires

Big Idea: Believers must resist sin for the glory of God!    Passage: Genesis 39

Practical Christianity #3: Saying "NO" to Sinful Desires

Big Idea: Believers must resist sin for the glory of God!    Passage: Genesis 39

Practical Christianity #2: Trusting in Times of Trouble

Big Idea: Believers, in the hardships of life, must trust the sovereignty of God!    Passage: Job 1&2

Practical Christianity: #1 Marks of a Christian

Big Idea: We must desire a relationship through Christ over religiosity!     Psalm 15

The Sermon on the Mount: #27 Empty Hearts

Big Idea: Be on the lookout for self-deception!     Matthew 7:24-29

The Sermon on the Mount: #26 Empty Words

Big Idea: Be on the lookout for self deception!     Matthew 7:21-23

The Sermon on the Mount: #25 Beware: False Prophets - Part 2

Big Idea: Beware of those who would lead you astray!     Matthew 7:6-20

The Sermon on the Mount: #25 Beware: False Prophets - Part 2

Big Idea: Beware of those who would lead you astray!     Matthew 7:6-20

The Sermon on the Mount: # 24 Beware: False Prophets - Part 1

Big Idea: Beware of those who would lead you astray!     Matthew 7:15

The Sermon on the Mount: # 24 Beware: False Prophets - Part 1

Big Idea: Beware of those who would lead you astray!     Matthew 7:15

The Sermon on the Mount: #23 Which way is correct?

Big Idea: Jesus demands a decision of every person!    Matthew 7:13-14

The Sermon on the Mount: #22 Start Loving Others!

Big Idea: Love, on behalf of believers, demands action! - Putting love in motion!   Matthew 7:7-12

The Resurrection Power of Jesus

Big Idea: Jesus has the power of the resurrection to radically transform lives!    2 Corinthians 5:11-21   

The Blessings of Real Faith

Big Idea: The result of belief in the true God is confidence and certainty in Him.    1 John 5:14-21

Don't Take My Word for It

Big Idea: For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life!   1 John 5:6-13

Message via Live Stream: The Overcomer

Big Idea:Believers should be energized and excited about their victory found in Christ!   1 John 5:1-5

The Sermon on the Mount: #21 Don't Judge Me!

Big Idea: Believers must stand on and judge ONLY from a base of Biblical truth.    Matthew 7:1-6

The Sermon on the Mount: #20 Worry, Who Me? Part 2

Big Idea: Don't worry even about necessities.    Matthew 6:24-34

The Sermon on the Mount: #19 Worry, Who Me? Part #1

Big Idea: The heart of Jesus' message is: Don't worry, not even about necessities.  Matthew 6:24-34

The Sermon on the Mount: #18 Where is Your Treasure?

Big Idea: Every believer must find their true treasure and ultimate satisfaction in God above all else. Matthew 6:19-24