Future Forward: Imitate God - Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME - Because God holds our future in His hands, our future is secure.

TEXT - Ephesians 5:1-7

OUTLINE

A. Imitators of God forgive.
1. We are forgiven. Ephesians 1&2
2. We forgive others. Ephesians 4:31-32

B. Imitators of God love.
1. Love sacrifices. Romans 5:6-8, I John 4
2. Love Protects. Ephesians 5:1-2
3. Love corrects. Ephesians 4:25-30, Ephesians 5:3-7

C. Imitators of God obey.
1. Put off the old. Ephesians 4:21-23,
2. Put on the new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

NEXT STEPS
1. When you face anticipatory anxiety, what substitute do you use make your future feel secure?
2. List the areas of your life where you can imitate God with forgiveness, love, and obedience.