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PRAYER 101

Ephesians 6:18-24

PRAYER: Boot Camp Basics

             Ephesians 6;18-24             Colossians 4:2               Acts 2:42

FOX HOLE PRAYERS

Matthew 6:5-13 Luke 18;1-8    1 Thessalonians 5:17

1. Pray in the Spirit =ALIGNMENT

2. On all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests for all the Lord’s people  = COMPREHENSIVE

3. Be alert = PROACTIVE

4. Always keep on praying = PERSISTENT

STANDING STRONG

Ephesians 6:10-20

 The Rules of War

             Ephesians 6;10-13

             –  This isn’t about avoiding the battle, but standing in it.

            –  If I don’t know I’m in war, I’ve already lost.

            – If I don’t know my enemy, I’m already defeated.

            –  Know your king.

7 Tools Guaranteed For Success

Ephesians 6;13-18

1. Belt of truth
   

2. Breastplate of righteousness

3. Boots of the gospel
   

4. Shield of faith
   

5. Helmet of salvation
   

6. Sword of the Spirit
   

7. Communication with Command
   

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WORK

Ephesians 6:5-9

SETTING THE SCENE

             Ephesians 6:5-9                          Ephesians 4:28              1 Thessalonians 4:11-12         1 Thessalonians 3:10-12              Genesis 2:15

CHRISTIANITY SETS A NEW BAR

Colossians 3:22-23     Matthew 5:15-16     1 Peter 4:8-11

B: A new boss.

A: A new assignment.

R: A new reward.

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MARRIAGE AND PARENTING

Ephesians 5:21-6:4

BEFORE WE GET STARTED: SINGLENESS

             Genesis 2:18     1 Corinthians 7:1-2, 8-9, & 32-34

             –  Singleness enables you to function alone with an undivided interest.

MARRIAGE

Ephesians 5:21-33

– Wives: Respect your husband even when he doesn’t deserve it.

– Husbands: Love your wife.  Your role is to serve her, not to be served by her.

PARENTING

Ephesians 6:1-4

– Children: Obey

– Sons and Daughters: Honor

– Parents: Pass the spiritual torch

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LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

Ephesians 4:7-5:20

UNITY

             Ephesians 4:7-16

             Standing on truth.

             Growing in love.

LIVING THIS OUT

Ephesians 4:17-5:7

Put off…..

Put on….

THE PATH TO PURITY

Ephesians 5:8-20

Start with avoidance and accountability_.

Remember who you are.

Renew your mind.

Rely on the spirit.

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A DIFFERENT KIND OF MYSTERY

Ephesians 2:11-3:21

A DIFFERENT LIFE

             Ephesians 2:11-3:13

              –  From foreigners to family

              –  Losing our life to gain His.

A DIFFERENT PRAYER

Ephesians 3:14-21

–  Spiritual growth happens inside out.

–  Spiritual growth is a process – not an event.

–  The goal is progress – not perfection.

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BY GRACE—FROM DEATH TO LIFE

Ephesians 2:1-10

WHAT  WE’D ALL LIKE TO BELIEVE

1. We are all basically good.

2. The path to heaven is found in sincerity and morality.
   

3. We get the credit

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS

Ephesians 2:1-10       Romans 3:23-24       Colossians 2:12-14       John 14:6

1. We were all spiritually dead.

2. The only path to heaven is through Jesus.

3. God get the credit as we serve the purposefor which He created us.

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REDEMPTION

Ephesians 1:7-23

THE TRAIL TO REDEMPTION

             Ephesians 1:3-14             Romans 3:23     Philippians 2:10-11      2 Corinthians 6:18             Philippians 3:20-21

      What it means to redeem us.

     What it took to redeem us.

     What do we get from it?

– Forgiveness: Our debt was paid.

– Relationship: Jesus gave His life for us, and to us.

– Guarantee: We are sons and daughters  of the king.

– Inheritance: We are citizens of heaven.

REDEMPTION: Arriving at a place of…..

Ephesians 1:17-21    1 Corinthians 15:19     Philippians 4:12-13

– Knowing God better.

– Knowing our hope.

– Knowing God’s power.