Filled with the Spirit, Ephesians 5:17-21

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Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:17-21

17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Sermon Outline:

  1. God calls us to walk in step with the Spirit

  2. God calls us to walk in step with the Spirit, everyday

  3. God calls us to walk in step with the Spirit, everyday, in joy and in sorrow.

  4. God calls us to walk in step with the Spirit, everyday, in joy and in sorrow, for your ever-increasing delight in the gospel.

The Great Commission: Matthew 28:16-20

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Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Sermon Outline:

  1. A vision of Jesus authority gives us confidence.

  2. The clarity of his command compels us to obedience.

  3. The promise of his presence comforts us