Bible Study

Ephesians 4:1-7 ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL Intro: Many of you are familiar with the book by Alexander Dumas entitled “The Three Musketeers”. The heroes of that story had as their motto “All for one and one for all”. This meant that each member of that group of men would fight for the … Continue reading “All For One And One For All – Ephesians 4:1-7 – Bible study”

Eph. 4:11-32 THE MARKS OF A MATURING CHRISTIAN Intro: According to verses 11-13, God gave the church her spiritual leaders for the sole purpose of promoting spiritual growth within the body of Christ. The reason why growth is needed is obvious. The Bible is clear when it tells us that every Christian is a baby … Continue reading “The Marks Of A Maturing Christian – Ephesians 4:11-32 – Bible study”

Ephesians 4:26-27 ON STANDING GROUND   Intro:  In the 1850’s a man by the name of John Gray took a job with the Edinburgh Scotland Police Department as a night watchman. To keep him company during the long Scottish nights, he took on a partner, a Skye Terrier named Bobby.  For several years, the two … Continue reading “On Standing Ground – Ephesians 4:26-27 – Bible study”

Ephesians 5:1-10 WALK LIKE AN EPHESIAN Intro: We normally think of one’s walk as their means of locomotion, or how they move from one place to another. Our walk is something that develops early in our lives, somewhere around the age of 1. However, there is another sense in which this word is used. It … Continue reading “Walk Like An Ephesian – Ephesians 5:1-10 – Bible study”

Eph. 5:18HOW TO HAVE A SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE Intro: Ill. Man and new car. He saves for it, buys it, has it delivered to his home. Then he has it parked in his driveway, washes it, waxes it, shows it off to his friends, even sits in it all afternoon long. But, he doesnt know how … Continue reading “How To Have A Spirit Filled Life – Ephesians 5:18 – Bible study”

Ephesians 5:18-21 THE EVIDENCES OF A SPIRIT FILLED LIFE Intro: What is the greatest need we have here at Gilead Baptist Church? Is it a new building? Is it more people? Is it more money? Is it a better Pastor? Is it a youth program? Maybe we need a church van. Well, if we were … Continue reading “The Evidences Of A Spirit Filled Life – Ephesians 5:18-21 – Bible study”

Ephesians 5:22-33 BUILDING A STRONG MARRIAGE Intro: I read a story about a couple who celebrated their fiftieth wedding. They were in their seventies. Ted, the husband, had lost much of his hearing during this time. And yet they were still getting along together and celebrating this great anniversary. Their family came from all over … Continue reading “Building A Strong Marriage – Ephesians 5:21-33 – Bible study”

Eph. 5:22-33 FROM DREADLOCK TO WEDLOCK Intro: A marriage, especially a Christian one is supposed to be a thing of intense beauty, love and joy. However, too often, this is just not the case. Sadly, many marriages, even those where both partners are believers are in serious turmoil. The sad truth is that the divorce … Continue reading “From Dreadlock To Wedlock – Ephesians 5:22-33 – Bible study”

Ephesians 6:1-4 GOD’S WORD TO YOUR FAMILY Intro: We have been studying the family for these past few Sunday evenings. Some may wonder why; but I think the reasons are clear. In the beginning, God established the family as the first of all human relationships. From that family, God built society. Nothing has changed! The … Continue reading “God’s Word For Your Family – Ephesians 6:1-4 – Bible study”

Ephesians 6:10-18 THE FIGHT OF OUR LIVES Intro: Ill. This following story is told by Leroy Eims about the time when he was serving in the Marines in the South Pacific during World War II: “Shortly after we hit the beach, our armored amphibious tank took two artillery shells broadside. We immediately evacuated our disabled … Continue reading “The Fight Of Our Lives – Ephesians 6:10-18 – Bible study”