Ephesians 2:1-3 – Dead in Trespasses and Sins (Part Two)

The following notes are from the Sunday morning sermon at Pioneer Bible Church on June 26, 2022. Last week we saw three points: Spiritual death is the past reality for believers in Jesus ChristSpiritual death is the present reality for everyone who is not trusting in Jesus ChristSpiritual death is the absence of God’s life … Continue reading Ephesians 2:1-3 – Dead in Trespasses and Sins (Part Two)

This Is Who We Are in Christ! (Ephesians 1:1-14)

The following is an outline for a sermon preached at Pioneer Bible Church on May 1, 2022. The context of Ephesians is plural. Literally, Paul is speaking to "you all" throughout the letter. However, individual believers in Christ make up that group. Therefore, I have also listed each of these blessings in the first person. … Continue reading This Is Who We Are in Christ! (Ephesians 1:1-14)

Adopted and Accepted in Christ Sermon Manuscript

The following is a slightly edited transcript from a sermon preached at Pioneer Bible Church on February 27, 2022. Adopted and Accepted in Christ We are learning in Ephesians that all believers in Jesus are SAINTS. “SAINT” means we are set apart in our calling, and we are to be set apart in our practice. … Continue reading Adopted and Accepted in Christ Sermon Manuscript