Ephesians

God's Wisdom and His Church

May 19, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 3:9–13

MAIN POINTS: 1. The Exposing of God's Mystery 2. The Displaying of God's Wisdom 3. The Glorifying of God's Christ 4. The Beauty of God's Gospel 5. The Affliction of God's Minister

Ministers of God's Gospel

May 12, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 3:7–8

1. Ministers are enslaved to God's Message 2. Ministers are Ministers by God's Grace 3. Ministers Minister in God's Power 4. Ministers Preach God's Christ

The Mystery of Christ

May 5, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 3:3–6

Prisoners and Stewards

April 28, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 3:1–3

Apostles and Prophets

April 21, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 2:20

The Foundation of the Church was built through the words, works, and wonders of the Apostles and Prophets on the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ! There are no more Apostles and Prophets alive today, their work having been completed. Therefore, we must reject counterfeit claims to the contrary.

The Dearest Place on Earth

April 14, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 2:19–22

Jesus Preaches Peace

April 7, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 2:17–18

MAIN POINT: In the Preaching of God's Gospel of Peace, Christ lovingly, pointedly, and most assuredly speaks to His people! POINTS: 1. The Preacher of Peace 2. The Preaching of Peace 3. The Privileges of Peace Preaching

Jesus is our Peace

March 24, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 2:14–16

Jesus Himself is our peace, having purchased it for us through the cross.

Brought Near

March 17, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 2:11–13

MAIN IDEA: We Must Remember how far we were from God, His promises, and His people if we are going to truly appreciate His salvation and His church.. POINTS: 1. Remember: You WERE Uncircumcised in the Flesh 2. Remember: You WERE Unprivileged in the World 3. Remember: You HAVE BEEN Brought Near God, His Promises, and His People In Christ and By His Blood.

A Real and Living Faith

March 10, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 2:10

BIG IDEA: Good works do not trigger new life, but a new life walks in good works. MAIN POINTS: 1. GOD'S CRAFTING GRACE 2. GOD'S CREATING GRACE 3. GOD'S PREDESTINATING GRACE 4. GOD'S WORKSHOP OF GRACE

God's Sovereign Pride Crusher

March 3, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 2:8–9

MAIN IDEA: We were saved and are being saved because of the Grace of God Alone! POINTS: 1. Salvation is BY Grace 2. Salvation is TROUGH Faith 3. Salvation is NOT OF Yourself 4. Salvation is NOT OF Works 5. Salvation BY Grace THROUGH Faith HUMBLES the Sinner

The Kindness of God

February 25, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 2:4–7

SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:4-7 MAIN IDEA: God delights in richly and graciously displaying His kindness in the salvation of spiritually dead sinners like you and me! POINTS: 1. God’s Loving Interruption (v4) 2. The Saint’s Spiritual Resurrection (v5) 3. The Saint’s Joint Ascension (v6a) 4. The Saint’s Sovereign Placement (v6b) 5. God’s Divine Motive (v7)

The Unregenerate's Portrait

February 11, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 2:1–3

MAIN IDEA: God's power displayed in the saving of Sinners. POINTS: 1. The Unregenerate's Condition (1) 2. The Unregenerate's Conduct (1) 3. The Unregenerate's Carnality (2) 4. The Unregenerate's Common End (3)

Knowing God by the Power of God

February 4, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 1:15–23

MAIN IDEA: Paul's Prays for what only God can give: a more robust knowledge of God and His power! POINTS: 1. The Reason for Paul's Confident Prayer (vs 15-16)* A. God's Triune Work B. The Saint's Continued Faith in Jesus C. The Stain's Love for One another 2. The Content of Paul's Confident Prayer (vs 17-19)* A. That the Saints would know God by the Power of God B. That the Saints would know the Hope of their Calling C. That the Saints would know the riches of God's Inheritance D. That the Saints would know God's Power Deployed for them 3. The Power Behind Paul's Confident Prayer (20-23)* A. The Power deployed for Believers Raised Jesus from the Dead B. The Power deployed for Believers Placed Christ On His Heavenly Throne where he Now Rules Over the Cosmos C. The Power deployed for Believers Gave Christ as Head over the Church

The Triune Work of Salvation

January 28, 2024 • Brandon Scalf • Ephesians 1:1–14

MAIN IDEA: Saints of the Living God must Praise Him for His triune work of salvation that ultimately creates the church. POINTS: 1. Salvation is the work of God alone 2. Salvation is from the Father 3. Salvation is n the Son 4. Salvation is applied by the Spirit