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Paul's Speech at Ephesus

Dennis McCallum

Acts 20

Paul's defends himself as a Christian worker to the elders in the Ephesian church. In this discourse, we see 11 central themes of effective Christian ministry.

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God's Purpose in Marriage (Part 1)

Jim Leffel

Ephesians 5:21-33

God gives Christians guidance in how to have a successful marriage. Wives are told to be subject to their husbands, meaning they should be a support to him. Husbands are told they should lead and love their wives like Christ. Marriage represents the unity of Christ's love for the church. It requires God's love and grace as a foundation.

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Heart of the Christian Walk

Jim Leffel

Ephesians 5:1-14

The heart of the Christian walk is imitating God. Christians live their lives trying to relate to others the way God relates to them. They live "in the light" and demonstrate the gospel by the way they live. They are a contrast to the world, not partakers of it. The text pleads for consistency in Christian living for the sake of its witness.

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The Difference between Shepherding and Discipleship

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Corinthians 1:27

There are two types of relationship ministries we find in scripture. The first is shepherding and the second is discipleship. Shepherding includes helping people with their growth, having unconditional expectations, and is ongoing. Discipleship is similar to shepherding but it is selective and has conditional expectations. It is through shepherding that you find the people in your church who are true disciples. Some of the signs that someone is ready to be discipled include: a desire to grown and serve; an honesty about the moral areas in their life that God is trying to change; willingness to submit to God's leadership in their life; a desire to serve and love others; and they are already taking active steps of faith.

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Vision and Discipleship

Dennis McCallum

1 Corinthians 1:27

Setting a vision for people is part of leadership. The best way to receive a vision for the people you are leading is through prayer, Bible study and reflection. It is important to cast a positive and negative vision for the future. Other methods to receive vision include: visiting other churches and ministries; reading church history; hanging around other visionaries; assessing your people; and spending time with the lost people. It is imperative that all these methods be done with a critical eye.

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The Disciple-Making Church

Dennis McCallum

Colossians 1:28

The discipling church is a church where everyone participates in each other's spiritual maturity. Discipleship is accomplished through long term consistent personal relationships. Discipleship is a role for everyone and should be a priority for church leaders to foster. Discipleship is a way to duplicate oneself. Two areas of expectations for leaders to focus on in discipleship are: 1) relatively mature Christian character; and 2) ministry competence. Fostering discipleship includes six aspects: 1) teach; 2) model; 3) coach; 4) measure; 5) no early rescue; and 6) recognition.\r\n

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God's Work in Ephesus

Dennis McCallum

Acts 18

As the Christian movement in the area around Ephesus grows, three small, seemingly unconnected narratives are followed in Acts 18-19. Principles from these narratives are discussed and it's clear that God was supernaturally involved in these events. Expectations on if and how God will act are also discussed.

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The Ephesian Experience

Dennis McCallum

Acts 18

Paul begins his third missionary journey and spends many years in the city of Ephesus. As a result of God's ministry through Paul, the Gospel spread throughout the whole region surrounding Ephesus. This movement spread from Paul to other people through household churches. The question ?how did this movement happen from house to house?? is explored as many cases in the New Testament of house churches are discussed, and contrasted with the traditional experience of temple religion. The New Testament example of dynamic Christian community is applied to the modern day.

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Walk in Wisdom

Jim Leffel

Ephesians 5:15-20

Walking in the light includes carefully practicing wisdom. Wisdom is practical godly insight, developing and applying knowledge. Wisdom seizes the moment and redeems time. There are several ways to use wisdom to advance God's work: letting the Spirit control us, having content-rich fellowship, driving God's truth into the heart, having gratitude, and letting God's counsel come to us through other believers.

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