Ephesians

The Conclusion

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 05:05:02 +0000

1. The bearer of the letter
2. Conveys final greetings

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 11/06/2006
Length:26:32 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Importance of Prayer

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 14:37:58 +0000

Good communication is essential in war. The church is involved in a prolonged campaign against the world, the flesh and the devil and we must be in constant communication with our commander.
1. The nature of prayer
2. The occasion of prayer
3. The subjects of prayer

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 04/06/2006
Length:32:28 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Christian Armour (2)

Mon, 29 May 2006 14:32:13 +0000

Satan is out to get us and we need to be prepared. We need to put on the armour of God.
1. The shield of faith
2. The helmet of salvation
3. The sword of the spirit

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 21/05/2006
Length:31:28 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Christian Armour (1)

Mon, 22 May 2006 14:19:09 +0000

God has made us responsible moral creatures. In resisting the devil, we have God's promise on one hand but we also have a responsibility. And this is to put on the full armour of God.
1. The belt of truth
2. The breastplate of righteousness
3. The shoes of the gospel of peace

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 07/05/2006
Length:25:32 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Power of Evil

Sat, 20 May 2006 09:07:43 +0000

We are involved in a battle against satan and as in any battle it is important to know your foe.
1. The enemy we face
2. The defense we must take

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 30/04/2006
Length:28:06 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Role of the Employer

Sun, 7 May 2006 17:29:28 +0000

A revolution takes place when someone becomes a christian. Their eternal destiny has changes as does their life on earth. They embrace a lifestyle that pleases God and this spills over into their working lives both as an employee and an employer which Paul moves on to tackle next.
1. The principal of equality
2. Remember the principal of justice

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 09/04/2006
Length:25:55 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Role of the Employee

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:53:45 +0000

Employer & employee relationships can be fragile. Both have certain responsibilities and this passage shows the responsibility the employee has towards their employer. They are to serve...
1. Obediently
2. Respectfully
3. Wholeheartedly

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 26/03/2006
Length:27:59 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Role of Parents

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:36:39 +0000

Paul now moves on from children to instruct on christian parenting.
1. A fathers responsibility
2. A fathers restraint
3. The fathers nurture

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 12/03/2006
Length:28:27 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Role of Children

Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:28:06 +0000

Why do children and young people today have no respect for authority? Because they haven't been taught it in the home. Many parents live such immoral lives that they cannot gain the respect of their children. But children brought up in the community of God's people should be learning to respect authority. Paul is addressing the congregation in Ephesus and would have known the children that would hear his letter.
1. The obligation children must recognise
2. The motivation children are given
3. The responsibility children must accept

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 05/03/2006
Length:27:45 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Role of the Husband

Tue, 4 Apr 2006 16:37:36 +0000

Often men neglect their role in marriage. They are to 'love their wives' and not drift in and out of love. And this love is a deep seated and purposeful love, a love of the feelings, mind and will.
1. The measure of this love
2. The nature of this love
3. The basis of this love

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 26/02/2006
Length:30:28 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Role of the Wife

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:21:56 +0000

The family is a subject of vital importance as we are all part of one. The family and family values are under attack and marriage is disintegrating. What is the role of the family? In this text we start with the role of the woman. Today women are told to be self-assertive and not submissive but is this right?
1. The basis of this submission
2. The nature of this submission
3. The pattern of the submission
4. The extent of submission

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 12/02/2006
Length:34:22 minutes (0.0 MB)

Two Commands

Thu, 2 Mar 2006 15:17:19 +0000

This sermon looks at the two commands in the passage.
1. A command to be Spirit Filled
2. A command to be Mutually Submissive

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 05/02/2006
Length:28:08 minutes (0.0 MB)

Under the Influence

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 13:05:14 +0000

A drunk is under the influence of alcohol whereas a christian is under the influence of the Holy Spirit. But what a contrast, alcohol is a depressant whereas the Holy Spirit is a stimulant. In this passage how the spirit filled believer praises God is considered -
1. ...in fellowship
2. ...with psalms
3. ...with devotion

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 29/01/2006
Length:33:56 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Christian Walk

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 16:47:57 +0000

Ever since Adam and Eve's sin plunged the world into spiritual darkness, God has been working in peoples lives to bring them into the light. In this chapter, Paul is addressing people who had responded to God's call and made this transition.
1. Christians live brightly for Christ
2. Christians live wisely for Christ
3. Christians are to live purposefully

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 15/01/2006
Length:32:26 minutes (0.0 MB)

Sexual Morality

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 04:50:12 +0000

The moral condition of our nation is at a low ebb, such that many feel it's never been worse. But it was just as bad in Ephesus and Paul instructs the Ephesians is how they ought to live, which applies equally to us.
1. We are to live sexually upright lives
2. We are to abstain from sexually suggestive language
3. We are to recognise that immorality incurs God's wrath
4. We are to find out what pleases the Lord

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 11/12/2005
Length:31:22 minutes (0.0 MB)

A Pattern for Life

Mon, 5 Dec 2005 12:25:58 +0000

Things are much easier it we have a pattern to follow. The same applies to life if we have a model to imitate. Unfortunately in todays world many people chose the wrong role model. Paul here calls the Ephesians to follow the example of God Himself.
1. The pattern we are to follow
2. The imperative we must obey
3. The love that we must emulate

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 27/11/2005
Length:30:28 minutes (0.0 MB)

Living the Christian Life

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 12:19:24 +0000

Nearly every day we take off our clothes which need a wash and in the morning put on ones that are fresh. When we are born again the same thing happens. We are continually putting of our old life of sin and doning a new life of righteousness. We have an enemy who is out to oppose but we also have a friend to help and stimulate us. This passage presents us with a number of challenges which have a common theme - relationships.
1. Speak truthfully
2. Desist from sinful anger
3. Replace theft with generosity
4. The right use of the tongue
5. To be kind and loving

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 20/11/2005
Length:38:54 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Christian Life

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:30:18 +0000

Just because someone states they are a Christian doesn't make them one. God's people must not mimic the ungodly around them. Paul is emphatic about this and goes on to state how Christians should be different.
1. Knowing Christ is foundational
2. Sin is to be discarded
3. Righteousness is to be embraced

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 06/11/2005
Length:33:56 minutes (0.0 MB)

Growth in the Christian Life

Fri, 4 Nov 2005 07:31:37 +0000

Christ gives the office of pastor teacher to the Church to equip the saints for the work of ministry.
1. The purpose of the ministry of the word
2. The outcome of the ministry of the word
3. The focus of the ministry of the word

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 23/10/2005
Length:37:55 minutes (0.0 MB)

Spiritual Gifts

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 16:12:35 +0000

When someone is special to us we give them gifts. It is not surprising therefore that Christ has bestowed gifts on His church.
1. The giver of spiritual gifts
2. The nature of spiritual gifts
3. The purpose of spiritual gifts

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 02/10/2005
Length:33:13 minutes (0.0 MB)

Church Life

Thu, 6 Oct 2005 13:02:32 +0000

So how ought we to live within the church? Paul has some guidelines.
1. An appeal to live in harmony
2. An appeal to live in fellowship
3. An appeal to live in unity consistent with our faith

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 25/09/2005
Length:31:10 minutes (0.0 MB)

Power and Adoration

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 16:12:33 +0000

Pauls soul is bursting to praise God. He has an overwhelming desire to praise Him.
1. The greatness of Gods power
2. The evidence of Gods power
3. The adoration of Gods person

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 18/09/2005
Length:31:38 minutes (0.0 MB)

Focused, Specific Prayer

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 16:14:59 +0000

Our prayers tell a lot about us. In this sermon, Pauls prayer for the church in Ephesus is considered and in it he reveals how much he cares for them.
1. Pauls prayer was focused
2. Pauls prayer was specific

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 11/09/2005
Length:34:33 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Nature of the Gospel

Fri, 9 Sep 2005 14:17:20 +0000

For many years Israel has a special place in the saving grace of God. What many failed to realise that their unique place finished when Christ rose from the dead. Paul is talking to the gentiles and their incorporation into the body of Christ.
1. The mystery revealed to Paul
2. The ministry entrusted to Paul

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 04/09/2005
Length:30:55 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Church as a Temple

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:57:44 +0000

1. The foundation of the temple
2. The growth of the temple
3. The building material of the Church

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 19/06/2005
Length:30:10 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Church as a Family

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:32:09 +0000

We live in the age of the dysfunctional family but when we consider God's family we can't do so without thinking of God.
1. God's family has a loving father
2. God's family has a challenging elder brother
3. God's family is made up of many caring siblings

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 12/06/2005
Length:30:20 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Church as a Kingdom

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 12:15:12 +0000

Paul is reminding the Ephesians of the great privileges of being a citizen of Christ's kingdom.
1. Citizenship confers privileges
2. Citizenship provides company
3. Citizenship implies responsibilities

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 05/06/2005
Length:26:56 minutes (0.0 MB)

Union with Christ

Thu, 5 May 2005 13:39:33 +0000

The condition of man by nature is very bleak. Fortunately the full wickedness of man is rarely revealed thanks to God's restraining hand. The wickedness of the human heart knows no bounds.
1. The cause of our salvation
2. The nature of our salvation
3. The realisation of our salvation

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 24/04/2005
Length:32:15 minutes (0.0 MB)

Man in Sin

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:05:26 +0000

If you have your health you have everything. That is the thoughts of many but if we make an idol of our bodies they will fail us, for we all die. There is however something more important than our health - knowing God.
1. Man in sin is dead
2. Man in sin is dominated
3. Man in sin is doomed

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 10/04/2005
Length:37:18 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Church

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 14:48:17 +0000

When we say 'the church' what do we mean. This sermons looks at what the church is and what it means to be a member of the church.
1. The Church - The People of Christ
2. The Church - The Body of Christ
3. The Church - The Fullness of Christ

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 03/04/2005
Length:28:26 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Power of God

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:47:47 +0000

We take many things for granted like light and heat. In the spiritual realm it is no different. We undervalue the power of God and many have little concept of it. It is so great that it cannot be compared to anything and it is because of this power that our christian future won't be disappointed. Paul shows the power of God to be evident in -
1. The resurrection of Christ
2. The exaltation of Christ
3. The headship of Christ

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 13/03/2005
Length:37:33 minutes (0.0 MB)

Thanksgiving & Intercession

Thu, 3 Mar 2005 13:26:33 +0000

Paul had heard many good things about the church in Ephesus which prompted him to write (and to pray). His prayer his made of up two basic elements -
1. Thanksgiving
2. Intercession

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 27/02/2005
Length:31:11 minutes (0.0 MB)

God's possession

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:19:41 +0000

Many heart rending scenes were transmitted in the aftermath of the recent tsusami. Many had lost everything and had no hope for the future. But what about men who are purchased by Christ for God. Some christians believe that people can be lost once saved but because of the work of the Holy Spirit this isn't the case.
1. God's possession settled from eternity
2. God's possession realised in time
3. God's possession sealed for eternity

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 20/02/2005
Length:36:42 minutes (0.0 MB)

Election - Chosen by God

Sun, 30 Jan 2005 16:28:14 +0000

Many people try and ignore the doctrine of election or to pervert it as it exalts God and leaves man at the footstool of the Almighty. Paul looks at the origin, basis and fruit of election at the start of his letter to the Ephesians.
1. Election - it's origin
2. Election - it's basic
3. Election - it's fruit

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 30/01/2005
Length:34:26 minutes (0.0 MB)

Paul greeting the Ephesians

Sun, 23 Jan 2005 17:15:51 +0000

The church in Ephesus existed due to Paul's missionary visits to the city. Paul is now writing a letter to them from his prison cell in Rome.
1. The author
2. The recipients
3. The greeting

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Ephesians
Event: Morning Worship
Date: 23/01/2005
Length:26:54 minutes (0.0 MB)