This is the first of two recorded prayers Paul prayed for the Ephesians. This first prayer is narrow in scope. Paul asked God to increase knowledge, understanding, and wisdom with respect to Christ's sovereignty and promises for these church members. Several of these requests were granted, as seen in Rev 2-1-6. -part 2-

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Paul's 1st Prayer - Eph 1:15-23

Our having been chosen, predestinated, adopted, made blameless - acceptable, redeemed, forgiven, enlightened, and given an inheritance was and is by God's will alone. Matter of fact, Ephesians 1-1-14 is so packed with God's workings, that there is no room for man to take or be given any credit or responsibility. -part 1-

Four Wills - Eph 1:1-14

Anger without discipline leads to- 1- increased frequency- 2- escalating intensity- 3- destruction, as opposed to edification, and 4- minimized conflict resolution. Scripture addresses anger often, with King Saul being its poster child. -part 3 of 3, Conflict-

Addressing Undisciplined Anger

Jesus experienced emotion- however, His emotions were neither sinful nor did they ever lead Him to sin. His emotions were always just right, never understated or overstated. We have much to learn from Jesus' emotions, especially as we interact with others. -message re-recorded due to difficulties with Sunday morning's recording-

Addressing Emotion

Man was designed to work- however, man is encouraged to work smart, work with others, and work with God. These are a few of the ways heavy loads can be lightened. --3 of a 3 part series-

Jesus' Burden

Matt 18-15-17 was not intended to provide churches with legal steps to discipline members. Restoration is the objective of this passage. - And restoration is more likely during a microburst, rather than during a deluge.

Addressing Conflict

Jesus described Himself in Matt 11-28-30. He used the words yoke, learn, easy, and light to describe part of His ministry. These words will be illustrated using oxen, their work, and their training.

Jesus' Yoke

Jesus described part of Himself to us in Matt 11-28-30. His qualities, meek and lowly in heart, will be elaborated upon using the father of both prodigal sons - Luke 15.

Jesus' Heart

The revival under Hezekiah began with a welcome and worship, continued with wider welcomes and more worship, and concluded with the wise use of wealth and a lifestyle that prepared them for adversity.

Wise use of Wealth - P3

The revival Judah experienced under Hezekiah began with a welcome and worship. That revival continued with wider welcomes and more worship.

A Wider Welcome - P2

Judah experienced revival under Hezekiah's leadership. Hezekiah's first actions were to open the doors of God's temple, clean the inside, and begin to worship.

Welcome & Worship - P1

Labor, travail, and delivery are rarely used in the N.T. to describe biological or spiritual birth- however, these words are used to describe conversion, reconversion, and life. Regeneration and conversion are not the same.

Labor, Travail & Deliveries

God's miracles and commandments are to be passed from fathers to children, who are to tell their children, who are to tell the next generation. Generation teaching is good for Israel, America, and Christian homes.

Memorial Day Observances

Too often, Peter allowed what he thought and felt to influence what he believed -as a fisherman, as a theologian, as a student, and as a minister-. God's word is the surest foundation for practice and reasoning.

When what I think and feel affects what I believe

G. Campbell Morgan said, -We cannot organize revival, but we can set our sails to catch the wind from heaven when God chooses to blow ...- This message addresses the how's and why's of church's unfurling their sails.

Unfurl the Sails: Revival P5

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