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By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”]

Isaiah 53:3-5   Jesus lived a life of self-sacrifice.

Luke 4:38-44   Jesus ministered all night long.

Matthew 8:23-28   He slept because he was exhausted.

Matthew 15:29-38   He laid hands on each one, so it took 3 days.

Philippians 2:3-5-8   Jesus expects people to have the same level of commitment.

Matthew 8:19-22   Following Jesus requires self-sacrifice.

Matthew 10:32-37   People might deny Christ because of fear, embarrassment, not fitting in with others, shame.

John 7:1-5   His brothers did not believe in him.

Mark 3:21(ESV)   And when his family heard it….

Matthew 10:38   The cross represents death. We must die to self-interest, self-desire, self-concern.

Matthew 13:44-46   Prioritize

Luke 9:22-26

Luke 14 25-35

26   If we are to be his disciples, no commitment to someone or something else can be allowed to compete with our commitment to him

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Jerry Wierwille”]

“Self-awareness” (also known as self-knowledge) is the capacity to understand our personal desires, feelings, motivations, thought patterns, and tendencies. Being self-aware (i.e., knowing yourself) is critical for effective growth in life.

We will struggle to grow in areas of our lives when we fail to understand what is happening inside us and how we choose to act or behave in response to our thoughts and experiences.

Knowing yourself is about knowing your heart.

Jeremiah 17:9; Proverbs 4:23; Psalm 26:2

God knows us more intimately than we even know ourselves. He searches our hearts and can help us understand them. And if we think we understand it, He can reveal new insights about ourselves and what is stirring

Psalm 139:1-4, 23-24

Ask God to reveal to you aspects of who you are that you may not fully understand regarding the inner working of your heart, so that you can better know yourself and therefore realize the ways you need to change. Then, you can also grow in honoring and glorifying Yahweh and the Lord Jesus in your life.

Proverbs 23:15-18

Hebrews 4:12-13

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”]

Luke 1:5-25   Zachariah and Elizabeth

Luke 1: 26-38   Gabriel and Mary

Matthew 1:18-25   Joseph and the angel

Luke 1:39-56   Mary visits Elizabeth.

Luke 1:57-80   John is born.

Luke 2:1-7   Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem

Luke 2:1-7   Shepherds

Luke 2:8-20   Jesus and Simeon

Luke 2:21-38   Jesus and Anna

Matthew 2:1-12   Magi

Matthew 2:13   Flight to Egypt

Revelation 1:12-20   Jesus now

Revelation 20-22   Jesus in the age to come

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”]

Ephesians 6:10-11   The devil has been a schemer right from the beginning when he deceived our first parents that they should doubt, then disobey God. We must be on guard so that we are not tricked by his wiles.

12   Who are the rulers, authorities, cosmic powers, and spiritual forces of evil? The Old Testament provides further details on these powers (Daniel 10:11-14, 20-11:2; Deuteronomy 32:7-9; 4:19-20; Psalm 82).

13-17   Taking up the whole armor of God means resting in truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and God’s word.  These spiritual qualities are powerful for waging in and winning spiritual battles, most of which take place in your mind.

18   Prayer is a great key to activating God’s help in our struggles. We dare not rest on our laurels and allow ourselves to be lulled to sleep. No! Let us keep alert with all perseverance, interceding for all the saints.

19-20   To think that the courageous Paul the Apostle requested prayer to proclaim the gospel boldly tells us that his greatness was due to God’s empowerment, not his own natural talents.

21-24   Tychichus probably carried the letter to the church and read it aloud. Paul closes by expressing his desire for the church to have peace, love, faith, and grace.

As God’s people we are in the battle, whether we like it or not, whether we want to ignore it or not, whether we fight well or not. Let me encourage you to fight the good fight. Stand strong in the Lord. Put on the whole armor of God. Be mighty in our time for His glory.

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”]

1-3   One of the first verses you want your children to learn and memorize

Colossians 3:20   This is well-pleasing to the Lord.

6:1   “In the Lord” implies a believer family. Children, if you want your life to be well-pleasing to the Lord, if you want your life to go well and want to live long, then honor and obey your parents.

Proverbs 22:15   Children need help. They are born with a sinful nature.

Exodus 20:12   Honor and respect coincide with our relationship with God.

Deuteronomy 6:1-9:11:19   Parents, every situation in life is an opportunity to teach your children.

Proverbs 6:20-23; 13:24; 22:6, 15; 23:13, 14; 29:15   People who fail to learn honor, obedience, and discipline have a difficult and often an unhappy life as adults.

2 Timothy 3:16   Doctrine, reproof, and correction

Matthew 15:3-6; 1 Timothy 5:1-5   When parents are in the sunset years of life, their children are to continue to provide honor and help as the parents did when you were young.

Ephesians 6:4 – Colossians 3:21

Ephesians 6:5   Fear and trembling – 1 Corinthians 2:3; 2 Corinthians 7:15; Phil. 2:12   This is an expression that means humility and respect.

1 Peter 2:18

Ephesians 6:6-7   Colossians 3:22   We work for Christ, not for people. Matthew 6:1ff – Not hypocrites

8   When we live godly, we get godly results.

9   If you are the boss, be so as a Christian.

She may be your mother, but she is my wife, and no one talks to her like that.

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”]

Ephesians 5:22-24   Although in certain exceptional circumstances when they should do otherwise, wives are to be in subjection to their husbands as the church submits to Christ. Such a posture is radically countercultural in our present culture, but this may just be the missing key to a godly and mutually rewarding marriage.

25   The bar for husbands is also set extremely high: they are to love self-sacrificially, even to the point of death, if necessary, since that is what Christ did for the church.

26-30   As Christ cares for the church, so should the husband his wife. In fact, he should care for her as if she is his own body.

31   Quoted from Genesis 2:24, this commandment tells husbands to leave their parents and hold fast to their wives. Don’t let your parents, in-laws, or others control your marriage. Advice is great, but in the end, it’s

32-33   What an awesome opportunity married couples have to represent Christ and the church! If your marriage is not reflecting the healthy, functional, and loving relationship between Christ and the church, then it’s time to make some changes.

Recommended marriage books:

The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy & Kathy Keller

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”]

1   “Therefore” relates to 4:32. God wants us to be like Him. Matthew 5:43-48

2   Jesus is our great example of how to imitate God.

3   “Immorality” is Greek porneia, also translated fornication, which is explained in OT; “impurity” is uncleanness; “greed” is also translated covetousness; “saints” is holy ones.

4   Ephesians 4:29 – Giving thanks is one of the great keys to joyful living.

5   1 Corinthians 5:9-13; Galatians 5:17-21; Colossians 1:22-23; Hebrews 4:1-2

6   Great deception regarding salvation is prevalent today.

8   Walk – 2:10; 4:1, 17; 5:2, 8, 15

13   Light dispels darkness. We cannot get rid of darkness by dwelling on darkness; rather, we are to focus on light which illuminates.

14   Romans 13:11-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9

18   Proverbs 20:1; Romans 13:13; 1 Corinthians 5:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:7

19   Colossians is a companion Epistle to Ephesians; many of the same topics are covered. Col. 3:16

20   Again, be thankful.

21   We are to be humble, meek, and in subjection to one another.

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Jerry Wierwille”]

Eph 4:17-29

Without Christ, things go very wrong in life. Paul lists 4 problems for those who do not know Christ.

Eph 4:20-24

Christ followers are called to change. Paul commands 3 changes that we are called to make after having learned the truth that is in Jesus.

Eph 4:25-28

Verses 25-32 begin the ethical instruction for living Christ-like according to the new self.

Eph 4:29-32

Out of all the godly behaviors Paul lists, he ends with the need to show forgiveness. Forgiveness is to be a defining characteristic of Christ’s followers.