The After Easter Podcast

Strength in Christ
Ephesians 6:10–24

Main idea: We are protected and identified by the armor of God.


Christ is our strength (6:10).


Christ is our defense (6:11-17).


Christ is our Lord (6:18-24).

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Submission to Christ
Ephesians 5:21–6:9

Main idea: When we submit to authority, we submit to Christ.


Christ is our ultimate authority (5:21).


Submission to authority is submission to Christ (5:22-6:9).

• Illustrations of Submission:
  • Wives and Husbands.
  • Children and Parents.
  • Slaves and Masters.

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Light of Christ
Ephesians 5:1–20

Main idea: The church reflects God’s light into the world.


The work of the light of Christ 5:1-2, 8-14):
The light produces fruit (5:9).
The light reveals sinful motives (5:10).
The light exposes evil (5:11-12).
The light cleanses the soul (5:13-14).
The light prohibits sinful behavior (5:3-20).
The light appeals to godly living (5:6–20).
The light commands holiness (5:1–20).

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Living in Christ
Ephesians 4:17–5:2

Main idea: The Gospel is lived out individually day to day.


We are in the world but not of it (4:17–19).


We have a new nature in Christ (4:20-24).


Our new nature demands renewed living (4:25–5:2).

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Unity in Christ
Ephesians 4:1–16

Main idea: The Gospel of Christ brings us together.


We are unified in conduct (4:1–3).


We are unified in conviction (4:4–6).


We are unified in clemency (mercy; lenience) (4:7–8)..


We are unified in commission (4:9–16).

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Ministry in Christ
Ephesians 3:1–23

Main idea: Ministry is centered on the Gospel of Christ.


Ministry stewards the Gospel (3:1–6).


Ministry serves the Gospel (3:7).


Ministry proclaims the Gospel (3:8–10).


Ministry is accomplished through Christ’s power (3:11–21).

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Universality of Christ
Ephesians 2:11-22

Main idea: All believers are saved by and united in Christ.


We are claimed by Christ (2:11–13).


We have peace with God through Christ (2:13–18).


We find our place in Christ (2:19–22).

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Transformation in Christ
Ephesians 2:1–10

Main idea: Jesus can transform us from dead to living.


Acknowledge and turn from sin (2:1–3).


Recognize and accept God’s grace (2:4-7).


Put your faith in Christ alone (2:8–10).

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Victory in Christ
Ephesians 1:1–23

Main idea: God’s power conquered sin and death in Christ.


God’s power exercised (1:3–14).


God’s power revealed (1:15-19).


God's power proven (1:20-23).

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The Miracles of Jesus: Mark’s Gospel - Resurrection
Mark 5:35-43; 16:1–8

Main idea: Miracles testify that death has no power over Jesus.


Jesus overpowered death (5:35–43).

• Death held no threat for Jesus (5:36).
• Death was of no consequence to Jesus (5:39).
• Death was not the end, according to Jesus (5:41).
• Death was easily thwarted by Jesus (5:41).

Jesus conquered death (16:1–8).

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