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Encountering the Tossing Waves - Ephesians 4:14-26
September 08, 2009 11:21 AM PDT
Paul's admonition is to be alert to the outside influences upon Christianity which seek to disrupt/overturn us. In the early going, Christianity already had its share of those who would seek to "self-elevate" themselves and to cause divisions. Christianity was viewed by some as a movement which was gaining significant momentum and therefore, was sought as a means toward selfish ambitions . Even before Creation, it was God's original idea to form a people who would carry out His divine agenda. This transforming and redeeming people would spread out God's welcome mat to a world in need of hope. The whole of the book of Ephesians is a call to unity, to allowing everyone a place in the body of Christ. Listen and consider how we as Christians have been challenged to this high calling and this high privilege. |
Podcast SummaryThis podcast features sermons presented at Oakhaven Church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. These messages are offered as a resource for spiritual instruction and encouragement. About GaryThe podcasts you will find here are mostly sermons I have preached at Oakhaven Church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. These are posted for the benefit of exploring the wonder of God’s word in scripture. No claims are made as to my own expertise as a scholar or authority. These audio presentations are not edited. They will often include a side comment or reference to a Powerpoint slide or handout. They will occasionally include a statement or an aside comment which might need clarification or even correction. I frequently find that if I listen to my own sermons I wince at the choice of words or wish I had elaborated on something so as not to be misleading or inaccurate. Bottom line: “it is what it is”. These are sermons to encourage one to study on their own, draw ones' own conclusions. Finally my own efforts serve well to point out the frail human condition of any of those of us who call ourselves, “preachers”. We paint a target on our chests every time we publicly proclaim God’s word. We are usually our own fiercest critics. Like Paul, we embrace the fact that “we know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified….and we stand before you in weakness and in fear and much trembling….my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit of power that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God” 1 Cor. 2:2-5 ESV and a little paraphrasing of my own. — Gary Cleveland Fans of this ShowFavorite LinksGary's FriendsContact MeSubscribe to this Podcast
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