GRACE to YOU

1. KIF Spring 2012 Sermon Series - Ephesians GRACE to YOU

2. KIF Spring 2012 Sermon Series - Ephesians A Worthy Walk(Being different)

3. Ephesians 4 …you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking… to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

4. A THIRD RACE We are a newly created race. We are to be different. put off your old self…put on the new self

5. Ephesians 4:25-32 Five Behaviors-Two Motivations 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.  26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.  28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

6. Ephesians 4:25-32 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.  30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.  Natural Vices for Supernatural Graces 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

7. lying selfish anger stealing rotten talk speak the truth forgiveness sharing speaking grace

8. KIF Spring 2012 Sermon Series - Ephesians Speaking the truth

9. No one likes to be different. “The hardest thing to do in life is to be yourself” “A huge part of stress doesn‘t come from being myself. It comes when I am actually trying to be like everyone else” KIF Spring 2012 Sermon Series - Ephesians Being Different is about being who you are

10. Types of Lies Telling what ain’t so Exaggerating Shading the truth Cheating Sitting in silence when truth should be spoken LYING ME

11. Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. • Truth in relationship with God • It’s about you, not others • Honesty with God about ME • Truth in relationship with others • Only that which edifies • Speaking the truth is not about hanging out our dirty laundry • Speaking the truth in love • Not to be about ME • Promoting ME • Protecting ME

12. KIF Spring 2012 Sermon Series - Ephesians anger management

13. “#*!& makes me angry.” The situation does not make you angry, it just brings out the anger that is already in you. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. We didn’t deserve God’s forgiveness, but he forgave us. We yell at people not because they deserve it, but because we’re sinful. Instead we should forgive, even when they don’t deserve it.

14. KIF Spring 2012 Sermon Series - Ephesians Becoming an advantageVS .Taking advantage

15. Mindset change:From take advantage to becoming an advantage

16. Definition of Stealing Stealing is an unfair exchange; taking from others without giving in return

17. Active Type • Desperation Stealing.Robbery. Stealing out of need. • Thrill-seeking Stealing.Cunning and force. • Deceptive Stealing.Jacob and the birthright • Stealing from God.Failing to give; giving what is inferior; • Stealing by oppression.Wages • “Good deal” stealing. • Embezzlement. The misuse or misappropriation of something that has been entrusted to us • Extortion. Excessive pricing. • Passive Type • Stealing by omission or delay.Forgetting to repay. • Loss Time • Not paying what is owed

19. KIF Spring 2012 Sermon Series - Ephesians Speaking grace

20. Ephesians 4:29 29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.  • No unwholesome (rotten) words (put off) • Give grace (put on) • Only words of edification • Befitting the moment • To those that hear Others Centered

21. Words of Grace Luke 6:45The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. • everything we say defines who we are and how others see us.  • We do not have a right to say what we please,

22. Definition of Grace to You The word GRACE encompasses the unmerited gift of God to me, which is the person of Christ. Grace to You May what I experience of Christ, be yours as well.

23. How to Speak Words of Grace John 6:63 The spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the spirit and life. James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another  Ephesians 4:27 and do not give the devil an opportunity. 

24. KIF Spring 2012 Sermon Series - Ephesians Grieving the holy spirit

25. Ephesians 4:29 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.  • The Holy Spirit can be grieved. • The Holy Spirit is IN you. • Why should we not grieve the Holy Spirit? • We are sealed - Protected - Authenticated - Attestation • How do we grieve the Holy Spirit?

26. RELATIONSHIPS lying selfish anger stealing rotten talk Speak the truth forgiveness Sharing Speaking grace Living by Faith Is a Decision

27. RELATIONSHIPS Neglecting God Unbelief (ignoring)

28. not false or copied;  genuine; real:

29. KIF Spring 2012 Sermon Series - Ephesians NEW MEN LIVE NEW LIVES