Calvary Chapel Cape Coral

Remember - Ephesians 2:11-22 I. Remember your past apart from Christ (Ephesians 2:11-13). II. Remember that Christ is the basis of our peace (Ephesians 2:14-18). III. Remember your present position in Christ (Ephesians 2:19-22).

What Life Looks Like

Points of Prayer October 29, 2023 I. WE MUST LEARN TO PRAY Luke 11:1 NKJV Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, [that] one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” II. WE DON'T RECEIVE BECAUSE WE DON'T ASK James 4:2b NKJV Yet you do not have because you do not ask. III. WE NEED TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY James 5:16b NKJV The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. IV. WE NEED TO PRAY CONTINUALLY Acts 12:5 NKJV Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. V. WE ARE TO BE PERSISTENT IN PRAYER Luke 18:1 NKJV Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, also (Isaiah 62:6-7) VI. WE ARE TO TURN OUR CARES INTO PRAYERS Romans 10:1 NKJV Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. VII. WE ARE TO PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. VIII. WE ARE TO PRAY IN THE SPIRIT Jude 1:20 NKJV But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, IX. PRAYER IS TO BE OFFERED IN FAITH James 1:6-8 NKJV 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 [he is] a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. X. PRAYER IS THE DECIDING FACTOR Ephesians 6:18 (NKJV) praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints--

Blessings form the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14) I. The Holy Spirit seals those who believe the gospel (Ephesians 1:13). II. The Holy Spirit is the guarantee of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:14a). III. The work of the Holy Spirit brings praise to God (Ephesians 1:14b).

Ephesians 1:7-12

Truth and Love 3 John 1. Greetings to a friend. vs.1-4 2. Ministry Partners. vs. 5-8 3. Trouble within the church vs.9-10 4. Be imitators of God. vs 11-12 D. In Closing vs.13-14

Blessing's from the Father

Blessing's from the Father

Introduction to Ephesians

Sharing in Ministry (Galatians 6:6-10) I. You share in ministry by giving and receiving (Galatians 6:6). II. You share in ministry by sowing to the Spirit (Galatians 6:7-8). III. You share in ministry by persevering (Galatians 6:9-10).

Personal Ministry Perspective (Galatians 6:1-5) I. Restore those who are overtaken (Galatians 6:1). II. Bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2-3). III. Examine your own work (Galatians 6:4-5).

The Works of the Flesh (Galatians 5:19-21) I. The works of the flesh are obvious (Galatians 5:19a). II. The works of the flesh are numerous (Galatians 5:19b-21a). III. The works of the flesh are perilous (Galatians 5:21b).

Walking in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-18) I. The believer is commanded to walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16). II. There is a battle going on in and for our lives (Galatians 5:17). III. In order to live in victory, we must be led by the Spirit (Galatians 5:18).

Who's Your Mother? (Galatians 4:21-31) I. You are either the son of a bondwoman or a freewoman (Galatians 4:21-23). II. The two moms represent two covenants (Galatians 4:24-27). III. As believers, we are children of the promise (Galatians 4:28-31).

Promise Versus Law (Galatians 3:15-25) I. God has given an unchanging promise (Galatians 3:15-18). A. God made an unchangeable covenant (3:15). B. The covenant was according to the promise made to Abraham and his Seed (3:16). C. The promise takes precedence over the law (3:17). D. The promise cannot be superseded by the law (3:18). II. The law had a limited purpose (Galatians 3:19-25). A. The law was temporarily added to reveal sin (3:19-21). B. The law shuts us up together under sin (3:22-23). C. The law was our tutor (3:24-25). Application: You are freed from the law in order to freely serve God in Christ.

“The Crux of the Matter” (Galatians 3:10-14) I. Those who rely on the law for justification are cursed (Galatians 3:10-12). A. You would have to obey the law perfectly (3:10), B. Justification is not by the law, but by faith (3:11). C. The law and faith are incompatible (3:12). II. Those who depend upon the cross of Christ for their justification are blessed (Galatians 3:13-14). A. Christ redeemed those who believe from the curse of the law, taking the curse for us (3:13). B. Those who believe receive the blessing of Abraham (3:14).