“Ephesians: A Missionary Heart”
Main Text: Ephesians 3:1-13
1) A missionary heart knows that can point to
the [Eph. 1:1, Col. 1:24-29; John 15:20]
“Every Christian here is either a missionary or an imposter…You either try to spread abroad the kingdom of Christ, or else you do not love him at all. It cannot be that there is a high appreciation of Jesus and a totally silent tongue about him.” – C.H. Spurgeon
2) A missionary heart knows the of the Gospel.
3) A missionary heart is in God’s grace.
[Eph. 3:7-8; 1 Cor. 15:9-10; Romans 11:13]
“Oh, the depth of the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments and untraceable his ways!” [Romans 11:33]
4) A missionary heart God’s with others.
[Eph. 3:8-9]
5) A missionary heart has a view and a love for the church.
[Eph. 3:10-11; 1 Peter 1:10-12; Eph. 2:19-22]
Are there angels in our outfield?
a. Principalities & Powers= Angelic beings created by God.
b. Angels are created beings & are NOT
c. Angels at the repentance of a lost sinner. [Luke 15:10]
d. Suggested they watch over the [1 Cor. 11:9-10]
What about evil angels?
a. Satan has , but not wisdom.
b. Angels praise the mystery, demons it.
6) A missionary heart stands in prayer.
[Eph. 3:10-11; 1 Peter 1:10-12; Eph. 2:19-22]