Sermon on Ephesians 4:4-6 – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley from Ephesians 4:4-6 focusing on the unique aspects of the one body, God’s family.<\/p>\n
Date written: 1998
Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:4-6<\/p>\n
SUBJECT: Church<\/p>\n
TITLE: The Unique Nature of God’s Family<\/p>\n
PROPOSITION: The unique nature of God’s family involves a unique Home, Spirit, Future, Older Brother, Standard, Birth, and Father.<\/p>\n
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to list the seven “ones” of Ephesians 4:4-6 and explain how each relates to the unique nature of God’s family.<\/p>\n
AIM: To study the unique nature of the parts of God’s family to come to the conclusion that the whole is unique as well.<\/p>\n
INTRODUCTION:<\/p>\n
1. Read: Ephesians 4:4-6<\/p>\n
2. About the Text:<\/p>\n
1) Paul encourages the church at Ephesus to strive for unity.<\/p>\n
2) To drive home how important unity is in the church, Paul gives as evidence seven doctrines the nature of which motivate the church to unity and uniqueness.<\/p>\n
3. Ref. to S, T, P, O, and A.<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION: The unique nature of God’s family involves a unique . . .<\/p>\n
I. Home–One Body<\/p>\n
1. This home has a unique identity–the church.<\/p>\n
2. The home affords a unique relationship between its members-family.<\/p>\n
3. This home has a unique purpose–to show forth God’s wisdom. (Ephesians 3:10-11).<\/p>\n
II. Spirit–One Spirit<\/p>\n
1. His function in the Godhead is unique–to carry out God’s will.<\/p>\n
1) Spirit moved upon the face of the waters (Genesis 1:2).<\/p>\n
2) The Spirit guided the apostles into all truth–“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” (John 16:13)<\/p>\n
2. He communicates in a unique manner–through the word. Ephesians 3:1-5; Jude 1:3 (once)<\/p>\n
3. He brings a unique result to the church–unity. 1 Corinthians 12:12-14<\/p>\n
III. Future–One Hope<\/p>\n
1. Our future is based upon a unique truth–the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Acts 17:31 “Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.”<\/p>\n
2. Our future involves a unique moment–the resurrection of the dead; 1 Thessalonians 4:13ff<\/p>\n
3. Our future involves a unique meeting place–heaven; 2 Corinthians 5:1ff<\/p>\n
IV. Older Brother–One Lord (Hebrews 2:11-13)<\/p>\n
1. He is a unique person–both God and man; Matthew 22:41-46<\/p>\n
2. He lead a unique life–servitude; Philippians 2:5ff<\/p>\n
3. He died a unique death–the death of the cross; Hebrews 9:12, 26-28.<\/p>\n
V. Standard–One Faith<\/p>\n
1. It is uniquely inspired–by the breath of God; 2 Timothy 3:16<\/p>\n
2. It contains a unique message–Salvation through Jesus Christ; John 20:30,31<\/p>\n
3. It provides a unique plan for that salvation–by becoming righteous; Romans 1:16,17.<\/p>\n
VI. Birth–One Baptism<\/p>\n
1. It is a unique birth–spiritual; John 3:1-7<\/p>\n
2. It has a unique likeness–death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ; Romans 6:1ff<\/p>\n
3. It has a unique consequence–forgiveness of sins; Acts 2:38<\/p>\n
VII. Father–One God and Father of all.<\/p>\n
1. He has unique authority; 1 Corinthians 15:27; 1 Corinthians 11:3<\/p>\n
2. He has unique love; Romans 5:8, John 3:16<\/p>\n
3. He has unique justice; Hebrews 12:29, 2 Corinthians 5:10,11<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n
1. These are all unique attributes of the family of God.<\/p>\n
2. God’s family is unique because it has a unique . . .<\/p>\n
1) Home<\/p>\n
2) Spirit<\/p>\n
3) Future<\/p>\n
4) Older Brother<\/p>\n
5) Standard<\/p>\n
6) Birth<\/p>\n
7) Father<\/p>\n
3. Won’t you become part of this unique family today?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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