Scripture Reference: Ephesians 6:10-24
Paul ends his letter by reminding his audience that they are in a fight. But it’s a fight not against not flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil. Paul has already reminded the Ephesians that Christ is seated in the heavenly places above all rule and authority and power and dominion (1:20-21), and now Paul shows us how the work of Christ enables the church to stand against the devil who always wants darkness, death, and division.

Sermon Points:

• The Backdrop of the Appearing (v. 3)
• The Appearing (v. 4)
• The Results of the Appearing (vv. 5-8)

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:1-20
Paul continues to focus on the new life the Lord brings by the Spirit dwelling in His people. The new life is marked by love, which practically changes our relationship with money, sex, and alcohol. The Scriptures press in on these issues, not to shame us, but to bring them to light for healing and transformation.

Sermon Points:

• Walking Opposed to Love in Darkness (vv. 3-8)
• Walking in Love as Light (vv. 8-20)

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 4:17-32
How does change happen in the Christian Life? Paul in Ephesians 4 says it involves a putting off and a putting on. But what’s so encouraging is that the life you are putting on actually is the life that fits the person who is united to Christ. It’s a life of truth, kindness, generosity, and forgiveness.

Sermon Points:

• The Old Self (vv.17-22)
• The New Self (vv. 23-32)

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 2:11-22

Sermon Points:

• Hostility Remembered (vv. 11-12, 14)
• Hostility Killed (vv. 13-16)
• Hostility Transformed (vv. 17-22)