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November 10, 2024 PM
Paul Gotthardt
(#34 in series)

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In Christ: Adjusting to the Light

Ephesians 5:6-14

Big Truth:

After walking in darkness, light is __. After walking in light, darkness is __.

The word “light” is used figuratively in Scripture of…

  • Scripture/God’s Word (Psalm 119:105)
  • __ (John 9:5)
  • Christians and their influence in culture (Matthew 5:14-15)

Paul gives 5 reasons the light is uncomfortable.

  • Light forces us to consider __ not just words. (v.6)
  • Light requires us to __ certain behaviors. (v.7,11a)
  • Light calls us to __ by a higher standard. (v.9-10)
  • Light __ us to expose darkness to others. (v.11b-12)
  • Light makes us __ things we don’t want to see. (v.13)

Why is darkness unacceptable?

  • Who you __ is no longer who you are! (v.8)
  • We are to __ the light with others! (v.14)

November 03, 2024 PM
Paul Gotthardt
(#33 in series)

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In Christ: Addressing the Little Things 

Ephesians 5:3-5

Key Thought:

Little things __ , and little things often point to bigger __!

Paul addresses six sins that may be considered small by some, but they point to a greater problem.

1. __

2. __

3. __

4. __

5. __ Talk

6. __ Humor

October 27, 2024 PM
Paul Gotthardt
(#32 in series)

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In Christ: Imitating God

Ephesians 5:1-2

Key Thought:
Imitating God is not about __ harder, but __ more.

How do we know if God is living agape (love) through us?

1. We walk in __ love. (v. 2a)

2. We walk in __ love. (v. 2b)

3. We walk in __ love. (v. 2c)

Response: How do we apply these verses?

  • Make a conscious __ to imitate God by walking in love.
  • Spend time with God.
  • __ God to live through you.

October 20, 2024 PM 
Paul Gotthardt 
(#31 in series)

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In Christ: When Christians Walk In Truth 

Ephesians 4:25-32

Basic Premise

Walking in truth __ every aspect of how we __.

Key Idea

We cannot walk in __ while holding onto __.

Walking in truth changes our…

• __ (v. 25)

• Personal __ (v. 26)

• __ exposure (v. 27)

• Selfish __ (v. 28)

• __ conversations (v. 29)

• Emotions and __ (v. 31)

• __ to others (v. 32)