Prayer for the Establishing of the Saints

TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-23

SERMON NOTES:

  • Growth begins with declared faith. 
    • Testimony of Faith
      • Romans 10:9-10
      • John 13:35
  • Growth is sustained by knowledge.
    • Pray for Wisdom - discernment of knowledge
      • Proverbs 4:7
      • James 1:5
    • Pray for revelation - unveiling of knowledge
      • Ephesians 3:3-4
  • Growth is stimulated by enlightenment. 
    • Hope gives confidence for the future.
      • Romans 8:18
      • Romans 8:24-25
    • Riches are God's inheritance, not ours.
      • Psalm 94:15
    • Power gives security in times of fear. 
      • 1 Corinthians 15:56-57
  • Growth is focused on the church.
    • Headship of Christ
    • Membership of the Body