One More Thing

Ephesians 6:21-24

By Rodney Holloman , February 19, 2023

One More Thing

Ephesians 6:21-24

1. Invaluable Fellow Worker (6:21–22)

Colossians 4:7–9

Beloved Brother

Faithful Minister

Fellow Servant

2. Important Final Words (6:23–24)

Peace

Grace

Love with Faith

God the Father

Lord Jesus Christ

Sincerity

1. Your Work for God Matters

2. We can minister together through the miles.

3. Only Through the Lord Jesus Christ can we call God our Father


How Do I Faithfully Follow Jesus When Life is Difficult?

Ephesians 6:19–21

1. Realize Doing Right Invites Persecution

You May Suffer for Doing Well

You should know there is a cost to discipleship.

False teachers lie about suffering and hardship.

2. Recognize the Real Need

Not Your Discomfort

Real Needs are the Spiritual Needs of those around you.

Suffering and Trouble Should Cause

The Saved to Grow and Trust God in the Situation

The Unsaved to Repent and Trust God in the Situation

3. Relish Your Current Role

“God has allowed or cause this to take place in my life and the lives of others to bring Him Glory and them salvation.”

4. Request Specific Prayer

Boldness

Evangelism

5. Remember to Comfort Those Struggling

Weapon of All Prayer

Ephesians 6:18-20

  1. Give God First Place in your Heart.
  2. Give God the First Moments of Every Day.
  3. Give God the First Day of the Week.
  4. Give God the First Part of your Income.
  5. Give God the First Option in Every Decision.

1. Prayer Should Characterize the Life of the Believer.

“all prayer and supplication”


“always”


“in the Spirit”


“being watchful”


“all perseverance”


“all saints”

2. Prayer Should Characterize the Life of the Church

Pray for the Church Ephesians 1:15-23

Pray for Your Family Ephesians 5:22-6:4

Pray for Relationships Ephesians 4:31-32

Pray in Battles Ephesians 4:1 ; 6:10-16

Pray for Workers Ephesians 4:11-12 ; 16

Pray for Lost to be Saved Ephesians 2:8-10, 13 ; 3:9

Pray to be Controlled by the Spirit Ephesians 4:23-30; 5:1-12, 17-21

More Convictions, More Conversions

More Decisions, More Disciples

More Impacted by the Word, More Influence in the World