SERIES: HEAVEN ON EARTH (4 OF 6)

NOTE: This sermon is part 7 and 8 of a 13 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.

PREVIEWS:

Part 7: Conversion
Series: Heaven On Earth
Stuart Briscoe
Ephesians 4:17-24

The Body of Christ, the Church, called to a unique function is made up entirely of unique people made unique through a unique experience. Conversion! The effectiveness of the Church is related to the "convertedness" of the members.

I. The Condition that Makes Conversion Vital. vv. 17-19

A. Intellectual darkness.
1. Vanity of mind.

2. Understanding darkened.

B. Spiritual deadness.
1. Alienated from life of god.

C. Emotional hardness.
Note: "blindness" lit. hardness.

D. Moral callousness.
1. Lasciviousness.

2. Uncleanness.

II. The Considerations that Make Conversion Viable. vv. 20-24

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Part 8: Conversion Conduct
Series: Heaven On Earth
Stuart Briscoe
Ephesians 4:25-32

Once a person has made a commitment to Christ and as a result has been forgiven and regenerated by the Holy Spirit, that person embarks on a life that will demonstrate that commitment in terms of "Conversion Conduct."
This involves:

I. Understanding Certain Facts.

A. Relating to Spiritual conflict.
1. The activity of the "Slanderer." v. 27

2. The activity of the Spirit. v. 30

B. Relating to Spiritual concerns.
1. The concern for Unity. v. 25

2. The concern for Purity. v. 26

3. The concern for Charity. v. 28

4. The concern for Maturity. v. 29

5. The concern for Eternity. v. 30

6. The concern for Calvary. v. 32