BEYOND: Together for the Glory of God (April 19th)

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BEYOND: Together for the Glory of God (April 19th) THE COMMUNITY 20

Memorize Ephesians 3:20-21 – “ Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely 21 more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

1. What was your favorite subject in school? Why?

2. From your time at corporate worship – the people, music, sermon, serving in a ministry – what encouraged, moved, or excited you? What questions came up for you?

THE BIBLE (Websites - biblegateway.com, blueletterbible.org, biblos.com, ccel.org) 3. Read Ephesians 3:1-21. Use the websites above to read it in different versions. What observations do you have? What words or phrases stand out to you?

4. What is the definition of “the church” in Ephesians 3:21? How is that different than the definition our culture uses? What traits of a church glorify God above all else?

THE APPLICATION 5. What is one area of your life with which you would like to be more intentional in worshipping God? How will you do that?

6. What part(s) or role(s) will you play as we move?

7. How does Paul's doxology in Ephesians 3:20-21 influence your prayers for our church and our direction?

8. Now that you’ve engaged with the sermon, the Scripture and your Small Group, what is your next step to help you develop as an authentic follower of Jesus Christ?

SERMON NOTES Ephesians 3:20-21 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. (NLT)

I. What is Glory? A. God’s __________. B. God’s _____________. C. God being worshipped for all His _____________.

II. Two ways we bring _________ to ______. A. The __________. B. Exalting the ___________ and _______ of Jesus Christ. John 1:14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. (NLT)

John 12:32 And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” (NLT) Matthew 16:18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. (NLT)

III.

The vision of Coastal as _________________.

Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (NLT)

IV. Accomplishing the vision ___________. 2 Samuel 24:24 But the king replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on buying it, for I will not present burnt offerings to the LORD my God that have cost me nothing.” (NLT)