God's Call to Ministry (part 3)

Sermon Outline

In this passage, Paul gives the church at Ephesus seven characteristics of God’s call to ministry. God calls us to ministry:

1. In His Prerogative (3:7a)
2. By His Preference (3:7a)
3. According to His Power (3:7b)
4. Regardless of our Position (3:8a)
5. For His Plan (3:9)
6. In accordance with His Purposes (3:10-11)
7. To reveal our Perseverance (3:12-13) 

 Quotes:

"Our high and privileged calling is to do the will of God in the power of God for the glory of God." ~ J. I. Packer

"The MORE you Trust in the Arm of the FLESH, the LESS you're going to see of the POWER of GOD." ~ Paul Washer

 Sunday Service Songs (hymns found in Sing The Wonders hymnal and song sheet for download):

• Magnificent Marvelous Matchless Love
• Crown Him With Many Crowns (#22)
• My Jesus I Love Thee (#214)
• Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me
• Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine

 Worship service bulletin (for download)