Remembering the Nature of Gospel Ministry: Our Key to Deepened Gratitude and Renewed Zeal (Ephesians 3:1-7)

Sermon Notes:

Main idea: In Ephesians 3:1-7, we see three truths about gospel ministry that must be remembered so that we will be grateful for this ministry and zealous to fulfill it this year.

  1. Remember how this ministry came to you

    a. Through suffering (v. 1)

    b. By the grace of God (vv. 2-5, 7a)

    c. By the power of God (v. 7)

  2. Remember what this ministry did for you (v.6)

    a. Fellow heirs of the same kingdom

    b. Fellow members of the same body

    c. Fellow partakers of the same promise

  3. Remember why this ministry came to you

    a. For the sake of others (vv. 1, 2, 8)