Ephesians Part 9 Staines Cong Church Sermons

Would people be surprised to discover you’re a Christian?
Three headings:
1. How we are to live our lives (1-2)
2. Things we should avoid with our lives (3-4)
3. Why does it matter (5-7)

Ephesians 5 verses 1 - 7
1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the
way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant
offering and sacrifice to God.
3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any
kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4
Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of
place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure
or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the
kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for
because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
7 Therefore do not be partners with them.