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Introduction: As I was thinking about what it means to stand strong, I was reminded of a movie I saw recently which most people saw months ago.   It was Avengers: End Game.   The scene that came to mind was the final battle scene where the Avengers with their specific gifts and powers come together and stand strong against Thanos. I could not find the exact image online, but the following picture illustrates my point.   Just like the Avengers needed everyone to come together to win the battle, our passage from Ephesians is a reminder that the battle we are going to look at today is very real and is done not only individually but together as the church body.   Let’s look at our verses for this morning. Strong vs. 10 ·          In the Lord o    Greek Word means to be or become rendered (more) capable or able for some task; receive strength; be strengthen for service or action §   You do not make ...

Introduction: On the banner behind me, we have an image of how we at Hesston MB “Make disciples who make disciples” It includes head, heart and hands.   Matthew 4:19-DiscipleShift by Jim Putman & Bobby Harrington ·          “Follow Me”- Head -is following Christ (KNOW) ·          “And I Will Make You”- Heart -is being changed by Christ (BE) ·          “Fishers of Men”- Hands -is committed to the mission of Christ (DO) This is not pick one of the three.   It is all three.   All are important. However, based on personalities and giftedness, we normally are stronger in one more than the other. I would like you take a minute this morning to pray and ask God, which of these am I strongest in?   Then on your notes page, write down in order your strongest, middle, weakest one. Here is my theory: we are not strong in all...