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Introduction: Today’s message is titled, “Pick Me”.   There are several examples of how we have experienced being picked in life.   My first memory of this would be on the playground picking teams for kickball.   A later example of this is when you applied for your first job.   You presented your qualifications and you hoped they would pick you over the other candidates.   A more recent phenomenon is in the area of reality shows or music competitions like American Idol or The Voice.   Contestants compete for the one spot and again are chosen based on abilities.   Our Scripture today looks at a different type of being picked today. Picked from Complaint- vs. 1-6 ·          The Problem-Vs. 1-As more and more people became disciples (followers of Jesus), it created a problem.   It was a great problem to have but it still needed to be addressed.   The Hellenists (Greek speaking Jews) complained that the...

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 : When you hear the word “battle”, what do you think about?   Recently on TV, you could watch Battlebots, Battle of the Network Stars (originally aired 1976-starts from ABC, CBS, NBC competed in various sporting events), Lip Sync Battle. Or what about some of the famous battles in movies such as Braveheart, 300, Star Wars?   Or an unknown dance battle that has recently been discovered? Review- Vs. 1-2 Introduction; Vs. 3-11-Law, doctrines; Vs. 12-17-Mercy, Grace, Transformation of the Gospel-Christ came to save sinners, Worship Follow (vs. 18a) ·          Term of relationship-my son-someone he had discipled-see vs. 2.-“my true son in the faith” ·          This instruction (command, order, charge)-in reference to vs. 3-5 o    Same root word as verb in vs. 3 and same word in vs. 5 ·          Prophecies o  ...