New Vision Christian Church

Pastor Duckett preached from Ephesians on Sunday.

Ephesians
Ephesians is addressed to a group of believers who are indescribably rich in Jesus Christ, but living a beggarly existence because they are ignorant of their wealth.  And because they have not appropriated their wealth, they are walking like they are spiritual paupers!  Paul begins by describing in chapters 1--3 the contents of the Christian's heavenly "bank account":  adoption, acceptance, redemption, forgiveness, wisdom, inheritance, the seal of the Holy Spirit, life, grace, citizenship -- short, every spiritual blessing!  Drawing upon that huge spiritual endowment, the Christian has all the resources he needs to live a life "to the praise of the glory of His grace" (1:6).  Chapters 4--6 resemble an orthopedic clinic, where the Christian learns a spiritual walk rooted in his spiritual wealth.
Focus	Position of the Christian				Practice of the Christian
	1:1                                                   3:21				4:1                                            6:24
Divisions	Praise for Redemption	Prayer for Revelation	Position of the Christian	Prayer for Realization	Unity in the Church	Holiness in Life	Responsibilities at Home and Work	Conduct in the Conflict
	1:1    1:14	1:15   1:23	1:24   3:13	3:14    3:21	4:1     4:16	4:17   5:21	5:22    6:9	6:10  6:24
Topics	Belief				Behavior
	Privileges of the Christian				Responsibilities of the Christian
Place	Rome
	A.D. 60-61

Pastor Duckett preached from Philippians on Sunday, January 12, 2014.

Philippians
Philippians is the epistle of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances.  In it, Paul freely expresses his fond affection for the Philippians in view of their consistent testimony and support, and lovingly urges them to center their actions and thoughts on the person, pursuit, and power of Jesus Christ.  Paul also seeks to correct a problem with disunity and rivalry, urging his readers to imitate Christ in His humility and servanthood.  In this way the work of the gospel will go forward as believers seek to stand fast, be of the same mind, rejoice always, and pray about everything.
Focus	Account of Circumstances	Appeal to Have the Mind of Christ	Appeal to Have the Knowledge of Christ	Appeal to Have the Peace of Christ
	1:1      1:30	2:1            2:30	3:1                   3:21	4:1                       4:23
Divisions	Partakers of Christ	People of Christ	Pursuit of Christ	Power of Christ
	1:1              1:30	2:1              2:30	3:1                   3:21	4:1                          4:23
Topics	Suffering	Submission	Salvation	Sanctification
	Experience	Examples	Exhortation
Place	Rome
Time	c. A.D. 62