Husbands & Wives Part I

May 31, 2009
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Senior Pastor
Ephesians 5:21-24


THEME: Ephesians 1-3 reveals what we are to believe because of all Christ has done for us. Chapters 4-6 remind us how to behave; how to work out the wonderful things God is working in us. For several weeks we’ll talk about how God builds strong family relationships. Don’t miss a single sermon!

I. Each of us must follow God’s Sovereign loving direction. (Ephesians 5:21-22)

II. God encourages wives to trust Him in loving submission . (Ephesians 5:22-24)

1. Submission doesn’t mean women are inferior or are trapped in a violent situation.

2. Submission affirms your husband as the Spiritual leader.

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” I Peter 5:6

III. Mutual submission to Christ means God can fix anything . (Ephesians 5:21,22, 24)

Do your HOMEwork………………

During this week initiate a conversation with your spouse with these four statements:
1. Confess your part in where the marriage has fallen short.
2. Ask “What can I do to enrich our marriage?”
3. Reward or affirm healthy behavior.
4. Savior: What can you do to draw closer to Jesus?

Hear the Word….Write it down….Live it out—Watch God work!

First Baptist Church Owasso
13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
www.fbcowasso.org
918-272-2294