Sunday, August 7, 2011

The Radiant (Glorious) Church

God is looking for a
RADIANT (Glorious) CHURCH!

Ephesians 5: 25 – 33 (Scripture Reading)

·     Key VERSE:
·         27and to present her to himself as a RADIANT church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.


The Radiant Church
ü  The KJV uses the word … Glorious
§  Greek Word: e[ndoxoß  … Transliterated Word … “Endoxos”
ü  Definition is …


◊    held in good or in great esteem,
◊    of high repute
◊    illustrious,
◊    honorable,
◊    esteemed
◊    notable,
◊    glorious



The RADIANT Church includes:

·     Praise on their lips
·     Prayer on their Heart
·     Purpose in Unity
·     Power of the Holy Spirit
·     Presenting the Gospel

I.                  Praise on our lips:
□   Praising (Exalting) God on High
□   Praising the Son for HIS love
□   Praise in our Worship

II.      Prayer on their Heart
□   Prayer of Salvation for the Lost
□   Prayer of Thanksgiving
□   Prayer of Rejoicing
□   Prayer of Healing
□   Prayer of Victory
o   Two types of Prayers both Critical to the success of Prayer in a Radiant Church
§  Private (Individuals in their Personal Prayer Time)
§  Cooperate (Group)

III.    Purpose of Unity
□   Focused on the Same Mission
□   Working towards the same Goals
□   Cooperating with others in Fellowship and Agreement (LOVE)
□   Everyone carrying a part of the LOAD


IV.    Power of the Holy Spirit is Present
□   ACTS 1:8 … The POWER IS PRSENT
□   ACTS CHAPTER TWO …
□   The HOLY SPIRTS present if FELT.

V.      Presenting the Gospel
□   The Gospel is Preached
□   Individuals share their personal Testimony
□   Scripture are being shared
□   Hearts are being changed