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
