Thankful Living – Truth – Ephesians 4:15

Thankful Living

Truth – Ephesians 4:15
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

To live with gratitude is to see our relationships through the lens of God’s character. His love calls us to love others with patience and kindness. His forgiveness invites us to extend grace instead of holding on to wrongs. His voice teaches us to speak with honesty, gentleness, and care. His truth steadies us to walk with integrity. His open ear reminds us to pray—not only for ourselves, but also for those around us. Our interactions with each other will be transformed as we learn how God’s character shapes our desire to live a thankful life.

November 2: Love – 1 John 4:19

November 9: Forgiveness – Colossians 3:13

November 16: Communication – James 1:19

November 23: Truth – Ephesians 4:15

November 30: Prayer – Colossians 1:9

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Truth

Ephesians 4:1-27

1. What is my toward the truth? (Ephesians 4:1-3)

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33

Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. Psalm 86:11

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2. What am I putting into growing in the truth? (Ephesians 4:11-13)

²⁴ Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. ²⁵ And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25

¹ Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. ² You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. 2 Timothy 2:1-2

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3. What in my life are changing because of the truth? (Ephesians 4:14-19)

So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth. 1 John 1:6

“But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” John 3:21

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4. What in my life are changing because of the truth? (Ephesians 4:20-27)

“Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.” John 17:17

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Challenge:

What is my truth founded on?

Notes:

⁴ For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. ⁵ There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, ⁶ one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all. Ephesians 4:4-6

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge:

This week consider if what your hold as truth lines up with scripture.

Notes:

Read Colossians 1:1-21 in preparation for next week’s message.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.