CHILDREN OF LIGHT

Introduction:

A. Which Would You Rather Do?

1. Walk through a narrow alley in the day or at night?

2. Walk through a cemetery during the day or at night?

B. We Find Comfort In The Light.

Body: Ephesians 5: 8 - 14

I. Then Versus Now.

A. Once were darkness.

1. It is possible to change!
2. It is possible to turn our life around completely.

B. Now are light.

C. Walk like it.

II. Fruit Of The Spirit.

A. In all goodness = virtuous, beneficial.

B. In all righteousness = justified, equal in character or actions (with God).

C. In all truth.

D. In finding out what is acceptable to God.

III. Unfruitful Works Of Darkness.

A. Have no fellowship.

1. Do not share company with.
2. Do not participate with.
3. Do not communicate with.

B. Shameful to speak of dark works.

C. Light exposes the secret of darkness.

IV. Wake Up.

A. Those who are asleep.

B. Those who are dead.

C. To receive light from Christ.

Conclusion:

A. Which Best Characterizes You?

1. Have you fallen asleep in your striving to do God's will?

2. Have you died to doing God's will?

3. Have you come to Jesus to learn of Him?

B. What Do You Need To Do To Be More Acceptable To God?