Introduction
Nothing new, nothing special. I think of spiritual as a 1 Cor. word. What is a spiritual look--spiritual listeners/Christians, spiritual might be a claim regarding preaching, spiritual might describe church leaders, elders, the ideal. 1 Cor. 2:13-16. How treat others, not worldly 3, knowing God's commands 14:37, Jesus is Lord 12:3, unity 12:12-13, love 13, edifying 14:18; orderly 14:40.
Ephesians, Ephesus
Acts 18,19; 1 Cor. 16:5-8,9; Acts 20 (30 miles)
Must understand these texts against the background of Ephesus. Also against the background of 1-2 Tim. Here is a church with an identity crisis. The problems in Ephesus began in the leadership.
I. Leadership model to enhance spirituality, 17,28
II. A ministry model to enhance spirituality, 17-26, 36. Focus on 26-27.
III. A Scripture focus model to enhance spirituality, 24, 27, 30, 32, powerful, objective.
IV. A church model to enhance spirituality, Eph., church of Lord (God), 28.
Conclusion
A spiritual look will be no more spiritual than we are, than you are. A church committed to spirituality must demand spiritual leaders, ministers. Building mutuality, spiritual worship, outreach, nurturing, service. May God give his church spiritual leaders, guided by spiritual words, encouraging ministers toward spirituality, in spiritual churches.
Responsive people, leaders, Christians, becoming Christians like Christ.