This Is Us

The Unimaginable Through the Imperfect
October 22, 2023
Chris Seidman, Lead Minister, The Branch

Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Convictions To Be Anchored In …

God does the unimaginable … .

1 Corinthians 2:8-9 (NIV)
None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. However, as it is written:

“What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived – the things God has prepared for those who love him … .”

Through the imperfect (that’s us) … .

Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)
… according to his power that is at work within us … .

Ephesians 3:16 (NIV)
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being … .

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
… created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

In less than ideal circumstances … .

Ephesians 4:1 (NIV)
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

To reveal His glory … .

Ephesians 3:21 (NIV)
… to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Hebrews 1:3 (NIV)
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being … .