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Sermon Notes

Date of Sermon: June 21, 2026

Title: Let There Be Light

​Main Idea:  Walk together as light, bringing light to darkness.
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Primary Passage:  Ephesians 5:8-14
 
Sermon Outline:

• We were once darkness but now are light.
  • Ephesians 5:8a (ESV)
• As those who were once darkness but now are light, we are to…
  • walk as children of light,
    
    • Ephesians 5:8b–9 (ESV)
      
  • Discerning what pleases God,
    
    • 1 Corinthians 14:29 (ESV)
      
    • Ephesians 5:10 (ESV)
      
  • Dispel and expose the deeds of darkness.
    
    • Romans 14:1 (ESV)
      
    • Ephesians 5:11–14a (ESV)
• Main Idea: Walk together as light, bringing light to darkness.
  • Ephesians 5:14b (ESV)

 

• For next week’s message: Read and reflect on Ephesians 5:15-21

​Things to Consider: (Feel free to read Scripture passages that God brings to mind as you work through these questions)

1. What about the sermon challenged, encouraged, or confused you? What, if anything, would you like further clarification on?
2. What discourages or hinders us, individually and corporately, from walking as children of light?
3. Assuming that discerning the will of God comes knowing Scripture well and using it to in the church to bring scrutiny to teachings, policies, and actions, how well we currently discerning God’s will as a church and how did you come to your conclusion?
4. What is the difference between dispelling darkness and avoiding darkness?
5. What would it mean to expose darkness in Yampa valley as a church?
6. As a church, on a scale of 0-10 (0 =  Off, 10 = Brightest), where would you score us on the dimmer switch of shining the light of Christ in this community? How did you come to that conclusion?
7. How can we improve?

As always, feel free to contact Charles if you have questions or concerns regarding the message; its content, meaning, or application to your life. The easiest way to do that is by submitting a Bridge Card at steamboatbiblechurch.com/bridgecard. 
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