Walk Differently

SERIES:  EPHESIANS: ROOTED IN CHRIST

MESSAGE: Walk Differently

TEXT: Ephesians 4:17–5:2

DATE: November 9, 2025

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Don’t live like a pagan. (Vv. 17–19)

   (Rom. 1:18–32)

   A. Futile thinking.

   B. Darkened ignorant understanding.

   C. Excluded from the life of God.

   D. Hardened hearts.

   E. Reckless impurity.

2. Do live in truth and purity. (Vv. 20–24)

   A. Remember your relationship with Jesus. (V. 20)

   B. “Keep off” the garments of your old life. (V. 22)

   (Col. 3:8–10; Gal. 2:20)

   1. Lying and deception. (V. 25)

   2. Losing your temper. (V. 26)

   3. Stealing. (V. 28)

   4. Using your words to damage others. (V. 29)

   5. Bitter and mean spirited. (V. 31)

   C. “Keep on” the garments of your new life. (V. 24)

   1. Speak the truth. (V. 25)

   2. Don’t sin with your anger. (V. 26)

   3. Work and give. (V. 28)

   4. Use your words to build up others. (V. 29)

   (Prov. 12:18)

   5. Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit, honor Him. (V. 30)

   6. Be kind, compassionate and forgiving. (V. 32)

3. Imitate God. (V. 5:1)

   A. Live like His children.

   B. Love like His Son – Jesus. (V. 5:2)

   (1 John 3:16)

Take–Away Questions:

1. Has Jesus Christ changed your life?

2. Are you living a changed life?

3. Does the life you’re living look like the pagan world or like Jesus Christ?

4. What commitment is the Lord prompting you to make today?