A Community of Faith, A Lighthouse for Christ
Scripture Reference Ephesians 6:10-23 Complementary Reading: Luke 21:34-35 Sermon Audio Christianity, The Church, & Coronavirus April 19, 2020 What Never Changes Read & Listen April 26, 2020 Christ, the Head of Our Church Read & Listen May 3, 2020 Praying for What God’s Prepared Read & Listen May 10, 2020 Built Together Read … Read more
Paul concludes his exploration of mutual submission with a look at how Christians submit to one another in the workplace. In so doing, he provides encouragement for even the most difficult work environments. Scripture Reference Ephesians 6:5-9 Complementary Reading: Psalm 121 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Serve Christ, Not People! For Those Under Authority – … Read more
As Paul continues to explore what mutual submission looks like in Christ (Ephesians 5:21), he explores the relationship between children and their parents. Scripture Reference Ephesians 6:1-4 Complementary Reading: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Christian Family Features Honor, Obedience, Sensitivity, and Living Our Faith For Children of All Ages – Honor and … Read more
We come to a passage full of practical guidance for marriage, yet which isn’t primarily about marriage at all, but rather the relationship of the church as the bride of Christ with her groom, Jesus! Scripture Reference Ephesians 5: 22-33 Complementary Reading: Ezekiel 16: 9-14 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Instructions to Wives What is submission? … Read more
Scripture Reference Ephesians 5 Complementary Reading: Proverbs 15: 21-33 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Introduction Paul knew the world was evil (Galatians 1:4) The “god” of the world was at work (2 Corinthians 4: 4) Paul experienced first-hand the evils of being a 1st century follower of Jesus. Evil comes in a different form today … Read more
Last week Paul expanded on what righteousness looked like, specifically giving others God’s grace through gracious hands, hearts, and words. Now Paul explores what holiness looks like, calling Christians to imitate God with holy hands, hearts, and words. Scripture Reference Ephesians 5: 1-14 Complementary Reading: Isaiah 6: 1-7 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Imitate God! Why … Read more
We continue to unpack what it means to have a righteous and holy mind with a series of practical commands of what we should and should not be thinking, saying, and doing as recipients of God’s amazing grace! Scripture Reference Ephesians 4: 25-32 Complementary Reading: Zechariah 8: 9-17 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Give to … Read more
After spending so much time on the unity and gifting of the church, Paul turns his attention to us individually as Christians, how we live and even how we think. This passage focuses on our minds and how they need to be radically changed by our faith in Christ! Scripture Reference Ephesians 4: 17-24 Complementary … Read more
As we continue through Ephesians, Paul moves smoothly from our unity as one, to our individual giftedness, then back together as fundamental connection in the church. He casts a vision for true Christian maturity through life together in church. Scripture Reference Ephesians 4? 7-16 Complementary Reading: Micah 6: 1-8 Sermon Audio Sermon Notes Jesus … Read more
We now begin the second half of Ephesians, as Paul transitions from the glorious truths of who we are in Christ to explain how we need to live as the church in light of who we are. We begin by considering how to walk through this challenging season called life. Scripture Reference Ephesians 4: 1-6 … Read more