Scripture – Ephesians 4:1-3 Here at the halfway point of the book of Ephesians, there’s a shift in focus. Paul hasn’t been saying to do much of anything in this letter so far. That’s because he’s been …
07.23.17 Gathered Worship
Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:1-3 Call to Worship: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Old Testament Reading: Psalm 133 Prayer of Confession: God of grace, we grieve that the Church, which shares one Spirit, one faith, one hope, and one …
A (Not Very) Brief Review of Ephesians 1-3
We are halfway through our journey through the book of Ephesians as we revel in the riches of God’s grace in Christ. Paul’s prayer at the end of chapter 3 marks the end of the …
Glory to God Who Is Able to Do More Than We Ask
Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 Do your prayers ever seem to go unanswered? When that happens, do you ever find yourself doubting God’s goodness? His willingness to answer? Or His ability to answer? If so, our prayer …
Convinced of God’s Love
Scripture – Ephesians 3:14-19 In this message, Pastor Jason shows that being convinced that Jesus loves us is not merely sentimental, meant to make us feel nice. No, as a believer, being convinced of the great love …
Don’t Lose Heart
Scripture – Ephesians 3:11-13 Just as Paul encouraged the Ephesians 2000 years ago, in this message Pastor Steve encourages the Church today: Don’t lose heart! Why not? Because Christ intersects your life at every turn with abundant …
Grace to Serve Angels, the Universe, and God
Scripture – Ephesians 3:7-10 Pastor Jason Myers clarifies and draws out three main ideas from this passage. First, God created all things (including angels) to serve His purposes for His glory. Second, God’s plan of universal …
06.18.17 Gathered Worship
Sermon Text: Ephesians 3:7-10 Related OT Scripture: Isaiah 19:18-25 We will have the joy of celebrating the ordinance of baptism this week! As we do so, we will corporately reaffirm our own commitment to Christ with the following …
The Mystery of Christ
Scripture – Ephesians 3:1-6 Have you ever felt like a second class citizen in the household of God? Maybe you are haunted by your past and you think that surely you are more sinful than other …