MESSAGE FOR JUNE 4, 2023, FROM EPHESIANS 6:10-13 We continue today with our study of Paul’s letter to the believers in Ephesus as we begin the last section of this epistle. To give a brief overview of the book so we can place today’s text in its context, in the first three chapters of this letter, Paul doesn’t issue a single command, but he reveals to the church the spiritual riches that God … [Read more...] about EPHESIANS: “Stand – Part I” (6/4/23)
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EPHESIANS: “Slaves and Masters” – May 28, 2023
MESSAGE FOR MAY 28, 2023, FROM EPHESIANS 6:5-9 We return this morning to Paul’s letter to the church he planted in Ephesus. Today, we conclude this section of the letter that is often called “the household code.” Beginning back in 5:22, Paul begins this section on what Christian relationships in the home or “household” should look like. First, we saw him address the responsibilities of wives … [Read more...] about EPHESIANS: “Slaves and Masters” – May 28, 2023
“Hannah – A Woman of God” (5/14/23)
MESSAGE FOR MOTHER’S DAY 2023 Last time, in our study of Ephesians, we gave a word from Paul to children and parents with Paul especially focusing on fathers. Today, as we remember the mothers among us, it seems only fitting to give equal time to the female parents. There is not in Scripture any parallel treatment to Paul’s instruction to fathers in Ephesians chapter six. But there is one … [Read more...] about “Hannah – A Woman of God” (5/14/23)
EPHESIANS: “Parents and Children” (4/30/23)
MESSAGE FOR APRIL 30, 2023, FROM EPHESIANS 6:1-4 We continue this week in our series of messages from Paul’s letter to the Ephesian Christians as today we begin chapter six. Last week, we finished Paul’s treatment on how wives and husbands are to relate to one another. Paul next addresses another part of Christian family life when in 6:1, he says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for … [Read more...] about EPHESIANS: “Parents and Children” (4/30/23)
EPHESIANS: ” A Heavenly Pattern for an Earthly Relationship” (4/23/23)
MESSAGE FOR APRIL 23, 2023, FROM EPHESIANS 5:30-33 We return this week to our study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. In February, before the campaign, we left off in chapter five in one of the more famous passages in this letter. The text that Andy read is arguably the best-known text in Scripture on the topic of marriage. Today, we want to conclude our treatment of Paul’s teaching on … [Read more...] about EPHESIANS: ” A Heavenly Pattern for an Earthly Relationship” (4/23/23)
New Chapter, Same Gospel – “God’s Delight in the Overwhelming Challenge”
MESSAGE FOR APRIL 26, 2023, FROM JUDGES 7 This morning we conclude our capital campaign with a Celebration Sunday, and you’ve heard that we have much to celebrate. Based on how many different celebrations God institutes in Scripture, it’s safe to say that God is big on celebration. In the bible, these are often called Feasts and there are multiple reasons for these, depending on the … [Read more...] about New Chapter, Same Gospel – “God’s Delight in the Overwhelming Challenge”