Sermons

Ephesians 2 reminds us that we were once far from God—outsiders without hope or belonging—but Jesus brought us near through His blood. He tore down the walls of hostility, reconciling us both to God and to one another, creating one new humanity in Himself. Now we are citizens of His kingdom, members of His family,…

How is salvation even possible for people like us who are stubborn, proud, willful rebels against God and the things of God? God had made a way and shows us how!

Except for three verses, all of Ephesians 1 and 2 has nothing to do with us trying to be better Christians. Virtually all these two chapters have to do with us remembering what God has done for us, is doing for us, and will do for us. It is meant to anchor us, fortify us,…

The first chapter of Ephesians lays out the past, present and future of God’s magnificent plan of our salvation. In the second chapter, He lays out the past, present, and future of the people Jesus saves. The first chapter talks about our spiritual possessions, while the latter talks about our spiritual position. The central ideas…

God has given us a spirit of wisdom and revelation. It is interesting to note that Paul’s prayer for the church is not that they would know their facts about God or beliefs better, but that they would know God Himself better. He wants the same for us.

The Holy Spirit is probably the least known and the least understood part of the Trinity. He is the Spirit of God, He is the Spirit of Christ, and He is the Lord, according to scripture. If we were to boil it down, you could say that the Holy Spirit brings life, truth, and community…