Messages on Ephesians

Salvation as Your Helmet: Equipped and Announcing Boldly “Jesus is Lord”

Paul is a masterful teacher skilled in the use of metaphors for memorable messages in a murky world. Paul draws upon powerful imagery from Scripture he knows to be both very present to the eyes of God’s people in Ephesus and strikingly familiar to their minds. Paul challenges the hearers of his letter to see deeply God’s grace andappreciate a repositioning in battle against the enemy. Ephesians 6:10-17 Isaiah 11:5, 59:15b-21

Identity in Christ: Beloved

Paul, chosen by the will of God to be sent out to teach and represent Christ, writes a letter to God’s holy people in the city of Ephesus. Paul knows these people well. A dark history and world culture permeates their lives. But God has revealed His plan to Paul, and Paul is eager to reach and teach God’s holy people. Paul’s imprisonment leads to the necessity of a letter and Paul’s letter pours forth praise, prayer and a pervading…

Part 3: For All to See

Conflict begets conflict, while unity becomes collateral damage. The more we strive for reconciliation, the greater the potential for unity and the more the world takes notice. Mark 9:50; ephesians 4:32; 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Part 6: The Great Reversal

Some passages have caused great misunderstanding, especially when the context is either ignored or misrepresented. When clearly understood, though, they yield amazing truths. Ephesians 5:21-33

Part 8: Hope

Living abundantly in Jesus is a forward-moving journey of expectation and hope. Romans 15:13; Ephesians 3:20-21

Part 1: Where Are We?

When the ground is shifting right from under our feet, we can feel lost. How do we find stable ground? Luke 12:54-59; Ephesians 5:15-20

Part 3: My Authentic Self

The cultural message of today is to be your authentic self. Whatever you feel inside is essentially who you really are. Romans 7:13-25; Galatians 5:24-26; Ephesians 4:23-24

Part 2: Mirror, Mirror

Love is one of the key themes of Scripture and one of the essential characteristics of God. Yet, it is often difficult to love ourselves. Is there a healthy form of self-love? Proverbs 19:8; Luke 10:27; Romans 5:5; Ephesians 5:28-30

Part 1: I Believe, Therefore I Am!

What is self-awareness? Is it even biblical for those who claim to be believers? Does it inform us on our identity and is it important for our spiritual growth? Proverbs 20:5; John 1:10-13; Ephesians 2:4-7

Prepare For Impact – Part 5: Live Wisely

We know that how we live makes more of an impression and impact than what we say. How do we avoid the mine fields that are part of life and become an example of what it means to live like no one else? Ephesians 5:15-21; Proverbs 11:12
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