Ephesians: Our Position and Practice In Christ SeriesWe were spiritually dead, disobedient, and doomed. But God... made us spiritually alive when he raised us up with Christ because of His grace and love for us. This is a re-recording of the sermon after a technical "glitch" by Pastor Trent!
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Ephesians: Our Position and Practice In Christ Series In this prayer of thanksgiving and intercession, Paul expresses gratitude to God for the Ephesians believers, and he prays for them to grow in their knowledge of God and in their awareness of all they have in Christ, who is over all. Ephesians: Our Position and Practice In Christ SeriesJoin us for our worship service as we continue in our study of Ephesians. Today we'll see how Paul praises God for His sovereign grace in salvation, which believers enjoy through Christ. Ephesians: Our Position and Practice In Christ Series We're starting a new series today in the book of Ephesians! Listen as we look at the first two verses and learn about how Paul conveys his pastoral heart for the Ephesian believers by writing a letter to them that focuses on who they are in Christ and how they are now to live in light of their new identity. Prophets of Doom: Reading the Old Testament Prophets Series Obadiah is a prophet of doom for those who work against the people of God. God may give them a season of victory, but their destruction will come when he is ready. We must accept that God’s will sometimes includes suffering and difficulty, but his promises point to his eventual reign and creation’s restoration. God will not allow his people to suffer forever. Prophets of Doom: Reading the Old Testament Prophets Series The prophet Micah addresses the abuses and difficulties that the Hebrew people faced under various oppressors but reminds the people that God will vindicate Israel and create an eternal hope for all the world. God will be their warrior and their king. Even in the darkest times, God promises he will show up. While the world around us may appear to be falling apart, God assures us that in his time he will set all things right. Prophets of Doom: Reading the Old Testament Prophets Series Joel’s words can be understood as both hope for retribution and the promise of God’s ultimate plan being accomplished. Is the joy of the gospel through the power of the Holy Spirit overflowing in your life? Prophets of Doom: Reading the Old Testament Prophets Series Jonah resisted going to Nineveh because he knew God would relent if any sign of repentance existed. Jonah wasn’t interested in God’s mercy for others, only in his justice for wickedness. If we’re honest, at times we’d rather God exercise punishment than forgiveness, which tells us our hearts may not be in line with God’s plan. The Book of Luke: A Savior for Everyone Series The purpose of the Christian’s life is to tell the world about the Messiah… that he came to suffer, die, and rise again to offer forgiveness of sin to all who repent. It was the disciple's purpose after Jesus' resurrection… and it is our purpose, today, as well. The Book of Luke: A Savior for Everyone Series The darkness of the death and burial of Jesus may leave you feeling hopeless. But when you look at the text with the future in mind, it turns into a story of hope! #TheBookOfLuke |
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