Walk in the way of Love (Ephesians 5.1-7)
In this passage we are challenged to walk in the way of God's self-denying love. But the challenge is highlighted by characteristics that are NOT to be part of the life of an individual or a church.WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Mar 15, 2026Walk in the way of Love (Ephesians 5.1-7)
Walk in the way of Love (Ephesians 5.1-7)In this passage we are challenged to walk in the way of God's self-denying love. But the challenge is highlighted by characteristics that are NOT to be part of the life of an individual or a church.
- Mar 8, 2026“Living as Renewed People” Part 2 (Ephesians 4.25-32)
“Living as Renewed People” Part 2 (Ephesians 4.25-32)
In the second half of Ephesians 4, Paul gives his readers a more detailed list of what they need to "put off" in order to walk worthy of their calling to follow Jesus. - Mar 1, 2026Living as renewewd people (Ephesians 4:17-24)
Living as renewewd people (Ephesians 4:17-24)
In a culture that was about position, prestige, status, and superiority, the temptation was to find short cuts to advance. Paul builds on the theme of maturity in the last section to show the Ephesian Church what it should look like for the Holy Spirit to permeate every area of life. - Feb 22, 2026Unity that results in maturity (Eph. 4:1-16)
Unity that results in maturity (Eph. 4:1-16)
In this passage, we are reminded of the necessity to focus on Christ and to allow him to grow us individually and as a church toward a mature unity. - Feb 15, 2026Life Changing Love (Eph 3.14-21)
Life Changing Love (Eph 3.14-21)
The Apostle Paul prays for the church in Ephesus to grow as a group, in their awareness of God's amazing love and the power it gives. We can learn from this prayer the importance of being fully engaged with our God. - Feb 8, 2026“A Living Word Picture” (Eph 3:1-11)
“A Living Word Picture” (Eph 3:1-11)
In a lengthy parenthetical statement, the Apostle Paul issues a reminder, by his own example, that we all have a responsibility to reflect God's grace in our lives. - Feb 1, 2026No Walls of Division (Ephesians 2:11-22)
No Walls of Division (Ephesians 2:11-22)
Christ breaks down barriers, nationally, ethnically, racially, and socially. When Christ is the focus of our lives and our church then we see other people through the lens of compassion and connection. God's desire is that his church, universal and local, be an example of truly Godlike harmony and unity. - Jan 25, 2026Fully Alive (Ephesians 2:1-10)
Fully Alive (Ephesians 2:1-10)
In a passage that ends with familiar words we discover that we are not "saved" to go to heaven. We are saved, so that we can be truly alive and do the things that God has specifically created us to do. We are to be making a positive difference for God's Kingdom, right here and now. - Jan 18, 2026One Request (Ephesians 1.15-23)
One Request (Ephesians 1.15-23)
In the first of two prayers in the book of Ephesians, Paul prays that those who follow Jesus will have their spiritual eyes open to understand all that it means to allow our relationship with Jesus to be the driving force in our lives. - Jan 11, 2026Blessed Beyond Measure (Eph. 1.3-14)
Blessed Beyond Measure (Eph. 1.3-14)
In the opening verses of Ephesians, Paul reminds us that we are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ according to God's predetermined plan. The ultimate goal is to unify all things under Christ. The benefit is confidence and assurance in Jesus Christ and what he has done for us. - Jan 4, 2026“A Connecting Community in 2026” (Acts 2:42-47)
“A Connecting Community in 2026” (Acts 2:42-47)
As we look ahead to 2026 we consider the elements God wants in a church as outlined in Acts 2:42-47. - Dec 28, 2025Stones of Remembrance (Joshua 4)
Stones of Remembrance (Joshua 4)
Just as Joshua instructed the nation of Israel to look back and see God's presence, power, protection, and provision, we need to do the same. - Dec 21, 2025Jesus identifies when there is no joy (John 6:60-67; John 11:32-35)
Jesus identifies when there is no joy (John 6:60-67; John 11:32-35)
Sometimes it doesn't feel like Christmas "should feel." Sometimes there is no joy. Jesus knows. He has been there. - Dec 14, 2025Jesus identifies with those he came to save (Mt. 3:13-4:11)
Jesus identifies with those he came to save (Mt. 3:13-4:11)
As we consider his baptism and the temptation in the wilderness, we discover yet again how Jesus identifies with us. - Dec 7, 2025A Shared Experience: Jesus grew and matured (Luke 2.40-52)
A Shared Experience: Jesus grew and matured (Luke 2.40-52)
In the lone childhood story of Jesus in the Bible, we discover that he grew and matured in the same areas we do. It is part of his shared human experience with us.