Faith Essentials
The Role of Prayer in Spiritual Warfare
September 17, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 6:18–24, Romans 8:26–27
There is a strong and powerful relationship between putting on the armor of God and praying. These two belong together; in fact, one grows out of the other. The eternal words of God found in Ephesians 6:18-20, will change your spiritual life. In all the weaponry God has provided for us in this spiritual fight, let us not forget or neglect the power of prayer!
God's Armor Against Satan's Strategies
September 10, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 6:10–17, Luke 22:31–34, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 8:31–39
More and more people are beginning to doubt the existence of Satan. The Apostle Paul, Jesus and all of the New Testament writers believed in the existence of Satan. In Ephesians 6:10-17, Paul writes to the Ephesians about how they are to “stand against all the different strategies” of the devil. You may be wounded from "battle" but you are not defeated.
Jesus is My Boss
September 3, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 6:5–9, 1 Peter 1:17, Matthew 20:25–28, James 2:1–4, Galatians 3:26–28
In Ephesians 6:5-9, the Apostle Paul addresses the employer/employee relationship. The takeaways from these 5 verses are to let all earthly obedience be obedience to Christ.
The Discipleship of Children Begins in the Home
August 27, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 6:1–4, Hebrews 12:10–11
Being a parent in 2023 is hard! Being a child in 2023 is hard! Most Christian parents want to raise their kids to know and follow God but it can be hard when there are so many voices fighting for influence. In Ephesians 6:1-4, the Apostle Paul is going to give 4 short verses on the subject of parenting. The aim of this message is for parents to renew their commitment to God and to disciple their children.
The Mystery of God's Design for Marriage
August 13, 2023 • Mason Adair • Revelation 19:7–9, Ephesians 5:21–33, Mark 10:41–45, 1 Peter 3:7
In Ephesians 5:21-33, the Apostle Paul reveals the mystery surrounding marriage. God’s design for marriage stands true today and He knows what will bring truth, harmony, joy and fulfillment to all who follow it.
Living Out the Christian Walk
July 16, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 5:1–17, Matthew 5:13–16, 1 Corinthians 6:15–20, Proverbs 3:5–6
As Christians, how are we supposed to interact with our surroundings, community and loved ones? We want others to experience the hope, purpose and fulfillment of Jesus but we do not want to come across as pushy or weird. In Ephesians 5:1-17, the Apostle shares practical truth's for how a Christian can live out their faith walk.
Throw Off & Put On
July 9, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 4:21–32, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, James 1:19–20
In Ephesians 4:21-32, the Apostle Paul gives practical ways we can "throw off" our sinful nature and "put on" our Spirit nature. The conclusion that we'll come to is that Christian morality is the experience of an inner miracle.
True Life Change Comes from Jesus
July 2, 2023 • Mason Adair • 1 Corinthians 1:18–21, Acts 2:36–38, John 10:25–28, Ephesians 4:17–24
In Ephesians 4:17-24, the Apostle Paul addresses the natural state of the human heart before Christ. He concludes that before Christ we wander in spiritual darkness and alienated from God. The cure to our natural state condition is Jesus alone. True life change can only come through Jesus... God's answer for mankind.
The Role of Spiritual Gifts in Spiritual Maturity
June 25, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 4:7–16, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Corinthians 3:4–9
In Ephesians 4:7-16, the Apostle Paul addresses the importance of spiritual gifts in the local church. Everyone in the church using their spiritual gifts benefits the church family to help bring spiritual maturity. It doesn’t matter what gift you have. All that matters is that you use your gift(s) to benefit the body of Christ (the Church).
Proper Theology Leads to Proper Living
June 18, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 4:1–6
For the Christian, proper theology should always lead to proper living. If it doesn’t, then there is something wrong with our theology or our understanding of it. In Ephesians 4:1-6, the Apostle Paul addresses the importance of having correct theology in real churches with real people.
God is More Than Able
June 11, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 3:20–21, Luke 22:31–32, Psalm 135:6, Philippians 2:9–11
In Ephesians 3:20-21, the Apostle Paul shares that God is more than able to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. This message focuses on the ability of God and how it should lead us to pray big prayers to God.
Praying for a Spiritual Breakthrough
June 4, 2023 • Mason Adair • Romans 3:14–19, James 4:2–3, Romans 8:12–14, Matthew 13:20–21, John 16:33
Have you ever felt spiritually stuck? Why do we as Christians plateau spiritually? Could it be as simple as this… WE DON’T ASK GOD FOR IT? God wants us to experience His joy, peace and purpose. In Ephesians 3:14-19, the Apostle Paul prays for a spiritual breakthrough. This message looks at 3 statements from Paul's recorded prayer to the church in Ephesus that we can find encouragement and spiritual breakthrough.
God Uses Unlikely People for His Cause
May 28, 2023 • Mason Adair • Romans 9:25–28, Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 3:1–13, Romans 8:28
In Ephesians 3:1-13, we see that God specializes in using ORDINARY PEOPLE to do EXTRAORDINARY THINGS. It doesn’t matter who we are. It matters who He is. Paul completely trusted God... even while writing from a Roman prison cell. This message will give you a proper perspective on the Gospel for your life.
Unity in Diversity
May 21, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 2:11–22, Genesis 17:7–14, John 17:20–23
One of the greatest issues within the first-century church was the issue between the Jews and Gentiles. Ephesians 2:11-22 address what diversity in unity looks like in the church. The greater the unity within a church, the more power that church will have to reach their community.