Unity in Diversity

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Unity in Diversity

Part 5

May 21, 2023 • Mason Adair • Ephesians 2:11–22, Genesis 17:7–14, John 17:20–23

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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.

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.