New Identity

New Identity, Ephesians 1:11-12

May 12, 2019 • Michael Hughes • Ephesians 1:11–12

What if you could have a completely fresh start? A new name in a new place and a chance to do everything again for the first time? It might sound like some sort of fantasy but as Pastor Michael Hughes explains in Ephesians 1:11-12, that is almost exactly what Jesus offers those who accept His free gift of grace and salvation!

Crazy Rich Ephesians, Ephesians 1:13-23

May 12, 2019 • Michael Hughes • Ephesians 1:13–23

It's very easy to fall into the trap of connecting your self-worth or happiness with your bank account. However, as Pastor Michael Hughes explains in Ephesians 1:13-23, we have been blessed with way more than we realize. Even more than any bank on earth could ever hold!

But God, Ephesians 2:1-10

May 19, 2019 • Michael Hughes • Ephesians 2:1–10

When we are honest with ourselves, it's easy to admit that we are all sinful. It can be downright depressing to think of the depravity of man, yet we must never forget that no matter how evil mankind can be, the love of God is always greater! In Ephesians 2:1-10 Pastor Michael Hughes explains how God's great love overshadows the darkness of man.

Making Peace, Ephesians 2:11-22

May 26, 2019 • Michael Hughes • Ephesians 2:11–22

Making peace is not always an easy thing. Sometimes, people are unwilling to compromise, unwilling to forgive, or unwilling to repent. As Pastor Michael Hughes explains in Ephesians 2:11-22, Jesus made peace for us through his sacrifice. When we think we can't forgive others or ourselves, we must remember that Jesus forgave us all.

Mysterious Things, Ephesians 3

June 2, 2019 • Michael Hughes • Ephesians 3

Life is full of mysteries and the Bible has answers for all of them. In Ephesians chapter 3 Pastor Michael Hughes takes a look at one of the greatest mysteries of all. The fact that God would save you!

Growing Up, Ephesians 4:1-16

June 9, 2019 • Michael Hughes • Ephesians 4:1–16

Watching a person grow from an infant into a child and then into an adult is a beautiful thing. There are lots of life skills and lessons learned along the way. So, too, in our Christian lives, we must grow from infant believers into mature followers of Jesus. Pastor Michael Hughes explains this principle in Ephesians 4:1-16.

New Man, Ephesians 4:17-32

June 16, 2019 • Michael Hughes • Ephesians 4:17–32

Sometimes, after a long, hard day, nothing feels better than to take a refreshing shower or bath and put on new, clean clothes. It can make you feel like a new person altogether! In Ephesians 4:17-32 Pastor Michael Hughes explains that this idea applies to our spiritual lives as well.

Shared Identity, Ephesians 5:22-33

July 21, 2019 • Michael Hughes • Ephesians 5:22–33

The Bible has a lot of encouragement and instruction when it comes to marriage. In Ephesians 5:22-33 Pastor Michael Hughes shows us how husbands and wives must always remember that two becoming one means that it's not one against the other, it's each one for the other.

Work I.D., Ephesians 6:5-9

August 25, 2019 • Michael Hughes • Ephesians 6:5–9

When somebody asks you, "What do you do?" How do you answer them? Do you tell them about your job? Do you tell them that you're a mother or father? In Ephesians 6:5-9 Pastor Michael Hughes shows us what the Biblical response should be to that question and how it should affect everything that we do.

Military I.D., Ephesians 6:10-24

August 25, 2019 • Michael Hughes • Ephesians 6:10–24

It's important to have the right equipment when going into battle. A proper uniform, armor, weapons, and ammunition are all important for today's soldiers. As Pastor Michael Hughes explains in Ephesians 6:10-24, we must remember that we are all involved in a spiritual battle every day of our lives. It's important for us to arm ourselves spiritually in order to have victory through Jesus.

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A Study in the Book of Ephesians