Ephesians- "In Christ" - Calvary Nexus

Ephesians 6:18-24

July 21, 2024 • Bruce Zachary • Ephesians 6:18–24

What is prayer? Prayer is intimate communication with God, and a means to draw close to God. Prayer expresses adoration, praise, and intercedes on behalf of self and others. It is hearing God speak and responding with faith and obedience. It is an expression of your desire to see God’s will done on earth as it is in heaven (Mt. 6:10). Prayer is worship, because through prayer we acknowledge God and our dependence upon Him.

Ephesians 6:10-17

July 14, 2024 • Mark Chua • Ephesians 6:10–17

When we think about what it means to be a follower of Christ, a multitude of interpretations can come to mind. We can think about serving the Lord, Loving Him supremely and loving our neighbors. We might think about sharing the Gospel and making disciples. We may think about caring for our families- our spouses and our children. What often escapes our thoughts is the Truth that all of this is happening in the context of a spiritual battle. The reality is that the Devil opposes every good work that the Lord has called His people to participate in. However, rather than be tempted to fear, anxiety and despair, by looking to Jesus, we find that the Lord in Christ has given us both the power and means of grace necessary to enter into this spiritual fight. As His followers, by being aware of this spiritual battle and equipped with the armor of God, we can experience victory.

Ephesians 6:5-9

July 7, 2024 • Bruce Zachary • Ephesians 6:5–9

Most of us will spend more time in connection with work or school than any other environment, or group of people. Prior to the fall in the Garden, God had given man work to do in the Garden and declared that it was good (Gen. 2:15). After the fall (Gen. 3), work became more difficult and burdensome, but can still be rewarding (emotionally, spiritually, physically, and financially). And work can be redemptive as Christ is reflected in your work. Let’s consider God’s plan for work, how to reflect Jesus in your work, and how to experience contentment in work.

Ephesians 6:1-4

June 30, 2024 • Jeremy Einem • Ephesians 6:1–4

Every parent desires to see their child thrive. We invest to see them succeed in academics, athletics, creatively, socially, and so many other ways. But the most important (and eternal) investment we can make is to equip them to succeed and thrive in Christ.

Ephesians 5:21-33

June 23, 2024 • Bruce Zachary • Ephesians 5:21–33

A Spirit-filled Christ-honoring marriage reflects Jesus’ relationship with His Church, glorifies God, and provides true contentment to a couple. Today, we discover how.

Ephesians 5:18-21

June 16, 2024 • Bruce Zachary • Ephesians 5:18–21

Every human has a desire to fill the void in their life created by our separation from God. Some try vainly to fill that void apart from God. Others look to God, but all still struggle with the flesh and the temptation to satisfy the longing for wholeness outside of God. The hope is discovering the Spirit-filled life, and today we learn how.

Ephesians 5:1-17

June 9, 2024 • Pastor David Guzik • Ephesians 5:1–17

Think of all the different words we use to describe how one walks. The different words show that there are many ways to walk, and each of them says something. Jesus' followers walk (I.e. have a lifestyle) characterized by walking in God's light and love. Today we discover the wisdom to do it.

Ephesians 4:17-32

June 2, 2024 • Jeremy Einem • Ephesians 4:17–32

Christ offers a new and better way of life. As we put off our old ways and put on the new way of life Christ has made available, we will enjoy the benefits of living in love and unity with God and others.

Ephesians 4:1-16

May 26, 2024 • Bruce Zachary • Ephesians 4:1–16

The best version of you is the version that looks more like Jesus and most like Jesus. God provides everything you need to equip you to grow to be like Jesus. Today, we learn how.

Ephesians 3:14-21

May 19, 2024 • Bruce Zachary • Ephesians 3:14–21

In Ephesians 3:1-13 we learn that divergent followers of Jesus are united in Christ to proclaim Him, His gospel, and His glorious redemption. In chapters 4-6, he will reveal how we are to live as followers of Jesus.

Ephesians 3:1-13

May 12, 2024 • Bruce Zachary • Ephesians 3:1–13

Followers of Christ are part of the most amazing entity ever imagined – The Church, and are to experience Jesus together. When a diverse group of people display God’s love to one another it reveals His love to others.

Ephesians 2:11-22

May 5, 2024 • Jeremy Einem • Ephesians 2:11–22

Christ came to unite individuals in relationship with God, but He also came to unite His people in relationship with one another. Those who are in Christ demonstrate this by loving God and loving one another.

Ephesians 2:1-10

April 28, 2024 • Bruce Zachary • Ephesians 2:1–10

In this section we have a vivid picture of what humanity is by nature, and what you can become by God’s grace. Today, we discover how to how to experience spiritual life in Christ and how to live that life by God’s grace.

Ephesians 1:15-23

April 21, 2024 • Bruce Zachary • Ephesians 1:15–23

Imagine trying to describe the most beautiful sunset that you have ever seen to a blind person. No matter how rich and nuanced your vocabulary is they could not see what you experience. Similarly, without God’s enlightenment you are unable to know and experience God, nor appreciate your identity in Christ. Today, I pray that we will know the goodness and greatness of God.

Ephesians 1:3-14

April 14, 2024 • Jeremy Einem • Ephesians 1:3–14

God promises every spiritual blessing to those who are in Christ. Trust in Christ, receive the promises of His blessings, and give glory to God!