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Becoming Who You Are, part 1

April 16, 2023 • Eli Thomas • Ephesians 1:1–14

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Identity is a real crisis in our world today. We struggle to define who we are through a variety of characteristics but we struggle to find the one that really matters. Paul in Ephesians tells us that identity isn't something we achieve for ourselves but instead comes from being chosen in Christ.

Your True Tribe

May 7, 2023 • Eli Thomas • Ephesians 2:11–22

As followers of Christ our identity isn't found in tribalism rooted in personal preferences, our gender or our ethnicity, or our political affiliations. Our true tribe is found in the body of Christ. This is our gateway to a community that is deeper and more satisfying that anything that our world could ever offer. Our true tribe is not us AGAINST THE WORLD, it is instead us FOR THE WORLD. Find yourself in the community that says I BELONG TO JESUS.

Not Who You Were

April 30, 2023 • Eli Thomas • Ephesians 2:1–10

We have a tendency to define ourselves by our likes and dislikes, our successes and our failures, our reputation or lack of a reputation- but Paul reminds us that in Christ we are made new and are no longer who we once were. Jesus is the only way that we are able to move from death to life.

Everything In Every Way

April 23, 2023 • Ephesians 1:15–23

Life is uncertain, we face challenges around every corner and the temptation to give in and take the "easy path" is always with us. But Jesus is our answer for every uncertainty. He is never caught unprepared or unaware and he will lead his Church in all things, at all times, and in every way. We can take comfort knowing that there is profound freedom when our identity is found in him and he will give us everything we need to face whatever comes our way.