Ephesians

Ephesians #16: Peace, Love, and Grace

June 30, 2024 • Shawn Peterson • Ephesians 6:20–24

As we conclude our 16-week journey through Ephesians, we focus on Paul's final message of peace, love, and grace. We discover how Paul's contentment, faith, and encouragement can inspire us today.

Ephesians #15: Engaging in Spiritual Warfare

June 23, 2024 • Shawn Peterson • Ephesians 6:10–20

Ephesians 6:10-20 emphasizes the importance of spiritual strength and armor to stand firm against evil. It encourages believers to put on the full armor of God to remain vigilant and resilient in spiritual as well as life battles.

Ephesians #14: Gospel-Centered Families

June 16, 2024 • Nick Jones • Ephesians 6:1–9

In Ephesians 6:1-4, Paul explains how the home is to be the primary formational force on children, and gives instructions for gospel-centered families, through obedience and discipleship.

Ephesians #13: Love & Submission: The Path to Unity

June 9, 2024 • David Comstock • Ephesians 5:21–33

This week we look at Ephesians 5:21-33. Focusing on the Christian household, we’ll see how love and submission, when rooted in Christ, pave the way to unity and reflect God's plan to unite all things.

Ephesians #12: Become Imitators of God

June 2, 2024 • Shawn Peterson • Ephesians 5:1–20

Ephesians 5:1-20 encourages believers to imitate God by living in love, avoiding darkness, and embracing the light of righteousness. Becoming an imitator of God includes growing in inner confidence and Warmth.

Ephesians #11: Put on the New Self

May 26, 2024 • Shawn Peterson • Ephesians 4

In Ephesians 4:17-32, we discover our true identity in Christ. We’re encouraged to embrace the transformation from the old self to the new self, living in the love, grace, and righteousness of Jesus.

Ephesians #10: A Healthy Church Body

May 19, 2024 • Shawn Peterson • Ephesians 4

Ephesians 4 portrays marks of a healthy church: unified through humility, gentleness, patience, and love; diverse in roles and gifts; and maturing collectively toward Christlikeness.

Ephesians #9: The Fullness of God's Power and Love

May 12, 2024 • Shawn Peterson • Ephesians 3

In Ephesians 3, Paul prays for Christians to move beyond surface faith, embracing the depth of Christ's love and power. He prays for inner strength, Christ dwelling, understanding love, and fullness of God.

Ephesians #8: The Mystery of the Gospel

March 24, 2024 • Shawn Peterson

In Ephesians 3:1-13, Paul, though imprisoned, encourages believers not to lose heart amidst suffering. He emphasizes God's grace, the role of the church as a witness, and finding freedom in Christ despite hardships.

Ephesians #7: Citizens, Siblings, and Stones

March 17, 2024 • Nick Jones

Ephesians 2:11-22 As a new people, redeemed by Christ and given a Holy mission, Paul cements our new identity as citizens of one Kingdom, siblings in one family, and living stones in one temple.

Ephesians #6: A New Humanity

March 10, 2024 • Shawn Peterson

Ephesians 2:11-18 shows how Jesus brings us all together, tearing down the things that separate us. Because of what He did for us, we can find peace and be part of God's family, held together by love and grace.

Ephesians #5: From Death to Life to Good Works

March 3, 2024 • Shawn Peterson • Ephesians 2:1–10

Ephesians 2:1-10 illustrates salvation by grace through faith, not by works. We're crafted for purpose, embraced by love, and destined for greatness in Christ. We are then motivated out of gratitude to do good works and help others know Jesus.

Ephesians #4: Paul’s Three Prayers

February 25, 2024 • Shawn Peterson • Ephesians 1:15–23

In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul prays for Christians to know God better, and know greater hope and a greater power. He’s reminding believers that our identity transcends worldly circumstances and we're rooted in eternity.

Ephesians #3: Embrace Your Inheritance

February 18, 2024 • Shawn Peterson • Ephesians 1:1–14

According to Ephesians 1:11-14, our inheritance includes being sealed with the Holy Spirit, marked as God's possession, and guaranteed our share in Christ's eternal glory.

Ephesians #2: Jesus is the Main Character

February 11, 2024 • Shawn Peterson • Ephesians 1:8–11

Ephesians 1:8-11 highlights how Jesus is at the heart of everything. He shows us God's plan, bringing everything together with specific people in specific ways. It's exciting to know that as believers, we are part of His big plan.

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