Unbounded: Paul's Faith from Prison

An Overview of Ephesians

January 13, 2022 • Martin Dixon • Ephesians 1:1–6

As we begin our new semester of Warrior's Heart we are blessed to have Martin Dixon do an overview of Paul's "Prison Epistles," in general, and our focal book Ephesians in particular.

Ephesians 1:1-14

January 20, 2022 • Eric Reed • Ephesians 1:1–14, Romans 8:31–39

Minister to Men, Eric Reed, begins our study of Ephesians chapter 1. Focusing on Paul's exuberant celebration of God's goodness, we will discover the foundation of our Joy in a world often at odds with Christ.

Ephesians 1:15-23

January 27, 2022 • Chad Chambers • Ephesians 1:15–23

Chad Chamber, Adjunct Professor at Houston Baptist University and Executive Director of C.H.A.R.M. prison ministry, discusses the prayer Paul prays for the church in Ephesus and leads us in an examination of each "request" Paul made for the church in his days. We will find application in our own lives at the end.

Ephesians 2:1-7 "If We Only Knew"

February 3, 2022 • Steve Diserens • Ephesians 1:1–7

Men's Ministry Assistant Steve Diserens guides us through the first seven verses of Ephesians 2. By seeing our condition before Christ and our condition after Christ, men can find the hope and strength to live lives of courage and gratitude no matter what!

Ephesians 2:8-10

February 10, 2022 • Gregg Matte • Ephesians 2:8–10, Romans 6:1

Pastor Gregg Matte joins us this week as we zoom in on 3 of the most clear verses in the Bible. Pastor Gregg draws our attention to the key words "But" and "Grace" to remind us of the difference Christ can make in our lives. If you are feeling like you don't have what it takes in life, there is really great news here!!!

Ephesians 2:11-22 "The Family of God"

February 17, 2022 • Doug Bischoff • Ephesians 2:11–22

Dr. Doug Bischoff, the NextGen pastor at Houston's First Baptist Church, takes the baton from Pastor Gregg and continues to look at how the grace of God through Christ changes everything in our lives. One area in particular that we often overlook is that God's grace places us into a new http://community...the Family of http://god...the Church.

Ephesians 3:1-13

February 24, 2022 • Dan Miller • Ephesians 3:1–13

Dan Miller shares about the mystery of God's wonderful Grace and challenges us to learn to find peace and boldness as we approach God.

Ephesians 3:14-21

March 3, 2022 • Eric Reed • Psalm 139:23–24, James 1:19–27, Luke 6:32–35, Ephesians 3:14–21, Hebrews 11:6

Eric Reed, Minister to Men at Houston's First Baptist Church, continues our study of Paul's prison epistles by leading us through Paul's second prayer from the book of Ephesians. Focusing on the importance of God's relentless love and abundance, each man is challenged to both trust and surrender to God's love through forgiveness and repentance.

Ephesians 4:1-10

March 10, 2022 • Marcus Rodriguez • Ephesians 4:1–10, John 17:20–25

Marcus Rodriguez begins teaching the second half of Ephesians (chapters 4-6). Focusing on the call to Unity and the importance of living unified in a world of chaos, Marcus challenges us to live in a worthy manner.

Ephesians 4:11-16

March 24, 2022 • Tim Young • Ephesians 4:11–16

Tim Young, the Minister of Education at Houston's First, challenges us to fulfill the role that God has called us to. Looking at Ephesians 4:11-16, Tim looks at how we learn to walk with God, what the priesthood of the believer means, and how the health of each Christian matters to the broader people of God.

Ephesians 4:17-32

March 31, 2022 • Don Munton • Ephesians 4:17–32, Romans 12:1–2

Don Munton, Minister to Adult 2 at Houston's First Baptist Church, shares the urgency of "putting off" and "putting on" certain realities as Christ followers to bring God great glory.

Ephesians 5:1-20

April 7, 2022 • Lee Stahl • Ephesians 5:1–20

Lee Stahl teaches through Ephesians 5:1-20 and looks at how our true identity as Christ's followers is demonstrated as we walk in love, light and wisdom.

Ephesians 5:21-33

April 14, 2022 • Jeff Rollins • Ephesians 5:21–33

Jeff Rollins, co-founder and CEO of Hope Family Care Ministries http://(http://hopefamilycareministries.org), shares from Paul's practical teachings on marriage as a means of revealing the Gospel to the world.

Ephesians 6:1-9

April 21, 2022 • Eric Reed • Matthew 22:37–38, Ephesians 5:18–21, Exodus 21:16, Ephesians 6:1–9

Eric Reed, Minister to Men and Assistant to the Minister of Education, continues our study of Ephesians by seeing how a Spirit-filled life is revealed in submission to both God and others in the spheres of Parent-Child relationships and Slave-Master relationships. In the end we find that bold, loving and courageous servanthood is the highest call of the Christian man.

Ephesians 6:10-17

April 28, 2022 • Kevin Spivey • Ephesians 6:10–17

Kevin Spivey dives into a study of spiritual warfare, demons, and the armor of God by examining Ephesians 6:10-17. Relying on a large number of verses he guides us to understand the battles we fight, who the "Enemy" is, and what Christ has done for us.

Houston's First Men's Ministry

Ephesians (Spring 2022)