Gracious Giftedness

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Gracious Giftedness

May 12, 2024 • Ben Gibson • Ephesians 4:7–16

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Another way we walk in a manner worthy of our calling is to use the gifts we have been given. Our text assures us, each one of us has been graciously gifted by Christ Himself. And the gifts He has given to us are mutually beneficial to the Body of Christ.

Since it is Mother's Day, I don't want you to be disappointed. We approach this text with the church in view, but these principles apply to the home and to moms. Christ does not waste His gifts. They are essential. He is not stingy with His gifts. They are given in full measure. He will never forsake those to whom He gives gifts. He continues to work in them and through them for the good of the church and even the home.

Join us this today as we look at the Gracious Gifts we have been given by Christ from Ephesians 4:7-16.

Walking in Victory - Part 3

September 22, 2024 • Ben Gibson • Ephesians 6:18–24

We are finishing 3 things this Sunday: our conversation about spiritual warfare, chapter 6, and our study through Ephesians. We need to revisit the role of prayer in the on-going struggle against evil. We have been clothed with Christ’s armor. We have been given His weapons to use. Prayer, if you recall, is our plan of attack. It is our strategy against the schemes of the devil. There are battles we must win on our knees so to speak. That makes this humble act is a priority. Join us this today for the third installment of Walking in Victory from Ephesians 6:18 - 24, and 2 parting truths about the role of prayer in spiritual warfare.

Walking in Victory - Part 2

September 15, 2024 • Ben Gibson • Ephesians 6:13–20

Christ has promised to build His church. But it will not be built without conflict. We have an enemy. His plans are sophisticated. His weapons assault our trust in God and His Word, and his aim is our complete destruction. We are at war with this enemy. It is a spiritual hand to hand combat as God reclaims hearts and homes, and society is reformed by the gospel. If we are going to stand our ground in this war, holding every critical position the church wins, we need to be prepared. We must humbly avail ourselves of our Lord’s promised strength and the protection. Join us this today for the second installment of Walking in Victory from Ephesians 6:13 - 20.

Walking in Victory

September 1, 2024 • Ben Gibson • Ephesians 6:10–12

Christ has promised to build His church. The gates of hell will not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). But we shouldn't expect that to be easy. We need to get comfortable with the reality that church will not be built without conflict. Consider what we have learned over the last few weeks. Homes will not be reclaimed and society will not be reformed without conflict. There are many victories in our walk with Christ that will be won through our struggle against evil. Our text in Ephesians 6:1 - 12 will help us walk in victory as we avail ourselves of the Lord’s strength and the protection He provides.