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Walk Not As Other Gentiles Walk | Lesson 106

June 30, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:17–24

A summary and overview of Ephesians 4:17-19 as well as the rest of Ephesians

Christ Gave Grace Unto the Body Edifying Itself | Lesson 105

June 23, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16

In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher delivered a passionate message about the importance of spiritual growth and maturity. He emphasized the need to transcend spiritual infancy and pursue God's word and Christ as pivotal to this growth. Strelecki drew a distinction between worldly pursuits and the primacy of spiritual development, urging the church to prioritize growth. He also underscored the eternal purpose of the Godhead in building the body of Christ to be like Him and the provision for spiritual development through the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God. Strelecki also discussed the dangers of false doctrines and divisiveness within the church. He urged believers to steer clear of diverse and strange doctrines and emphasized the significance of establishing one's heart with grace and focusing on Christ. Strelecki emphasized the need to prioritize the truth and avoid being led astray by every wind of doctrine. He also explored various hindrances that can impede both the speaker and the hearer in sharing and receiving truth, including lack of knowledge, shame, and misconceptions about the value and authority of truth. Throughout the sermon, Pastor Josh encourages a deeper understanding of the truth and the importance of embracing it with humility.

Christ Gave Grace Unto | Lesson 104

June 9, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16

In this sermon Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher reminds of the perspective of the kingdom of God and Christ in Ephesians chapters one to four. He reminds of the unity of faith as a result of Christ's work and the importance of recognizing and preserving this unity. Strelecki recalls the process of maturity and development in the faith, highlighting the revelation of knowledge and wisdom in Christ and the significance of understanding the unity provided by the gospel and the doctrines of the body of Christ as given in Romans. In this sermon, Josh looks into the significance of Jesus' fleshly identity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and believing in the incarnation. Highlighted is the unity that the faith provides for both Jew and Gentile believers, stressing that one is not superior to the other according to the gospel. Strelecki underscores the belief in Jesus' resurrection as being greater than flesh and the recognition of Jesus Christ the Lord, regardless of his fleshly identity. Also covered is the concept of unity in the faith, emphasizing that all are under sin and that the faith unifies people in connection with their sinfulness and righteousness. He discusses the perfecting of the saints and the spiritual gifts, highlighting the role of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers in this process. One of the main points was exploring the metaphor of seeing through a glass darkly and the transition to seeing face to face without the glass, examining the implications of this concept in the context of the New Testament, specifically in Paul's writings during Paul's life. Strelecki explores 1 Corinthians 13 alongside with what Christ gave grace unto, that is, the perfect man and the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. He ends by describing the perfect man and the fulness of Christ.

Christ Gave Grace Till We All Come in the Unity | Lesson 103

June 2, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16

In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher reminds us of the purpose and function of spiritual gifts, emphasizing their significance in the perfecting of the saints, the work of the ministry, and the edifying of the body of Christ when they were first given. He also discusses the early role of spiritual gifts in building and edifying the body of Christ, highlighting how we still benefit from their fruit, that is, the Word of God today. Strelecki delves into the importance of self-examination and the pursuit of Christ's mind and bowels, emphasizing the need to be consumed by Christ and to display Christ in all aspects of life. Also discussed is the transformative power of being filled with Jesus Christ and the impact it has on building up and refreshing others, as well as drawing outsiders to desire the same. Pastor Josh leads a discussion on the word "till" in verse 13, examining its significance in the context of spiritual gifts and the perfecting of the saints. Strelecki expounds upon the adverbial nature of "till" and its role in defining the duration and parameters of the giving of the spiritual gifts, while also addressing the implications of the Word of God for the ongoing work of the ministry. In this sermon is provided evidence for the belief that the spiritual gifts have ceased, failed, and vanished away, and the broader implications of this interpretation. With all of this, he emphasizes the importance of unity and treating others with respect and love, even when there are disagreements on minor issues, while also cautioning against compromising on doctrine for the sake of perceived unity.

Christ Gave Grace For Perfecting, Work, & Edifying | Lesson 102

June 7, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16

Christ Gave Grace For Perfecting, Work, & Edifying | Lesson 102 Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher conducted a reteaching of Lesson 102 from Ephesians chapter 4, verses 7 through 16, titled "Christ Gave Grace for Perfecting Work and Edifying" due to technical difficulties at church. In this sermon, he explains the significance of Jesus Christ's ascension and the gifts given to men, emphasizing their connection to the church and the world. He also led a detailed discussion on the diversity and order of spiritual gifts, drawing from biblical passages including Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, 13, and 14, and Ephesians chapter 4. He delves into the purpose of Christ's gifts, highlighting the roles of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers in perfecting the saints, facilitating the work of the ministry, and ultimately edifying the body of Christ. He emphasized the interconnected nature of these activities, explaining that the perfecting of the saints serves as the foundation for the work of the ministry, which in turn leads to the edification of the body of Christ. Strelecki also provided a detailed analysis of the interconnectedness of spiritual gifts, administrations, and operations, drawing from 1 Corinthians 12. Finally, Strelecki delivered a passionate discourse on the essential nature of the perfecting of the saints within the church, emphasizing that it should take precedence over pragmatic gimmicks and cultural catering. He delved into the gifts bestowed by Christ for the perfecting, work of the ministry, and edifying of the body of Christ, highlighting the ongoing nature of these aspects through a shift in mechanism via the faith and knowledge of the Son of God. Strelecki also addressed the misconception surrounding the word "till," clarifying its adverbial usage in relation to the perfecting, work, and edifying.

Christ Gave Grace For | Lesson 101

May 19, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16

Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher teaches on various biblical concepts, including the significance of Ephesians chapter four, Christ's ascension, spiritual gifts, and the purpose of building the church. The importance of unity and the calling given to believers in connection with the activity of the Lord Jesus Christ is also emphasized. Additionally, he delves into an analysis of the spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and Ephesians 4, highlighting the similarities and differences between them. Also examined is the hierarchy and purposes of spiritual gifts in the church, drawing comparisons between the lists in 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4:11. He highlights the specific roles of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, and explained that not everyone, when they were given, possessed the same gifts. Strelecki notes, when Christ gave these gifts, their direct commissioning by the Lord Jesus Christ and their crucial responsibility in perfecting the saints, doing the work of the ministry, and edifying the body of Christ.

Christ Gave Grace Till | Lesson 100

May 5, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16

In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher discusses Ephesians chapter 4, focusing on the spiritual gifts, the unity of the faith, and the edifying of the body of Christ. He emphasizes the importance of understanding God's perspective, the nature of His will, and Christ's role in reconciling and gathering all things (and just what exactly that means). Lastly, he highlighted the role of the body of Christ in fulfilling God's glorious plan, the importance of Christ's presence, through the Spirit and Word, in the lives of believers, and the concept of eternal life as not just about continued existence but about fulfilling God's purpose.

Christ's Descent & Ascent | Lesson 99

April 28, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16

In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher covers a detailed exposition of Ephesians 4:7-16, focusing on Christ's descent into the lower parts of the earth and ascent far above all heavens. He explains how Christ's actions were a gesture of possession over all authority in heaven and earth, and how He triumphed over enemies like death, hell, and spiritual wickedness in high places. The purpose of Christ's descent and ascent was to fill all things, and the spiritual gifts given to the church are part of this process of building and filling the body of Christ as a habitation for God. This sermon emphasizes the significance of Christ's work in reconciling all things to Himself and the believer's participation in this not only passively by their new identity in Christ, but actively through Christ's life and conduct within the church.

Christ Led Captivity Captive | Lesson 98

April 21, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16

What is it that Christ first descended into the lower parts of the earth, then ascended far above all heavens? It is that He would fill all things. When Christ ascended He led captivity captive and gave gifts to me. Christ's route of victory details His authority, power, and glory as well as provision to work all things according to His Father's will. and build a habitation of God through the Spirit. In this sermon Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher exposes the both the invisible realm in heaven and earth, the enemies there, and Christ triumph over them.

When Christ Ascended Up on High | Lesson 97

April 14, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:7–16

This sermon covers a detailed analysis of Ephesians 4:7-16, focusing on the concept of spiritual gifts given by Christ after His ascension and descent. Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher delves into the meaning of Christ 'leading captivity captive' and 'giving gifts to men', drawing connections to Psalm 68 and the Old Testament events surrounding the Ark of the Covenant. The discussion explores the depth and height of Christ's work, His victory over spiritual enemies, and the implications for believers being seated with Him in heavenly places. Also stressed in this sermon, the importance of not just knowing these truths intellectually but allowing them to impact daily life and walk worthy of the calling. The overall theme revolves around understanding the measure of Christ's gift and how it relates to the spiritual gifts given to the church.

The Seven One-ders of the Spirit Pt. 4 | Lesson 96

April 7, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:4–6

We walk worthy of our vocation with all lowliness and meekness, and longsuffering. We walk worthy forbearing one another in love. We walk worthy endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher finishes the last of the seven one-ders of the unity we are to keep with one another in love and the bond of peace. One God and Father of all, above all, and through all, and in you all.

The Seven One-ders of the Spirit Pt. 3 | Lesson 95

March 24, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:4–6

We walk worthy of our vocation with all lowliness and meekness, and longsuffering. We walk worthy forbearing one another in love. We walk worthy endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher continues to unpack the unity we are to keep with one another in love and the bond of peace. The unity we are to keep contains seven great one-ders.

The Seven One-ders of the Spirit Pt. 2 | Lesson 94

March 17, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:4–6

We walk worthy of our vocation with all lowliness and meekness, and longsuffering. We walk worthy forbearing one another in love. We walk worthy endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher continues to unpack the unity we are to keep with one another in love and the bond of peace. The unity we are to keep contains seven great one-ders.

The Seven One-ders of the Spirit | Lesson 93

March 10, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:4–6

We walk worthy of our vocation with all lowliness and meekness, and longsuffering. We walk worthy forbearing one another in love. We walk worthy endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher begins to unpack the unity we are to keep with one another in love and the bond of peace. The unity we are to keep contains seven great one-ders.

Keep the Unity of the Spirit | Lesson 92

March 3, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 4:1–3

As God planted a garden, made man, and put the man in the garden to dress and keep it so too does the body of Christ have a spiritual garden that we have been put in - to keep. Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher examines the unity of the Spirit as revealed in Ephesians and our charge to keep His unity.