Sermons on Ephesians

The Birth of Jesus: God Is With Us

6 For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given,     and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called     Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and…

Reading God’s Word To Gain A Godly Perspective

47 Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” (John 8:47) 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. (Ephesians 4:18) 18 Open…

Celebrating God’s Amazing Work At Eastwood (2024)

3 But may the righteous be glad     and rejoice before God;     may they be happy and joyful. (Psalm 68:3) 22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2 Timothy 2:22) 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure,…

Our Calling In Christ

1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope…

Easter: The Spirit of God That Raised Christ Lives In Me

1 Why do the nations conspire     and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth rise up     and the rulers band together     against the Lord and against his anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break their chains     and throw off their shackles.” 4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;     the Lord scoffs at them. 5 He rebukes them in his anger     and terrifies them…

Why Did Jesus Come?

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). (Matthew 1:23) 9 This is how God…