Sermons and other messages
For the past several weeks, we’ve been seeing what great things God has done for us. Beginning with the amazing blessings of Chapter 1, then the context of our sin and separation as Gentiles in Chapters 2 and 3. Paul’s prayers in Chapter 1 and…
Continue reading...It’s hard for us to understand what it’s like to grow up without hope and without God in this world, but the Gentiles of old understood. God had come near through the Gospel. Jesus’ death and resurrection were not for the Jews only, but also…
Continue reading...Paul showed us our past last week, not to depress us, and not to excuse or justify our continuing to sin. He showed it to us so that we would deeply and truly understand what God has done for us, and we would be broken…
Continue reading...How are you doing with this idea of being called a saint? We’ve seen the incredible blessings God has given us in Christ, for His own glory. We’ve also seen the things Paul prays for saints, that they would continue to know God better and…
Continue reading...God “has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3b, NIV84)! Were you a little disappointed that Paul didn’t mention any material blessings? Or were you overjoyed at the spiritual blessings he showed us? Paul’s not done calling us…
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