Cambria Pulpit

"How can God accept a guilty sinner like me?" When you're trying to do the right thing but keep failing, it's hard to feel God's presence. You're trying to approach God, but He seems cut off. The book of Leviticus teaches us how to approach God properly.

In light of all that God has done for us, how should we live as Christians? The book of Ephesians unpacks the riches of God's grace in Christ. We've been challenged to walk in a manner worthy of our calling. Paul summarizes that walk in the conclusion of this letter.

What happens when someone shows up to a battle unprepared? When you're ill-equipped for the task at hand, it doesn't end well. How much more so in the fight for souls! So we must put on the armor of God to be prepared for spiritual battles. 

What do we fight for as Christians? Ephesians 6 says that our fight is not against people, but against the spiritual forces of evil. There is a constant war for your soul. So we must fight to win! 

How does the Gospel affect my job and work ethic? God created work to be a reflection of His intelligence and creativity, but sometimes we view it as a necessary evil. But what if God has a greater purpose for your work? Ephesians 6:5-9 reveals that we are called to glorify God with our work by honoring earthly authority. 

How does the Gospel impact the family? In Ephesians 6:1-4, God gives specific instructions regarding the parent-child relationship. When we obey these commands, it brings joy and blessings.

God created marriage for His glory and our good. To have a healthy marriage, we must understand and practice our God-given roles. This week, Pastor Dave examines the husband's role in marriage. 

Marriage is the most important human relationship and the clearest picture of the Gospel on earth. However, marriage is under attack. So if we want to picture the Gospel accurately, then we must understand our roles in marriage. This week, Pastor Dave walks us through the wife's role in marriage from Ephesians 5:22-33. 

How can we make a difference in a world hurdling toward destruction? As culture wars against the truth, the temptation to give up or give in becomes stronger. But by God's grace, we can make a difference by walking as children of the light. 

Children tend to become like their parents. We naturally imitate their habits and tendencies. As God's children, we should imitate our Heavenly Father. Ephesians 5:1-7 gives this command.

What does change look like? The Gospel of Jesus Christ gives us new life. This new life involves growth and change. In Ephesians 4:17-32, we see what a changed life should look like. 

Church unity is a fragile aspect of church life. Sin takes place in the body that threatens unity. Pride exists in the body that destroys unity. And Satan does all that he can to eliminate unity. We must all be eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. But how do we do that? How do we maintain unity? This sermon examines three aspects of unity that we must all understand to m...

When you have a significant position, you also have a considerable responsibility. So what responsibility does the Gospel bring? In Ephesians 4, we see that the Gospel brings expectations for a changed life. 

Do you get excited about God's grace? We easily fail to comprehend the amazing grace of God. So in Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul prays that we would grasp the glory of God's grace. 

Mysteries can be thrilling adventures. We enjoy the twists and turns of a good mystery. In Ephesians 3, Paul teaches us that God has been working His mysterious plan of redemption since the beginning of time.

Do you feel alone in this world? Sometimes our decisions and habits in life leave us feeling lonely and stuck. But Ephesians 2:11-22 reminds us that we are not alone in this world. Christ has given us access to God and membership in His covenant community. 

Why did God save you? In Ephesians 2:8-10, we learn that God saved us by His grace and for His glory. Your salvation is ultimately about God.

Remembering your past can produce guilt and frustration. Your former mistakes and failures can be haunting. However, in Ephesians 2:1-7, we learn that in Christ we have new life by the riches of God's grace. 

"How should I pray for my church?" In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul prays for the church in Ephesus and demonstrates what we should pray for. As we seek to know Christ and all His blessings, we should pray that our church will do the same.

God has richly blessed us in Christ. However, we often fail to realize all of these amazing benefits. In Ephesians 1:4-14, Paul reminds us of this powerful truth and points us to God's glory.

We have been given every spiritual blessing in Christ to the praise of His glory. In this sermon, Pastor Dave examines these spiritual blessings and their vast greatness. We are blessed beyond measure, supplying us with hope and peace in this broken world.

Often, Christians live as though we do not have the ability or power to overcome sin in our lives or the evil in this world. They live with anxiety, frustration, and hopelessness. However, this is not the reality. God has given us everything we need for life and Godliness. He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. And it is all for His glory. Pastor Dave explored this...

It is not just how you start, but also how you finish. In our final look at the life of Abraham, we discover three important truths that can help us finish our lives well. When your body fails and your energy depletes, you are not worthless. God still has a plan for you to end well and leave a remarkable legacy. 

Marriage is the foundation of all society. However, our culture has abandoned and defiled marriage. This destruction has even crept into the church. But Genesis 24 teaches us that God is faithful in His plan for marriage.

Death is an inevitable fact of life in a fallen world. Death is difficult to handle. As Abraham faced the death of his wife, we see God's faithfulness through it all.