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Christ is the central person in the Bible, and Calvary is the central place in the Bible. Everything that happened in the Old Testament in some way points forward to Christ and the Cross. Everything that happens in the New Testament after the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ points us back to Christ and the Cross. Join us for church this Sunday for our new series - 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨-𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, as we...

Ephesians 3:20-21 - "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen."

Ephesians 3:19 – “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. ”

There are a lot of things that are going to change throughout the course of your life… But there is one thing that will never change – That is God’s – unconditional, unrelenting, undiminished everlasting love for you. Listen as Pastor Michael describes the love that passes knowledge in Ephesians 3! 

Is Christ at home in your life? The Apostle Paul prayed in Ephesians 3:17 - " That Christ may dwell in your hearts ..." If He were to walk around from room to room of your heart, would He see things that would make Him uncomfortable? It can be challenging to settle down and feel comfortable in some homes. Then other homes feel comfortable the moment you walk in. We should live so that Jesus would...

Someone once said, "Anything done in our strength will fail miserably—or succeed even more miserably."  This is one of the reasons why Paul  prayed for us to be - "strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man." (Eph. 3:16) Only through the power of the Holy Spirit can we live a truly successful, victorious life for Jesus Christ. 

In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we find two different prayers from the Apostle Paul. One focuses on enlightenment, the other enablement. One deals with understanding, the other experiencing. But each prayer revolves around the same topic - Identity.  Listen as Pastor Michael introduces us to Paul's prayer found in Ephesians 3. 

In this episode, we look at a very dear topic to God's heart and to the Apostle Paul. It is about the most important group on the face of the earth.  This group has made more of an impact throughout history and our society than anything else. It's the only thing on earth that's going to last forever. This group is the reason why God created the universe. And honestly, to be a part of this gro...

In the closing verses of this chapter, Paul gave three pictures that illustrate the unity of believing Jews and Gentiles in the church. - One Nation - (Ephesians 2:19a) - One Family - (Ephesians 2:19b) - One Temple - (Ephesians 2:20-22)

Jesus had a mission to bring peace to His family, and He did this through Grace and Unity – by bringing Jew and Gentile together. Now, there are three words that summarize this great work that Christ did in Ephesians 2 - Separation, Reconciliation, Unification. 

In Ephesians 2, we come now to a section in which the Apostle Paul deals with Christ's role as the great peacemaker among men. We find out that Jesus is our peace (v14), Jesus made peace (v15), and Jesus preached peace (v17). 

We live in a very stressful world. Throughout the hustle and bustle of life, people long for a peaceful “moment” because a life of peace seems too far out of reach. God’s Word shows us how we can experience more than just a moment of peace, and God offers a life of peace to every person.  God has promised us that through His grace, we can have peace! Listen as we cover how the peace of God su...

Because of salvation and the grace of God, we get to have the very peace of Jesus Christ! Think about this – The peace that calmed His heart when He was falsely accused. The peace that steadied Hs voice when He spoke to Pilate. The peace that kept His thoughts clear and heart pure as He hung on the cross. That peace is available to us because - Jesus is our peace. 

The Bible never mentions the Christian life as something that will be easy. But Jesus said that amid your problems, in the midst of your difficulties, He will be there to give you grace and peace. Grace and peace, just as grace and faith, and grace and mercy are vital to understanding your identity in Jesus Christ. 

When the Bible says God’s grace is available to all, it gives no prerequisites. It means God’s grace is available to you whether you’re a spiritual leader, a spiritual novice, rich, poor, tall, short, black, white, or somewhere in between. God’s grace is available to you by faith. Regardless of your status, your background, and the sins you have committed, God loves you. God’s grace is for everyon...

Last week, we dealt with three facets of grace in order to know God. This week, we are looking at three reasons for grace in our life.  God has a purpose for the grace He has given us! 

Salvation is solely by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8). That truth is the biblical foundation for all we teach. But it means nothing if we begin with a misunderstanding of grace or a faulty definition of faith. Listen as Pastor Michael highlights the third facet of grace we must understand in order to know God. 

You have probably heard grace defined as God’s unmerited favor, and that is true, but it is so much more. Grace is the power that God willingly gives us to help us do what we could never do on our own.  Listen as Pastor Michael deals with the Power of Grace in Ephesians 2. 

God has a heart of love and grace for us, not because of who we are, but of who He is. It is His nature and character not only to love but also to demonstrate that love.  His love for us is the driving force behind the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The very nature of God is to love His creations, which is why we receive His grace.  Listen as Pastor Michael describes the...

Someone said that the difference between grace and mercy is that grace gives you what you don’t deserve and mercy keeps you from getting what you do deserve. God’s mercy is such an amazing blessing, and it is the only hope that we have of making it through life day after day. God's grace is unmerited favor, and it's what enables us to live the victorious Christian life. 

We live in a very stressful world. Throughout the hustle and bustle of life, people long for a peaceful “moment” because a life of peace seems too far out of reach. God’s Word shows us how we can experience more than just a moment of peace, and God offers a life of peace to every person.  Listen as Pastor Michael lays out the "Pathway To Peace" found in God's Word!

Before we can fully grasp our new identity in Christ, it takes understanding who we were apart from Christ.  In Ephesians 2:1-3, Paul gave us a full-length picture of the terrible spiritual condition of the unsaved person. Our past self.  The good news is, if you have accepted Christ as your Savior, this is no longer your spiritual condition! You have a new identity!  

Putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ not only changes the destination of your eternal soul; it is the power that works in you today to change you from the inside out.  The Bible tells us, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).  God’s power can change your relationships, priorit...

Everyone has problems; the real problem is what we do with our problems. Often, we try to solve our problems with our power, and we fail. But God wants us to stop trying and start trusting Him. Trusting God amid our problems is ultimately what God's resurrection means.

The Bible says that the same power that rose Jesus Christ from the dead is the same power that works in born-again believers today!  This fact is crazy cool - But what does it mean? Practically speaking, what does God's resurrecting power mean to me? Over the next three days, tune in as Pastor Michael describes three facets of God's resurrection power to us.