In Ephesians 4:1–16, Paul turns from the cosmic truths of the gospel to the ordinary life of the church, showing that Christ’s victory becomes visible through a unified and maturing body. The church does not win by worldly power, talent, or impressiveness, but by walking worthy of the gospel: guarding unity, using Christ’s gifts, speaking the truth in love, and growing together into Him.

Scripture: Ephesians 4.1-16

(Additional Reading: John 17.20-26; Romans 12.1-3; Psalm 68.15-18; Matthew 16.18-20)

Warm-Up:

What’s one thing that makes it hard for Christians to stay unified, even when they believe the same gospel?

“The man who loves his dream of community will destroy community, but the man who loves those around him will create community.”

- Dietrich Bonhoeffer -

In Ephesians 3, Paul pulls back the curtain and shows that the church is far more than a weekly gathering of ordinary people. Through the united people of God, the Lord is displaying His manifold wisdom to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.

This sermon explores why Paul prays that the church would have strength to comprehend this reality, know the love of Christ, and live as God’s cosmic display in the world.

Scripture: Ephesians 3.1-21

(Additional Reading: Ephesians 1.18-19; Hebrews 12.1; 1 Peter 1.12; Luke 15.7; John 15.1-8)

Warm-Up:

When have you seen something ordinary become more meaningful once you understood what was happening behind the scenes?

“The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.”

- C.S. Lewis -

In Ephesians 2:11–22, Paul shows that Christ did not merely come to save isolated individuals, but to create a new reconciled humanity. Through the cross, Jesus kills the hostility that divides us from God and one another, tearing down the walls of pride, prejudice, and tribalism so that the church becomes a living temple of God’s presence in the world.

Scripture: Ephesians 2.11-22

(Additional Reading: Ephesians 1.10; Colossians 1.15-20; Revelation 5.9-10; Genesis 12.1-3)

Warm-Up:

What are some barriers between people that the gospel rids us of?

“This is the most sweeping and breathtaking statement of human unity and universality enunciated in antiquity.”

- Douglas Moo -

In Ephesians 2:1–10, Paul shows us why grace is truly amazing: we were not merely confused, wounded, or mistaken—we were dead in sin. But God, rich in mercy, made us alive in Christ, saving us not by our works, but by His grace, and remaking us as His workmanship for a life of grateful obedience.

Scripture: Ephesians 2.1-10

(Additional Reading: Luke 9.60; Colossians 3.7; Exodus 34.6-7; Romans 3.27; 1 Corinthians 1.29)

Warm-Up:

Would you ever describe yourself as a “wretch”? 

“You’re equipped, you realize, for farce (or even tragedy) more than you are for happy endings.”

- Francis Spufford -

In Ephesians 1:15–23, Paul prays not for more information, but for illumination—that the eyes of our hearts would be opened. This sermon explores the difference between knowing the truth and truly seeing it, and what changes when we finally grasp the hope, identity, and power we have in Christ.

Scripture: Ephesians 1.15-23

(Additional Reading: Acts 28.27; Revelation 3.17-18; Zephaniah 3.17; 1 Corinthians 2.6 – 3.4; 2 Corinthians 3.14)

Warm-Up:

What was something that was always there, but you didn’t really see it till later?

“Taste and see that the Lord is good.”

- Psalm 34.8 -

In Ephesians 1:1–14, Paul pulls back the curtain and shows us that our salvation is not random, accidental, or self-made, but rooted in God’s eternal purpose in Christ. This sermon explores the breathtaking blessings God has given us “in Him”—election, adoption, redemption, forgiveness, and inheritance—and shows how all of it is part of His greater plan to sum up all things in Christ.

Scripture: Ephesians 1.1-14

(Additional Reading: Deuteronomy 7.6-8; 1 John 4.10, 19; Jeremiah 1.5)

Warm-Up:

St. Peter at the pearlies asks you, “Why should I let you in?” - what’s your answer?

“There was nothing Israel did to generate his choice of them, and the same is true of us. There is not entitlement in grace. It is a gift graciously given, undeserved.”

- Darrell Bock -

This Sunday we begin our new series through Ephesians by starting at the end - Ephesians 6:10–20, the "skeleton key" of the letter - because Paul’s teaching on spiritual warfare helps unlock the whole letter. In a world that constantly misidentifies the enemy, this sermon will call us to see reality as Scripture does: there is an unseen battle, we have a real enemy, and in Christ we have been given everything we need to stand.

Scripture: Ephesians 6.10-13

(Additional Reading: 2 Corinthians 10.3-5; Isaiah 11.5, 52.7, 49.2, 59.17)

Warm-Up:

How is the devil currently attacking you or others close to you?

“For all the skirmishes we get involved in, I’ve come to believe that we make it harder on ourselves because we’re fighting the wrong enemy with the wrong tactics and the wrong weapons.”

- Harold Senkbeil -

We’re beginning UNSEEN; our journey through Ephesians by starting at the end.

Before we teach through the letter, we want to listen to it.

Ephesians 6 gives us the lens for everything that follows—revealing a reality we often overlook:

That the Christian life is not just lived in what we can see.

It is shaped by what we cannot.

In this chapter, Paul reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against unseen forces—calling us to be strong in the Lord and to stand in His strength.

This is not a sermon.

It’s not commentary.

It’s simply Scripture.

An invitation to slow down, pay attention, and let the Word of God speak.

As you listen, consider:

Where do you feel the weight of the battle?

Where might you be misidentifying the enemy?

And what would it look like to stand—not in your own strength—but in His?

This is the beginning of our Ephesians series.

In this Easter sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:1–28, we explore why the resurrection of Jesus is not an optional part of the Christian message but the very thing that gives the cross its meaning. Because Christ is raised, death does not get the last word, our faith is not empty, and nothing done in the Lord is ever in vain.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15.1-34

(Additional Reading: Romans 6.9, 4.24-25; Hebrews 6.10; 2 Corinthians 4.14)

Warm-Up:

What difference would it make in your daily life if you truly believed nothing done for Christ was ever wasted?

“Pilate said, ‘Go, make it as secure as you can.’”

- Matthew 27.65 -

In this sermon, we trace the stunning reversal at the heart of the Passion story: the One condemned by a human court is revealed to be the true Judge of the world. By following Jesus from his trial to the cross, we see not only the injustice of man, but the judgment of the world, the defeat of evil, and the mercy of God for all who take refuge in Christ.

Scripture: Mark 14.53-65

(Additional Reading: Exodus 3.14, Daniel 7.13-14; Psalm 110.1; John 12.31-32; Romans 8.1)

Warm-Up:

What do you think about the Judgment Day and the human longing for vindication?

“When we look at the cross, we see the truth that we are not a world of righteousness and justice; we are a world that kills the innocent for the sake of power.”

- Brian Zahnd -