This sermon concludes the 'Built' series, exploring Ephesians and the armor of God. Pastor Joe emphasizes the importance of obedience and knowing God to withstand spiritual warfare. He discusses identifying the right battles and standing firm in faith. 

Scriptures: 
Ephesians 6:10-20
1 Timothy 6:12
John 17:3
Hebrews 3:10
James 4:7.

What does it mean to truly step forward in faith when everything in us wants to pull back? This powerful message centers on Hebrews 10:35-39: 'But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.' This message challenges  us to examine what causes us to retreat, the comfort that convinces us maintenance is maturity, the wounds from our past that make us hesitant about our future, and the fear of unknown outcomes. 

Scriptures:
Hebrews 10:35-39
Acts 20:20
Psalm 119:112
Genesis 50:20
Proverbs 16:9
Ephesians 6:16
Matthew 5:13

Explore the humble birth of Jesus, reflecting on its significance and the invitation for Him in our lives. Discover the profound humility of God coming to us and the fullness He brings. Join us in this season to make room for Christ. 

Scriptures: 
Luke 2:1-7
Isaiah 53:3
Philippians 2:6-8

Strength isn't found in what you see. It's found in what you don't - character, humility, patience, and unity. This week, Pete Campbell brings a message that dives into Ephesians to reveal the hidden foundations that keep us grounded when life towers over us. Get ready to be energized and equipped as you discover the unseen strength that shapes your identity and fuels your calling.

Scriptures:

• Ephesians 4:1-7

Let go of fear and embrace a strength that never runs dry. This week at C3OC, we unpack the deep, life-shifting truths from Ephesians 3 - revealing how God strengthens you from the inside out. If pressure has been closing in, this message will open you up to God’s limitless love, power, and peace.

Scriptures:

• Ephesians 3:10-21
• Romans 12:2
• 2 Corinthians 12:9
• Ephesians 1:19
• Isaiah 40:29
• Philippians 4:19
• Romans 8:38-39

Get ready for a message that will push you past hesitation and into God’s wide-open promises. Learn how to turn pressure into potential and prepare for increase by expanding your tent, lengthening your cords, and strengthening your stakes. Let the Spirit stretch you, deepen your roots, and shape you for what’s next.

Scriptures:

• Isaiah 54:2-3
• Isaiah 53
• Jeremiah 18:2-4
• Galatians 5:22-23
• Colossians 2:7
• Psalm 1:3

As we continue through the book of Ephesians, this message explores God's empowering call from spiritual death to vibrant life. This sermon dives deep into the complete story of our salvation: our desperate condition without Christ, God's compassionate intervention, and His calling on our lives. Here's the stunning conclusion: we weren't just saved from something, we were saved for something. God has prepared good works in advance for each of us to walk in, making us His masterpiece and living testimony of His immeasurable grace.

Scriptures:

• Ephesians 2:1-10
• Romans 12
• Colossians 2:15
• Jeremiah 17:9
• Ezekiel 36:26
• 1 John 4:19
• Lamentations 3:22-23
• Romans 6:5
• 2 Timothy 1:9

The concept of being "chosen" isn't about superiority or exclusivity. Rather, it's about recognizing that each of us has a unique role to play in God's grand design. This choosing, however, requires our willing participation. In this powerful message, we're reminded of the transformative power of being chosen by God and the significance of offering your life for God's mission.

Scriptures:

• Isaiah 6:1
• Galatians 2:20
• Hebrews 6:1