We’re not on a playground. We’re on a battlefield. From Ephesians 6:10-12, Pastor Benny reminds us that our fight is spiritual, our enemy is real, and our victory is in Jesus. Follow, share, and drop a comment to let us know how we can pray for you.

📖 Bible Verses Used:
Ephesians 6:10-12
Ephesians 5:11
Ephesians 4:3
Genesis 3:1
Matthew 12:43-45
John 8:32
John 8:44
John 10:10
Romans 8:37
1 John 4:4
Psalm 133
Isaiah 14
Revelation 12
Revelation 12:11
Colossians 2:15
James 1:14-15

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In Acts 19, Paul asked a simple question: “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”
Tonight, Pastor Kelli reminds us that God has immeasurably more for His people through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit isn’t distant—He’s our Helper, Comforter, Teacher, Defender, and Friend. We are called not just to know about Him but to be filled and refilled daily with His power, strength, and presence.

📖 Bible Verses Used:

• Acts 19:1–6

• Acts 1:4–8

• Acts 2:1–4

• Acts 19:11–12

• Ephesians 3:16, 20

• Ephesians 5:18

• Romans 8:11

• Zechariah 4:6

• 1 Corinthians 4:20

• James 1:17

In this message, Pastor Benny teaches how following Jesus means leaving the old life behind. We’re called to put off the old self, be renewed in our minds by the Holy Spirit, and put on the new nature created to be like God. Paul reminds us to speak truth, forgive freely, and live in kindness, generosity, and purity as people made new in Christ.

📖 Bible Verses Used:

• Ephesians 4:17–32

• Romans 12:2

• Psalm 51:5

• Isaiah 64:6

• Proverbs 9:10

• Proverbs 18:21

Paul shifts from doctrine to daily living: walk worthy by guarding Spirit-given unity. Unity isn’t uniformity—it’s humility, gentleness, patience, and love in action. We’re one body with one Spirit, hope, Lord, faith, baptism, and Father. Jesus gives leaders (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers) to equip the saints so every part serves. The goal? Maturity—no longer tossed by trends, but “speaking the truth in love” as each part does its work.

📖 Bible Verses Used:

• Ephesians 4:1–16

• John 17:20–23

• 1 Corinthians 12:12–27

• Psalm 68:18

If this encouraged you, follow us and drop a comment—how is God calling you to help build unity this week?

In Ephesians 3, Paul reveals the mystery of God’s plan that Jews and Gentiles are now one family in Christ. Through the church, God displays His wisdom to the world and even the unseen realm. In Christ, we have bold access to the Father, rooted in His love, and empowered to live in His fullness. Go a check it out, and leave your thoughts in the comments.📖 Bible Verses Used:Ephesians 3:1–211 Peter 1:10–121 Corinthians 2:7–8
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In Ephesians 2:11–22, Paul reminds us that we were once far from God, without hope, but through Jesus we’ve been brought near by His blood. Christ is our peace, tearing down walls of division and making us one family in Him. Now we are citizens of His kingdom, members of His household, and the very dwelling place of God.

Follow along, share your thoughts in the comments, and let’s grow together in the new life we have in Christ!

📖 Bible Verses Used:

• Ephesians 2:11–22

• Ephesians 1:10

• John 17:20–21

• 1 Corinthians 3:11

• 1 Corinthians 15:51–52

• 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18

Join us as Pastor Mike Badolato continues the series Ephesians The New Life. Go check it out and let us know how it impacted you in the comments.

📖 Bible Verses Used:

Ephesians 2:1–10

Ephesians 1:7; 1:21; 6

Romans 10:14–15

Luke 2:17

John 4:28–30

Mark 5:18–20

Continuing in Ephesians, Pastor Benny unpacks Paul’s prayer in 1:15–23. Paul gives thanks for the Ephesians’ faith and love, then prays that they would know God more deeply, grow in spiritual wisdom, discover their calling, and walk in the power of Christ’s resurrection. This prayer frames the four steps of our spiritual journey: Know God, Grow Together, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.

📖 Bible Verses Used:

• Ephesians 1:15–23

• Matthew 16:17

• Matthew 7:21–23

• Hebrews 10:25

• Proverbs 27:17

• John 10:10

• 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27

• Romans 12:6

• John 15:8, 11

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Kicking off our new series through Ephesians, Pastor Benny opens with 1:1–14 a sweeping, one-sentence praise (in the Greek!) that shows how salvation is: planned by the Father, purchased by the Son, and preserved by the Spirit. In Christ we’re chosen, adopted, accepted, redeemed, forgiven, included, sealed, and guaranteed. Discover the riches of your new life and what it means to live from acceptance, not for it.

📖 Bible Verses Used:

• Ephesians 1:1–14

• Acts 19; Acts 9 (Saul’s conversion, referenced)

• John 3:16; John 1:16

• Romans 10:13

• 2 Peter 3:9

• 1 Peter 1:3–4

• Zephaniah 3:17

In the conclusion of our Fire series, we look at the fire of Pentecost. From the fire that fell on Mt. Sinai to the fire that fell in the Upper Room, God reveals Himself as holy and powerful and now His Spirit dwells in us. The same Pentecostal fire that empowered the early church is for us today! Watch and be encouraged to seek His power and boldness in your life.

📖 Bible Verses Used:

• Exodus 3:1–6

• Exodus 19:16–18

• Exodus 20

• Deuteronomy 5:27

• Acts 1:3–8

• Acts 2:1–4

• Ezekiel 36:26–27

• Exodus 32:25–28

• Acts 2:39

• Acts 8:14–17

• Acts 10:34–35

• Acts 19:1–7

• Acts 1:14