Castle Oaks Sermons

There's one more piece to the puzzle as we wrap up our focus on this passage in Ephesians. If we're going to break free from "us & them" thinking, we must embrace grace in new and profound ways.

Do current conflicts come to mind as Paul details the division between the Gentiles and the Jewish people? Us & them, Republicans & Democrats, and so on. The divisions are numerous and deep. Not only does Paul talk about how we are one, he explains the reasons behind our hard-won unity.

Celebrating 20 Years of God's Faithfulness - 20th Anniversary Celebration

Paul describes the immense power of grace as he explains how God has brought together Gentiles and those of Jewish heritage. When we see such stark divisions in our own culture the timely importance of Paul's message is clear: there is no barrier that God cannot dissolve.

Paul describes the immense power of grace as he explains how God has brought together Gentiles and those of Jewish heritage. When we see such stark divisions in our own culture the timely importance of Paul's message is clear: there is no barrier that God cannot dissolve.

Paul explains God's unlimited grace in beautiful language. Some of us have a hard time believing that God loves us in this powerful way. Some of us find it difficult to believe that God loves others with such unconditional love. Understanding both will enable us to love others the way Jesus does.

Dave is a graduate of Denver Seminary with 24 years of pastoral experience. His wife, Angie, works at Denver Seminary in their Doctor of Ministry program. Dave and Angie recently moved back to Denver from Indianapolis and have been worshipping with Castle Oaks since early June. The Wards have two sons in college and a beagle at home.

When Paul writes his letter to the church at Ephesus, he does not waste time in shallow waters. The first 14 verses of Chapter One are filled with rich truths that help shape our faith. Don't miss the beginning of our new series this Sunday.

Sermon from Church in the Park (09.13.20)

As we wrap up this series we learn some crucial lessons about leadership, change, and how our own expectations can often derail us in significant ways.