Pastor Robert Mckinney encouraged us to give ourseles to the knowing of Christ.

This sermons from Ephesians 1:15-23 was preached on 9.24.23 at Christ Fellowship Northwest.

Pastor Robert Mckinney preached this sermon, "Spiritually Blessed," to kick off our new sermon series through the book of Ephesians.

Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:1-14

In this series of epidsodes titled “UNITED,” I, Daniel Barta and my friend Silas Forrester will discuss the apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.  Our 9 Conversations will coincide with a 9 week Bible study on Ephesians that I have written. 

You can access digital versions of this study on our website at cf-northwest.com/cellgroups.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS

Not only are we called to share our own hearts with integrity, we are also called to listen to and care for the hearts of those around us. Like us, others know the fears and obstacles to heart level community. We must learn to be the kind of people others find trustworthy and dependable.

In this episode, Pastor Daniel Barta and family counselor, Jessica Salle discuss how we can become better participants in heart level community.

Communicating our hearts honestly to others puts us in a fearful place as we face the possibility that those around us may reject us if they really know us. Open and honest conversations with others exposes us leaving us vulnerable.

In this Episode, Pastor Daniel Barta and family counselor, Jessica Salle, discuss the danger of vulnerability everyone faces when seeking deeper than surface level relationship with others.

Communicating our hearts honestly to others puts us in a fearful place as we face the possibility that those around us may reject us if they really know us. Open and honest conversation with others exposes us to the possibility of rejection.

In this episode, Pastor Daniel Barta and family counselor Jessica Salle discuss the danger of rejection everyone faces when seeking deeper than surface level relationship with others.

In this episode, Pastor Daniel Barta and family counselor, Jessica Salle discuss two more obstacles we all face as we seek deeper fellowship with those around us.

The first part of this conversation was shared in the previous episode in which we will look at the first two obstacles we face in the pursuit of genuine community.

In this episode, Pastor Daniel Barta and family counselor, Jessica Salle discuss two obstacles we all face as we seek deeper fellowship with those around us.

The second part of this conversation will be shared in the next episode in which we will look at two additional obstacles we face in the pursuit of genuine community.

IN THIS EPISODE

Pastors Daniel Barta and Randall Moss consider the importance of testing the truths we find in the Scripture against the rest of the Scriptures. All of us our susceptible to misinterpreting the Scriptures, and one of the best ways to test our conclusions is to see if the truths we see in the text are supported elsewhere in the Bible.

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In each episode of this 5 part series we will discuss one step in what is called the Interpretive Journey which can be foundin the book Grasping God's Word.

SOURCE INFORMATION

(Duvall, J. Scott, and J. Daniel Hays. 2005. Grasping God’s Word: A Hands- on Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.)

IN THIS EPISODE

Pastors Daniel Barta and Randall Moss discuss identifying the truth taught in the text you are studying. This third step, identifies that which is true for both the original audience and for us as we study the text in our day.

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In each episode of this 5 part series we will discuss one step in what is called the Interpretive Journey which can be foundin the book Grasping God's Word.

SOURCE INFORMATION

(Duvall, J. Scott, and J. Daniel Hays. 2005. Grasping God’s Word: A Hands- on Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.)