Questions for Further Reflection 1.     Read Ephesians 4:17-32.  What stands out to you as you read these texts?  Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise?2.     How does a believer strike a balance between personal responsibility and Holy Spirit power?  3.     What are some examples of “meaningless” living?  What meaningless things to do you find yourself drifting towards?4.     Have there been times in your life when you lived in willful ignorance of Truth?  How does Truth shape our way of thinking, living, and understanding Jesus and ourselves?How does one move from “I’m trying to be a Christian” to “I AM a Christian who’s trying”?

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 8 of our series in Ephesians as we look at individual responsibility in transformation to the likeness of Jesus.

Ephesians 4:17-32

Pastor Mark Scandrett, Pastor of Connectional Ministries, preaches part 7 of your In Him series on Ephesians, from Ephesians 4:1-16.  How to Have a Healthy Body.

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 6 of our series in Ephesians titled "What's Available to us in Christ".  Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to have an experience with Christ that shapes them beyond their understanding.

Ephesians 3:14-21

Join Pastor Chris and Leah Smith as they discuss their views on this Sunday's message and answer this week's questions for further reflection. 

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION Read Ephesians 13:1-13.  Are there any ideas here that stand out to you?  Anything you don’t understand or wonder about?God’s plans for you are always better than your plans for yourself.  Do you agree with this statement?  Why or why not?Paul writes about the mystery of Christ.  What is this mystery (see v. 6), and why is it such a big deal? What was God’s plan for Paul? (See vv. 8-9)  Why do you think Paul was so excited about it?Why do you think the church is such an important part of God’s plan for his people?

Pastor Mark preaches pt. 5 of our series in Ephesians titled "God's Plan For His People".  We look at Paul's call to the church and His plan for their future.

Ephesians 3:1-13

Questions for Further Reflection Read Ephesians 2:11-22.  What stands out to you as you read these texts?  Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise?Is there anything in your life that has made you feel like you don’t belong?  If you are comfortable in sharing, please share.  Where did that fear come from?  Was it from humans or from God?What are ways that the church has created barriers rather than attracted others to God?Francis Chan in his book “Until Unity” writes the following:   Unity starts with repentance; Unity comes with maturity; Unity survives with love.  How does the church repent, mature and love our way through our differences with others.How do we keep ourselves from putting our faith in others to be our peace?  How has Jesus guided you through seasons of unrest into seasons of peace?

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 4 of our series in Ephesians titled "How The Church is Different?".  We look at Paul's reminder to the Gentiles of the life before Christ and the unity they with each other and with God.

Ephesians 2:11-22

Here are this week's Questions for Further Reflection: Read Ephesians 2:1-10.  What stands out to you as you read these texts?  Anything about these verses that takes you by surprise?Paul uses strong ideas to describe our lives before Christ (dead and enslavement).  Is Paul exaggerating?  Why do you think that Paul uses such strong language?  Why do you think that people choose to be enslaved to sin?  Can you name moments/seasons in your life where you noticed your self-centeredness more than others?The word hubris means pride in excess.  How does hubris impact our path to salvation?  Is it easy to boast (put our faith in) in ourselves to earn salvation?How do the words “but God” shape our understanding of walking in our faith?  (see v. 4)How does faith in Christ help you to rest?

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 3 of our series in Ephesians titled "How Are We Savedr?".  We look at Paul's reminder to the Gentiles of the life before Christ and how we can be saved into new life.

Ephesians 2:1-10