What if believing the devil exists helps me love people better? What if there are spiritual forces making it difficult for us to get along? We struggle to embrace the idea of a literal devil. This is, in part, because of the Satanic Panic of the 80s and 90s and partly because we live in a disenchanted world. As Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians he helps us see that people are not our enemies, the devil is.

What does the Bible teach about slavery? On the surface it sounds like Paul (who wrote most of the New Testament) is pro-slavery when he says, "Slaves, obey your masters." But when we unpack the context of this statement we discover a beautiful world Paul is inviting us to create.

What does the Bible teach about slavery? On the surface it sounds like Paul (who wrote most of the New Testament) is pro-slavery when he says, "Slaves, obey your masters." But when we unpack the context of this statement we discover a beautiful world Paul is inviting us to create.

When the Bible says "honor your father and mother" it means help support them as they age. Paul closes the book of Ephesians by helping us create "greenhouses of grace." When we provide food, shelter, medicine, and clothing for our aging parents we create an environment for grace to flourish.

This week we launch a mini-series within our study of Ephesians—diving into the most intimate and controversial parts of ancient and modern life: marriage, family, and power.

In Ephesians 5:21–33, Paul speaks into the Roman household codes, structures that upheld the entire empire. But instead of reinforcing hierarchy, Paul subverts it—calling Spirit-filled people to a new way of being in relationship: trust.

When Paul tells wives to submit, he’s saying: trust. And when he tells husbands to love, he’s saying: sacrifice your power to make another’s life better. Mutual dignity. Mutual trust. Mutual transformation.

We’ll wrestle honestly with the cultural baggage around words like submission, and the way these texts have been misused. We’ll also ask what it means to live as Spirit-filled people in a world that still hungers for control.

Expect Tom Holland, ancient Roman law, villains and minions, and a radical reimagining of power that makes the gospel visible in marriage.

Big idea: Spirit-led people trust each other.

Not only are we set free by God, but we are also equipped by God to live in that freedom.  In this sermon on Ephesians 5:1-21 we look at three ways in which God equips us to live as free people. 

Why do we so often find ourselves stuck, wishing we could show up differently in our lives? Simple answer - You can’t live a new life if you’re still listening to old lies. This week Luke talks about trading old messages for new truth and stepping into the freedom Jesus has already made possible. Based on Ephesians 4:17–32.

It's hard to make and maintain friends as an adult. Seasons change. People move. Friends betray us. What does it look like to find companions as an adult? The very first instruction in the book of Ephesians comes in chapter 4. Paul tells the Ephesians to pursue connection. How are friendships possible? Friendships are possible because grace creates the two essential components of friendship: trust and rest.

In this sermon Janna unpacks Paul's message in Ephesians 3:14-21 about the God who is able to do beyond all measure. Too many of us don't experience our fullest potential because we are afraid of the unknown. What if, because of Jesus, the answer is both within us and beyond us?

In this message, Luke unpacks Ephesians 3:1-13 and the unexpected truth that our mess isn’t an obstacle to God’s message. Our mess often becomes the very vehicle He uses. We’ll explore what it means to embrace the mystery of faith, find our identity in Christ, and tell the truth about the hard stuff. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of your mess, this one’s for you.