Pastor Jeff delivers a special message. Many of us spend our time focused on how to engage the world outside of church... but there is value in the church gathering as well. And it's more than just fun songs and a good message.

Today is “National Back to Church Sunday,” and our theme this year is “a place to belong.” There are numerous reasons why some people don’t feel comfortable in church. They feel like they don’t f it in. They think they’ll be judged or criticized. They feel like they don’t know what’s going on, like an outsider to the religious customs. Or they think that there’s nothing there for them.

As Hurricane Irma approaches us in Central Florida, Pastor Sammy hosts service right from the Pawlak family living room over Facebook Live. His father shares his testimony of surviving a storm, and the work God did in the midst of it.

Ephesians wraps up as the GHO Youth take over Sunday service! Jayden Olmeda goes into Ephesians 6 with a panel of our teens to talk about what the scripture says about the relationship of parents and children, and our relationship with God the Father.

Ephesians 5 is the most quoted scripture in traditional weddings, more than 1 Corinthians 13 “The Love Chapter”. People often look to it for practical marriage advice, and single people check out because they think this doesn’t apply to them. Trying to look at a marriage see Christ is backwards. We should focus on Christ, and let it inform our marriages.

Pastor Sammy continues our study in Ephesians: "One key to good communication is “tone of voice.” It’s not just what is said, but how it is said that communicates a clear message. Texts, emails, and Facebook posts can often lead to conflict because written messages don’t have the benefit of a voice tone, by which to fully interpret the intention. Chapter 5 of Ephesians is one of those chapters that people often read, imagining an angry voice. I heard that angry voice when I used to read this chapter. I would like to read this passage for you in the voice of a loving father giving instruction to his children, then I feel compelled to share some things from my testimony to help you understand these significant words, and to see the power they have over sin and condemnation."

Pastor Aaron continues our study in Ephesians as the letter moves to a call to action for those adopted into the family of God.

Our study in Ephesians continues at Pastor Kevin takes us into chapter three, and what Paul says about being equipped to share the good news Jesus brought.

Our series on Ephesians continues as Pastor Sammy and Shannon guide us through chapter 2. But rather than give us the interpretation of the scripture, the congregation was given a list of questions to personally respond to. Keep listening at the end for some testimonies of what the Holy Spirit revealed.

Pastor Jeff Bigby kicks off our new series in Ephesians. You have Been blessed by God. You have been chosen by God. And you have been redeemed by Christ.