Hope Marlette

In Ephesians 6:6–9, Paul gives us a powerful lesson about the relationship between employees and those in positions of authority. When we bring this message into today’s world, we’re reminded that our work should be done as unto the Lord.

As employees, we should work with honesty, dedication, and integrity, knowing that ultimately, we are serving God regardless of who our employer may be.

Likewise, managers and employers are called to treat their employees with fairness, respect, and compassion, remembering that they, too, have a Master in heaven who shows no favoritism.

Whether we are leading others or working under someone else, our actions should reflect our faith and honor to God in everything we do.

God’s design for the family is not simply a system for raising children until they turn eighteen; it is a lifelong relationship of love, honor, instruction, and care.

In Ephesians 6:1–4, children are called to obey and honor their parents, while parents are commanded to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord without provoking or discouraging them. As children grow into adulthood, obedience naturally gives way to responsibility and independence, but honor does not expire when childhood ends. A godly family learns to walk together through every season.

Marriage is a gift from God—and it was God’s idea from the very beginning. When God looked at man and said, “It is not good that man should be alone,” He wasn’t just solving a problem—He was establishing His design for marriage.

And if God is the One who created marriage, then who better to teach us how to do marriage well?

Join us this week as we continue through the book of Ephesians and discover what God intended marriage to be.

Heading into Chapter 5 this week in the book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul addresses several important areas of our lives.

Paul speaks directly about sexual immorality, crude language, and drunkenness. But what Paul is really doing is teaching us how to live a true, abundant life.

When we say no to these things, we are ultimately saying yes to a beautiful, God-honoring life—one that is carefully aligned with His will and filled with His blessings. Join us this week as we unpack these powerful truths.

As we continue our series, this week we’re looking at something we all do every single day: we talk.

Our words carry weight. They have the power to build people up or tear them down, bring hope or spread hurt, speak truth or give life to a lie. What comes out of our mouths often reveals what’s happening in our hearts.

And in a world filled with noise, opinions, outrage, and competing voices, How do we become a voice that cuts through the noise and points people to Jesus? Join us as we seek to answer these questions and more

In this week’s message, we move from being seated with Christ to examining what it means to walk out our faith in everyday life. One of the areas Paul addresses in this chapter is the importance of being renewed in the spirit of our minds.

If we are going to walk in all that the Lord has intended for us, we must embrace a new way of thinking. Everything begins in the mind. What we allow our minds to dwell on can either strengthen our spiritual lives or slowly pull us away from the things of God. Join us as we discuss how to develop a well trained mind.

In this weeks message we will continue through the second half of Ephesians 2, where Paul gives us a powerful picture of what it means to be the Church. Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone, and the apostles and prophets form the foundation upon which the household of God is built. As believers, we are not merely spectators—we are living stones being built together into a dwelling place for God by His Spirit.

But what does it mean to be a faithful “brick” in the house God is building?

Join us as we explore what it means to “Be the Brick.”

In Ephesians 2, the apostle Paul reminds us that “we who were once far off have been brought near.” But what does it really mean to be brought near to God? Do you experience God as close, personal, and present—or does He sometimes feel a million miles away?

This week, we’ll explore what it looks like to move from the “nosebleed section” of faith to a place of intimacy, connection, and nearness with God. God isn’t calling us to watch from a distance; He has made a way for us to come close.

Part of being seated with Christ and resting in our identity in Him is recognizing that we have access to every spiritual blessing He has provided.

Because of Christ, we have everything we need to live the abundant life. We have forgiveness of sins, redemption, adoption into the family of God, the gift of eternal life, and the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.

Join us as we discover, celebrate, and embrace the incredible spiritual blessings that belong to every believer in Christ.

In week one of our new series on the book of Ephesians, we explore what it means to be seated in Christ—resting in our identity and position in Him. We’ll discover the blessings God has given His children and take an honest look at predestination, asking: Who chose whom? Did Jesus choose us, did we choose Him, or is it both? Join us for this thought-provoking discussion!