Lake Murray BC Podcast

Acts 20:17-38 records Paul’s emotional farewell to the Ephesian elders as he prepares to leave for Jerusalem. He reflects on his ministry, warns them to guard against false teachings, and urges them to remain faithful in shepherding the church. His emotional departure marks the end of his ministry with them.

Sermon date: 02/23/25

At the close of Ephesians chapter 2, the Apostle Paul talks about the transforming work of the gospel and how it has broken down any barriers between those who are in Christ. In today's sermon, we see how this is best reflected in the identity and work of the local church.

The beginning of Ephesians 2 is one of the clearest expositions of the gospel in the New Testament. In today's sermon, we consider the work and character of God who in his mercy and lovingkindness offers salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ to any who would believe.

The Apostle Paul begins Ephesians chapter 2 reminding the church at Ephesus who they were before Christ. In today's sermon, we consider the reality of our need for the gospel to save us from the rightful consequence of our sinfulness.

As Paul brings the first chapter of Ephesians to a close, he offers a prayer for the church at Ephesus. In today's sermon we learn how Paul's response to the truth of the gospel should and can inform our own response.

Throughout the first chapter of Ephesians the Apostle Paul returns to the work of the Triune God in redemption. In today's sermon, we explore the role of the Holy Spirit who is the guarantee of our inheritance and the assurance of our salvation.

The Apostle Paul aims to refresh and inspire the hearts of the church at Ephesus in writing to them about the blessings of God offered to them in Christ. In today's sermon, we see how God's plan to unite all things to himself is carried out by the work of redemption in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

A new year is a time to gratefully reflect on the experiences of the past and to look forward with anticipation to the future. In today's sermon, we begin the first of a four week series in Ephesians 1, where we will consider the past, present, and future work of God in Christ.

What is the mark of a genuine follower of Jesus? How will the world know who are truly his? In today's sermon, we see how love, for God and neighbor, is the best evidence of the light.

God has made himself known in creation and in human history in various ways. But the message of Christmas is that God has communicated to us most clearly about who he is through the sending of his Son into the world to save sinners.