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This sermon introduces a series on Ephesians by examining the opening verses to define the identity and sustenance of God's people. It argues that Christians are defined not by moral perfection or self-ownership, but as saints and believers who are savingly united to Christ. The sermon confronts the temptations of self-sufficiency and self-ownership, asserting that true spiritual maturity involves a deepening dependence on God rather than an attempt to sustain oneself through effort or knowledge. The preacher emphasizes that grace and peace are the essential gifts received from the Father and the Son, which sustain the believer's life and standing. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to rest in their identity in Christ, recognizing that their salvation and daily strength flow entirely from the Triune God.

When you believe in and belong to the Lord, you can then live for Him in a way that is worthy of Him.

1. The Need for Christ- Centered Marriages 2. Submission is Not: - Submission is Not Inferiority - Submission is Not Broken - Submission is Not Passive, but Active - Submission is Not Being a Wallflower - Submission is Not Total - Submission is Not Determined by Personal Experience or Culture

Because God designed marriage as a lifelong commitment before Him, I must commit to living in this reality, defending and protecting God's gift by His grace.

This sermon explores the biblical call for Christian couples to embody distinct roles that reflect the relationship between Christ and the church. It instructs wives to embrace a lifestyle of joyful submission and a gentle spirit, trusting in God's sovereignty even when their husbands fail to lead well. Conversely, husbands are challenged to lead with understanding, honoring their wives as the weaker vessel and as equal heirs of the grace of life. These duties are not merely for marital harmony but serve as a powerful witness to the gospel, displaying God's love and faithfulness to a watching world.

This testimony recounts the spiritual journey of a man raised in a devout Christian home who struggled with a lack of genuine love for God despite his intellectual zeal for Reformed doctrine. Drawing on Philippians 3, the speaker describes his conversion as a quiet but radical shift from relying on his own righteousness to trusting in the absolute faithfulness of Christ, a realization sparked by hearing a sermon on John 10. The narrative extends to his ongoing sanctification, highlighting how the grace of God transformed his capacity to love others, influenced deeply by the writings of Jonathan Edwards and Amy Carmichael. The account also details the providential path of his marriage and ministry, emphasizing that God's grace enables believers to press toward the goal of knowing Christ and conforming to His image, rather than seeking great things through their own strength.