In one of the most famous passages of scripture about the gospel Paul lays out who we are and what it took to bring us into a right relationship with God. In this lesson we explore the significance of God’s grace and the incredible gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.

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Like a master jeweler displaying His masterful work, God displays the transformed lives of His children. In this episode, Pastor Philip Jackson teaches through one of the most well known passages about the gospel and the role that we play in displaying the good news of what Jesus has done.

Scriptures Cited: Ephesians 2:1-10

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The discipline of prayer comes into perfect focus as the Apostle Paul teaches the church at Ephesus what we should pray for. In this lesson, pastor Philip Jackson teaches on what we have been given as children of God, and what we need to do to access those spiritual blessings.

Scriptures Cited: Ephesians 1:15-23; Genesis 1-2; John 16:7, 16:13; 1 John 4:20-21; 1 Kings 3:9, 4:24; 2 Corinthians 2:9-12; Romans 8:24-25; Philippians 2:1-11.

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In the beginning sections of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul lays out the significance of God's plan for the world. In this lesson, pastor Philip Jackson teaches the first half of Ephesians 1 and how it describes the incredible nature of God and His plan to show all of creation exactly who He is. 

Scriptures Cited: Acts 22:21; Romans 8:26-27, 10:14-15, 12:1-2; 2 Peter 2:9-10, 3:9; Galatians 6:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12; James 2:14-26; Luke 15:11-32; John 14:6

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The city of Ephesus was an economic gateway in the ancient world that connected Europe with the East. It was the home of the famed temple of Diana (Artemis) which stood as a cultural symbol of pagan worship and the backdrop to the challenges that the church faced in everyday life. In this lesson, pastor Philip Jackson begins a study on the book of Ephesians and lays out the cultural significance of the historic church on the Mediterranean coast.

Scriptures Cited: Acts 18:24-28, 19:1-41; Revelation 2:1-7; Ephesians 1-6

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If you look at some of the great events that caused generational suffering for the people of God they all have one thing in common. Abraham fathering Ishmael, Esau throwing away his birthright, the sons of Eli the High Priest defaming the tabernacle, King Saul losing the kingdom, and David committing adultery with Bathsheba, all show a willful disregard for God’s lordship over time. Each person’s story highlights the cost of not being intentional with the role that they had been given and the significance of the season of life they were in. They lost sight of the eternal importance of time. In this lesson, Pastor Philip Jackson finishes his series on family disciplines with the series subject of time and how it plays a role in a believers life.

Scriptures Cited: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Exodus 31.

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Psychologists say that a person needs 3-5 close friends to have fulfillment in life. Loneliness and isolation can have the health effect of smoking 15 cigarettes a day and lead to an increased risk of stroke and heart disease. The friendships that you have will affect your marriage. In fact, having people in your close circle of friends who are casual about talking bad about their spouse, or the institution of marriage, increases your chances of divorce by as much as 75%. In this lesson, pastor Philip Jackson continues his series on family disciplines with friendship and how having godly friends allows us to deal with trauma and difficulty as a couple.

Scriptures Cited: John 15:12-17; 1 John 4:17-21; Ecclesiastes 4:7-12; Hebrews 10:19-25

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In this lesson, guest speaker Levi mattes discusses the importance of God's word in our lives.

Scriptures Cited: Psalm 119:1-16

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Stewardship goes beyond money. In fact, it is an indication of the status of our hearts and highlights our insecurities. In this lesson, pastor Philip Jackson continues his series on family disciplines with how a godly family should view their finances.

Scriptures Cited: Psalm 24:1-6; Psalm 37:25; Matthew 6:19-20, 31-34; 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Numbers 18:21-24; Genesis 14:18-20; Deuteronomy 14:22-29; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; Acts 4:32-5:11; Philippians 4:10-14; Proverbs 22:7; Deuteronomy 28:12; Luke 6:35; Romans 13:7-14.

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In the opening chapters of the Bible, God reveals Himself as the first host of others. In fact, He created the whole universe He can host His human image bearers. The first 25 verses of Genesis 1 are a poetic description of the lengths that God would go to reveal Himself to mankind. Once the world was ready to receive guests, God created man (Gen 1:26-31). Hospitality is one of the foundational disciplines of a godly home because it is a godly strategy to show people the love of God. In this episode, pastor Philip Jackson continues his series on family disciplines with a Biblical look at what our lives should look like as we intentionally open up for others to see the gospel.

Scriptures Cited: Genesis 1-2; Leviticus 19:33-34; Matthew 6; Matthew 25:31-46

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