The world around us is growing darker, but God's calling for His people has never changed: walk worthy of the calling you've received.

In this message from Ephesians 5:1–21, Pastor Mac McDonald explores what it means to live as followers of Christ in a culture that often rejects Him. Paul challenges believers to walk in love, walk in the light, and walk in wisdom—reflecting the character of Christ in every area of life.

This isn't a call to legalism or trying harder to earn God's favor. It's the natural response of a heart transformed by God's grace. Because we belong to Christ, our lives should look different from the world around us.

Whether you're facing temptation, discouragement, or simply seeking to grow in your walk with the Lord, this message offers biblical encouragement and practical application for living faithfully in a dark world.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1–21 (KJV)
Series: Ephesians – Inside Out
Pastor: Mac McDonald
First Baptist Church of Casa Grande

Lazarus came out of the tomb alive—but he was still wrapped in grave clothes.

Many Christians are the same way. We've been saved, forgiven, and made new in Christ, yet we continue carrying old sins, old attitudes, old identities, and old ways of thinking.

In this message from Ephesians 4:17–32, discover how God calls His people to leave the grave behind, walk in holiness, and live in the freedom that belongs to those who have been made new.

You are not who you were. Stop dressing like it.

That last line would make a fantastic closing sentence in the description because it sticks in people's minds. It captures the entire sermon in one memorable statement.

Ephesians 4:7-16, Salvation gives us the Holy Spirit. God gives a spiritual gift to all believers. Your gift is used to glorify God, build His kingdom, and edify your fellow Saints.

Salvation is the given to believers by God's Grace. This free gift is often misunderstood by nonbelievers.

Listen is as Pastor Mac McDonald explains the free gift of God's Grace.

In Ephesians 4:1-6 Paul teaches the six qualities

that protect unity and the Seven "Ones" that show we can't create unity, it is something that already exists in God.

Ephesians 3:14-21 Paul's prayer to believers: The Holy Spirit compels the believer to shine.

Ephesians 3:1-13 Paul reveals the Mystery, what he was told by Jesus Christ to reveal, that would be Paul's mission in life.

Once we are sealed with His Holy Spirit, we are seated with Christ and are part of The Family of Believers.

As sinners we are the walking dead, dead to the Holy Spirit and dead in sin.

Paul tells us in Ephesians Chapter 2:1-10 what it is to be seated next to Jesus Christ.

Matthew 28:5-6 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

No mediator needed, access to Christ by anyone willing to follow Him, and Him only! Trust in Christ, the only way to Salvation!