In this message from our "IN CHRIST" series, we dive deep into Ephesians 2:11-22 to discover the radical, corporate nature of our salvation. Paul's message wasn't just to a person—it was to a people. God didn't just save us from our sin; He saved us into a new family, breaking down every wall of hostility to create "one new man."

Before Christ, we were spiritually dead, slaves to our sin and the world's

destructive path, But God, rich in mercy and love, made us alive with

Christ…

This sermon on Ephesians 1:13-23 explains how the Holy Spirit seals every believer as God's genuine possession, providing blessed assurance against all doubt

Do you ever feel like you're constantly trying to earn your place or prove your worth? From pop songs to our deepest anxieties, the human heart cries out, "I want to belong." We often live like Leah in the Old Testament, striving for an acceptance that always feels just out of reach. We can even bring this into our faith, living as Christians who are constantly striving for God's approval instead of resting in it.

In this second message from our "Ephesians: IN CHRIST" series, we dive into Ephesians 1 to completely re-wire our foundation. Paul's powerful letter isn't a list of rules to follow; it's a declaration of an identity we already have. Stop striving and start discovering what it truly means to "Belong in Christ."

In a city defined by pagan gods, consumerism, and deep division, Paul laid

out the foundation of Christian life: our identity is found only IN CHRIST

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Colossians 3:23, 1-2; Psalm 148, 22:3, 16:11, 89:15-17; Luke 19:40; Philippians 4:4-7

Romans 14:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Acts 4:36-37, 9:26-27, 20:32; Joshua 1:6-9; Ephesians 4:11-12, 29-30; 1 Corinthians 3:12-13, 14:3; James 3:10-12; Proverbs 25:2, 4:11; 1 Chronicles 22:16; Exodus 18; Isaiah 40:1-2; Psalm 25:5

Isaiah 29:13, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 149:3, 2 Samuel 6:14-16, Psalm 47:1, Psalm 63:4, Psalm 134:2, Luke 24:50-51, Psalm 33:2-3, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 27:6, Psalm 47:6, Luke 7:47, Acts 15:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:20

In the wake of the shocking and tragic death of Charlie Kirk, how are we, as Christians, called to respond? Do we meet anger with anger, or is there a different path?

Jesus presents us with two distinct paths: the thief's way of stealing, killing, and destroying, and His way of abundant life. This isn't just a theological concept—it's a moment-by-moment choice that defines the course of our lives, especially in times of national grief and division.