"Blessed are the Peacemakers" is a key part of Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount. Today we can recognize that as peacemakers our lives can be a picture to the world of what it looks like to line up with God. Jesus doesn't offer to solve all our problems, but his peace brings true healing both now and in eternity.

Continuing our series on Anger and the Human Heart, Rob leads us through a conversation of what it looks like to be angry. He begins in Jonah 4 with the example of the Prophet Jonah- God poses this specific question- "Is is Right for you to be Angry?" He then moves to the Gospel of John and we examine the example of Jesus when it comes to being angry.

We take a break from our in-depth study of Ephesians, and Rob introduces the 6-week sermon series dealing with Anger and the Human Heart. We examine the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis, and reflect on God's question to Cain that is also extended to each of us: "Why are you so angry?" Finally, Rob finishes laying the framework for our study by diving into James 1:19-20, which provides practical insight for dealing with anger in our own hearts.

Ephesians 3:20-21- Rob walks us through the final verses of Ephesians chapter 3. These verses reframe the concept of God's provision and purpose for our lives. In order to walk us through this passage, Rob takes us to the story of Jacob in the Old Testament. Ultimately, we are reminded that God's blessings are for His glory.

Ephesians 3:14-19- Rob challenges us through his sermon to go back to the basics when it comes to our walk with Christ. We are reminded of the call to invite Christ to dwell in our hearts, and we are convicted to be established in love as a follower of Christ.

Rob preaches on Ephesians 3:1-13, and walks us through Paul's message regarding discouragement. We all face seasons of discouragement, and moments when it seems impossible to move forward. Through the message of Paul's testimony, and the powerful encouragement we have because of Jesus' sacrifice, Rob shares some Biblical truths about how to walk through the storms of discouragement and find peace that only comes from Christ.

David walks us through the the final verses of Ephesians 2 and discusses Paul's message to Ephesus about its church. The implications of this message help us recognize the work being done in our own hearts and in the heart of the church. Jesus defines our purpose and mission, and the sermon points us back to this truth that we are being joined together to become a dwelling for the Lord.

On this Easter Sunday, we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ and are reminded of the invitation given to each of us because of His Sacrifice.

Ephesians 2:14-18 - Sin has created a "dividing wall of hostility" between us and God but has also created one between each of us as people. As he continues his letter, Paul emphasizes the importance of the local church in the life of the believer as God, in Christ, has destroyed this dividing wall of hostility between us.

Ephesians 2:11-13 - One of the most common commands in the Bible is to remember. Twice in this passage Paul implores his readers to continually remember what the sacrifice of Jesus means for their lives.