** includes Joshua Todd's testimony (message starts at 26:30)

Ephesians 1:3-10 (today's focus - vs3-6)

IN CHRIST we have been blessed with every spiritual blessing

IN CHRIST we have been chosen to be holy and blameless in love before him.

IN CHRIST we have been predestined to be adopted as his children

IN CHRIST we have redemption through his blood, forgiveness of our trespasses

IN CHRIST He has made known to us the mystery of his will

He has MADE US WORTHY... IN CHRIST.

Made Worthy - week 1 - Ephesians 1:1-2 - An introduction to the book of Ephesians

Why Church - Why Church Membership? We are wrapping up our WHY series today with WHY CHURCH? Why go to church and more importantly, why be a part of the church you go to? The reason has its "finger" in each of our other WHY messages... ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. Join us in Ephesians 4 and 5.

What is TRUE Revival and why do we pray for it? How does it start? Let's look at the life of Jonah and see the steps... because TRUE REVIVAL starts with me.

Have you ever asked any these questions?

WHY PRAY if God already knows what is going to happen?

WHY PRAY if God already knows what we are going to say?

What if the purpose of prayer was less about knowing answers and more about knowing God?

The truth is, we better understand WHY WE PRAY when we better understand what prayer is (and what it is NOT) and why it is an important part of a believer's life... Prayer is how we communicate with God and align our heart with His.

Author Warren Wiersbe sums up the purpose of prayer well: The immediate purpose of prayer is the accomplishing of Gods will on earth; the ultimate purpose of prayer is the eternal glory of God (Sounds similar to everything else we do)

Why do followers of Christ get baptized? The New Testament highlights the importance of baptism for the individual believer and the church. The early Christians practiced baptism as it had been ordained by Christ, it marked the personal identification with Christ, it marked the entrance into the Christian family, and it provided an opportunity for a public confession of faith. But what about us... why do we do it?

Why should we be involved in Biblical Community?

Why is connection such a big part of the Christian walk? Why is "I can't do life alone" one of the five core values of Paragon Church? Join us as we look at the importance of Fellowship and Connection within the body of Christ.

Why give to God? When we realized ALL that we have has been given to us by God, we must conclude that we should give God all that we are. We belong to God and He is worthy to give our time, talent, and treasures to.

Every disciple of Christ is normally and naturally involved in evangelism as much as in Bible study, prayer, and corporate worship. From the brand new Christian to the long time follower of Christ, sharing the gospel is necessary and integral to a growing life in Christ. But Why?

From the message: Evangelism and Discipleship are intrinsically wrapped up in the hope of the gospel Jesus changes lives for the Glory of God.

We all give our devotion, attention and focus to something.... why should that "something" be our God before anything else? Why worship God?