The armor of God is probably familiar to many of us, but in our culture this is a timely text. We must be reminded of who our enemy is. As we near the end of Ephesians, let's lean in and ask the Lord to speak to us.

We are relational people because we are created in the image and likeness of a relational God. As we continue through Ephesians, we see examples of submission in familial and working relationships.

Many times when we encounter certain words, we have preconceived connotations about them. Submission is one of those words that our culture has magnified, exaggerated, and twisted. However, the Scriptures speak very clearly that our devotion as Christ followers is to submit to Christ!

In the scripture we are given many warnings to guide us in how we are to live. This week we see a moment when Paul charges the church in Ephesus to examine how they walk, and to walk wisely for the world is evil and dark. Join us as we discuss how it looks to "walk wisely."

In a culture standing against Christ, we are often pulled toward the darkness. However the Apostle Paul continues to urge us to kill of the things that are ungodly. As we continue through Ephesians, we encounter a very explicit text about the things that are dark.

There is one body in Christ and for the body to work properly, we must be unified. Part of unity is maturity, and in Sunday's text Paul essentially says "Grow Up!" It's not just maturity, in general, but maturity in Christ!

In Ephesians 4, the Apostle Paul urges the believers to walk worth of the calling, but what is this calling? Who and what are they called to? Is there more than one? We'll jump back in our Stand Firm series this Sunday looking at Ephesians 4:1-6 to answer these questions.

The Lord is good, and He has proven that throughout the last 5 years! As we celebrate our Plantiversary at Restoration Church, we remember what the Lord has done!

Followers of Jesus are commanded to "pray without ceasing". Constant communication with the God who made us should mark us, but do we petition Him with a posture of expectation? The Apostle Paul reminds us that not only is the Lord able; He is more than able! As we gather on Sunday, let's celebrate this truth!!!

Strength is more than just physical; it's also mental. In his letter to the Ephesians, Apostle Paul is not shy about talking about the battles that we (as believers) face in this world. With this in mind, he encourages them & us to be rooted and grounded in Christ! Let's do that as we worship the Lord.