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This sermon introduces a series on Ephesians by examining the opening verses to define the identity and sustenance of God's people. It argues that Christians are defined not by moral perfection or self-ownership, but as saints and believers who are savingly united to Christ. The sermon confronts the temptations of self-sufficiency and self-ownership, asserting that true spiritual maturity involves a deepening dependence on God rather than an attempt to sustain oneself through effort or knowledge. The preacher emphasizes that grace and peace are the essential gifts received from the Father and the Son, which sustain the believer's life and standing. Ultimately, the sermon calls the congregation to rest in their identity in Christ, recognizing that their salvation and daily strength flow entirely from the Triune God.

This sermon concludes a series on 1 Corinthians 7 by examining the final verses regarding widowhood and remarriage, emphasizing the principle of remaining faithful in God's calling in every circumstance. The central message is that while earthly circumstances change, the believer's covenant faithfulness to God must remain constant until the end. The text highlights that Christian liberty is bounded by divine parameters, such as marrying only in the Lord, and that contentment is found not in avoiding difficulty but in trusting God's wisdom. Drawing on Daniel 7 and 1 Corinthians 15, the exposition connects earthly endurance to the eternal hope of Christ's resurrection and the ultimate defeat of death. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, assuring the congregation that God's grace sustains believers through life's transitions and that their perseverance is grounded in Christ's unchanging faithfulness.

In this message in the Christian Home series, Elder Jonathan Moseley examines the biblical calling of a wife to be a help meet for her husband. Beginning in Genesis 2:18, he considers what it means to be a suitable helper and support, exploring the practical ways a husband and wife can complement one another through shared responsibilities, thoughtful communication, and mutual service. He also considers the importance of contentment and how a wife can encourage her husband to keep his priorities centered on serving the Lord. The goal is a marriage in which both work together in unity, each seeking the good of the other and the glory of God.

In part two of this series on Christ and culture, Dr. Marcus Mininger dives into Paul's stunning move in Ephesians 5 — quoting Genesis 2's account of marriage, then declaring, "I am speaking of Christ and the church." Mininger unpacks what it means for marriage to be Christocentric by design, not just illustrated by Christ but built from the ground up to point toward him, and why that means believers and unbelievers can never fully participate in it on equal footing. Then the conversation widens: if marriage points to Christ, what about bread, banquets, homes, and cities? Could the way you bake, decorate, or build actually preach a sermon?

This week on Wheat Among the Tares, Pastor Steve Williamson joins us for Part 4 of the series, Better Together. We will be continuing the discussion of "Marriage Is Like A Box", and what is needed when the reality of living day-to-day becomes not what you expected...

Proverbs 7 exposes the counterfeit love offered by sexual temptation and contrasts it with God's design for covenant love—a faithful, knowing, passionate relationship that reflects Christ's love for His church. In The Strange Woman: Counterfeit Love, Solomon's warning shows how sexual sin promises pleasure without consequences, yet ultimately brings brokenness, shame, and destruction. The message calls believers to recognize temptation early, flee rather than negotiate with it, pursue purity before the moment of decision, and value the faithful covenant love God designed within marriage.

This sermon challenges the modern cultural emphasis on self-esteem by arguing that the Bible identifies self-love as a sickness rather than a cure. The central message, drawn from 1 Corinthians 4:6-7, is that a proper view of oneself requires viewing oneself through God's perspective rather than through human comparison or cultural standards. The exposition highlights that all distinctions, abilities, and possessions are received from God, rendering human pride irrational and exposing division in the church as a result of inflated self-importance. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging believers to dismantle self-centered thinking and instead find their identity in God's sovereignty and grace. Ultimately, the sermon concludes that the remedy for pride is not greater self-regard but a greater view of God, leading to humility and unity among believers.

This sermon addresses the biblical command for wives to submit to their husbands, grounding the instruction in the authority of Christ and the analogy of the church as His body. The message clarifies that submission is a voluntary act of obedience to God rather than a forced dynamic, emphasizing that it is the wife's responsibility to enact this posture for conscience' sake. While acknowledging the cultural discomfort surrounding these terms, the speaker outlines the outer limits of a husband's authority, specifically regarding matters that contradict Scripture, and encourages wives to offer respectful counsel rather than undermining leadership. The central exhortation challenges women to examine their responses to their husbands' initiatives, urging them to be encouragers and counselors who support their spouse's role as head, thereby fostering a marriage that reflects the unity and order established by God.

This sermon explores the narrative of Leah in Genesis 29, highlighting her experience as an unloved wife in a polygamous marriage where her husband Jacob favored her sister Rachel. The message emphasizes that God sees and cares for those who feel neglected, intervening in Leah's life by opening her womb while Rachel remained barren. It discusses the human tendency to seek validation and love through children or physical intimacy, contrasting this with the spiritual maturity of finding joy and praise in God alone, as seen when Leah named her son Judah. The preacher encourages listeners to recognize that while God may not always change external circumstances, He transforms the inner heart, providing peace and strength through a relationship with Him rather than relying on human affection.