Ephesians 2:1–7 — "But God, being rich in mercy… made us alive together with Christ." Lead Pastor Matt Beasley continues A Study Through Ephesians at Severns Valley.

Paul moves from the exalted, reigning Christ of chapter 1 to the starkest contrast: we were dead — not occasionally sinful, but dead — in our trespasses, pressed from outside, inside, and by the enemy. Then come the two best words in the passage: "But God." Rich in mercy, He made us alive, raised us, and seated us with Christ.

A few things to carry into your week:

"Have you let the words 'But God' land on your own story — or are you still trying to earn your way out of it?"

February 22, 2026

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Ephesians 1:19–23 — The same power that raised Jesus is at work in you — and He reigns with all things under His feet. Lead Pastor Matt Beasley continues A Study Through Ephesians at Severns Valley.

Paul points to the immeasurable power God exerted in raising Christ and seating Him far above every rule and authority. However the age feels — politically, personally — God isn't wringing His hands in heaven. All things are under Christ's feet, and He is head over all things for the church.

A few things to carry into your week:

"What are you straining to control that's already under the feet of the reigning Christ?"

February 15, 2026

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We’re glad you’re joining us for today’s worship service. Whether you’re watching live or later in the week, our prayer is that this time encourages you, points you to Christ, and strengthens your faith.

If you’re new with us, we’d love to connect with you. Visit sv.church to learn more about our church, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

If this service blesses you, consider sharing it with someone who could use encouragement today.

Thank you for worshiping with us!

Ephesians 1:15–19 — Paul prays that the eyes of your heart would be enlightened to know the hope you've been called to. Lead Pastor Matt Beasley continues A Study Through Ephesians at Severns Valley.

Having the eyes of your heart enlightened isn't closing a knowledge gap you eventually graduate from — it's a cosmic shift from darkness to light, worked by God's power. And the first thing that opened sight reveals is hope — a hope that, unlike every other, does not disappoint.

A few things to carry into your week:

"If the eyes of your heart were fully open, what hope would you stop being afraid to believe?"

February 8, 2026

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We’re glad you’re joining us for today’s worship service. Whether you’re watching live or later in the week, our prayer is that this time encourages you, points you to Christ, and strengthens your faith.

If you’re new with us, we’d love to connect with you. Visit sv.church to learn more about our church, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

If this service blesses you, consider sharing it with someone who could use encouragement today.

Thank you for worshiping with us!

Ephesians 1:7–14 — "In Him we have redemption through His blood" — grace not measured out, but lavished. Lead Pastor Matt Beasley continues A Study Through Ephesians at Severns Valley.

Paul moves from what God purposed before time into your present, lived experience: in Christ you have redemption — present tense, already true. And the sin it covers isn't abstract; it's the specific, curated "buffet" each of us steps up to. Onto that, God lavishes the riches of His grace.

A few things to carry into your week:

"Will you let grace be lavished on the one sin you'd rather keep hidden?"

January 18, 2026

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Ephesians 1:3–6 — Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world — not for anything He foresaw in you. Lead Pastor Matt Beasley opens A Study Through Ephesians at Severns Valley.

As the study begins, Paul lifts our eyes to before time itself: God chose us in Christ to be holy and blameless. He didn't peer down the corridor of history and pick the impressive ones — before you were ever good or bad, you were found in Jesus, the only righteous One, and God's favor was lavished on you on the basis of His record, not yours.

A few things to carry into your week:

"If you were chosen on the basis of Christ's record and not your own, what would change about how you carry yourself this week?"

January 11, 2026

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