The stage was set nicely last week in part 1 of a 2 partmessage, to the topic of spiritual gifts in our study of Ephesians.Jon Pemberton continues the conversation and teaches on what aChristian's life and what the church looks like when Christiansfunction in and out of their God given gifting looks like. TheBible says these gifts aren't FOR us, they're given to build up thebody of Christ. Listen along to this inspiring and passionatemessage on spiritual gifts.

Lead Pastor Brad Williams continues on in our series and study of the New Testament book of Ephesians and we look at the section of chapter 4 that talks about different gifts the Spirit of God graces people with. When Jesus came to earth he embodied God fully, bringing with Him the Spirit of God. When Jesus ascended into Heaven His Spirit stayed here on earth in believers, this was for a purpose, for Christians to do great works in Jesus' name in the power of God's Spirit. Listen along to Part 1 of this message, "We are Gifted."

As we move into chapter 4 of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul takes the idea that we should be rooted and grounded in love, one step further and explains the WHY. Listen along to this challenging, inspiring, and in-depth look at a very well known section of scripture as Brad Williams teaches on walking worthy of the calling of our lives and the beautiful meaning of this phrase.

Everyone loves new things ... puppies, clothes, a car, it's fun and exciting! In Ephesians, Paul says, we have something new! We dive deeper into Ephesians 2, we see who we once were and now the "new" that we can become in Christ. Brad unpacks 3 main points of what the Apostle Paul is teaching in this chapter, 3 things that teach us what happens when WE become a New Humanity.

Listen along to this special Easter message "From Death to Life." On the surface death seems dark and bleak, but Easter celebrates Jesus' resurrection from the dead and the new life He freely offers everyone in Him. Happy Easter from Summit! He is Risen!

Guest Speaker Jon Pemberton works as a Foster Family licenser in Spokane and he and his family have attended Summit for many years. Jon continues on in our Ephesians series and dives into a well known section of the Bible in chapter 2. We look at the reality of who we were before Jesus and who we are after we receive his grace through faith. The reality of humanity's brokenness apart from Jesus is real and is staggering, BUT this chapter of scripture is layered with hope in the gift of new life that Jesus freely offers all.

Imagine driving up a mountain, it's pouring down rain and the clouds are thick and covering every space of sky. Then, you break through the clouds to the top of the mountain and there's nothing but clear sky and sun as far as the eye can see. You may be disappointed at the poor weather, then you get a new view, you see past a point at what was and now what is. The Christian life is much like this illustration. Listen along as Brad continues on in our current series and helps us see "... A New View."

In this New Testament book of Ephesians, the apostle Paul was addressing an issue with the people of Ephesus very similar to a issue people still struggle with today… identity. Week 2 of this series, Brad dives further into this idea of who we are IN CHRIST as Christ followers. Ephesians is a letter written by a man who had a crazy messed up past, but his story was redeemed, he now identified as being IN CHRIST and shows us how we too can have our past, present, and future transformed through Jesus. Listen along to week 2 of this series: Who We Are Instead.

Labels have unbelievable power, don't they? Isn't it amazing how labels, either ones we put on ourselves, or from others, can shape who we think we are? How we see ourselves doesn't just get us through a conversation, for many of us, it shapes our attitudes and can define our future. Brad kicks off this new series talking about the topic of personal identity and takes un into a study of the book of Ephesians in this first message of "Who We are Instead."

Nehemiah, an ordinary man who heard of a far off city that was in great need, was burdened by this need and decided he was the one to stand up, step in, and make a difference. He heard God's call to be the one to bring change, and in the end he helped change a nation and has lessens for us to learn today through his story centuries later. Listen along to how Brad wraps up this story and who in the end is the "Ultimate Nehemiah."