Title: Save For The Future: Biblical Finances

Description: What does the Bible actually say about saving money?

In Week 2 of Biblical Finances, we look at how wise stewardship prepares for tomorrow without putting our trust in money. From Proverbs to Joseph’s example in Genesis, Scripture shows us that saving isn’t fear, it’s wisdom.

Live on what you have. Save for the future. Trust God with tomorrow.

Biblical Finances

Description:  How do we stand firm when life feels like a spiritual battle? Not by relying on our own strength, but by standing in the strength of the Lord. 

In Ephesians 6:10-20, Paul reminds us to:

The Christian life requires more than determination—it requires dependence on God. We are called to stand firm in His strength, put on His armor, and pray boldly so the gospel can move forward. 

Takeaway: Stand firm in God’s strength, put on God’s armor, and pray boldly so the gospel moves forward. 

Ask yourself: 

• Where am I trying to stand in my own strength instead of the Lord’s strength?

• Who can I pray for and speak the gospel to with boldness? . 

Title: The Gospel Goes to Work - Ephesians 6:5-9

Description: What does the gospel have to do with your workplace? Everything.

In Ephesians 6:5–9, Paul brings the lordship of Jesus into the everyday reality of work, authority, leadership, and relationships. The gospel doesn’t stay at church on Sunday—it goes to work with you on Monday.

In this message, we’ll see how to:

The Bible is not endorsing slavery. Instead, it brings the lordship of Jesus into a broken world, showing that the gospel changes both the person under authority and the person with authority.

The takeaway: Jesus is Lord on Sunday, and Jesus is Lord on Monday.

Ask yourself:

Your workplace is more than a place to earn a paycheck. It is a place where your faith can be seen. The gospel goes to work with you.

Description: God’s Design for Parents and Children - Ephesians 6:1-4

What does God’s design for a healthy family look like? In Ephesians 6:1-4, Paul shows us that wise living starts in the home. Children are called to honor and obey their parents, while parents are called to lead, disciple, and point their children toward the Lord.

In this message, we’ll look at three important truths:

Children Obey God by Obeying Their Parents

Honor Authority Because Wise Living Leads to Life

Parents Lead Children Toward the Lord

Parenting isn’t about creating a perfect home—it’s about pursuing a God-centered mission in the middle of the mess. Parents are called to balance accountability with autonomy, while modeling the wise life they want their children to live.

That means learning to love by laying ourselves aside for others, listen rather than simply command, and learn by allowing godly people to speak into our lives.

Takeaway: Children honor. Parents disciple. Families walk worthy.

This week, consider these questions:

For children: Where do I need to obey and honor my parents, even when I disagree?

Join us as we discover how God’s design for parents and children points our families toward Christ.

Title: Marriage That Displays Christ - Ephesians 5:21–33 

What does a Christ-centered marriage really look like? In a culture filled with conflicting ideas about marriage, Ephesians 5 points us back to God's beautiful design. In this message, we'll explore how biblical marriage reflects the relationship between Christ and His church. Wives are called to respect and support Christlike leadership, while husbands are called to love with the same selfless, sacrificial love that Jesus demonstrated on the cross. Together, marriage becomes a living picture of the gospel.

In this message: 

• Wives Submit as to the Lord 

• Husbands Love Like Christ

• Marriage Points to Jesus 

Big Idea: Biblical marriage displays Jesus when wives respect Christlike leadership, and husbands love with Christlike sacrifice. 

Takeaway: Marriage flourishes when wives respect, husbands sacrifice, and both live under the authority of Christ. 

This week's challenge: 

• Wives: Where do I need to respect and support godly leadership? 

• Husbands: Where do I need to lay myself down to build my wife up? 

• Everyone: Am I living under the authority of Christ in my closest relationships? 

Join us each week as we study God's Word together at Sylvan Way. 

You’re Light; Walk Like It (Ephesians 5:7-21)

Big Idea: You Are Light; Walk Like It.

Takeaway: Because Jesus made you light, walk wisely in a dark world.

Next Step:This week, ask three questions

Title: Unity in the Real World - Ephesians 4:25–32

Unity isn't just something we talk about—it's something we live every day. In Ephesians 4:25–32, Paul shows us what genuine Christian unity looks like through our words, attitudes, actions, and relationships. As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect the new life He has given us by speaking truth, controlling our anger, working with integrity, encouraging others with our words, and extending the same forgiveness we've received in Christ.

In this message, you'll discover how everyday choices can either strengthen or weaken the unity God desires for His church.

In this message you'll learn:

Key Takeaway: Real unity is possible when we put off our old way of living and choose to love one another as Christ has loved and forgiven us.

Title: Put Off the Old Self, Put On the New

Description: What does it mean to be a new creation in Christ? How can Christians overcome sinful habits and experience genuine spiritual transformation?

In Ephesians 4:17–24, we explore Paul's powerful teaching on leaving behind the old way of life and embracing the new life found in Jesus Christ. Learn why God calls believers to renew their minds, reject the empty values of the world, and walk in righteousness and holiness.

In this sermon you'll discover:

Whether you're studying Ephesians, growing in your faith, or searching for biblical answers about Christian living, this message will encourage and challenge you to live the new life God has given you through Christ.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17–24