Today we have the privilege of hearing from CRF CEO, Milton Jones. He brings an update from CRF and explains what God's grace is doing for those around the world, and what his grace can do for you.

In our last look at Ephesians 2, we talked about how God, through Jesus Christ, took warring factions and brought them together through his peace. As we look further today, we will find out that not only have we outsiders been invited in, we are now fully a part of God’s family

One of the primary mistakes that Israel made was putting processes over people, thereby building walls instead of bridges. In Ephesians 2.11-18, Paul reminds us that all the walls have been torn down and a bridge has been built between God and humanity. As a result, Christ followers are called to be bridge builders as well.

“For we are God’s workmanship…” it says in Ephesians 2:10. Most of the time when we read that verse we focus on ourselves, feeling thankful, or even proud that God‘s fingerprints are all over our lives. And we should! But today, let’s turn our focus away from the creation—you and me—to the Creator. Because after all, that’s where the focus really belongs!

Sometimes looking back, it is probably a good thing we didn’t know how bad things really were in a particularly dicey situation. But in our Ephesians text today, Paul wants to make doubly sure we know exactly how bad our situation was before Christ came with a means to save and redeem us. Today we take a first look at the PROBLEM, the SOLUTION, and the RESULT. Beyond the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, this becomes the most amazing part of the Gospel and what it means for those in Christ.

The most powerful engine is useless without fuel. The best table saw in the shop is no good when it is unplugged. The brightest searchlight remains dark until you flip the switch. In a similar way, a Christian life disconnected from the power of God will have no impact, no change. In our text today, Paul reminds us of the incredible power that is ours through Jesus Christ.

Are you too busy doing, and not just being? So often we can find ourselves doing the work of the Lord, that we forget the Lord of the work. Join us as we figure out together that God doesn’t need us to do anything, he just wants to do it with you.

Sometimes it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer size of a mountain, especially if you think you have to climb it! The first chapter of the book of Ephesians is kind of a “Mount Everest” in scope and bearing. Sometimes, all you can do is stand back and take it in and just be amazed! In our study time today, we’ll take a quick look at ten huge blessings that already belong to every believer in Christ. We won’t understand them all perfectly, and some of them only barely. But what we can do is praise God and give him thanks for these incredible gifts!

Sadly, most people, Believers included, approach work and career as if it is a curse, or at best a necessary evil. But that's not the way God sees our work! On this Labor Day weekend, we'll spend our time considering two main reasons Americans have put so much effort into work, and we'll end with some considerations geared at helping us make sure our work ethic is grounded in biblical and spiritual wisdom.