Message #16 of 17 – SERIES: Ephesians – Who Do You Think You Are?

Fathers have more influence for good and for evil than anyone else in their children's lives. As Paul speaks about authority in Ephesians, he gives strong instruction to Fathers in the home.

Message #14 of 17 - SERIES: Ephesians – Who Do You Think You Are?

Once we understand how Jesus loves us, it frees us to live the life God calls us to. One of the ways God intends for this to be demonstrated is in Christian marriage, which is between one man and one woman for one lifetime, where the man takes the greater responsibility in the home and in the church. You are loved.

Message #13 of 17 – SERIES: Ephesians – Who Do You Think You Are?

In Ephesians 5:1-21 Paul dishes out a "Do This" and a "Don't Do This" list to the church in Ephesus. The question becomes not what should I do, but how do I do it? It begins with understanding your identity in Jesus Christ as an adopted child of God.

Message #12 of 17 – SERIES: Ephesians – Who Do You Think You Are?

Are you bitter? If you’ve been sinned against, you have two choices: to remain bitter or to forgive. Paul gives six commands that help to end the cycle of bitterness. Who do you need to forgive, and who needs to forgive you? Forgive, because God in Christ forgave you.

Message #11 of 17 – SERIES: Ephesians – Who Do You Think You Are?

In Jesus Christ you are new. No longer are you alienated from God and walking in the futility of a darkened mind. The old is gone; the new has come. Put off the old self and put on the new self.

Message #10 of 17 – SERIES: Ephesians – Who Do You Think You Are?

Jesus is in heaven, serving the church and giving gifts. He gives us himself, the Holy Spirit, and other people. To each Christian he also gives spiritual gifts to be cultivated (1 Cor. 12; Rom. 12; Eph. 4; 1 Pet. 4). Some have multiple gifts and different levels of a gift. God gives gifts to equip the saints and build up the body of Christ.

Your gift is not your identity, but how are you gifted?

Message #9 of 17 – SERIES: Ephesians – Who Do You Think You Are?

In Christ you are heard. From Paul's prayer for the church in Ephesus, we learn that prayer is personal, relational, asking, yearning, expecting, and revealing.

Message #8 of 17 – SERIES: Ephesians – Who Do You Think You Are?

Being in Christ means you will suffer. You will suffer trials that God allows and consequences for foolish choices. How will you respond? Don't lose heart. Look to Jesus in your afflictions. God has three primary purposes for your suffering: Jesus' glory, others' good, and your growth and joy.

Message #7 of 17 – SERIES: Ephesians – Who Do You Think You Are?

In Christ you are reconciled. Hostility is replaced with friendship. Jew and Gentile are reconciled, you and God are reconciled, and you and others are reconciled.

Message #6 of 17 – SERIES: Ephesians – Who Do You Think You Are?

In Christ you are saved from eternal danger. From your sin, death, worldly living, Satan, yourself, and God's eternal wrath. This salvation is accomplished by Jesus alone, not by your own works. It's a gift of grace that results in good works for Jesus' glory, others' good, and your joy.