Ephesians 6:1–4
As we return to Ephesians, we see Spirit-filled families are ones where mutual submission is lived out by parents who are honored and children who are nurtured. This is the really real!
Men & Women in Ministry (Part 2)
1 Timothy 2 & 3; Titus 2
As we continue to consider the roles of women and men in local church ministry, we see God's provision of elders who lead in authoritative teaching and His provision of select women to lead in aspects of teaching and training, as well.
Men & Women in Ministry (Part 1)
Genesis 1 & 2
Building on the profound mystery of "Christ and the church" (Eph. 5:32), we're taking two weeks to look at the roles of women and men in the life and ministry of the church family.
Living the Really Real - Really Real Relationships (Marriage)
Ephesians 5:21–33
Being brought into the Kingdom of Jesus Christ should change how we relate to one another. In our passage, Paul has specific words how wives and husbands are to relate to one another. And the words are ones that might not match up well with our 21st century sensibilities. But, as we'll see, Paul has something greater in view!
Easter. It's about... Jesus.
Luke 24:13–27
The Easter story touches on every part of our existence: life, death, time, space, hope, fear, work, rest, our bodies, our souls...you name it, it's all there! And at the center of it all is the resurrected Jesus. Celebrate Easter with us and learn how Jesus Christ can change every part of your life.
Living the Really Real - Really Real Relationships
Ephesians 5:21
This one verse is foundational to all the relationships Paul talks about in the following verses - No believer is superior to any other believer, because in their standing before God, they are equal in everyday.
Living the Really Real - Walk and Worship
Ephesians 5:15–21
Ultimately, walking out the gospel in our lives comes down to following one command. One ultimate imperative. If we get this one right, all others fall in behind. Are you ready to obey with the whole of your life?
Path to Missions
Luke 10
At the end of each worship service we hear three familiar words: "You are sent!" This year's Global Outreach Sunday will help us connect our lives to missions so we can obey God's call to "Go!"
Living the Really Real - Really Real Light
Ephesians 5:3–14
When Christ's light shines on you, you awaken to a whole new way of moving through all that ails us in this world. Awake, O Sleeper, this is really real good news!
Living the Really Real - Imitators of God (Really!)
Ephesians 5:1–2
Everyone follows someone or something, and we become like who/what we follow. Paul calls us to imitate God. Really?! Is that even possible?
Living the Really Real - Real Help for the Christian Walk
Ephesians 4:25–32
The apostle Paul admonishes us in Ephesians 4 to walk worthy of our calling and also to not grieve the Holy Spirit. That can be difficult, but he also leads us to a source of help for the journey. And it turns out to be close by!
Living the Really Real - New Self. New Creation.
Ephesians 4:17–24
Resolutions in January for a change in behavior. Spring cleaning in April for a change in our home. But what about deeper change? Being renewed in the spirit of our minds? There's only one way for that to happen.
Living the Really Real - No Longer Futility
Ephesians 4:17–24
What if you were told that your idea of God is too small? Too thin? Paul calls us away from a futile mind and to take on a renewed mind. How big is your God? Your answer can be seen in the way you walk your life.
Living the Really Real - Really Real Built Up
Ephesians 4:7–16
The evidence of us growing in our faith should be clearly seen in the way we react to those who choose to accept Christ and for those believers who go onto be baptized.
Living the Really Real - Really Real Gifts
Ephesians 4:7–16
Jesus calls us to maintain the unity he has already established, and he gives us good gifts that equip us to achieve his goal. From start to finish, Jesus has us covered!
Living the Really Real - Worthy of the Really Real Calling
Ephesians 4:1–6
Jesus calls us. He really does. And he calls us to unity as his body. He really does! We maintain this unbreakable unity as we walk with him, our rabbi. Walk worthy!
Living the Really Real - Walk in a Manner Worthy
Living the Really Real - It's All Really Real... Therefore
Ephesians 4:1
As we return to our series in Ephesians, we hear a "therefore". All that we've learned so far is really real, so THEREFORE.... there are implications for how we live our lives.
How to Be a Godly Leader
Acts 20:25-36
In Paul’s concluding remarks to the elders at Ephesus, before returning to Jerusalem, he provided them will some of the best instruction on leadership you will ever find. Although his focus was on the elders, his counsel applies to all in leadership.
Preparing the Way - Is This Christmas, too?
Matthew 11:2–6
What do you do when Christmas isn't all you were hoping it would be? What do you do when the Christian life isn't all you were hoping it would be? Is Jesus the one, or should we expect someone else?
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