Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Ephesians

The Greatest Prayer We May Ever Pray

EPHESIANS 1:15-21 – For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation…

The Daily War In And Around Us

EPHESIANS 6:10-11 – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. THEME OF THE DAY. THE DAILY WAR IN AND AROUND US. War. That is one word the Bible uses that describes the Christian life. Conflict is…

The Dwelling Place Of God

EPHESIANS 2:22 – In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. THEME OF THE DAY. THE DWELLING PLACE OF GOD. The truth of today’s scripture is one of the most staggering in all the Bible — In Him (Christ) you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God. Let this…

Strengthened By God’s Might

EPHESIANS 3:14-19 – For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and…

The Misunderstanding About Time

EPHESIANS 5:15-16 – Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. THEME OF THE DAY. THE MISUNDERSTANDING ABOUT TIME. Perhaps the most used and yet inaccurate two words in our fast-paced culture and lives are “Time Management.” There are many books claiming to teach us how…

We Live In Evil And Dangerous Times

EPHESIANS 5:15-16 – Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. THEME OF THE DAY. WE LIVE IN EVIL AND DANGEROUS TIMES. This world is a dangerous place. And I am not talking about the physical dangers we face. Oh, they are real, but the dangers…