Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Ephesians

The Apostle Paul: A Man in Christ Knowing God – Part 12

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted…

Greater Than All Our Sins

EPHESIANS 2:1-7 – “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the…

The Apostle Paul: A Man in Christ Knowing God – Part 11

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted…

The Swords We Carry

PROVERBS 12:18 – “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” EPHESIANS 6:17 – “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” THEME OF THE DAY: THE SWORDS WE CARRY.   Every Christian enters each day armed for spiritual warfare.  The Apostle Paul…

Talk A Lot, Sin A Lot

PROVERBS 10:19 – “When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” THEME OF THE DAY: TALK A LOT, SIN A LOT.  Today’s scripture is one of those causing us to stop, ponder, and maybe feel a little uncomfortable.  The Old Testament book of Proverbs has a way of going right to the heart.  It pulls…

The Blessings Of Being Children Of Light

EPHESIANS 5:6-10 – “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all…