What Great Power - Ephesians 1:19
“Life is hard” is one of those obvious statements, you might as well be saying “water is wet!” Trials and difficulties are an inevitable part of all of our lives—that’s just a reality. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that they can often be overwhelming. As we continue our study in the book of Ephesians, we see a beautiful reminder from Paul, that we have an incomparable power available to us as we face these struggles. In Ephesians 1:19, Paul tells us about the surpassing greatness of God’s power that is a present tense power. It’s not a power to distract us from our stuff, but a power that meets us in the middle of our insecurities, shame, anxieties, depression, illnesses, disappointments, hurts and frustrations. It’s the same power that conquered the grave and raised Jesus from the dead.
What God Wanted - Ephesians 1:17-18
What motivated Jesus to leave Heaven, lay down His rights, suffer on the cross and die? Why would He ever willingly choose to experience that? Because He loves you. God wanted to have an inheritance, a possession, a treasure that is His saints.
Join Ross as he shares from Ephesians 1:17-18 about the perfect love of God that He has towards us.
The Hope of Our Calling - Ephesians 1:17-18
Jesus warns us of the game plan of our enemy. It is a plan to steal, kill and destroy. And while there are many ways in which that plan is executed, one of the most effective attacks is to take away hope. Because when one loses hope, everything else begins to crumble around it.
But Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly. He came to restore our hope. A hope that is not just for after we die, but a hope that will allow us to face each day, each struggle, each problem with a resolve and a strength that overcomes.
Join Ross as he looks at Ephesians 1:17-18 and we discover why Jesus and the cross is the hope of our calling.
Remember and Receive the Resurrection
If you forget to breathe, its not a problem until you're under water and you cannot. Sometimes when we're going through a tough time we also forget the significance of the resurrection and how it speaks to our present circumstances. A look at Luke 24: 1-18, helps us see how gracious Jesus is - even when we forget the most important thing.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered - Ephesians 1:11-14
God has created a plan for us that we will bring glory to His name. But what does it mean for us to glorify God? How do we do that? What does it take? Join Ross as he examines Ephesians 1:11-14 and shares how God has given us a down payment on our inheritance in the person of the Holy Spirit. And it is by trusting in the Holy Spirit living through us that glorifies God.
Prayer that God Answers - Ephesians 1:15-17
Have you ever wondered what God wants for you? What His prayer would be? In Ephesians 1:15-17, the Apostle Paul shares his joy over these faithful and loving saints and what he hopes God will give them with a simple but powerful prayer.
Together as One - Ephesians 1:8-10
Ephesians 1:8-10 tells us that God's eternal plan was to bring His family together under a New Covenant that is summed up in Jesus Christ. A fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to be a father to a multitude of nations. Join Ross as he discusses what family looks like within a church, specifically within New Life Fellowship.
Forgiven much, loves much - Ephesians 1:7
We try to fix our mistakes, but what do we do with our sin? We try to sweep it under the rug, ignore it, justify it...but our sin remains. It takes Jesus to redeem us so we can be forgiven and free. The question is, will we forgive ourselves?
Why Doesn't the New Life in Me Change My Circumstances?
In The Book of Malachi, The Hebrews wondered if God loved them based on what they saw going on around them? They were looking for life on the outside. Sometimes new Covenant believers get stuck doing the same thing—even though what we have in Christ is far better than what those under the Old Covenant experienced. A deeper look at how Christ's Life in us will help us rest in the fact that the life we are looking for is found on the inside—not outside.
The God Who Sees - Ephesians 1:3-6
What would it mean to you if someone took a deep interest in you. If you were fully known, inside and out, and loved even more as a result. That is what the Apostle Paul is describing in what has been called the treasure chest of the New Testament. Join Ross as he explores Ephesians 1:3-6 and discover what happens when God sees you.