September 2018 - October 2024
How should we live as believers? Ephesians will inform us of our riches, our spiritual assets, in Christ and how we are to live. Ephesians is the most significant book for understanding our roles and responsibilities as Church Age believers. Listen to the series to put your spiritual growth into hyperdrive.
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To view all video Bible studies in the Ephesians series, click here (Vimeo) or here (YouTube). Both platforms now include closed captioning. VIdeos on VImeo include the entire worship service, while those on YouTube only include the Bible teaching from the service.
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Passage: John 13:34-35 & 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 54 secs
What are biblical characteristics of love? Listen to this message to hear a passage listing what love does and what it does not do. See that it is based on the integrity of God and is patient, kind, and that it protects others by not gossiping about them. Find out that love does not do some things and these are things based on our arrogant self-absorption. See that this is not something we can do on our own but we must walk by means of the Holy Spirit and study the Word of God. Understand that this takes time to develop.
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 & John 13:34-35
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 36 secs
Do you want to have a worthless, useless Christian life? Listen to this message to learn that no matter how you use your talents and gifts to serve God, or how much you sacrifice, if you do not have biblical love, it is valueless. Find out how personal love for God is what motivates us to love others. Understand that we need to grow and develop love by studying God’s Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit.
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Passage: John 13:34-35 & Deuteronomy 6:5-8
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 34 secs
What is the difference between loving your neighbor as yourself and loving one another? Listen to this lesson to learn that in the Mosaic Law people were commanded to love their neighbor as themselves, but in the New Testament Jesus gave a new commandment for believers to love one another as He loved us. Hear a definition of love that emphasizes that it is a mental attitude and not an emotion. Hear six principles that will help you understand and apply Christian love for one another.
Sunday, April 02, 2023
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:5-8 & 1 John 4:7-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 54 mins 25 secs
Would you like a biblical definition of love? Listen to this message to hear that love is a mind set toward others. See that the starting point for everything in this life we need to know is God and it is found in His revealed Word, the Bible. See what protects your soul in time of testing and the importance of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Understand that after salvation you choose whether or not to become a disciple.
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:5-8 & Luke 10:25-37
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 17 secs
“There’s no way I can love that person! I don’t even like her.” If you’ve ever felt like that then listen to this message to learn how Christ says we are to love others. Hear the parable of the Good Samaritan which Jesus used to illustrate that love and see that it’s not an emotion but a mental attitude which results in actions. See the difference between that and the love that was commanded in the Old Testament concerning loving your neighbor. Understand that love that is not based on grace is not love.
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:5-8
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 40 secs
Do you have personal love for God with every ounce of your being? Listen to this lesson to learn that the more we learn how much God has done for us, the more we develop an appreciation and love for Him. See that the way we know we love Him is if we obey His commandments. Find out that love is a mental attitude rather than a feeling or emotion and can only be understood from God’s perspective. Be challenged to make God the priority and passion in your life.
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Passage: Romans 8:17 & 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 9 secs
Why do Christians suffer? Listen to this lesson to learn the definition of suffering, reasons for suffering, and how we can benefit from suffering. Find out how we become joint heirs with Christ when we have the right mental attitude about our suffering and the results of this in our future destiny. Understand that we are to live today in the light of eternity and all our difficulties are designed for our good.
Sunday, March 05, 2023
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 & 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 58 mins 22 secs
Do you know what your personal destiny as a Christian is? Listen to this message to learn what the destiny is that God has designed for every believer. When you know what to expect in your future role and your responsibilities in the coming kingdom, see what determines those. Use your time left on Earth to prepare for that destiny and learn about the evaluation all believers will face at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Passage: Romans 12:2 & Psalm 119:9-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 10 secs
Do you look forward to reading your Bible and love hearing messages based on Scripture? Listen to this lesson to learn how to delight in God’s Word. Find out what the difference is in the lives of wise people and foolish people and what causes this. Ask yourself if you delight in the Word of God and make it a priority in your life.
During this message Project Dynamo is briefly discussed. This is the organization that extracted Dr. Dean and missionaries Jim and Phyllis Myers from Ukraine a year ago.
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27 & Psalm 19:1-11
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 24 secs
Why do you go to church? The music? For your children? To see your friends? Listen to this message to learn that we are to come to church primarily to hear God’s Word being taught. Find out the importance of hiding God’s Word in the very center of your being. Understand that it takes time for the Scriptures to saturate your thinking and learn the difference between knowing doctrine and knowing God’s Word. Be challenged to organize your life around the Word of God.
