In Ephesians 3 the Apostle Paul lays out that there was an eternal purpose of God to establish the church and set preachers to preach the mystery of Christ to the children of God, both Jew and Gentile. But here … Read More
Elder James begins with reciting the late brother Garland Varnum’s favorite hymn, “Long Ere The Sun”, which tells of God’s purpose of His people in eternity. He turns to Ephesians and looks at chapter 1 verses 3-6, which talks about … Read More
After covering the whole armor of God, the Apostle Paul closes the Ephesian epistle and asks for prayers for himself, that he can speak boldly as Christ’s representative or ambassador. Even though he was an ambassador of the highest authority, … Read More
Elder Chris recaps the whole armor of God where we are to be strong in the Lord. There are elements we are to have and take. The Apostle Paul then encourages us to always have a spirit of prayer about … Read More
Elder Chris continues his series on Ephesians and looks at the sixth item, the sword of the spirit, or the word of God. Elder Chris encourages us to hide the word in our heart, read it and meditate on it. … Read More
As mentioned in the previous sermons, there are items that we have and then there are items that we take. The helmet is another one of those items we take. Elder Chris emphasizes the importance of this warfare in terms … Read More
The Apostle Paul commands that in addition to the other pieces of armor to put on, we are to cover all this with the shield of faith. Elder Chris points out that the previous types of armor are things we … Read More
The Apostle Paul writes that we are to have our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. At the time, the foot armor would cover the feet all the way up to the knee. Elder Chris looks … Read More
The Apostle Paul writes that after we have put our minds and emotions in the right place, we are to put on the breastplate of righteousness. Satan will attack us by pointing out our faults and failures. But regardless of … Read More
The Apostle Paul writes to take on the whole armor of God. We are to keep looking to Jesus Christ who is our strength. After putting on the armor, we are to stand. Elder Chris expands on what we are … Read More
Elder Chris reminds us that prior to putting on the armor of God, we are to recognize that we need the strength of the Lord. He will bless with the power of His might during our spiritual warfare. The Apostle … Read More
The Apostle Paul begins to wrap up his epistle to the Ephesians and writes “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” He lets the church know there is a warfare to be … Read More
Just as children are to submit to their parents and wives to their husbands, servants are to submit to their masters. But there is a responsibility for masters to treat their servants with care. The Apostle Paul explains that if … Read More
The Apostle Paul gives exhortation of how God’s children should conduct themselves. He directs us to be followers of God as dear children. Children try to exhibit the behavior of those they follow. Since God forgave us, we are to … Read More
The Apostle Paul writes about the character of the old man, putting on the new man, and describes the character of the new man which is guidance to transitioning from one to the other. Download Audio File or listen:
The Apostle Paul begs the church to endeavor to keep unity, fending off the attacks of Satan. He gives us seven reasons to keep unity in the bond of peace. There is one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, … Read More
The Apostle Paul gives a prayer for the Ephesian church and all of God’s children. He asks for the highest blessings that could be requested, to comprehend the love of Christ and that He would dwell in their hearts. As … Read More
In Ephesians 3 the Apostle Paul describes the eternal purpose of God in bringing the Gentiles into the church of the living God. When we read the word of God we gain more and more understanding of the mystery of … Read More
