November 2, 2025Passage: Eph. 3:1-7Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Understanding God’s plan encourages and gives us confidence. I. Having God’s perspective makes a difference. A. Gain strength by understanding your Bible. B. If God revealed it, then I can understand it. C. God’s plan to save us has never changed. D The mystery is that…
October 26, 2025Passage: Eph. 2:19-22Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: As believers, our new position in Christ makes us a part of God’s eternal kingdom.I. We have been made citizens in God’s kingdom. A. As citizens we receive protection, access, and freedom. B. As citizens we are duty-bound to serve the king, obey the king, and…
October 19, 2025Passage: Eph. 2:11-18Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: We have reconciliation with God and each other in Christ. I. Remembering the past makes me thankful and careful. (v.11a) A. The act of remembering is to be ongoing. B. Remember God’s amazing grace. C. Remembering brings me back to a point of decision.II. Gentiles are…
October 12, 2025Passage: Ephesians 2Speaker: Pastor Ron LaegerMain Idea: God’s glorious time perspective: His view of the Past – Present – Future in His Body the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. I. WHAT WE ONCE WERE: (2:1-3) Our old position & condition. AMAZING DEPTHS – PRIOR TO JESUS – OUR PRIOR WALK A.…
October 5, 2025Passage: Eph. 1:19-23 & Col. 1:15-23Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea:As I learn who I am in Christ, my confidence and peace increase. I. God’s disposition toward believers is revealed in Christ. A. In Christ, I am loved by God. (Eph 1:1-18; cf. Rom. 5:8) B. In Christ, I have power over sin and…
September 28, 2025Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23Speaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: The good news of the gospel is that God not only saves us, but that He helps us to live for Him each day. I. Paul shows us that we should pray for fellow Christians. A. A Christian is someone who has placed their faith in…
August 21, 2025Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14Speaker: Pastor Ron LaegerMain Idea: The entirety of the Tri-unity of God was dynamically working together in the creation of this new magnificent body. I. It was planned by the Father (1:3-6) A. He blessed us. (1:3) B. He chose us. (1:4) 1. When this occurred (1:4a) “Before the foundation of…
September 7, 2025Passage: Ephesians 1Speaker: Pastor JoshMain Idea: With Jesus, we have reconciliation with God and with one another. I. Without Jesus there is no unity or harmony. A. The world is dominated by performance. B. Rituals and behavior modification are powerless. C. We look for answers, but don’t know the question. II. Without Jesus…
May 18, 2025Passage: John 13 and othersSpeaker: Pastor Rodney DeJagerMain Idea: Jesus is the head of the church, but He leads through godly men who follow His example of servant leadership. I. Jesus leads the church. A. Matthew 16:18; 28:18-19 B. Ephesians 2 C. Colossians 1:18 II. Jesus leads as a servant. A. John 13:1-5;…
February 2, 2025Passage: Ephesians 1:3-9Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Point: Worship our faithful God who saves us from faithlessness. I. Look for the fruit of faith. A. God provides everything we need for growth. (Ephesians1:3-9; 2:10; cf. Isaiah 5:1-2) B. The fig tree was a picture of faithlessness. C. Israel failed to be fruitful for…
