Ephesians

The Peace of God

May 24, 2026Passage: Ephesians 6:15Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Peace with God gives me confidence and joy in all circumstances. I. Peace with God is our firm foundation.            A. Through Adam’s sin, we all lost our footing.            B. Peace requires trusting God.            C. Peace has a high price.            D. Messiah was promised to bring peace…

The Breastplate of Righteousness

May 17, 2026Passage:  Ephesians 6:14BSpeaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Living for Jesus is the best defense against the enemy I. We have no standing without Christ.            A. My best effort is a shameful performance.            B. I need the imputed righteousness of Jesus.            C. Remember the power of the cross. II. Standing in Christ means walking…

The Belt of Truth

May 3, 2026Passage:  Ephesians 6:14aSpeaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: The death of Christ is my defense, and His life is my hope. I. Take up your position.            A. God’s grace makes us enemies of Satan.            B. Every area of life is a battleground.            C. Take up what God has provided for victory. II. Take your…

Soldiers of Christ

April 26, 2026Passage:  Ephesians 6:10-13Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea:  The war for minds and hearts is won by putting on Christ. I. We are called to action. (v.10)            A. The Christian life is warfare.            B. I need to be tested.            C. I experience God’s power as I conform to Christ. II. We are called to…

Slaves of Christ

April 19, 2026Passage:  Ephesians 6:5-9Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea:  If we belong to Christ He enables us to live in selfless submission. I. We belong to Jesus            A. Israel was God’s possession and slaves.            B. Christians are blood-bought.            C. Jesus became the slave of all. II. Be obedient to earthly bosses. (5-8)            A. We are…

Open Ears, Tender Hearts

April 12, 2026Passage:  Ephesians 6:1-4Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea:  Walk with a willing heart and a desire to see others grow in Christ. I. Obedience begins with a willing heart. (1-2a)            A. It starts with faith in Christ.            B. Obedience is a lifestyle.            C. Obedience is learned.            D. True obedience comes from a heart that…

With Christ in View

March 22, 2026Passage:  Ephesians 5:25-31Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea:  Live with Christ in view, loving Him, denying self and serving others. I. A husband must love his wife as Jesus loved the church. (25-27)            A. Agape-love is sacrificial and unconditional.            B. The church is the bride and Jesus is the groom.            C. The husband’s love…

Wives and Husbands

March 8, 2026Passage:  Ephesians 5:21-24Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea:  Marriage in God’s design reveals unselfish love. I. We are to submit to one another. (21)            A. Submission is a fruit of being filled with the Spirit.            B. Submission is considering others more than me.            C.  Submission is to be voluntary. II. Marriage needs to be…

Walk In Wisdom

March 1, 2026Passage:  Ephesians 5:17-21Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea:  Pay attention and yield to the Holy Spirit to become like Christ. I. Take care to stay on mission. (15-17)            A. My attitude and conduct must reflect Jesus.            B. Urgent opportunities await.            C.  Discover the will of God in the Word of God as you live…

The Satisfying Sacrifice

February 22, 2026Passage:  Ephesians 5:1-14Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea:  Fulfillment is found as I worship Jesus with a submitted life. I.  Jesus’ willing sacrifice was His act of worship. (1-2)            A. Faith is where we start.            B. Focus on Jesus and the cross.            C. Follow His example. II. Stop worshiping the idol of self. (3-6)           …