January 11, 2026 Passage: Ephesians Ch. 1-3Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandBig Idea: Know who you are in Christ and boldly approach the God of Grace. I. Thank God for all He has given us. (Ch.1) A. We are adopted by the Father. B. We are redeemed by Christ. C. We are sealed by the Spirit –…
November 23, 2025 Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: God is glorified when Christ’s love is experienced in the church.I. We have reason to praise and pray. (14-15) A. Together, we are a dwelling place for God. (cf. 2:18) B. Believers are one in Christ, not separated by race, space or eternity. C. We…
November 9, 2025Passage: Eph. 3:8-13Speaker: Pastor Josh HollandMain Idea: Even angels are in awe of how God brings many sinners into one family through Christ. I. Our salvation is all God’s doing. (7-8a) A. The focal point of our work is making Jesus known. B. The means of our work is an active relationship with…
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…
