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September 27, 2026 | Luke Harding

Sunday Morning Service, September 27, 2026

Sunday Morning Service, September 27, 2026

Since the fall of Adam and Eve, humankind is completely blind in spiritual matters and an enemy of God (1 Corinthians 2:14 & Genesis 8:21). Our only hope is for the Holy Spirit to make us alive together with Christ (Ephesians 2:5). In the 16th century, just like today, the Concordians battled against man's inherent desire to have some credit for his salvation. Conversion occurs by means, the Word and Sacraments, and it is God's will that ALL would hear the Word and believe (Psalm 95:8; Romans 10:17).    Rev. Dr. Rick Serina, Associate Executive Director of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations, St. Louis, MO, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study free will. Find your copy of the Book of Concord - Concordia Reader's Edition at cph.org or read online at bookofconcord.org. Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.

Spiritual Offices #3: This message focuses on God's Divine plan to flow His love into believers and out into a lost world through Spiritual offices appointed to the Church. I highlight how the ascended Christ gave grace gifts [Gk: doma] in the form of specific ministry roles -- apostles, prophets, evangelists and pastor-teachers -- for the perfecting of the saints, the work of the ministry and the edification of the body of Christ [Ephesians 4:7-16]. I compare these foundational roles to the human body system: apostles lay the structural foundation, prophets act as the nervous system providing direct spiritual inspiration, evangelists operate as the digestive system bringing in and assimilating new converts and pastor-teachers serve as the circulatory system distributing life and sound doctrine. The crucial function of teachers is to instruct the congregation, correct false teaching and establishes believers firmly in the Word [1 Corinthians 12:28; Acts 13:1-5].  I transition to local leadership, the distinct responsibilities of elders, bishops [overseers] and deacons in maintaining congregational stability and spiritual health. Citing 1 Timothy 5:17 and 1 Peter 5:1-10, elders and pastors are urged to lead as humble examples rather than lording over God's heritage, laboring in the Word and doctrine while equipping saints to stand victorious against the devil through faith in Christ's death, burial and resurrection. I share criteria for local leaders drawn from 1 Timothy 3:1-10 and Philippians 1:1, which distinguish spiritual overseers from deacons who handle administrative and financial service, while Acts 14:23 shows Paul and Barnabas ordaining elders to oversee each assembly. Ultimately, this sermon underscores that all Spiritual offices serve to equip [mend and shape up] saints so that the church can mature, exercise Spiritual gifts in unity and demonstrate God's overcoming love to the world. Join me as I share these Scriptures for an edifying time in God's Word. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #127 Spiritual Offices #3 from Abounding Love Ministries"].      www.aboundinglove.org

The Bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:29-32) Pastor Clint Hamilton

The church is a part of God's eternal purpose in Christ (Ephesians 3:10-11). Paul's description of the church in his letter to Timothy shows its importance, and work. It is “the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15).

Love can never be isolated but must be lived in unity with God and others! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Ephesians 4:22–24; 1 John 2:15-17; 4:17-21)!

Sam Houston, member of Del Ray Baptist Church

Message- “Truth for Life in the Body of Christ” Download From Sunday 6 September 2026 Dr. Colin McCulloch has a message today titled “Truth for Life in the Body of Christ”- Ephesians 4:25-32fbcmw.org

September 06 2026 Sunday God Is NOT Mad At You / Week 03 / T. Stacy Hayes #findoutwhoyouare My Vision My vision is to teach the world Who They Are In Jesus Christ their Lord and Savior! To Teach them what the Bible says about them and who they have been made to be in the promises of God's Word. This changed my life years ago and completely transformed me from a person full of doubt, fear and unbelief to a strong confident Christian that knows I can do anything through Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. And I'm determined to teach the world what God has taught and commissioned me to teach and that is His Word.  That commission takes me to jails and detention centers weekly along with other open doors at many churches and ministries that are wanting to teach these important truths to the world. My podcast goes out 6 days a week to help the people I am ministering to grow in the truths that God has taught me for many years now. This podcast is free to all that want to listen and grow strong in who God has made them to be in Christ Jesus their Lord and Savior. Isaiah 53:5  Healing… Matthew 18:19  Agree with God's Word… Mark 10:29-30  100 Fold Return… Acts 10:34  God is no respectåer of persons Romans 10:9-10 "For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love." Galatians 5:6 KJV "For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love." Galatians 5:6 NLT "For [if we are] in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith activated and energized and expressed and working through love." Galatians 5:6 AMPC "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature." Galatians 6:15 KJV "It doesn't matter whether we have been circumcised or not. What counts is whether we have been transformed into a new creation." Galatians 6:15 NLT "For neither is circumcision [now] of any importance, nor uncircumcision, but [only] a new creation [the result of a new birth and a new nature in Christ Jesus, the Messiah]." Galatians 6:15 AMPC "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:" Ephesians 1:3 KJV "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ." Ephesians 1:3 NLT "May blessing (praise, laudation, and eulogy) be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual (given by the Holy Spirit) blessing in the heavenly realm!" Ephesians 1:3 AMPC "that in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:" Ephesians 1:10 KJV 'And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth. ' Ephesians 1:10 NLT "[He planned] for the maturity of the times and the climax of the ages to unify all things and head them up and consummate them in Christ, [both] things in heaven and things on the earth. Ephesians 1:10 AMPC "and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:" Ephesians 2:6 KJV "For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus." Ephesians 2:6 NLT "And He raised us up together with Him and made us sit down together [giving us joint seating with Him] in the heavenly sphere [by virtue of our being] in Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed One)." Ephesians 2:6 AMPC mans 10:9-10  Salvation… Romans 10:17  Faith in God comes from hearing His Word… Matthew 11:28-30  Jesus'Yoke is Easy… John 3:16  God gave Jesus to pay for our Salvation… God Loves The abortion dr As Much As He Loves The Babies They Are Killing… Philippians 12:2  Work out your own Salvation… Romans 8:1  No condemnation in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior…  Luke Chapter 15 The Story Of The Prodigal Son… Philippians 4:19  God will supply all your needs let Him… Romans 4:20  Don't Stagger at What God Is Saying In His Word… John 15:5 We can't do anything aside from Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior… 2 Corinthians 5:17  We are new creatures in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior… 2 Corinthians 5:21  We are The Righteousness of God In Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior… Mark 10:29-30  100 Fold Return… Ephesians 2:8  We are Saved by Grace through Faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior… Believe God's Word Above All Opinions God Loves The abortion dr's As Much As He Loves The Babies They Are Killing… Mark 10:29-30  100 Fold Return… Share This Podcast On Your Social Media… Website https://the-prodigalson.com Email tstacyhayes@gmail.com  YouVersion Bible App https://my.bible.comi iOS App https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prodigal-son/id1450529518?mt=8 …  Android App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.prodical  Social Media https://www.facebook.com/The-Prodigal-SON-209069136315959/ https://www.facebook.com/noreligion1511/ https://twitter.com/noreligion1511 https://www.instagram.com/noreligion1511/ https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCPx4s1CLkSYef6mp4dSuU4w/featured

Spiritualities #2: This message focuses on teaching "new creation realities" and the vital importance of believers coming into the spiritual knowledge of who they are in Christ. I warn that believers are often defeated and held back simply due to a lack of spiritual knowledge [Hosea 4:6]. To counteract this, I review verses from the book of Ephesians, emphasizing that believers are blessed [1:3], chosen [1:4], predestinated [1:5], accepted [1:6], redeemed and forgiven [1:7], obtained an inheritance [1:11] and sealed by the Holy Spirit [1:13]. I highlight Paul's apostolic prayer that believers would receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ [1:17], waking up to the fact that they are seated together with Christ in the heavenly places [2:6]. Ultimately, believers must recognize that their lives are hidden with Christ in God [Colossians 3:3] and that they have been translated out of the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of light [Colossians 1:13], gaining the truth that makes them free indeed [John 8:31-32, 36]. Part 2 Armed with this knowledge, believers can actively develop their faith and walk in the authority of spiritual gifts, which must always be operated through divine love and compassion [Matthew 14:14; 1 Corinthians chapter 13]. I urge believers to be imitators of Christ [Ephesians 5:1] and to daily confess that they are new creations [2 Corinthians 5:17] and the righteousness of God [2 Corinthians 5:21]. Having received the Divine nature of God [2 Peter 1:4] and the measure of faith [Romans 12:3], believers are empowered to exercise true authority. I point to Mark 16:17-18 to demonstrate that believers have authority in Jesus' name to cast out devils, speak in tongues and lay hands on the sick so they recover. Believers are not beggars but joint-heirs with Christ [Romans 8:16-17] and kings who reign in life [Romans 5:17], called to exercise spiritual dominion over the earth as God intended from the very beginning [Genesis 1:26-28]. Join me as we delve into these Scriptures for an exciting time of exhortation. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #122 Spiritualities #2 from Abounding Love Ministries"].     www.aboundinglove.org

Spiritualities #1: This message focuses on helping believers recognize their true spiritual identity, authority and position in Christ as a necessary foundation before they can effectively operate in spiritual gifts. Drawing from Ephesians, I explain that believers are saved by grace through faith [Ephesians 2:8], redeemed through the blood of Jesus [Ephesians 1:7], and chosen before the foundation of the world to be holy concentrated and blameless [Ephesians 1:4]. Instead of living below their spiritual privileges -- which I compare to someone starving to death with a closet full of money or living on "Skid Row" despite owning a mansion in Beverly Hills -- believers must wake up to the reality that they have been translated out of darkness and blessed with every spiritual blessing [Ephesians 1:3]. They have been raised up to sit jointly in heavenly places with Christ [Ephesians 2:6]. Just as a policeman must know he is a policeman to exercise authority, believers must know their identity in Christ to wield spiritual authority and walk in victory over the enemy.  With this identity established, believers are fully equipped to manifest the power of God's Kingdom and minister grace to a lost world. Every believer possesses a unique divine enablement, as shown in 1 Corinthians 7:7, which states that "every man hath his proper gift of God", and 1 Corinthians 12:7, 11, which highlights that the Holy Spirit distributes these manifestations to everyone for the common profit. To operate effectively in these gifts, believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise [Ephesians 1:13], a distinct experience that I illustrate using Acts 19:1-6, where the believers at Ephesus received the baptism of the Holy Spirit after initially believing. Armed with this seal, an eternal inheritance [Ephesians 1:11], and the "exceeding greatness" of God's power [Ephesians 1:19], believers are called to function as Jesus in the world. They act as the body of Christ to minister grace -- defined as God's willingness to use His power on our behalf to meet every need -- and to reconcile a lost world back to God. Join me as we delve into these Scriptures for your edification. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #121 Spiritualities #1 from Abounding Love Ministries" ].    www.aboundinglove.org

Are you sure you are safe in Christ? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster of Good News Baptist Church in Sint Maarten opens Colossians 2:2 in the KJV to unpack the Apostle Paul's powerful prayer for believers — a prayer not for money or material things, but for something far greater: the full assurance of understanding.You might be asking — what does it mean to be complete in Christ? Or maybe you wonder, can a person really know they have eternal life? Perhaps you have been living with uncertainty about where you stand with God. Or maybe you already believe but have never fully grasped how richly blessed you already are as a child of God.In this devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster walks us through three key truths:- Believers are already blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ (Ephesians 1:3)- We are complete in Him — lacking nothing spiritually (Colossians 2:9-10)- The Word of God gives us full assurance of faith and eternal life (1 John 5:13, Hebrews 10:22)If you have never trusted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, today is the day. Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.Like, comment, share, and subscribe to stay encouraged daily from the Word of God.#WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurchStay connected with GNBC:

Who were we before Christ, and who are we in Christ? Jesus brings us from being 'foreigners' regarding the promises of God into a place of full inclusion, reconciled to God and reconciling to one another. The Good News is even better than being included into the activities of someone else's family; everyone who is in Christ is a part of God's new humanity, a new creation that had never existed before: Jew and Gentile, 'near' and 'far,' brought together through Christ, with the same access in one Spirit to the Father.

REVELATION 10 THE TWO WITNESSES  At the end of Revelation 10, we reached the great prophetic climax. The mystery of God is being brought to completion, and the seventh trumpet is about to sound. We are at the point toward which all the previous judgments have been moving. Today we're talking about where we belong and with whom we belong and to whom we belong. We all belong to an idea, and people think it's their idea but there are many thousands of ideas out there that many thousands of people want you to belong to. Those ideas promise to give you what you want for yourself, but it is what they want for you.    Who is they? They are the powers of darkness that work through the minds of influential people who are blinded from what God's idea is for us. They persuade people to want to belong to their ideas and belong to their values. The problem is that if people are not sure about belonging, they will seek to pressure them to belong in various coercive ways, financially, personally or ideologically or threateningly because they want their ideas expressed through people's lives so that they have control over their lives.  You fill in the blanks – it's for everyone  For Christians it's not about which denomination or which church we belong to. God simply says you belong to him – we belong together with him. He has his unique idea of you which he implanted into your spirit before the foundation of the world –his logos DNA seed word spoken into us by Jesus through the Holy Spirit the Spirit. Jesus said That you might have life and life more abundantly' John 10:10. Jesus also adds that the thief comes to rob and to kill and to destroy that life. God's idea for you is that you come to know him and express his life through your soul and live his values into this world. He draws you by his love and truth and grace – not by coercion - and you receive willingly and thankfully. This is where today's word from revelation Episode 10 begins and ends as we also belong with the two witnesses we're discussing today. Revelation chapter 11 to chapter 19 deals with all the events within the final 3½ years. But the events are not all presented as a single uninterrupted chronological sequence. Some sections are explanatory “close-ups” or parallel perspectives on the same period. And from Revelation19 we then move progressively toward Christ's return.  It is like watching a movie and you think you've arrived at the end of the story where everything is about to be resolved then a caption comes up on the screen saying ‘Three and a half years earlier'. I think the movie producers learned this technique from the Apostle John. We are watching the same final act of the movie from several different camera angles. The story keeps returning to the same final period, but each “camera angle” reveals another dimension of what is taking place until the return of Christ brings the whole story into the open. Everything belongs in its order to the one narrative, and we belong together to that narrative wherever it is up to now, every day of our lives.   So in Revelation 11 the two witnesses are introduced, Moses and Elijah, who minister during this final three and a half year period and bear prophetic testimony in the midst of a rebellious world.    The seventh trumpet then announces that the kingdoms of this world are becoming the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ.   Then Revelation 12 depicts a woman representing the church, being pursued by the dragon, Satan. She is given wings like a great eagle and protected in the wilderness for 1,260 days—three and a half years.   Revelation 13 then introduces the beast from the sea and the beast from the earth, and They exercise authority during this same final time period and demand allegiance from the world.   But Revelation 14 gives us a contrasting picture. While the beast gathers his followers, the Lamb stands with a select group of 144,000 people, and three angels proclaim God's warnings to the world:  Then comes the harvest of the earth—a picture of the gathering of humanity for judgment as the age reaches its climax.   Revelation 15–16 then brings seven final plagues and seven bowls of God's wrath of divine judgment upon the kingdom of the beast - preparing the way for the final confrontation.   In Revelation 17–18 , still within the same time frame, from another camera angle as it were, we see Babylon, the great harlot, riding the beast—a picture of the corrupt spiritual, economic and political system that has allied itself with the beast. Babylon ultimately collapses under God's judgment.   In Revelation 19, the narrative catches up with itself, with the announcement of the Kingdom of Christ - heaven rejoices, the marriage of the Lamb is celebrated, and the Bride is prepared then Christ appears as the rider on the white horse. He comes as King and Judge, defeats the beast and the false prophet, and brings the Antichrist's kingdom to its end. Rev. Ch. 19 and Rev. Ch. 20 concern the second coming of Christ and the first and second judgement seats, separated  by the one thousand years millennium. Rev. Chs. 21 and 22 deal with the heavenly Jerusalem.  The purpose of these repeated perspective from chapters 11 to 19 is to show us not merely what happens, but what is happening simultaneously from heaven's perspective, Israel's perspective, the Church's perspective, the Beast's perspective and God's judgment perspective.  Before the Two Witnesses are introduced in Revelation 11:3 , which I'll be focusing on in a moment, an Angel is commanded to measure the Temple and Altar and Worshippers, with the measuring rod, (Revelation 11:1,2). Measurement is an important principle of God for us in the Bible. Paul tells us to examine ourselves to see whether we are ‘in the faith'. (2 Corinthians 13:5), and he mentions four area of measurement (metron) that we need to attend to, because whatever is not measured will never get changed, and be neglected.  Firstly, there is measure of faith for the operation of his spiritual gift for serving God and others (Romans 12:3). Secondly, there is the measure of grace for the operation of that gift (Ephesians 4:7). Thirdly, the measure of our stature (character) in of Christ – (Ephesians 4: 13). Fourthly, the measure of our sphere of influence. (2Corinthians 10:3).   The measuring of the Temple here in Revelation is for the ultimate measurement that Christ has for his church Ephesians 4:13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; Eph2: 21 - being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, This refers to Christians who are the temple of God and are living in the truths of  worship, intimate relationship with God in Spirit and in truth, and ‘going on to perfection (telos – completion, salvation/healing of the soul) – a bride being made ready. NB. There is speculation about a rebuilt last days actual temple which would require additional interpretation and application for Israel (a known or an unknown unknown)   The outer court is not measured, but these people belong to God, and they must experience persecution by being trodden underfoot by unbelievers (ethnos/ nations) during this time of tribulation (forty two months);   Some of these outer court people are Christians who have already heard the Gospel, and the call to the Marriage Feast (Matt 22: 1-14), but who have not pursued that promise. Matt 25: 1-13 tells the parable of those who were not prepared for the wedding feast who did not keep oil in their lamps, perhaps like the five foolish virgins and they found the door shut to them from the Marriage. These outer court people are referred to later in Rev. Ch. 12:17 And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. (see also Matt. 8: 12, Matt 5: 13). It is God's people, Israel who are the main constituent of the outer court in this chapter who have been preserved for this time, to hear the testimony of the two witnesses and believe and be saved  Rom. 11: 25-27 For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. And so all Israel will be saved   TESTIMONY OF THE TWO WITNESSES. These are two actual people, who bear testimony to the work of Jesus during His three and one half years of ministry (sometimes seen as ‘the Two men in White) . They will be known and recognised by the people of Israel, and they will be believed and trusted, and tell of things that describe The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven (Acts 1: 10) The resurrection of Jesus from the dead (John 20: 12) The transfiguration in Glory of Jesus before Calvary (Luke. 9: 28-31) d)   and possibly other major events in Jesus' life. EG The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness (Matt 4: 11)      ANOINTING OF THE TWO WITNESSES. Rev. 11: 4    "These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth." The mention of olive trees refers to the anointing of the Holy Spirit that these men have, (Zech 4: 3), and the olive trees now speak of both Israel and Christians. They are called candlesticks also, because the Church has also been the candlesticks for the world.    PARALLEL MINISTRIES OF MOSES AND ELIJAH. Rev. 11: 5,6   "And if any man will hurt them, fire proceeds out of their mouth, and devours their enemies; and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed. 6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy; and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will." Apart from the similarities seen here between the end time ministries of the two witnesses, and the past ministries of Moses and Elijah, their ministries both feature the following similarities:     1.Both had revelation on Mt. Horeb with fire.  Moses (Ex. 24:16) Elijah (IKings 19: 8) 2, Both fasted 40 days and nights.  Elijah (IKings 19: 8) Moses (Exodus 34: 28 - 10 Commandments) 3. Both erected Altars lit by God.  Elijah ( IKings: 18 ) Moses ( Lev.9: 24 ) 4. Both sent to wicked Kings and persecuted. Elijah (IKings 17: 1 ) Moses (Exod. 6: 27 ) 5. Both used sword against idolaters.  Elijah (1 Kings 19: 1) Moses(Exod. 32: 27 ) 6. Both miraculously divided waters. Elijah ( 2 Kings 2: 8 ) Moses (Exod. 14: 21 - red sea ) 7. Both went up to Heaven beyond Jordan.  Elijah (2 Kings 2: 11 ) Moses (Deut 34: 6 ) 8. Both had anointed successors who also divided Jordan.  Elijah (2 Kings 2: 14 ) Moses ( Josh. 3: 16 ) 9. Both saw fire consume enemies.  Elijah ( 2 Kings 1: 10 ) Moses (Num. 16:35 – sons of Korah - Dathan and Abiram) 10. Both appeared on Mt. of Transfiguration. (Lk.9: 28 )   NECESSITY FOR MOSES AND ELIJAH TO SEE DEATH. Rev. 11: 7  "And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and kill them." Jesus is the firstfruits of the resurrection -1 Cor 15: 20 "But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept." A. Moses Therefore anyone whose body has been glorified in Heaven having experienced death before Christ, would therefore be the firstfruits of ‘those that slept'. Moses' body had been glorified (Luke. 9: 28-3,Deuteronomy 34:6, Jude Vs. 9,), and so to conform to scriptures he must again see death. "Moses was faithful in all his house as an attendant, for a testimony of the things to be spoken afterward" (Hebrews 3:5) - a servant whose faithfulness is explicitly held for later declaration...also - apart from us they should not be made perfect" (Hebrews 11:39). They belong together with us. B          Elijah. Elijah went straight to heaven in a cloud with his chariot, so he has yet to see death (2Kings 2:11 Elisha was given the mantle that Elijah had used to divide the Jordan when he ascended, and Elisha also divided the Jordan river as he returned from tha tplace.).  People thought John was Elijah but Jesus said, after John was already dead: “Elijah indeed comes and will restore all things” (Matthew 17:11). Future tense.  John carried Elijah's commission in his generation but Elijah is seen here as part of a future generation in restoring the Kingdom.s.   The Bible says that it is appointed for every man to die (Heb 9: 27). The only exceptions that scripture itself makes to this are: 1)     Enoch (Gen 5:24, Heb 11: 5)  2)     The prepared End Time Church generation. (1 Thess 4: 15, 1 Cor 15: 51,52,  Ps. 102: 18-22 This will be written for a generation to come, That a people yet to be created may praise the LORD.For He looked down from the height of His sanctuary; From heaven the LORD viewed the earth, To hear the groaning of the prisoner, To release those appointed to death, To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and His praise in Jerusalem, when the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.   John is showing us that, despite everything about to happen on earth, God knows exactly who belongs to Him. We are purposed and declared to belong – together with one another - to him. The world that belongs to darkness may appear to be taking control, but God is still measuring, identifying and preserving His own. We don't just live like we know he is going to win – we live as ones who know he has already won. We belong together in his victory every moment.

Knowing the value of what you own can determine what you treasure and what you desire to know more about. In Ephesians 1:14–23, Paul prays that believers would understand the incredible value of what they have in Christ. He wants the church to know the hope of God's calling, the riches of our inheritance, and the greatness of God's power at work in us through Christ. As we grow in our understanding of who Christ is and what we have in Him, our lives are transformed by what we treasure most.--Sermon by Pastor Kyle Kaminski--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 16, 2026 Ephesians 2:13-22 Pastor Nate Kassulke Download Our Worship Series: Unexpected Truths. This week: The Church is for ALL people.First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8.Second Reading: Ephesians 2:13-22.Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28.Sermon Text and Sermon: Ephesians 2:13-22. Brought Near By the Love of Christ.Pastor Nate Kassulke

What does it mean to truly live in Christ? In the book of Ephesians, Paul reminds us of the incredible blessings we have received through Jesus Christ and shows us how those truths should transform the way we live.From our identity and purpose in Christ to our relationships, our families, our work, and our spiritual battles, Ephesians calls us to live out the new life God has given us. This sermon series will help us understand who we are in Christ, what we have been given through Him, and how the gospel shapes every part of our lives.--Sermon by Pastor Kyle Kaminski--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Time in God's Word and prayer are essential to the life of a fully devoted disciple of Christ! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Ephesians 6:12, 17-18; Hebrews 4:12; Philippians 4:4-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)!

Topics: Understanding Spirit, Soul, and Body, The Biblical Reality of the Trinity, God's Plural Nature in Creation (Genesis 1:26), Made New in Spirit (Romans 6:6), Eternal Security in Christ (Ephesians 1:13), Truth About Blasphemy Against the Spirit (Matthew 12:31), Saved by Grace Through Faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), Indwelt by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), Defining the Flesh vs Sinful Nature, Your Flesh as Holy and Acceptable, Understanding Sin as a Force (Genesis 4:7), Dead to the Power of Sin (Romans 6:11), Identity as Saints Not Sinners, Using Your Body as a Tool for Righteousness, Sealed Perfection Despite Sins, Why Christians Cannot Live in Sin (Romans 6:1-2), Illustrating Spiritual DNA in Believers, Defining the Human Soul and Consciousness, How the Mind Will and Emotions Express You, Resting in Your Complete Identity in Christ, The Believer's Complete Reconciliation with God (2 Corinthians 5:18-21), Overcoming Enemy Lies with Truth, The Purpose of Human Flesh on Earth, The Unchanging Identtiy of a Reborn Believer, Christ Defeated Sin's Power at the Cross, Freedom From Condemnation and Accusation, Distinguishing Your Flesh From Spiritual Influences, God's Indwelling Presence in Believers, Walking according to the Spirit (Romans 8:1-13)Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional!  https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Title: Marriage That Displays Christ - Ephesians 5:21–33 What does a Christ-centered marriage really look like? In a culture filled with conflicting ideas about marriage, Ephesians 5 points us back to God's beautiful design. In this message, we'll explore how biblical marriage reflects the relationship between Christ and His church. Wives are called to respect and support Christlike leadership, while husbands are called to love with the same selfless, sacrificial love that Jesus demonstrated on the cross. Together, marriage becomes a living picture of the gospel. In this message: • Wives Submit as to the Lord • Husbands Love Like Christ • Marriage Points to Jesus Big Idea: Biblical marriage displays Jesus when wives respect Christlike leadership, and husbands love with Christlike sacrifice. Takeaway: Marriage flourishes when wives respect, husbands sacrifice, and both live under the authority of Christ. This week's challenge: • Wives: Where do I need to respect and support godly leadership? • Husbands: Where do I need to lay myself down to build my wife up? • Everyone: Am I living under the authority of Christ in my closest relationships? Join us each week as we study God's Word together at Sylvan Way.

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08-02-2026 Ephesians Series - Week 12 Living a Life Worthy of the Calling: Faithfulness in the Ordinary Pastor Dave Brown | Ephesians 6:5-9 In Week 12 of our Ephesians series, Pastor Dave Brown tackles one of the most difficult and historically misunderstood passages in Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9. This text has often been misused to justify slavery, but Pastor Dave explains why Paul was not endorsing oppressive systems. Instead, Paul was teaching believers how to faithfully live out the gospel within the realities of the Roman world while bearing witness to the Kingdom of God. The key to understanding this passage is reading it within the larger context of Ephesians 5:21-6:9, framed by two foundational truths: "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ" (Ephesians 5:21) "There is no favoritism with God" (Ephesians 6:9) Paul's concern is not creating a blueprint for social institutions such as marriage, parenting, or slavery. Rather, he is showing believers how to live lives worthy of their calling as adopted children of God, demonstrating the character of Jesus wherever they find themselves. Throughout the message, Pastor Dave highlights Paul's broader vision found in passages like Galatians 3:28, where all people are united in Christ regardless of social status, ethnicity, or gender. Far from defending inequality, Paul continually points believers toward the transforming reality of God's Kingdom. A central theme of the sermon is that Jesus redefines power and leadership. Those in positions of authority are called to use their influence the way Christ did: not for personal gain, but to empower others to become everything God created them to be. At the same time, Paul affirms the dignity and value of those without power, reminding them that they can fully participate in God's mission right where they are. Pastor Dave also challenges a common cultural assumption that our significance depends on status, success, influence, or upward mobility. While ambition is not inherently wrong, God's kingdom work does not begin when we reach a particular position, promotion, or life stage. It begins now. Most of life is lived in ordinary moments: Going to work Answering emails Raising children Caring for family Doing household chores Showing up faithfully day after day The Kingdom of God often advances not through extraordinary achievements, but through ordinary people consistently embodying the love of Jesus in everyday places. Key Takeaways ✅ Context matters when interpreting Scripture. ✅ Paul was addressing real people living within the Roman Empire, not endorsing unjust institutions. ✅ The gospel challenges systems of power by reshaping how people treat one another. ✅ Leadership in God's Kingdom means empowering others, following the example of Jesus. ✅ You do not need a position of authority to participate in God's mission. ✅ Faithfulness in ordinary life is deeply significant to God. ✅ The Kingdom of God takes root when everyday believers reflect Christ's love where they already are. No matter where you find yourself today, God has given you opportunities to reveal the character of Jesus and the love of the Father through your everyday life. #Ephesians #BibleTeaching #PastorDaveBrown #RedeemerChurch #KingdomOfGod #ChristianLiving #Faithfulness #Ephesians6 #LeadershipLikeJesus #OrdinaryFaithfulness #GospelTransformation #SermonPodcast #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #JesusChrist  

Antioch Norman is a community church located in Norman, OK. We are a spiritual family with a global mission to make disciples, plant churches, and work for the peace and prosperity of our cities. As part of the Antioch Movement of Churches, we all share a passion for Jesus and His purposes in the earth.Website | https://www.antiochnorman.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/antiochnorman/1330 E Lindsey St Norman, OK 73071‎

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07-26-2026 Ephesians Series | Week 11 The Mission of Marriage: Mutual Submission and Christlike Love Ephesians 5:21-33 | Pastor Dave Brown In Week 11 of our Ephesians series, Pastor Dave Brown tackles one of the most debated passages in Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33. Rather than reading "wives, submit to your husbands" in isolation, Pastor Dave explores how Paul's teaching must be understood in its full context, beginning with the instruction to "submit to one another out of reverence for Christ" (Ephesians 5:21). This message challenges common interpretations that have often reduced the passage to questions of authority and hierarchy. By examining the broader flow of Paul's argument, the original Greek text, and the example of Jesus Himself, Pastor Dave shows that the foundation of Christian marriage is not domination, but mutual submission, sacrificial love, and Christlike service. Drawing attention to Paul's greater emphasis on husbands, the sermon explores the call for men to love their wives with the same self-giving, agape love that Christ  demonstrated for the Church. Jesus did not use His power to control others. Instead, He willingly laid down His life so that others could flourish and become everything God created them to be. This week's message highlights: The importance of reading Ephesians 5 within its larger context What "submit to one another" means for all believers How the Greek text sheds light on Paul's instructions The difference between self-sacrificial agape love and self-centered love Why Christ's relationship with the Church is the model for marriage The biblical meaning of meekness as strength under control How healthy marriages become a witness to the Gospel Ultimately, Pastor Dave reminds us that marriage is more than a personal relationship. It is a living picture of Christ and the Church. Christian marriage is intended to help husbands and wives become more like Jesus while serving as a signpost to the world of God's love, grace, and coming Kingdom. Whether you're married, single, divorced, widowed, or simply seeking to follow Christ more faithfully, this message offers a powerful challenge to live a life worthy of the calling we have received by loving others with the same self-sacrificial love Christ has shown us. Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 Series: Ephesians Speaker: Pastor Dave Brown #Ephesians #Ephesians5 #ChristianMarriage #PastorDaveBrown #BibleStudy #ChurchSermon #MutualSubmission #AgapeLove #ChristAndTheChurch #TulsaChurch #Faith #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #Gospel #JesusChrist  

Antioch Norman is a community church located in Norman, OK. We are a spiritual family with a global mission to make disciples, plant churches, and work for the peace and prosperity of our cities. As part of the Antioch Movement of Churches, we all share a passion for Jesus and His purposes in the earth.Website | https://www.antiochnorman.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/antiochnorman/1330 E Lindsey St Norman, OK 73071‎

This teaching was taken from 1 Samuel 12:16 and teaches you about God providing what you need today! If you have any questions, or you would like to share how our teachings have affected your life, please email us or visit us at rejoicingheart.net Our email is listed under the about tab on this page. God bless you! Rob and Donna Rejoice In You From the Integrity Music Release One, featuring Planetshakers Ministries Int'l ©2009 Planetshakers Publishing (APRA) (admin. By Music Services, www.musicservices.org) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. 1 Samuel 12:16 (KJV) 16 Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes. 1 Samuel 12:17 (KJV) 17 Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king. 1 Samuel 12:18 (KJV) 18 So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. 1 Samuel 12:24 (KJV) 24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. Philippians 4:19 (KJV) 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Matthew 22:37 (KJV) 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Hebrews 13:5 (KJV) 5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Jeremiah 32:27 (KJV) 27 Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? Luke 18:27 (KJV) 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Mark 9:23 (KJV) 23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Hebrews 13:8 (KJV) 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Ephesians 1:3 (KJV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV) 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

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In Ephesians 1:3–14, Paul reminds us of all that is already ours when we belong to Christ. We have been chosen by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and sealed by the Holy Spirit—all according to the riches of God's grace and to the praise of His glory. In this episode, we'll consider what it means to be blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ and how remembering these truths can help us when our circumstances are difficult, our plans don't go as we hoped, or we're tempted to focus on what we don't have. Whatever today holds, if you belong to Christ, you are richly blessed in Him. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode.  Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary RELATED EPISODES: 5 Benefits We Have in Christ - (Colossians 1:12-14) Sermon on the Mount Series RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App  Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemaker Merchandise Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee xo   

Jul. 18 & 19, 2026 - The Unsearchable Riches of ChristPastor Ed TaylorEphesians 3:8-13 | Study #14915EPHESIANS

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Message Take Aways:1. The believer is called to godliness, and the Lord has granted everything we need to walk accordingly—“walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory” 1 Thessalonians 2:122. The believer is to actively pursue growth in their personal walk with the Lord—“we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ” Ephesians 4:14-153. The promise of coming glory has been proclaimed in the Gospel, demonstrated by the transfiguration of Jesus Christ, and declared throughout the whole counsel of Scripture—“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.” Philippians 3:20-21

This teaching is taken from Colossians 2:9-10 and teaches you about Jesus' Power in us to do great things for the Kingdom of Heaven. If you have any questions, or you would like to share how our teachings have affected your life, please email us or visit us at rejoicingheart.net Our email is listed under the about tab on this page. God bless you! Rob and Donna Rejoice In You From the Integrity Music Release One, featuring Planetshakers Ministries Int'l ©2009 Planetshakers Publishing (APRA) (admin. By Music Services, www.musicservices.org) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Colossians 2:9-10 (KJV) 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: Colossians 2:10 (AMP) 10 And you are in Him, made full and having come to fullness of life [in Christ you too are filled with the Godhead—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—and reach full spiritual stature]. And He is the Head of all rule and authority [of every angelic principality and power]. Ephesians 2:6 (KJV) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 1 John 4:17 (KJV) 17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Romans 8:17 (KJV) 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. John 1:12 (KJV) 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 2 Corinthians 5:21 (KJV) 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (KJV) 19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 1:2 (KJV) 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: Philippians 3:20 (AMP) 20 But we are citizens of the state (commonwealth, homeland) which is in heaven, and from it also we earnestly and patiently await [the coming of] the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) [as] Savior, Romans 8:37 (KJV) 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV) 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. Ephesians 1:3 (KJV) 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: Ephesians 1:19-21 (KJV) 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 1 John 4:4 (KJV) 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

We put on the armor of God by resting in Christ's victory and imitating him through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Jul. 04 & 05, 2026 - A Prisoner of ChristPastor Ed TaylorEphesians 3:1-7 | Study #14914EPHESIANS

Proclaim the Gospel in Christ | Ephesians 6:14-20

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Are your roots deep enough to stand when the storms of life hit? In this daily devotion from Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens Ephesians 3:18-19 (KJV) to help us understand why every believer must be rooted and grounded in the love of Christ.You might be asking:- Why does it matter how deep my roots go in Christ?- Can God's love really reach me, even in my weakest moments?- What does it mean to truly comprehend the love of Christ, not just know about it?- How do I stand firm when life's storms knock everything around me?Key points from this devotion:- Depth matters — the deeper your roots, the stronger you stand in the storms- Storms will come, but only rooted believers will still be standing after- The love of Christ is for ALL saints, not just the easy-to-love or spirit-filled- To grasp Christ's love, we must let His Word take root and be obedient to Him- Strong foundations carry great weight — spiritually and practicallyIf this devotion encouraged your heart, please like, leave a comment, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you never miss a word.#WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurchStay connected with GNBC:

Workplace in Christ | Ephesians 6:5-9

Antioch Norman is a community church located in Norman, OK. We are a spiritual family with a global mission to make disciples, plant churches, and work for the peace and prosperity of our cities. As part of the Antioch Movement of Churches, we all share a passion for Jesus and His purposes in the earth.Website | https://www.antiochnorman.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/antiochnorman/1330 E Lindsey St Norman, OK 73071‎