Podcasts about ephesians

When the World goes after Christians, it's another episode of the pot calling the kettle black all over again, and again. Returning to the onslaught coming down upon the Duggars et.al. via the Duggars, we try to get to the root of what it is that gets the World all upset. However you cut it, the world is not going to cotton to 1 Peter 3-1ff, Ephesians 5-22ff, and Ephesians 6-1ff. We also address a few letters into the program concerning kids raised in Christian homes that didn't turn out all that well . . . at least for now. Who or what is to blame-- Nature or nurture-- --This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson died, Donald Trump indicted on 7 counts, Dark horse GOP presidential candidate Doug Burgum---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

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Ephesians 6:9 We need to plant seeds of love and goodness in people's lives.

6.8.23 Episode 840 Put On The Whole Armour Of GOD You are able to STAND when you are fully equipped with the WORD of GOD! Ephesians 6:11-19 “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” “Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tasha-mack9/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tasha-mack9/support

A new MP3 sermon from Immanuel Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Ephesians 1:9-10 Speaker: Michael Tan Broadcaster: Immanuel Presbyterian Church Event: Devotional Date: 6/7/2023 Bible: Ephesians 1:9-10 Length: 8 min.

Today's Devotional "Let God Arise" Ephesians 1:7-21, Psalms 68:1 Lmjministries.org 6/8/23 Join us for coffee, conversation and Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justbeinglmj/support

TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com    Brought to you by wellbuiltbody.com    97X     PODBEAN   Apple Podcast    HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE -- p 56 Frank Minirth, M.D. & Paul Weier, M.D. Dr. William P. Wilson, a former professor of psychiatry at Duke University, has done a great deal of research and writing concerning the benefits of an intimate relationship with God on our over-all emotional health. Dr. Armand Nicholi, professor of psychiatry at Harvard, has also made major contributions in this area. Both Wilson and Nicholi are committed Christians. In summary, the authors believe there are three major sources of emotional pain: 1.     Lack of self-worth. 2.     Lack of intimacy with others. 3.     Lack of intimacy with God.   Flight fright or freeze… but today lets talk about freeze. It is an involuntary reaction to a perceived threat.  it could be a verbal threat, it could be experienced as you needing to make a decision quickly, it could be a physical threat, or even an emotional threat… but you freeze up… but what does that look like?   The three characteristics of a freeze point: poor at commitment and communication, and either extremely defensive or overly sensitive. So you are asked to take on a special project at work and it will keep you late on Tuesdays and Thursdays…  A freeze point might mean you say yes… but then don't keep the commitment  Or it may be walked out in a very defensive manner… “why don't you ask Jim- he doesn't do anything  around here” Or the overly sensitive… I guess, I mean it will wreck my time with my kids, and I feel like you are just using me, I already don't get paid enough… my wrist hurts from to much typing…    Garth… why are we talking about this? Well it is definitely a problem in todays world… but it is also addressed in scripture.    1.     Lack of self-worth. 2.     Lack of intimacy with others. 3.     Lack of intimacy with God.   The book of Ephesians covers all of this but does so in most perfect fashion.  Ephesians 2:10 says we are Gods masterpiece… that is the self worth piece that is missing. Then it says All things in our life come down to knowing how much God loves us Eph. 3:16-22 - that covers the Lack of intimacy with God part and finally Ephesians 5:22 - 6:10 covers the intimacy with others part. But here is what is interesting… the last thing that Paul talks about in Ephesians is spiritual warfare… Why? I honestly believe that until we get a hold of the other three our spiritual warfare is compromised… if you don't like yourself and accept yourself If you have poor relationships and if you have a shallow walk with God… how can you go to war spiritually with complete confidence?   

If you're a parent, then this is a must-listen episode.  We discuss with Ged & Briar, qualified school counsellors, the challenges of parenting in the digital age. We cover how to keep your kids safe, the amount of time your kids should use devices & be online, what happens when things go wrong, It's a challenging, thought-provoking, and even scary episode....that's why it's so important to listen to it. Please also share with other parents you know - whether they be Christian or not.  Until next time, He Says, She Says, God Says.   Helpful Sites The Carly Ryan Foundation (AMAZING resources) Contract for Internet Usage & Safety The Social Dilemma documentary eSafety Government Resources Fighting Pornography Internet Filters Family Zone Canopy Bark Covenant Eyes Scriptures https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Proverbs-22-6/ https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Proverbs-1-8_1-9/ https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Ephesians-6-4/ 10 Strategies to help kids develop resilience. Resilience is the ability to ‘bounce back' from life's difficulties. For many young people it is vital to help them develop resilience strategies that promote well-being and develop coping mechanisms. Many resilient teenagers are seen as resourceful and are emotionally and mentally balanced. Andrew Fuller is a clinical psychologist and Generation Next speaker, he describes resilience as “the happy knack of being able to bungy jump through the pitfalls of life – to rise above adversity and obstacles.” Tips for building resilience in children*1. Make connectionsTeach children how to make friends and develop empathy. Encourage them to be a friend in order to get friends. At school, watch to make sure that one child is not being isolated. Connecting with people provides social support and strengthens resilience.2. Teach children to help othersChildren who may feel helpless can be empowered by helping others. Ask for help with a task they can master. At school, brainstorm with children about ways they can help others.3. Daily routineFollowing a routine can be comforting to children, especially younger children who crave structure in their lives. Encourage children to develop their own routines.4. Take a breakAlthough it is important to stick to routines, endlessly worrying can be counter-productive. Show children how to focus on something besides what's worrying them.5. Self-care for childrenTeach child the importance of making time to eat properly, groom themselves, exercise and rest. Children need ‘down time' to relax, so make sure that not all free time is filled with a scheduled activity.6. GoalsTeach children to set reasonable goals and move toward them one step at a time. Moving toward that goal and receiving praise for doing so will focus children on what they have accomplished.7. Nurture a positive self-viewHelp children remember ways that they have successfully handled hardships in the past and how this can help them handle future challenges. Help children learn to trust themselves to solve problems and make appropriate decisions.8. Be optimisticEven when children are facing very painful events, help them look at the situation in a broader context. A positive outlook enables children to see the good things in life and keep going even in the hardest times.9. Self-discoveryChange and tough times are often when children learn the most about themselves. Help children to see that this is a good time to find out “what they are made of.”  Change can be scary for young people, help them to see that change is part of life.10. Make home a safe havenIn high school, taunting and bullying can intensify – home should be a haven, especially as your teen encounters more freedom and choices and looks to home to be a constant, safe and emotionally secure place in his or her life. The Resilience DoughnutDeveloped in Australia, The Resilience Doughnut builds resilience by considering both the internal qualities of a resilient person as well as the factors in the person's environment which support and interact with those internal qualities. It is simple and practical and can be taught in a workshop format to school students. SAY HI! Let us know any questions you might have, and we will try and answer them in a future episode (we won't identify you personally on-air). Send an email to podcast@hesaysshesaysgodsays.com.  You can also connect on Facebook and Instagram and Twitter or check out our webpage www.hesaysshesaysgodsays.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us today for a new episode of the series "Living as Sons and Daughters of God: Ephesians Discoveries" as Pastor Rod explores the topic: What is good leadership? Leading people to maturity.We would love to hear how The Podcast is helping you. Please take the time to comment and review the show where ever you listen to this content.We would love to hear how The Rodcast is helping you, please take the time to rate and review the show where ever you listen to this content.Connect with Ps Rod:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodplummer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodplummerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsRodPlummer/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpyaKZXv_9rmAcz09FvdgQWant to know more about Ps Rod?https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/Want to know more about Lifehouse International Church?https://mylifehouse.com/about/

Morning: Genesis 32:26; Genesis 32:28; Luke 6:12; Luke 11:5–8; Luke 18:1; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2 They ought always to pray and not lose heart. And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him'; and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything'? I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs.”—Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”… “You have striven with God and with men.”—Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. [Jesus] went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. Genesis 32:26 (Listen) 26 Then he said, “Let me go, for the day has broken.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” (ESV) Genesis 32:28 (Listen) 28 Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel,1 for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.” Footnotes [1] 32:28 Israel means He strives with God, or God strives (ESV) Luke 6:12 (Listen) The Twelve Apostles 12 In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. (ESV) Luke 11:5–8 (Listen) 5 And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him'; 7 and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything'? 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence1 he will rise and give him whatever he needs. Footnotes [1] 11:8 Or persistence (ESV) Luke 18:1 (Listen) The Parable of the Persistent Widow 18 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. (ESV) Ephesians 6:18 (Listen) 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, (ESV) Colossians 4:2 (Listen) Further Instructions 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. (ESV) Evening: Psalm 25:18; Psalm 103:2–3; Isaiah 1:18; Isaiah 43:25; Matthew 9:2; Matthew 9:6; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 2:13–14; Titus 3:5–6 Forgive all my sins. “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.”—“Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.”—“I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.” “The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.”—In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.—He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior.—Having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. Bless the Lord, O my soul,… who forgives all your iniquity. Psalm 25:18 (Listen) 18   Consider my affliction and my trouble,    and forgive all my sins. (ESV) Psalm 103:2–3 (Listen) 2   Bless the LORD, O my soul,    and forget not all his benefits,3   who forgives all your iniquity,    who heals all your diseases, (ESV) Isaiah 1:18 (Listen) 18   “Come now, let us reason1 together, says the LORD:  though your sins are like scarlet,    they shall be as white as snow;  though they are red like crimson,    they shall become like wool. Footnotes [1] 1:18 Or dispute (ESV) Isaiah 43:25 (Listen) 25   “I, I am he    who blots out your transgressions for my own sake,    and I will not remember your sins. (ESV) Matthew 9:2 (Listen) 2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” (ESV) Matthew 9:6 (Listen) 6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he then said to the paralytic—“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” (ESV) Ephesians 1:7 (Listen) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (ESV) Colossians 2:13–14 (Listen) 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. (ESV) Titus 3:5–6 (Listen) 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, (ESV)

Sunday June 4, 2023 at The Hub City Church Saved by Grace pt. 1 | Ephesians 2:1-9 Life Together in Christ | a study of Ephesians Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor "There is Only ONE Means of Salvation: Spiritually REGENERATE FAITH in the infinitely MERCIFUL and unfathomably LOVING GRACE of God, in Christ." The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God.

Today you will listen to a scripture section from Ephesians 5 two different times. You'll ask the LORD to wake you up with a song in your heart! Listen with ears to hear what the Spirit of the LORD is impressing upon your heart! Take time at the end to pray into what words of God spoke to you in the passage! Blessings in His presence! Share us with a friend! Visit intothewaters.com for more!

“Do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.” — Genesis 45:5 After a grueling afternoon on the Appalachian Trail, I stopped to rest, exhausted, by a gurgling stream. I'd been hiking the “Roller Coaster,” a section of trail with ten steep ascents and descents in the mountains of Virginia. The steep rises and plunges of the “Roller Coaster” reminded me of the experience of Joseph. As a young man, Joseph was bright and full of life, the favorite of his father. That drove his brothers crazy with jealousy and envy, however. And one day those brothers took revenge, selling Joseph into slavery in Egypt. There we see him rise and fall, gaining honor but also getting thrown into prison for a wrong he did not commit. But God was with Joseph, and eventually God raised him to become a ruler in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh the king. Later, when his brothers came to Egypt to buy food because there was a great famine, they found themselves in the hands of Joseph and were afraid he would take revenge on them. But Joseph had learned about depending on God. He saw God's watchful care in all the ups and downs of his life, and he saw how God had planned to save many lives through him. As we experience ups and downs in life, we can take comfort that in all circumstances God is with us, redeeming and purifying us for work that he has planned for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). Lord Jesus, help us to take comfort in your sure and steady hand and to trust in your purposes and plans for our lives. Amen.

Morning: Deuteronomy 7:7–8; Zephaniah 3:17; Matthew 3:17; John 10:17; Romans 5:8; Colossians 1:21–22; Hebrews 1:2–3; 1 John 4:10; 1 John 4:19 He will quiet you by his love. “It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, but it is because the Lord loves you.”—We love because he first loved us.—And you… he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.—But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.—And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”—“For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again.”—His Son… He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Deuteronomy 7:7–8 (Listen) 7 It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the LORD set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, 8 but it is because the LORD loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that the LORD has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. (ESV) Zephaniah 3:17 (Listen) 17   The LORD your God is in your midst,    a mighty one who will save;  he will rejoice over you with gladness;    he will quiet you by his love;  he will exult over you with loud singing. (ESV) Matthew 3:17 (Listen) 17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son,1 with whom I am well pleased.” Footnotes [1] 3:17 Or my Son, my (or the) Beloved (ESV) John 10:17 (Listen) 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. (ESV) Romans 5:8 (Listen) 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (ESV) Colossians 1:21–22 (Listen) 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, (ESV) Hebrews 1:2–3 (Listen) 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, (ESV) 1 John 4:10 (Listen) 10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. (ESV) 1 John 4:19 (Listen) 19 We love because he first loved us. (ESV) Evening: Genesis 4:16; Psalm 16:11; Isaiah 59:2; Matthew 7:14; Matthew 27:51; John 14:6; Ephesians 2:14; 2 Timothy 1:10; Hebrews 9:8; Hebrews 10:20; Hebrews 12:14 The new and living way. Then Cain went away from the presence of the Lord.—But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you.—The holiness without which no one will see the Lord.—“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”—Our Savior Christ Jesus… abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.—The way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing.—For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility.—And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. “For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”—You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Genesis 4:16 (Listen) 16 Then Cain went away from the presence of the LORD and settled in the land of Nod,1 east of Eden. Footnotes [1] 4:16 Nod means wandering (ESV) Psalm 16:11 (Listen) 11   You make known to me the path of life;    in your presence there is fullness of joy;    at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (ESV) Isaiah 59:2 (Listen) 2   but your iniquities have made a separation    between you and your God,  and your sins have hidden his face from you    so that he does not hear. (ESV) Matthew 7:14 (Listen) 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. (ESV) Matthew 27:51 (Listen) 51 And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split. (ESV) John 14:6 (Listen) 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (ESV) Ephesians 2:14 (Listen) 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility (ESV) 2 Timothy 1:10 (Listen) 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, (ESV) Hebrews 9:8 (Listen) 8 By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing (ESV) Hebrews 10:20 (Listen) 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, (ESV) Hebrews 12:14 (Listen) 14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. (ESV)

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Wednesday morning, the 7th of June, 2023, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. “With goodwill doing service as to the Lord and not to men.”Ephesians 6:7 I want to tell you a little story that was sent to me by my good friend, Tom. I might get a little bit choked up during this story but bear with me. It goes like this: A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips and a six-pack of soft drinks and started his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He was sitting in the park just staring at some pigeons. The little boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his bottle when he noticed that the old man looked hungry, so he offered him some chips. He gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. His smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again. He offered him a soft drink. Again, he smiled at him. The boy was delighted. They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling but they never said a word. As twilight approached, the boy realised how tired he was and he got up to leave but before he had gone a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old man and hugged him. He gave him his biggest smile ever. When the boy opened the door of his own house sometime later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, “What did you do today that made you so happy?” He replied, “I had lunch with God.” But before his mother could respond, he added, “You know what? He has got the most beautiful smile I have ever seen!”Meanwhile, the old man also, radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked, “Dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?” He replied, “I ate potato chips in the park with God.” However, before his son responded, he added, “You know, he is much younger than I expected.” Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Embrace all equally. Have lunch with God and bring some chips.Jesus bless you,Goodbye

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Regular listeners to this podcast, or readers of the MinistryWatch site, you know that we often write about preachers behaving badly. We do so because we believe it's important to maintain the purity, peace, and unity of the church, and we believe what the Bible teaches, in Ephesians 5:11, that we should have no fellowship with the evil deeds of darkness.  We should, instead, expose them. But the goal is not merely to expose wrongdoers, but to prevent future wrongdoing, and to – whenever possible – to encourage confession, repentance, and ultimate restoration. These ideas were in my mind when I had the conversation you are about to hear with Dr. Rich Kidd. Rich is a Founding Partner at Mission:Leadership, a firm that – among other things – specializes in finding executive-level leaders for key positions in a broad array of industries including Christian nonprofits, large churches, Christian schools and colleges, and mission-minded businesses. I wanted to talk with him about the things he looks for during the search process that deals not with competence issues, but with character issues. If you are looking for a pastor or senior executive, what should you ask to make sure that the person you think you are getting is truly the person you are getting? What safeguards and guardrails can your organization put in place to protect both the organization and the person you are hiring – or the people you already have in place. Rich has had a long and varied career in ministry. In the local church, he has worked in roles from janitor to Senior Pastor (sometimes simultaneously), ranging from small church plants to large multi-staff churches. He has served Director of Campus Ministries for Regent University, where he also taught in the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Divinity. Rich is a graduate of the College of William and Mary where he was a Presidential (Monroe) Scholar, holds an M.Div. from Trinity International University, and a Doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary. Rich is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database, editorial, and technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Kim Roberts, and Casey Sudduth. Until next time, may God bless you.

6/04/23 Camille Loomis Rehnborg & Curt Lowndes Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 / Ephesians 4:1-8, 11-16 This morning we ordained Brittany Kohan, the second ordination in the life of our church! Worship Gathering Live Stream Videos

But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; Suddenly they shall be wounded. So He will make them stumble over their own tongue; All who see them shall flee away. All men shall fear, And shall declare the work of God; For they shall wisely consider His doing.  Psalm 64 is about a battle, the battle of words. David is writing this Psalm as he is facing a fierce attack on both his life physically and verbally. His enemies were lying about him and seeking to destroy him. They were falsely accusing him of things he did not do. My friend, this is one of the toughest things to deal with. But remember, this is what they did with Jesus as they tried Him with false accusers. Even as He was hanging on the cross dying for their sins and ours, they hurled false accusations at Him. This is exactly what is happening today with us as we are dealing with the battle of words. I remember when I was a kid and we might say to someone who was mocking or making fun of us, “Sticks and bones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” In trying to defend ourselves we were telling our offender, “A physical attack may injure me, but a verbal attack cannot injure me.”  But honestly over the years, I have found that the worse pain we actually endure is not physical, but mental and emotional because of the mean, demeaning, devaluing words of someone. Words can hurt us more than sticks and stones! Just like David's enemies had some words, David had some words! His words were to cry out to God! “Hear my voice, O God…” (v. 1). Instead of fighting back with our enemy with words, we can cry out to God, out loud with our mouths! But even, if we can't speak verbally, we can cry out to God with our thoughts! David adds, “in my meditation”. David then described his enemy's attack. “Who sharpen their tongue like a sword, And bend their bows to shoot their arrows--bitter words…” (v. 3). The words they used against him were “bitter words”, tough words, mean words, malicious words! We sure are hearing all around us today, these types of words from the enemies of the Gospel and Christians. There is a never-ending assault against the truth of God's Word and His people in the media, from politicians and the “workers of iniquities”, not only in our country but around the world. This should remind us that the end time is drawing near as we learn from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12. Yes! We are in a battle, but we must remember we do not wrestle with flesh and blood but with spiritual wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12-17). David realized this and so in verses 1-2, he first sought the Lord's protection. In verses 3-6, he asked for the Lord's wisdom. And in verses 7-8, he knew he could trust the Lord for victory! “But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; Suddenly they shall be wounded…” (v. 7). David didn't have to fight back with his own words to defend himself or to try to destroy his enemies, because he really believed that the Lord would take care of them. Their own words would cause them to stumble. They would fall into the pit they had dug for him. The snares they set to trap him would actually catch them! My friend, we have a sharper sword than our enemies! We are told to take up “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesian 6:17). “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds..,” (2 Corinthians 10:4). We should aways remember that “The word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12). “But God shall shoot at them”!  When we trust the Lord to vindicate us with His Word, “All men shall fear” (v. 9), “And all the upright in heart shall glory!” (v. 10).  I love it, “But God!”  God always has the final Word!!!!!! Be encouraged and trust Him today! God bless!

Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we continued our weekly theme, "The Way We Pray", and we discussed praying for our loved ones and spiritual warfare. What is the best to pray for our loved ones? Paul gives us a great example of what to do and how. The scripture reference was Ephesians 1 with emphasis on verses 16-21. There is spiritual warfare in this world that wants to thwart us from those prayers, but there is victory in the name of Jesus! Hear the stories and highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ephesians 3:14-1914 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

The hosts discuss the June scripture engagement verse: Ephesians 2:10.

June 4, 2023 1 Corinthians 13:11-12 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 1 Samuel 16:7 2 Corinthians 3:18 Psalm 1:1-3 Ephesians 4:11-12

Fear, Power, and the God Who Fights Guilt-punishment: We emphasize the CROSS and Jesus as the SUBSTITUTE. Fear-power: We emphasize the RESURRECTION and Jesus as VICTOR. In the moments where you are the most hurt by evil, you need a God who FIGHTS back against evil. Ephesians 6:12 Romans 8:31-39 If  death can't DEFEAT Jesus, […]

Hey Humor Consumers, Do you love movies based on true events and real people? We do. That's why we bring you the amazing and equally horrible story that is told in the movie House of Gucci starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pachino, Robert DeNiro and Salma Hayek. Today we are sharing... Summary of the movie (spoiler alert...if you haven't watched it and you want to, we do reveal some stuff.) Lessons from this tragic story How can we apply those lessons to everyday life? Inspirational close: Proverbs 15:27, Ephesians 4:26-27 CTA: Give yourself a "check-up from the neck up" and monitor your emotions. Tracy and Cathrine p.s. We love you all and hope you're loving the podcast. Please remember to like, share, comment in all the places. It does help us to be "found" by others looking for something to get their mind off of regular life by hearing us talk about regular life. ;0) Thank You to our amazing sponsors: Humor Contributors: Katie, Colleen, Ursula, Nancy, Kenny, Karren, Jeannine, Muffin, Dar, Courtney, Joan, Gayle and Carla. Thank you for your generous support. We're saving up for new microphones (that will be awesome) and down the road maybe an editor and some advertising. Fun.  Click the link below to support us with a $5 per month contribution and you will become part of our growing community. ***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast episode. Tracy and Cathrine P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf ***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY*** Hi Friends, Tracy here. My husband and I survived raising 5 boys and there were so many funny stories along the way. Now is my time to "show and tell."

What does it mean to be “saved?” And how does that even happen? We tackle these questions and a few more in depth in our latest episode on Biblical Salvation. We hope you benefit from this look at Ephesians 2:1-10 and other supplemental verses as you consider what the Scripture teaches on true conversion. deeplyrootedpodcast.com Email us at: drigw18@gmail.com Join our Facebook group page and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and on Apple Podcasts.

It is now June, and that means summer is upon us. And with it being summer, this also means here at SonRise we change gears for a few months. We've spent the last many summers working our way through various Psalms and have enjoyed those seasons, but this summer we're going to do something different.…… Continue reading Ephesians 5:15-21 – Cristian Living 101

Paul White teaching from Paul White Ministries.

Rev. Matt Lietzen, our pastoral candidate, preaches a one-off sermon from Ephesians 1:15-23.

Ephesians 4:32A perfect family is not achievable. There will always be disagreements and the clashing of wills. However, through Christ a home filled with grace, forgiveness, and love is achievable.

Welcome to Troy Church's podcast series. In today's sermon, Pastor Zach continues our look into the book of Ephesians.Our Connection Card link:https://troychurch.breezechms.com/form/7e350cYou can keep up with all things Troy Church right here on our channel, and also at our other social media and outreach opportunities:facebook.com/troychurch.tvinstagram/troychurchalwww.troychurch.tv

Who is the armor of God for and why do we need it?  These questions seem to have fairly apparent answers but I assure you they don't.  Often times we conceptualize the armor of God separately from the context it's written in, when we do this we miss out on the richness of God's grace and the importance of working within a community of Jesus' followers.   To find more "Uncensored Christian" content including Video versions of the podcast, Social Media links, and more use the Link down below!https://lnk.bio/dantewIf you would like to support this podcast financially you can give online by clicking here https://paypal.me/uchristianpod?locale.x=en_US. Your gift helps this podcast reach more people around the world!If you have questions or would like to reach out, email uchristianpod@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dantebwill/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UChristianPodcast  Support the show

Today we will consider Ephesians chapter 1 verses 15-19.

Today's Devotional" Low On Oil" Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 1:4 Join us for coffee and conversation and community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justbeinglmj/support

LGBTQ+ Pride Month is here. This group has done an effective job of gaining more rights, standing proud for what they believe in, and pushing their agenda. This has gone so far that many people do not want to be called homophobic. At the same time, more and more groups and agendas are trying to get rid of Christ and the gospel. Believe it or not, there's something people should fear more than being called homophobic, and that is being Christphobic.             Galatians 1:10     Luke 5:29       2 Timothy 4:3        Mark 10:6-9 1 Timothy 3:2 1 Corinthians 7:2Leviticus 18:22Leviticus 20:131 Corinthians 6:91 Timothy 1:9-11 Romans 1:26-28 Galatians 5:17 Ephesians 5:11 Ephesians 4:25 James 5:19,202 Timothy 2:25,26 Mark 8:34,35   You can now also WATCH C.L.! That's right: C.L. is also recording The Nonmicrowaved Truth on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch on C.L.'s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmL7jUfMBm0FKV-I0Op_Vg or on Time of Grace's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Hcyk5JAbout "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what's cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what's best.

"Purpose" is a buzzword we often hear at church, on social media, and even in the business world. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we were created on purpose for a purpose! God created everyone with intentionality to fulfill a specific purpose in the world. But what does it look like to live your purpose? When we identify certain pitfalls and cling instead to God's principles, they can guide us to a fulfilling life of purpose. The first step in finding your unique purpose is making yourself available!

Pastor Jason closes out the Ephesians message with the subject of prayer three things it is and does within a Jesus-Followers' life!To learn more or if you have any questions,you can email us at hello@pneuma.life Join us live for church each Sunday at 10AM 4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 www.pneumalife.church LIKE: Facebook! FOLLOW: Instagram!SUBSCRIBE: YouTube!

Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we continued our weekly theme, "The Way We Pray", and we discussed praying for our enemies. What does it mean to pray for our enemies, and how do we pray? Who is truly our enemy? Spiritual warfare is real, and the pressure can open the way for amazing Gospel opportunities. Scripture references included Ephesians 6:12, John 8:39-47, and John 16:8-11. Hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: Dr. Law and Dr. Grace Speaker: Lester Roloff Broadcaster: Family Altar Program Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 6/27/1969 Bible: Ephesians 2:8-9 Length: 32 min.

Morning: 1 Chronicles 29:14; Psalm 143:2; Luke 17:10; Romans 3:27; Romans 11:36; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Ephesians 2:8–10 “So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants.'” Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith.—What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?—For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.—For from him and through him and to him are all things.— “For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.”—Enter not into judgment with your servant, for no one living is righteous before you. 1 Chronicles 29:14 (Listen) 14 “But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. (ESV) Psalm 143:2 (Listen) 2   Enter not into judgment with your servant,    for no one living is righteous before you. (ESV) Luke 17:10 (Listen) 10 So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants;1 we have only done what was our duty.'” Footnotes [1] 17:10 Or bondservants (ESV) Romans 3:27 (Listen) 27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. (ESV) Romans 11:36 (Listen) 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (ESV) 1 Corinthians 4:7 (Listen) 7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it? (ESV) 1 Corinthians 15:10 (Listen) 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. (ESV) Ephesians 2:8–10 (Listen) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (ESV) Evening: Genesis 2:7; Psalm 78:38–39; Psalm 103:13–14; Psalm 139:14–16; Malachi 2:10; Acts 17:28 For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. The Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret…. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there were none of them. Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created us?—“In him we live and move and have our being.”—As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.—Yet he, being compassionate, atoned for their iniquity and did not destroy them; he restrained his anger often and did not stir up all his wrath. He remembered that they were but flesh, a wind that passes and comes not again. Genesis 2:7 (Listen) 7 then the LORD God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. (ESV) Psalm 78:38–39 (Listen) 38   Yet he, being compassionate,    atoned for their iniquity    and did not destroy them;  he restrained his anger often    and did not stir up all his wrath.39   He remembered that they were but flesh,    a wind that passes and comes not again. (ESV) Psalm 103:13–14 (Listen) 13   As a father shows compassion to his children,    so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.14   For he knows our frame;1    he remembers that we are dust. Footnotes [1] 103:14 Or knows how we are formed (ESV) Psalm 139:14–16 (Listen) 14   I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.1  Wonderful are your works;    my soul knows it very well.15   My frame was not hidden from you,  when I was being made in secret,    intricately woven in the depths of the earth.16   Your eyes saw my unformed substance;  in your book were written, every one of them,    the days that were formed for me,    when as yet there was none of them. Footnotes [1] 139:14 Or for I am fearfully set apart (ESV) Malachi 2:10 (Listen) Judah Profaned the Covenant 10 Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created us? Why then are we faithless to one another, profaning the covenant of our fathers? (ESV) Acts 17:28 (Listen) 28 for   “‘In him we live and move and have our being';1 as even some of your own poets have said,   “‘For we are indeed his offspring.'2 Footnotes [1] 17:28 Probably from Epimenides of Crete [2] 17:28 From Aratus's poem “Phainomena” (ESV)

The theme of the Fall is all throughout the Biblical story. Paul's letter to the Ephesians calls us to stand against the same traps, that led to the fall of the first humans.  By Brook Stockert  

In this episode we will cover a topic that God directed to His prophet and was passed on to me.  What was the topic that God specifically wanted stated you might ask?  God's wants you to know that His Spirit is the solution.  You must humble yourself to receive of God's Holy Spirit to allow Him to change your heart and covert you to the "New Man" or the "Righteous".  Many people continue to struggle with life, even those who pursue God and confess Jesus Christ, why?  Because they have no come in the faith that God requires and they do not understand the perfect work God wants to do in their life.Passages covered:  John 3:3-8, 19-22;  James 1:4-8,  3:2, 9-18,  4:1-10;  1 John 1:6-7,  3:3-10;  John 8:30-35;  Romans 8:1-17;  Titus 2:11-12,  3:3-7;  1 Peter 3:20-21;  Luke 11:9-13;  Mathew 3:8-11;  Mark 1:7-8;  Acts 1:4-8,  2:15-21, 32-33, 37-40,  8:12-18,  10:44-48,  11:15-18,  15:7-9;  Romans ch 6,  7:1-6,  2:26-29,  5:5;  2 Corinthians 1:21-22,  3:2-3;  Ephesians 3:14-21,  4:11-14;  1 Corinthians 2:1-5,  10-14;  Galatians 5:16-25,  6:7-9

How has Christ's rule transformed specific areas of your life? In this message, we are reminded that when we are tried or tempted and don't have Christ ruling over us we go back into idolatry, into the old ways of the flesh. The Lord wants you to function properly so the enemy doesn't take hold of your experience. To purchase booklets please visit this link. https://www.awordofgrace.org/booklets To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.awordofgrace.org/support Scripture References: John 10:1-12; Ephesians 1:9; Judges 21:25; 17:6; 18:1

This may help, as citizens of heaven, this earth can't be our priority. Not only are we citizens of heaven, we're actually called to be ambassadors for that kingdom. • Shouldn't we know about our kingdom if we're called to represent it? • So we probably should set our sights on the realities of Heaven • We probably should think about the things of Heaven

Psalm 93 (NKJV)Andrew, Colin, and Edwin notice the clothing our King wears which leads them to discuss the Lord's armor. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=13116The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Respond | Bethany Clark | Saturday NightWe've obtained an inheritance in Christ. We've been adopted by Jesus through His blood. Christ has given us a new identity that we are not entitled to. In this session, Bethany Clark walks through Ephesians 1 and how we're to live as children of God. Stay alert. The world is trying to distract you and pull you away from Him. Don't be lulled to sleep or put into a worldly coma. We need to recognize our enemy, put on our armor, and pursue the Lord faithfully. Resources: Ephesians 1Hebrews 4:14-161 Peter 1:1-12Ephesians 5Ephesians 6Colossians 1:3-4Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the exposition of Scripture and personal relationships in order to equip the Church to impact this generation.Learn more about our student and adult conferences at https://www.swoutfitters.com/Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

*DISCLAIMER* This interview includes some adult themes and is not intended for young ears.   Top Ten from 2022: #8 God, Sex, and Your Marriage with Dr. Juli Slattery   Matthew 9:37 (NIV) "Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few."   Questions we discuss: For many couples, sex can be a difficult area of marriage and you encourage people that is normal, but you also warn us not to confuse normal with healthy. What is normal for married couples and what is healthy, as it relates to sexual intimacy in marriage? What is God's genius chemical cocktail that we experience during sex? Will you give a brief overview of your four pillars of intimacy?   Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and broadcast media professional with over twenty-five years of experience counseling, and teaching women. She's the president and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, a unique ministry devoted to teaching God's design for intimacy and sexuality. In 2020, Juli launched SexualDiscipleship.com, a platform designed to help Christian leaders navigate sexual issues and questions with gospel-centered truth. She hosts a weekly podcast, Java with Juli, where she answers tough questions about relationships, marriage, and spiritual, emotional and sexual intimacy.  www.authenticintimacy.com    Other Episodes with Dr. Juli Slattery on The Savvy Sauce:   Passion Pursuit with Dr. Juli Slattery   Patreon 26 Holy Sex with Dr. Juli Slattery   Life-Giving Marriage with Dr. Juli Slattery   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Splendeur Magazine (Use code SAVVY15 for 15% off)   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Also, check out our Patreon Page to find out how to gain access to additional podcasts and goodies!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”  

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/05/23), Hank shares his thoughts on communion with Christ. Describing that to know Christ is to know more than just doctrine. It is to experience Him in intimate, interactive communion, which is transformational as we experience the exchanged life of Christ within.Hank also answers the following questions:What is your opinion on the secret society of Satan worshippers who are allegedly behind Roman Catholicism and Islam?How can I have assurance of salvation in light of Matthew 7:21?In Ephesians 2:2, what is the prince of the power of the air referring to?

Do you ever feel like when summer comes your rhythms and routines change? For example, the way that I like to read my Bible and pray during the school year just doesn't fit with my kids being off school during the summer. And even if you don't have kids at home, summertime can introduce a completely different dynamic in your schedule!That's why we are spending these summer months praying through the Pauline Epistles and digging deep into God's Word.This summer in our Patreon Prayer Community we are getting creative with our Bible habits! In our Patreon community, I will be posting a Bible study video tutorial every month to show you some of my favorite creative ways to get into God's word time is short or when my rhythm is kind of out of whack.Just because the season changes doesn't mean we can't continue praying prayers of REST and saturating ourselves in Scripture! If you'd like to join us you can sign up to become a Patreon prayer partner today when you go to prayersofrest.com/patreon.Lastly, If you're looking for a fun and flexible Bible study for this summer, check out my Bible study He is Enough on the book of Colossians. With a flexible plan that allows you to choose whether you want to spend 5 mins or 30 to 45 minutes on your lesson for the day, creative study tips, and coloring pages, this study would be the perfect way to start off your summer Bible study habit!Our friends at moody publishers have been so generous to give us 40% off when you shop at moodypublishers.com use the code ENOUGH at checkout.These prayer episodes are a bit shorter than usual but feel free to hit pause if you need more time to pray. And in case you're wondering, you can find this collection of prayers in the Prayers of Rest Devotional starting on page 354.Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence...Support the show

From the series "Race & Justice." Ephesians 2v14-16.