Podcasts about Ephesians 2

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Wednesday  - Ephesians 2:14-2214 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, … His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.  18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

In this message titled "God's Work for God's Work" Ryan Mayfield opens Ephesians chapter two and helps us understand how we emulate the ways of God by doing for others as Jesus does for us.visit us at: conejochurch.com

Paul paints a stunning picture of the church as a living household where Christ is the cornerstone and God dwells among us. What does it mean to be built together into something that grows, breathes, and reflects God's grace? Don't forget to like and subscribe for more insightful discussions! Learn more about the Further Faith Podcast, subscribe to the audio podcast or email notifications, and browse our entire library at https://furtherfaith.org Did this conversation raise a question or do you have an idea for a future series? We would love to hear from you! https://furtherfaith.org   The Further Faith Podcast is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA (https://fpcspiritlake.org

Thank you for listening to this week's sermon from ONE Fellowship, where we are seeking to know Christ and to make Him known to Charleston and beyond. For more information, visit www.ONEFellowship.church

Sunday evening service preaching from the pulpit of Woodland Baptist Church – Winston Salem, NC * Please feel free to visit our website at woodlandbaptistnow.com

Paul's letter to the Ephesians reminds us that Christ has torn down the walls of hostility, making peace between groups once divided. What felt like an ancient struggle between Jew and Gentile still speaks to our divisions today — and Christ's call to unity is as radical as ever. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more insightful discussions! Learn more about the Further Faith Podcast, subscribe to the audio podcast or email notifications, and browse our entire library at https://furtherfaith.org. Did this conversation raise a question or do you have an idea for a future series? We would love to hear from you! https://furtherfaith.org The Further Faith Podcast is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA (https://fpcspiritlake.org).

You're Invited!... to Re-Humanize Our World with Joshua LiemEphesians 2:11-18 FNVIn a world filled with division and dehumanizing language, how can we find true peace? Join us as we uncover Paul's vision in Ephesians for a 'new humanity' where hostility is overcome. You're invited to discover how Jesus calls us to re-humanize our enemies and build bridges of reconciliation.

What's So Amazing About Grace? (Ephesians 2:1-10) - Morning Sermon

A sermon on Ephesians 2:11-22.

Ephesians 2:1-10

Mark Smith preaching from Ephesians1:15-2:10 in our What is the Church series. Connect with us here: Website: citychurchdublin.ie Facebook: facebook.com/CityChurchDublin YouTube: youtube.com/c/CityChurchDublin Playlists of all the Sermon Series can be found on Spotify at City Church Playlists

Ben shares from Ephesians on our value of family in the fourth week of our Values series.

Paul's letter to the Ephesians reminds us that Christ has torn down the walls of hostility, making peace between groups once divided. What felt like an ancient struggle between Jew and Gentile still speaks to our divisions today — and Christ's call to unity is as radical as ever. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more insightful discussions! Learn more about the Further Faith Podcast, subscribe to the audio podcast or email notifications, and browse our entire library at https://furtherfaith.org . Did this conversation raise a question or do you have an idea for a future series? We would love to hear from you! https://furtherfaith.org The Further Faith Podcast is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA (https://fpcspiritlake.org

What does it really mean to be saved by grace through faith? In Ephesians 2:8–10, Paul offers both a warning against boasting and a vision for a life shaped by good works. Join us as we unpack this cornerstone passage for the Christian journey. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more insightful discussions! Learn more about the Further Faith Podcast, subscribe to the audio podcast or email notifications, and browse our entire library at https://furtherfaith.org. Did this conversation raise a question or do you have an idea for a future series? We would love to hear from you! https://furtherfaith.org   The Further Faith Podcast is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA (https://fpcspiritlake.org).

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Paul paints a stunning contrast in Ephesians 2: though we were once dead in sin, God—rich in mercy—made us alive with Christ. Clint and Michael explore the ongoing nature of salvation and the often-overlooked kindness of God. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more insightful discussions! Learn more about the Further Faith Podcast, subscribe to the audio podcast or email notifications, and browse our entire library at https://furtherfaith.org. Did this conversation raise a question or do you have an idea for a future series? We would love to hear from you! https://furtherfaith.org   The Further Faith Podcast is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA (https://fpcspiritlake.org).

Thank you for listening to this week's sermon from ONE Fellowship, where we are seeking to know Christ and to make Him known to Charleston and beyond. For more information, visit www.ONEFellowship.church

Welcome back to another episode of the Richmond Chi Alpha podcast!We've been going through a series on the book of Ephesians called “Family Matters”. Our message this week is on Ephesians 2:11-22.This week, we'll be hearing from Elizabeth about unity in the family of Christ.This was recorded from a WNL on 9/17/25.

Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Richmond Chi Alpha podcast!We're in a series on the book of Ephesians called “Family Matters”. This week, we'll be discussing Ephesians 2:1-10.Let's lean in and hear what the Spirit is saying through this week's message from Mike.This was recorded from a WNL on 9/10/25.

Paul doesn't sugarcoat it—Ephesians 2 begins with the words, “You were dead through trespasses and sins.” But this hard truth sets up the incredible hope of God's rescue. Join Clint and Michael as they unpack what it means to be caught in sin, why Paul calls us “children of wrath,” and how this prepares us for the good news of grace. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more insightful discussions! Learn more about the Further Faith Podcast, subscribe to the audio podcast or email notifications, and browse our entire library at https://furtherfaith.org. Did this conversation raise a question or do you have an idea for a future series? We would love to hear from you! https://furtherfaith.org   The Further Faith Podcast is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA (https://fpcspiritlake.org).

You're not a bad person who needs fixing. You're a dead person who needs resurrection. What if your life only looks alive—but your soul is still lifeless? Ephesians 2 has the answer.

Justice, Mercy, & Grace (Ephesians 2:1-10) - Morning Sermon

This week we find out we are no longer strangers to God, but through Jesus we have salvation and we get to be a part of the most significant family and movement in history.

Are you wondering if God plans to use you for His glory? He has a purpose for you. Listen to see what He has already done for and in us as Julie Coleman zeroes in on Ephesians 2:1-10 and learn to live in the extravagant love, mercy, grace, and kindness He has so abundantly provided for those who believe.

A sermon on Ephesians 2:1-10 preached by Pastor Steven Dresen.

Alive By Grace // Ephesians 2:1-10Series - Rooted in GraceSpeaker - Gordon HallNeed Prayer? - Click HereSunday's • 10am • Clovis North High School/Granite Ridge.For the latest on what's happening at church, visit rvcfresno.com or @RVCFresno on Facebook and Instagram.

Welcometo Pastor's Chat today. Well, this morning I have a special prayer request foryou. Today I am leaving along with my son Jonathan and a nephew Jason Rigginsfor Egypt, Jordan, and Slovakia. I'll be driving this morning to Raleigh tocatch my first flight up to Dulles. And there we'll meet with Jonathan andJason. And then from there, this evening, we'll be flying to Egypt where we'llland on Sunday evening. We will have a couple days in Egypt to tour with someEgyptian ministry friends. We will also be preparing for our tour that we're doingOctober the 14th with a wonderful group of people, who are very excited aboutthe upcoming trip. I'msaying all that to tell you that I might not be able to do a pastor's chat eachday as we'll be spending many hours in flight and also in foreign countries andmight not always have good internet connections. I'll do what I can to keep youupdated on our trip and if possible, post some Pastor Chats. On Tuesdayafternoon, we'll be leaving Egypt to go to Jordan where we'll spend at least a coupledays and there visit with some of our ministry partners. We hope to spend sometime encouraging some of the leaders there that we work with in the refugeeministry in Amman, Jordan.  FromAmman we'll be flying to Slovakia to spend a few days with my sister Janet and herhusband Charles Baldis. They have been faithful missionaries for over 30 years.The occasion that really prompted this whole trip is a wedding I have been askedto speak at by my niece Tina Baldis. She has also served faithfully with herparents over all these years. We are very excited that on Saturday, Tina isgetting married to a wonderful young man named Jozef Ličko. Iam looking forward to this trip with my nephew and my son. And we're excitedabout the divine appointments that we're going to have along the way. We askfor your special prayers for traveling mercies and for these divineappointments. Pray that God gives us open doors of opportunities to share withthe people that we will providentially meet along the way. We always have thatgreat privilege and see miraculous things that the Lord does and we're lookingforward to that. We need your prayers. Your prayers will help us have thoseopen doors. They will give us boldness to speak and give us wisdom to know whatto say, how to say it and when to say it.  Itis a volatile world in the Middle East. And we are there to help bring thepeace of God into those different locations and places in people's lives byshowing them the way through Jesus Christ. Just the fact that we're there,there will be more light in the spiritual darkness there because Christ livesin us.  Andthat's what we're talking about today in Ephesians 2:5. We talked yesterday inverse 4 about how “God because of His great love with which He loved us”,has provided mercy and grace that saves us through the blood of the cross ofJesus Christ. Now we find here in verse 5, even when we were dead in our trespassesand sins, God made us alive together with Christ. Not only did the Lord JesusChrist love us, He has made us alive. The King James version says that “Hequickened us”, which means the same thing. He made us alive.  Theway He makes us alive is through the gospel, through the Word of God. In the Gospels,it's recorded that Jesus raised at least three people from the dead. Rememberthe widow's son in Luke 7:11-17, Jairus's daughter in Luke 8:49-56, and Lazarusin John 11. In each case, Jesus spoke the Word and His Word brought forth life.The Bible tells us in Hebrews 4:12 that “the Word of God is quick” which meansit is alive. It's living and it's powerful.  Whata glorious truth!!!! “God made us alive together with Christ”!!!  We are so grateful and excited about all that God is doing here inAmerica and around the world. Keep on praying!!!!

Preacher: Jerry Fernandes Gracenet Community Church

Todaywe're looking at Ephesians 2:4-9. In the first three verses, we saw the realityof sin. The reality of sin and how sin works against us. We learned how we areborn dead in trespasses and sin. Because of that, we are sons of disobedience.We are disobedient people. We are depraved people going our own way, fulfillingthe lust of our flesh. And then we also saw that we're children of wrath. We'redoomed. We have no hope at all except the grace of God and the mercy of God inChrist Jesus.  Inverses 4-9, we see at least activities that are performed on behalf of sinnersto save them from the consequences of their sins. And that's why verse fourstarts out with a “But God”.  Despitesin's work against us, despite our state of condemnation, we are told, “But Godloves us with a great love”. And that's what Paul tells us about first. Thework of God in His love. “But God, who is rich in mercy because of His greatlove with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, He made usalive with Christ (by grace you have been saved).”  Theseawesome and wonderful verses bring us hope and salvation through Jesus Christ.Now, one of the things we really need to understand, by nature, God is love (1John 4:8). But God would love us even if there was no sin and there were nosinners. God would still love because He is love. Because love is a part of Hisvery being.  Theologianscall love one of God's attributes. But God has two kinds of attributes: thosethat He possesses of Himself. These are intrinsic attributes such as life andlove and holiness. And then those attributes by which He relates to Hiscreation, especially to man. These are called relative attributes. For example,by nature, God is truth; but when He relates to man, God's truth becomesfaithfulness. God is by nature holy; and when He relates that holiness to man,it becomes justice.  Myfriend, love is one of God's intrinsic attributes. When this love relates tosinners though, it becomes grace and mercy. And that's what we see in theseverses. God is rich in mercy (v.4). But also, in verse 7 we find God is rich inHis grace toward us. Oh, how wonderful is that? Here we also discover we arenot saved because God loves us. We all know John 3:16; “For God so loved theworld that He gave His only begotten Son…”. But this doesn't mean that weare saved because God loves us.  Weare not redeemed and forgiven of our sins because God loves us. Now, thatshocks a lot of people today. We're saved by God's mercy and His grace. In Hismercy, He does not give us what we do deserve. And in His mercy, He gives uswhat we do not deserve. And all of this is made possible because of redemption,because of the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross of Calvary2,000 years ago. “In Him we have redemption through His blood, theforgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7). Itwas at Calvary that God displayed His hatred for sin and His love for thesinners (Romans 5:8; John 3:16). It was at Calvary that: “Mercy and truthhave met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed” (Psalm 85:10). Thiswas the God's ministry of reconciliation that took place that day on the crosswhen His Son, Jesus Christ, suffered, bled, and died in our place for our sins.God's holiness demanded justice and punishment for our sin and at the same timeGod's love for us would not let us go. His answer was reconciliation throughthe “blood of the cross”.  Remember2 Corinthians 5:18-21: “Nowthen, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: weimplore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knewno sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. Yes,God is a God that is rich in mercy and rich in grace. And His grace and His mercyis what brings us the salvation of Jesus Christ. Thank the Lord for that today.

Todaywe move on to Ephesians 2:4-9. When we looked at verse 1-3, we see ourselves assinners. Paul points out what our sin nature is, what our sin condition is.What is the tragic consequence of sin in our hearts and lives. We are dead intrespasses and sin. Paul teaches us we're disobedient because of that and weare the sons and children of disobedience. We're depraved. We fulfill the lustof the flesh. We do what comes naturally. And then we also are doomed. We'rechildren of wrath. The wrath of God already abides upon us outside of JesusChrist. That's the condition that we're in. That's the work of sin in our life. Thenthere is God's judgment on sin. God's decree on sin is death “Then when lusthath conceived, it bringeth forth sin. And sin when it is finished, it alwaysbrings forth death” (James 1:15). “The wages of sin is death…”(Romans 6:23). God told Adam, “The day you eat of the fruit of the tree, youshall surely die”. That's the result of sin. It's death. That's what'shappening in the world today. When sin runs rampant and when people aren'tcoming to Christ and being saved. Only the life that we can have in Christ andthe life that gives us a new nature, the nature of God Himself, the Holy Spiritliving within us, can change that. We don't need reformation, we needtransformation! (2 Corinthians 5:17).  Ilove the very two words of verse 4! “But God”. First, we see our sincondition (vv. 1-3), but thank God we immediately have a “But God”. Readverses 4-9 again: “But God who is rich in mercy..."“ButGod”. Didyou know that over 46 times you read in the Scriptures that phrase, “But God”.Things are bad, sin abounds, evil is everywhere, “But God”. Joseph wassold into Egypt as a slave by his brothers. But he told them, “It was notyou who sent me here, but God…” (Genesis 45:8).  In Genesis 50:20 he went on to tell them, "Youmeant it for evil, but God meant it for good." My friend, when youbring in God, everything changes. You see, sin seems to rule, “But God”. Ilove the many “But God” verses you find in the Bible. After describingthe future judgment of the wicked, the Psalmist declares: “But God willredeem my soul from the power of the grave, For He shall receive me” (Psalm49:15). Psalm 73:26, "My flesh and my heart fail, but God is thestrength of my life."  In 2Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat was facing an army that you couldn't evennumber. He was fearful, but he called a fast, fell on his knees, and prayed.And in 2 Chronicles 20:15, the prophet told him, "The battle is notyours, but God's."  Ilove the “But God” in these verses: “For scarcely for a righteous man will onedie; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But Goddemonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners,Christ died for us” (Romans 5:7-8). Yes, “The wages of sin is death butthe gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans6:23).  Aren'tyou thankful for the “Buts” in the Bible? They make all the difference,especially when you focus on God. Paul first focuses on us as sinners in thefirst verses, but now he focuses on God. And with God, I tell you, we havehope. Tomorrow we're going to talk about how God is rich in His mercy. He'srich in His grace. He's full of love because He is love. But today, I trustthat you will look to Jesus and know that He is your only hope of salvation ifyou're without Christ.  Today,I'm convinced that we are seeing God doing some great things across thiscountry. The message of the Gospel is being preached from places we would neverhave imagined a few years ago. And the Gospel tells us, “But God”! God lovesus. He cares for us. He's provided a way of salvation. And I tell you today, Hewill save you and anyone who comes to Him by faith and humility. 

Todaywe're looking at Ephesians 1:1-3. When I read these verses, one of the thingsthat comes to my mind is a series of messages that Dr. Ron Hawkins from LibertyUniversity preached for us years ago on Sunday nights at Rainbow Forest BaptistChurch. We had asked him if he would preach through the book of Ecclesiastes.Every evening he made this statement: " We are profoundly fallen creatureswho live in a profoundly fallen world."  My friend, this still no doubt is still the currentcondition of the world today.  Peoplewonder why all the violence, why all the discord, why all the division? Why allthe hatred? My friend, it's because they don't have Jesus Christ in their heartsand lives. Everyone by birth is born with a fallen nature, and as we pointedout yesterday, are controlled by the flesh, the world system, and the devil andhis forces. And the answer to these issues is not getting a better education orto quit listening to the public and social media and all those things. Thatmight help a little, but the real answer is getting a new heart and a new mindby coming alive in Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says: “Therefore, ifanyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold,all things have become new.”  Paulbegins Ephesians 1 with this truth: “And you He made alive, who were dead intrespasses and sins”. God has made us alive through the blood and power andresurrection of Jesus Christ. And then Paul goes on to describe the conditionof the sinner: “In which you once walked according to the course of thisworld, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that nowworks in the sons of disobedience.” This is the way the Ephesians live.This is the way we lived as sinners before salvation. Verse 3 continues: “Amongwhom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lust of our flesh, fulfillingthe desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath,just as others.”  Aswe read these verses, we have found that the sinner is dead. He's dead in histrespasses and sin. He is by nature disobedient to God and His Word. He is “ason of disobedience”. Now we find he's also depraved. And what we mean bydepraved is that he's living to please the desires of the flesh and the wishesof the mind. His actions are sinful because his appetites are sinful. When youapply the word depraved to the unsaved person, you're not saying that he onlydoes evil or that he is incapable of doing good. You're simply saying he'sincapable of doing anything to merit salvation or meet the high standards ofGod's holiness. Jesus said that sinners, lost sinners, can be good to eachother (Luke 6:33). They can be good to their children (Luke 11:13). But theycannot do anything good to spiritually please God. My friend, that's theproblem.  Beforesalvation we are living according to the desires of the flesh. Romans chapter 1goes through the steps of this depraved heart and mind and what it leads to. InRomans 8:5-8, Paul describes it clearly. Youcan't say it any more plainly than that. But the sinner is not only depraved,the lost sinner is doomed. In verse 3c, Paul adds: “And were by naturechildren of wrath, just as the others”. Children of disobedience, childrenof wrath. We're condemned already. We read this in John 3:16-21. For everyone practicing evilhates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should beexposed. This is what is happening in America today.They are haters of the light. Not so much haters of people as much as they arehaters of God. Haters of the light only because they have never come to thelight through Jesus Christ.  Let'spray for the God of mercy to open their hearts to this great truth! Man cannotsave himself, but God in His grace steps in to make salvation possible. Verse 4begins with “But God!” —what a difference those two words make! Godbless!

Last week, during Fall Kickoff – Lead Pastor Mike Rauwolf kicks off a new series by exploring the profound meaning of finding our identity in Christ. He shared insights from his recent sabbatical, challenging the cultural pressure of productivity and inviting us to rest in our true identity as God’s workmanship. Watch or listen on […]

Providential People | Sola Fide (Faith Alone) | Ephesians 2:1-10 | Kort Marley by Providence Community Church

We live in a world where belonging is both deeply longed for and painfully difficult. Political divides, cultural differences, personal wounds, and busy schedules all work against community. And yet, research and Scripture agree: we flourish when we belong.Paul writes to the Ephesian church, a community divided by culture, tradition, and class, to remind them that God's story has always been about creating a family of blessing. Through Christ, Jew and Gentile are united into one household of faith—a place where rhythms, resources, and responsibilities are shared.Households of faith are not perfect, but they are where we practice belonging, learn forgiveness, and display God's wisdom to the world.

In Ephesians 2, Paul goes on totalk about why we are sinners, why we're dead in our trespasses and sins. Andhe describes the characteristics, the terrible condition of a person withoutJesus Christ.  Whatis our condition and problem before salvation? One, we're dead. We “weredead in trespasses and sins” (v. 1). Secondly, in verse two, Paul pointsout: “In which you once walked according to the course of this world,according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works inthe sons of disobedience” This was the beginning of man's spiritual death—hisdisobedience to the will of God. God said, "Do not eat of the tree ofthe knowledge of good and evil. In the day that you eat of it you shall surelydie" (Genesis 2:17). Satan said, "Ye shall not surely die"(Gen. 3:4), and because they believed this lie, the first man and woman sinnedand experienced immediate spiritual death and ultimate physical death. Sincethat time, mankind has lived in disobedience to God. We are born into thisworld as “sons of Adam” (Romans 5:12-19). Today we need to realize that thereare three forces that encourage man in his disobedience: the world, the devil,and the flesh. Theworld, or world-system, puts pressure on each person to try to get him toconform (Romans 12:2). The fashions of Madison Avenue, money, education, fame,all drive us to conform. Jesus Christ proclaimed that He was not "of thisworld" and neither are His people (John 8:23; 17:14). But the unsavedperson, either consciously or unconsciously, is controlled by the values andattitudes of this world. Thedevil is "the spirit that now worketh in the children ofdisobedience." This does not mean that Satan is personally at work inthe life of each unbeliever, since Satan as a created being is limited inspace. Unlike God, who is omnipresent, Satan cannot be in all places at onetime. But because of his demonic associates (Eph. 6:11-12), and his power overthe world system (John 12:31), Satan influences the lives of all unbelievers,and also seeks to influence believers. He wants to make people "childrenof disobedience" (Ephesians 2:2; 5:6). He himself was disobedient toGod, so he wants others to disobey Him too. Oneof Satan's chief tools for getting people to disobey God is lies. He is a liar(John 8:44), and it was his lie at the beginning of human history, "Youshall not surely die," that plunged the human race into sin. Theunsaved multitudes in today's world system disobey God because they believe thelies of Satan. When a person believes and practices a lie, he becomes a child, “ason of disobedience”. Theflesh is the third force that encourages the unbeliever to disobey God. By theflesh Paul does not mean the body, because of itself, the body is not sinful.The flesh refers to that fallen nature that we were born with, that wants tocontrol the body and the mind and make us disobey God. Why does a dog bark? Whydoes he behave like a dog? It's because he has a dog's nature." If somehowyou could transplant into the dog the nature of the cat, his behavior wouldchange radically. Why does a sinner behave like a sinner? Because he is bornwith and has the nature of a sinner (Psalms 51:5; 58:3). This sinful nature theBible calls "the flesh." We are not sinners because we sin. We sin becausewe are sinners. Sometimes we get this backward. Isit any wonder that the unsaved person is disobedient to God? He is controlledby the world, the flesh, and the devil, the three great enemies of God! And hecannot change his own nature and of himself overcome the world and the devil.He needs outside help, and that help can come only from God through His grace,through the ministry and work of the Holy Spirit, and through the death and resurrectionof His Son Jesus Christ. Today,thank the Lord for His wonderful grace and power that can set us free and deliverus from this terrible condition of disobedience!

This week, Chase has a frank discussion about realizing that we make up the holy temple in the Lord that is the church, and that we need to treat this very seriously, with holiness, reverence, and piety. Chase also goes on a brief rant about church discipline, and how we sometimes claim it "doesn't work." What is the reason for that? The key lies in the fact that we are the family of God ... or we are not. Description Visit our linktree: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Visit our website, www.scatteredabroad.org, and subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://scatteredabroad.substack.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Scattered Abroad Network Contact us through email at san@msop.org. If you would like to consider supporting us in any way, don't hesitate to contact us through this email.

This week, Chase has a frank discussion about realizing that we make up the holy temple in the Lord that is the church, and that we need to treat this very seriously, with holiness, reverence, and piety. Chase also goes on a brief rant about church discipline, and how we sometimes claim it "doesn't work." What is the reason for that? The key lies in the fact that we are the family of God ... or we are not. Description Visit our linktree: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Visit our website, www.scatteredabroad.org, and subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://scatteredabroad.substack.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Scattered Abroad Network Contact us through email at san@msop.org. If you would like to consider supporting us in any way, don't hesitate to contact us through this email.