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5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all…

Benediction The lectionary readings for the past few weeks have taken us on a journey with King David - beginning with him talking about building the temple. We spoke about a Call to Worship, then David’s Sin - a Call to Confession, Nathan’s Confrontation - the Word of God. Last week the topic would…

Prayers of the People Worship with Rejoicing The lectionary readings for the past few weeks have taken us on a journey with King David - beginning with him talking about building the temple. Call to Worship We read from 2 Samuel 7 - we hear David’s thoughts about what God wants from him - the idea of…

Ephesians 5:21-33 We have been studying about having a godly home. Our relationships are the backbone of our homes. You must work at your relationships. We looked first at having a home of self-sacrifice. We learned we needed to follow God, not our own desires. We needed to walk in love, put off sin…

Ephesians 5:8-21 I love a well lit home. When they did the remodel in the kitchen they added some can lights in the ceiling placed throughout. I love to see the kitchen all lit up. I think there is something cozy about a warmly lit, study with a fireplace and warm colors all around. But There is just…

Growing up Spiritually Introduction: Imagine a newborn baby, totally dependent on others for everything, now picture that baby at 10 years old, still crawling, still needing a bottle. It’s a troubling image, right? Just as it's natural for us to grow physically, we are also meant to grow spiritually.…

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one…

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness…

Light vs Darkness (5:1-20) Be light: follow God’s WILL instead of the WAYS of darkness. 3-7 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse…

Spurgeon: “I am afraid we are too much like the world for the world to hate us.” Why this sermon: Alistair Begg: 40 years of faithful preaching Told grandmother to attend her grandchild’s transgender wedding and bring a gift Rationale: This would surprise the grandchild who would expect the grandmother…

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and…

1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.…

Ephesians 5:1-6 One of the biggest pain points for people today is family. How do I save my marriage? How do I become a good parent? People have questions; questions the Bible can answer. The next four weeks we are going to focus on relationships in the home. We are going to use the instructions found…

Intro: My childhood epilepsy caused me to have a strange aura. (Mom and Dad in a shouting match with dad cussing.) You’ve probably heard the saying, like father like son. It is a saying that really is a description of sons that take on many of the traits of their father. This is not an uncommon thing…

For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext…

Introduction Spiritual Blessings (v1-14) Paul’s First Prayer (v15-23) You Were Dead, but Now Alive (2:1-10) You were Far Off, but Now Nigh (v11-22) What was Mystery is Now Known (3:1-13) Paul’s Second Prayer (v3:14-21) We began a new phase in Paul’s letter this past Sunday night. The first three chapters…

Countdown Video Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything aside as we come…

This lesson examines themes of controversy that Paul stirred in Ephesus and to the Epehsian christians.

Romans 8:32 (ESV) — 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? I. HE DID NOT SPARE Matthew 26:39…

Matt Switzell had just completed a 24 hour shift as firefighter and EMT. During that time, he had less than 30 minutes of sleep. 4 miles from home, he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the vehicle of June Fitzgerald. June was pregnant and had an 18 month old daughter in the back seat. Faith,…

Make Forgiveness Your Aim Who Killed Sara? is a television series about a young man who went to prison for a crime he didn’t commit — murdering his sister Sara — with the promise from a very powerful and connected man that he’d only serve two-months. In exchange for his corporation he and mother would…

Walking Together: Purpose Ephesians 4:7-16 Central Truth: God has included me in His P urposes of B lessing ! -- What ‘Purposes’ Drive my Life? -- Matt. 20:25-28 , 1 Peter 2:9-12 The Manner of my W alk is defined by the manner of my C onnection to God’s W ork . < Ephesians 4:1-6 > < Ephesians 4:17-5:20…

Ephesians 4:1-7 , 17-24 , 5:1-2 , 7-17 Central Truth: God C alls me to Live as His C hild ! Ephesians 5:1-2 -- How do my ‘Narratives’ guide my daily life? -- -The M eaning : ‘Walk worthy of your calling’ Walk – H abits of C onduct : Ephesians 4:1-7 Colossians 3:1-11 > Ephesians 2:1-3 Discipleship - 1…

Good Morning. If you have your Bibles turn with me to Psalm 25 . King David the author of Psalms 25 finds that he is in trouble and danger. His foes are many. He has no idea what to do about his situation or even where to go, but he knows to call out to His God. David realizes that he needs God’s deliverance,…

Introduction We live by example, we walk by example - what we see others doing, we begin to do. Everyone is a living example. Examples have a name. At your funeral people will say he or she was an example of .......... think of it Mother Teresea - an example of compassion - to be like her would be living…