This week we continue our study with Ephesians 5:18: And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit If Paul were writing this today he would almost certainly add to the admonition “not to be drunk with wine” or “stoned on drugs.” Neither of these are...

Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:15-17: Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. As someone once said, “Whenever you see a “therefore” in...

Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:13-14: But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." When the light of the impending day of the...

Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:11-12: And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. Refusing to participate in deeds of darkness can be hard enough for Christians,...

Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:10: trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. This simple statement encompasses the highest and most noble purpose of man. There is nothing we can ever do that is more important, more powerful, more fruitful, and have a longer lasting impact on the world,...

Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:5-8: For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon...

Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:4: and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. Jesus Himself is called “the Word.” He is the Communication from God. The Word of God has infinite value and power. Our words also have...

Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:3 But do not let immorality or any impurity or greed even be named among you, as is proper among saints Immorality is understood to be any form of sex outside of marriage. However, what many people fail to see is that “impurity” is usually listed right along...

Our text for this week is Ephesians 5:1-2: Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. The mere thought that we can be imitators of God is so remarkable that...