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Ignite – A People Called by His Name

September 15, 2013 | Ephesians 3:14-4:4 | community, revival

Jonathan Combs concludes our Ignite sermon series by helping us see what it means to be a people called by God’s name. What does it truly look like when a people God submit themselves to daily Bible reading, prayer, and repentance? What does it look like to be a people Ignited by God’s fire?

Honoring Fathers

June 16, 2013 | Ephesians 6:1-8 | family, fatherhood

Pastor Stephen Combs concludes our HONOR sermon series by helping us understand how to honor God as our Father and how to honor our earthly fathers in turn.

The Gospel is About Receiving, not Earning

April 14, 2013 | Ephesians 2:1-10 | easter, gospel

Pastor Gary Combs continues the EVANGELIUM series with this message from the book of Ephesians about receiving the free gift of God’s grace, which is salvation. This message emphasizes that the receiving of this grace is not just the ABCs of being a Christian, it is the “A to Z” of being a follower of Christ. We never outgrow our need for the gospel. In fact, we can’t continue growing without a deeper and deeper understanding of its message.

“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and … let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy” (Ephesians 4:21-24)

September 26, 2012

In Christ, we have the power to choose which set of clothes to wear today. Do we wear the old stinky clothes of our former life? Or do we put on the clean sweet-smelling garments of our new life in Christ? Seems an easy choice, yet we often choose the former. What have you picked out to wear today?

“I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.” (Ephesians 3:16-17)

September 24, 2012

Paul prayed that the Ephesians would know the fulness of the Godhead, that Father, Son and Spirit would give them inner power, assurance and strong love. We can learn from Paul how to pray Trinitarian prayers that move us to deeper understanding.

Conflict: Winning the War for Oneness

June 24, 2012 | Ephesians 4 | conflict

Pastor Gary Combs continues the “Family Feud” sermon series with this message from Ephesians about how to handle conflict. The apostle Paul told the Ephesians that they could turn conflict into communication and understanding through the power of Christ’s forgiveness and love. We can resolve the conflicts in our relationships and turn them into quality communication and understanding through Christ’s power of love and forgiveness.

Parenting: Bringing Up Children in the Lord

June 17, 2012 | Ephesians 6:1-3 | parenting

Pastor Gary Combs continues the Family Feud series with another message from the book of Ephesians. This message is addressed to children and parents. The apostle Paul told the Ephesians how to raise their children according to God’s design. As Christians, we can follow God’s Word in the discipline of our children and bring them up to maturity according to God’s intent. (Special thanks to Coy and Gail Sexton for playing contestants).

Marriage: Becoming God’s Dynamic Duo

June 10, 2012 | Ephesians 5:22-33 | marriage

Pastor Gary Combs continues his sermon series entitled “Family Feud” with this message from Ephesians 5:22-33. In this letter from the apostle Paul, he gave household rules for those who make up the family of God. Among these instructions are his instructions on how God wants husbands and wives to live together in a way that brings glory to Him. Your marriage can become God’s dynamic duo for showing His glory to the world! (Special thanks to Stan and Leeda Bacon for playing contestants).

Whatever Is True: Winning the Battle for Our Minds

January 8, 2012 | Ephesians 6

Pastor Gary Combs begins his new 8-week series entitled “War of the Worldviews” with this message from Ephesians 6. According the God’s Word the real war is not against flesh and blood but against our hearts and our minds. There is a war raging in the spiritual world that clouds our reason. This war will require the whole armor of God to win.

“Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains” (Ephesians 6:19-20)

September 28, 2011

Paul prayed for the gospel to be unchained rather than himself. How do you pray? Do you pray that God gets you out or that He uses you in your current situation?