Before the foundation of the world, God set His love on His people.

In Christ, we are blessed, chosen, adopted, and secured — not by our performance, but by His grace.

In Ephesians 1:3–6, Paul begins with praise, reminding believers that every spiritual blessing flows from being united to Jesus. Our adoption into God’s family reveals His sovereignty, love, and redemptive plan unfolding through Christ.

This passage anchors our identity: we belong to God, we are loved by God, and He will complete what He has begun in us.

🔥 In this message, you’ll discover: ✅ Why every spiritual blessing comes through Christ alone ✅ How God’s choosing reveals His love and sovereignty ✅ What adoption into God’s family really means ✅ Why assurance grows when we remember God’s work, not ours ✅ How praise naturally flows from knowing we are secure in Christ

📖 Key Scriptures: Ephesians 1:3–6 • Ephesians 1:1–14 • Acts 19:18–20 • Genesis 12:1–3 • Genesis 6:8

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Who really has power? Who can be trusted with authority? And what happens when Jesus enters a city built on rival names?

In Acts 19, the gospel confronts confusion, exposes counterfeit spirituality, topples borrowed authority, and provokes costly repentance. Pastor David walks us through five movements in the text:

1️⃣ Confusion — good but incomplete faith 2️⃣ True Authority — the Word of the Lord prevailing 3️⃣ Counterfeits — borrowed authority collapsing 4️⃣ Costly Revival — confession and renunciation 5️⃣ Cultural Collision — idols pushing back 6️⃣ The True Center — life in Jesus’ name alone

This passage reminds us that revival isn’t hype, formulas, or personalities — it’s when the Word of the Lord outgrows the rival names that used to run us.

🔥 You’ll discover: ✅ Why sincerity without surrender has no authority ✅ Why you can’t borrow faith or outsource allegiance ✅ How spiritual substitutes quietly replace Jesus ✅ Why idols always demand more and give less ✅ What it means to renounce rival names and follow Jesus fully

📖 Key Scriptures: Acts 19 • Acts 2:38 • Romans 6:3–4 • Romans 10:9–13 • Ephesians 1:7, 13–14 • Galatians 2:20 • John 20:31

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The book of Ephesians begins with some of the deepest Gospel doctrine in the New Testament and ends with some of the most practical instruction for Christian living.

This week, Pastor Jimmy opened our Ephesians series by showing how Paul writes to a church in a cultural crossroads- a place full of competing ideologies, pagan spirituality, and social tension- and equips them to live confidently for Christ through a clear understanding of the Gospel. Right doctrine leads to righteous living.

We also read the entire book of Ephesians aloud in service, reminding us that before this letter was ever dissected, outlined, or commented on - it was heard, received, and obeyed.

🔥 In this message, you’ll discover: ✅ How Ephesians divides into two movements: Doctrine (Ch. 1–3) & Life (Ch. 4–6) ✅ Why Gospel identity must come before Gospel obedience ✅ How God’s sovereignty, grace, and peace fuel confident Christian living ✅ Why the church must live differently from the world around it ✅ How to “walk worthy of the calling” with humility, gentleness, patience, and unity

📖 Key Themes in Ephesians: Gospel • Sovereignty • Identity in Christ • Unity • Peace • Holiness

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