Sermons on Ephesians
What are they doing here?
Many churches proudly announce: “All are welcome!” Is that really true? A big challenge in our country is cultural differences. That’s nothing new. One of the biggest challenges in the early Christian church was how Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians could get along. What about us? If a stranger walked into our church, would anyone wonder, “What are they doing here?” Join us to find out why God wants church to be for all people. What problem do all people…
Church Dress Code
You can also watch on our Vimeo page. Sermon Text Ephesians 6:10-18 Is there a dress code in the Bible that tells us what we, as Christians, should wear? It might surprise you, but there is. In fact, our lesson, from Ephesians this week at St. Paul’s, speaks about what we need to wear from head to toe. It’s not running shoes, cleats, baseball hat, jeans or t-shirt. It’s not a dress or suit, either. We’ve never thought of the…
Amazing Grace
You can also watch on our Vimeo page. “Amazing Grace” is one of the best-known hymns there is. We love to hear its familiar melody sung by a soloist, or even played on bagpipes (like this weekend at St. Paul’s). But do those who hear that hymn, or have sung it, do they know what God’s grace is? Do you know what God’s grace is all about? What’s so interesting, is this beautiful and beloved hymn about grace doesn’t mention…
Christ’s Ascension Cheers Us Up
Ephesians 1:20-23 Today, while 65% of Americans claim they are Christian, only 45% say they go to church, but less than 25% actually do. In the few places where Christianity still has a foothold, it’s losing its influence as people water down the Bible’s teachings. That means that you, the Bible-based, Christ-centered Christian is a very small minority in this world. All of that disheartening news is exactly why we need to hear God’s message today, because CHRIST’S ASCENSION CHEERS…