Parenting, Ephesians, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

In Ephesians 6:1-5, we move onto the next set of household relationships: parents and children. These relationships (parents to children; children to parents) are the most dynamic, complicated and influential relationships we have. Here, Paul explains that the primary task of parenting is to cultivate a Jesus-centered home and the primary task of children is to honor their parents.

Marriage, Ephesians, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

In Ephesians 5:22-33, we have the longest statement on the relationship between husbands and wives in the New Testament. Last week we looked at God’s call to husbands to sacrificially love, protect and provide for their wives. This week, we examined the controversial and often misunderstood topic of “submission.” Wives are called by God to submit by freely, gladly, and fully respecting her husband’s leadership – just like the Church does Christ.

Marriage, Ephesians, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

In Ephesians 5:22-33, we have he longest statement on the relationship between husbands and wives in the New Testament. This week, we examine God’s call to every husband to function as the “head” of his wife and family. That “headship” is expressed as the husband takes primary responsibility for sacrificially loving, protecting and providing for his wife – just like Jesus does the church.

Ephesians, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Holiness is becoming who we really are as we become increasingly like Christ. Following the pattern of transformation laid out in Eph 4:22-24 (put off + be renewed + put on), in Eph 5:1-21 Paul gives some practical insight on what it means to walk with Jesus based upon our identity in Him.

Ephesians, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Following the pattern of transformation laid out in Eph 4:22-24 (put off + be renewed + put on), in Eph 5:1-21 Paul moves on to additional marks of our new life in Christ by (again) appealing to who we now are in Him with three metaphors: “beloved children” (1-2), “saints” (3) and “children of light” (8).

Ephesians, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Because of what Jesus has done for us, our identity and future is secure in him, so we are free to put on truth, seek reconciliation, give generously, build-up and encourage, and freely forgive. As this happens, the world gets a taste of the way life should, and one day will be. This week Pastor Adam unpacks Ephesians 4:25-32.

Ephesians, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Without renewal we’re left with moralism and behavior modification in the form of putting off/putting on. But, with this renewal, God invites us to a relational and organic process of change, transformation and holiness. Pastor Adam Sinnett revisits Ephesians 4:17-24.

Ephesians, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

In Ephesians 4:17-24 we learn there are particular dynamics of new life in Christ that contribute to our growth in holiness and increasing freedom from sin (“putting off the old self”, “being renewed in the spirit of your mind”, “putting on the new self”). This week Pastor Adam preaches on one of the most compelling aspects of Christianity: You can change.

Spiritual Gifts, Ephesians, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

In Ephesians 4:7-16 the Apostle Paul explains that the church is the people of God, saved by the power of God, graciously gifted by God for the purposes of God. This week Pastor Adam preaches on how Jesus enables His people with spiritual gifts for the protection and health of His mission.

Ephesians, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

In the continuing series “Ephesians: The Living Church” Pastor Adam Sinnett has addressed what the church is about. One of the important issues is one of unity. What do you think of when you think of unity? Reading Ephesians 4:1-6 we first need to establish what our relationships are to one another, secondly how we are to respond.