Tag Archives: Ephesians

The Power of Speech – 4

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading

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The Power of Speech – 3

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading

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The Power of Speech – 2

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading

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The Power of Speech – 1

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading

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Intimacy With The Lord – 2

*Pastor’s Note: This is the second of the three parts of a message I posted on my first website back in the early 90s. I HAVE updated some of the Scripture references and the pictures were added for this posting. … Continue reading

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Pleasing God

I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. … Continue reading

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Saved By Grace – A.W. Tozer

For Monday August 29, 2022: SAVED BY GRACE Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Nobody has … Continue reading

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Abolishing Hostility

For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one … Continue reading

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Ephesians 4:12 – A.B. Simpson

For Wednesday July 27, 2022: EPHESIANS 4:12 Ephesians 4:12 (NKJV) The edifying of the body of Christ. God is preparing His heroes, and when the opportunity comes He can fit them into their place in a moment and the world … Continue reading

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How Often Should I Forgive? – 3

*Pastor’s Note: This is a continuation of an article adapted from Cecil E. Sherman’s Formation Commentary on Matthew. There are a couple of things that I have not kept in the post, things that will NOT change the flow of … Continue reading

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Philemon Verses 21-25

Philemon 1:21-25, Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say. But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be … Continue reading

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A Lack of The Power of God

After a powerful storm of nature strikes an area, many homes experience a power failure. “Where were you when the lights went out?” then becomes the topic of conversation. The storm’s ferocious hands, winds, and water are hurled at earth … Continue reading

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Ephesians 4:15 – A.B. Simpson

For Wednesday June 15, 2022: EPHESIANS 4:15 Ephesians 4:15 (NKJV) Grow up in all things into Him. Harvest is a time of ripeness. Then the fruit and grain are fully developed, both in size and weight. Time has tempered the … Continue reading

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We, Being Many, Are One

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you … Continue reading

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New-Fashioned Salvation

For Sunday May 29, 2022: NEW-FASHIONED SALVATION Ephesians 2:8 (NKJV) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. In the 1980s, the Smith-Barney company made a series of … Continue reading

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Unity of The Spirit – Bond of Peace

I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the … Continue reading

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No Playground!

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Mother’s Day 2022

This year for Mother’s Day I thought I would delve into just a little bit of history before going all the way back into ancient history with some Biblical thoughts. Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed … Continue reading

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Let Us Pray!

*Pastor’s Note: This was actually on my heart and mind the other day and I posted it on social media. I thought this would be fitting for today as this was something I believe the Holy Spirit laid on my … Continue reading

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Amazing Grace – A.W. Tozer

For Tuesday April 26, 2022: AMAZING GRACE Ephesians 2:7 (NKJV) But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children. For us who stand under the disapproval of … Continue reading

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