Pastoral ministry is hard. Yes, a pastor gets to experience unique joys and blessings like being part of weddings and seeing a dead sinner receive new life in Christ. But pastoral ministry also comes with unique challenges. If you’re not in it for the long haul, it will destroy you. In light of this, let’s […]
Ephesians 4:11-16 // Pastoral Ministry and the Church’s Responsibility Read More »
Speaker Rev. Matt Broadway The big idea: Jesus has equipped His church with what it needs for the work He has given us to do. Equipped “And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ”
Ephesians 4:11-16 // Equipped for the Work Read More »
We return to the Apostle Paul’s extended exaltation of God’s blessings in Christ for all who belong to Him. This is a reassuring reminder that Christianity is not about what you need to do, but what God has already done. Chosen “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed
Ephesians 1:4 // The Blessing of Chosenness Read More »
The Apostle Paul begins his letter with a long and complex sentence (verses 3-10) that is like trying to drink from a firehose. We’ll break this down into smaller segments in the coming weeks. Bless God “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every
Ephesians 1:3 // Blessing the God Who Blesses Us Read More »
We are embarking on a study of the book of Ephesians that should prove to be encouraging to all of us. When we look at a young child, we may imagine their potential for the future. We may lament the “wasted potential” of a person who has gone down a bad path in life. But
Ephesians 1:1-2 // Grace and Peace for Faithful Saints Read More »
There is no more important thing to be a part of than the church – not a building but a people. Besides getting to be part of it, we get to be part of the work that God has given it. Every Christian has a unique and essential role in the church – there are
Finding Your Function in the Church Read More »