True Belief & Right Behavior
Mark Howard
Throughout his letter to the Ephesians, Paul has been laying out the items of the Armor of God. Today, we examine the “belt of truth” and the “breastplate of righteousness” and unpack what it means to pursue true belief and right behavior.
Stand Firm in God’s Strength
Mark Howard
As we begin to study the Armor of God in Ephesians 6, we learn how to be strengthened by God and to take a stand against the schemes of the devil.
Heeding God’s Word
Mark Howard
Will we listen to God? In our text today, we learn how ignoring God’s warning leads us into the storm but believing God’s promises leads us to safety.
Are Christians a Plague?
Mark Howard
Is belief in Jesus Christ a dangerous, social contagion? Many believe Christianity stifles self-expression and should be avoided at all costs. But like Paul on trial at the end of Acts, in order to defend the faith, we need to maintain our integrity as we give a reason for the hope that is within us.
Pressed On Every Side
Mark Howard
We might not experience the same persecution as Paul, but following Jesus will always bring with it a certain measure of opposition. We see in our text today as Paul is targeted, attacked, and arrested at the Temple, a pattern experienced by believers through the ages. We trace the false accusation (27-29), the fierce attack […]
God’s Word God’s Way
Mark Howard
After several years planting churches in Turkey and Greece, the Apostle Paul is above to move on to a new phase in his mission. His departing words demonstrate his priorities and the patterns he’s laid out for the local Elders. Through this God reveals his priority and pattern for the church today!
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