For believers, our freedom is anchored in the cross of Jesus.  Because of that, the way we process life must be cross-centered.  As we surrender daily  to Christ’s work, our attitudes and affections will be transformed by Him.  Only then can we do life well.  A cross-centered life will look drastically different from the world’s system of living, but we can swim against the current with the confident expectation of a glorious future with our Savior.  Listen as Rich brings a message from 1 Peter 4:1-6 titled Distinguished by Grace.

For believers, our freedom is anchored in the cross of Jesus.  Because of that, the way we process life must be cross-centered.  As we surrender daily  to Christ’s work, our attitudes and affections will be transformed by Him.  Only then can we do life well.  A cross-centered life will look drastically different from the world’s system of living, but we can swim against the current with the confident expectation of a glorious future with our Savior.  Listen as Rich brings a message from 1 Peter 4:1-6 titled Distinguished by Grace.

For believers, our freedom is anchored in the cross of Jesus.  Because of that, the way we process life must be cross-centered.  As we surrender daily  to Christ’s work, our attitudes and affections will be transformed by Him.  Only then can we do life well.  A cross-centered life will look drastically different from the world’s system of living, but we can swim against the current with the confident expectation of a glorious future with our Savior.  Listen as Rich brings a message from 1 Peter 4:1-6 titled Distinguished by Grace.

For believers our freedom is anchored in the cross of Jesus. Because of that the way we process life must be cross-centered.

The Gospel is hope in a dark world. Apart from the suffering of Christ there would be no possibility that we could be rescued from the necessary wrath of God. This rescue is God's free gift of love to any who will accept it. Forgiveness of sin, reconciliation with our Creator, fellowship with God's people.

The passage we deal with today is perhaps one of the most enigmatic of all scripture, 1 Peter 3:18-20 "For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, in which he also went and made proclamation to the spirits in prison who in the past were disobedient, when God patiently waited in the days of Noah while the ark was being prepared. In it a few ​— ​that is, eight people ​— ​were saved through water." Rather than spend time dealing with all the ways theologians have wrestled with this text over the millennia, Pastor Rich gets us right to the known point.

This means that in my daily life, I live for the opinion of One - my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ before whom I will one day gave an account.

1 Peter 3:14-22. As Rich digs into this passage he challenges us to champion what is right, true and good regardless of what it might cost. Because of our reality in Christ, our position before God and the promises that become ours in Christ, we can face suffering and ridicule with a calm assurance and trust for the sake of the Gospel.

1 Peter 3:14-22. As Rich digs into this passage he challenges us to champion what is right, true and good regardless of what it might cost. For the sake of the Gospel we can endure ridicule and scorn with calm assurance and trust.

You should be a person of reason and truth. How I feel is not what determines what is true.

Our passage 1 Peter 3:8-13 reminds us to love regardless of how others treat us in return.

Our acceptance into God's eternal community equips us to love and bless our earthly community. We can love because we have been fully loved.The love we experience from being loved by God allows us to build bridges into the lives of others.

Our acceptance into God's eternal community equips us to love and bless our earthly community. We can love because we have been fully loved.

Do you understand your wife? It's going to take a lifetime, she's complicated.... God made her that way. It's not a bad thing it's a good thing and men are called to live with them with an understanding heart.

This is the eighth part of a sub-series entitled "12 Characteristics of People Who are Free." This is about men who are living in a marriage relationship. 1 Peter 3:7 says, "Likewise husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as to a weaker vessel since they are heirs with you of the grace of life." A man faithfully following his Savior with a tender heart is a gift to his family.

This is the eighth part of a sub-series entitled "12 Characteristics of People Who are Free." This is about men who are living in a marriage relationship. 1 Peter 3:7 says, "Likewise husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as to a weaker vessel since they are heirs with you of the grace of life." A man faithfully following Jesus with a tender heart is a gift to his family.

This is the eighth part of a sub-series entitled "12 Characteristics of People Who are Free." This is about men who are living in a marriage relationship. 1 Peter 3:7 says, "Likewise husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as to a weaker vessel since they are heirs with you of the grace of life."

Despite the message we are getting from Western culture, God designed women and men to function differently. Rich unpacks the beauty of that in 1 Peter 3:1-6 for a message entitled "Admirable Women."

Are you cultivating a heart ruled by trust in Jesus? Are you allowing God's grace to transform your attitudes and affections? Christ frees us from the chains of impossible beauty standards so we can live for the audience of One - Jesus.

A stained glass window sparkles and shines when the sun is out and light is coming throug it. But in dark times that beauty cannot be seen unless there is light from the inside. Our culture places an impossible standard on women when it determines value by outward appearance. God's Word shows us to place importance where God does: on the imperishable beauty of the heart.

In dark times beauty is seen only when there is light inside. Our culture places value on a woman's outward appearance, but God's Word tells us that it is within a woman that makes her beautiful, and effective in a dark culture.

Christ did the great work on our behalf, clearing the way for us to have a restored relationship with God.- our sins forgiven. Our suffering brought our healing. Now He calls us to take up our cross and follow Him. 1 Peter 2:21 says, " For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps." Those who follow Christ are called to a life of sacrifice, kdying to self and willing to do what is difficult and costly for the sake of our Savior.

Christ did the great work on our behalf, clearing the way for us to have a restored relationship with God.- our sins forgiven. Our suffering brought our healing. Now He calls us to take up our cross and follow Him. 1 Peter 2:21 says, " For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps." Those who follow Christ are called to a life of sacrifice, dying to self and willing to do what is difficult and costly for the sake of our Savior.

Those who follow Christ are called to a life of sacrifice, dying to self and willing to do what is difficult for the sake of the Gospel.

Overcoming evil with good.

Freedom the subverts human schemes

Christ did the great work on our behalf, clearing the way for us to have a restored relationship with God. Our sins forgiven, His suffering brought our healing. Now He calls us to take up our cross and follow Him.

Faithful through sorrow. This is the final part.

This is a repeat of Part 2

Today is the final session in this study of 1 Peter 2:18-20.

My reflection of Christ and the glory of God are higher priorities than protecting my rights, my comfort and my survival.

This world is passing and we are free to live for the greater reality that full righteousness and satisfaction are coming when we are eternally with Christ. There is only one before whom we will stand in the end.

Edwin Clowney wrote, "It is the privilege of those who are sons and daughters of the most high, to imitate the magnificence of their Father's mercy. They rise above simple justice to reflect God's goodness and love. We are called to overcome evil with good. As people who are free, it is our privilege to champion what is true, right and good.

1 Peter 2:16 teaches us to be free though surrender to God.

Is freedom the complete absence of boundaries? 1 Peter 2:16 challenges this notion by asserting that people without boundaries are not free, in reality they are slaves to their own short-sighted view of what is good. Freedom doesn't mean we have no boundaries. We are free within God's loving boundaries. They are for our good, because God is good. The Christian's element is in Christ, it is there that we thrive and find our greatest freedom.

Freedom doesn't mean we have no boundaries. We are free within God's loving boundaries. They are for our good, because God is good.

Is freedom the complete absence of boundaries? 1 Peter 2:16 challenges this notion by asserting that people without boundaries are not free, in reality they are slaves to their own short-sighted view of what is good.

When we abide in Christ and let His word inform and transform our desires and affections, the fruit in our lives will be a product of our genuine satisfaction in Christ.

We know that the Christian life calls us to live differently than we lived before coming to Christ. But we're not called to keep up appearances or simply manage our sin. That would be like tying apples on a hemlock tree and calling it an apple tree. Instead, we have a radical call to abide in Christ., to let his word inform and transform our desires and affections. The fruit in our lives will be a product of our genuine satisfaction and confidence in Christ.

We know that the Christian life calls us to live differently than we lived before coming to Christ. But we're not called to keep up appearances or simply manage our sin. That would be like tying apples on a hemlock tree and calling it an apple tree. Instead, we have a radical call to abide in Christ., to let his word inform and transform our desires and affections. The fruit in our lives will be a product of our genuine satisfaction and confidence in Christ.

Have you tasted that "the Lord is good"? He knows me absolutely, totally, intimately yet He still loves me.

Your interactions, your relationships are an outflow of your theology. What you think of God will be reflected in how you treat each other.

What we do with Jesus will mean everything to our standing and identity before God. Christ is the cornerstone, you cannot be indifferent about Jesus Christ. If you ignore him you will fail at life.

What we do with Jesus will mean everything to our standing and identity before God. Christ is the cornerstone, you cannot be indifferent about Jesus Christ. If you ignore him you will fail at life.

1 Peter 2:1 calls us to rid ourselves of five sins from our former lives. These are destructive to others and dead weight in our own lives. How do we cast off sinful patterns that come so easy to us? Todays sermon is an encouraging word to help us in our battle against sin and the flesh.

1 Peter 2:1 calls us to rid ourselves of five sins from our former lives. These are destructive to others and dead weight in our own lives. How do we cast off sinful patterns that come so easy to us? Todays sermon is an encouraging word to help us in our battle against sin and the flesh.

1 Peter 2:1 calls us to rid ourselves of five sins from our former lives. These are destructive to others and dead weight in our own lives. But how do we cast off sinful patterns that come so easily to us. Peter answers that question in the next two verses: by feasting on the goodness of the Lord.

God calls us to live for a higher purpose than we would on our own. As we abide in Christ and the truths in His word, He begins to change our desires. "When Christ changes our desires our conduct is an outflow of the changes of our heart- fruit growing from a healthy vine." Today, Rich continues our series from 1 Peter "Live As People Who are Free."

God calls us to live for a higher purpose than we would on our own. As we abide in Christ and the truths in His word, He begins to change our desires. When Christ changes our desires our conduct is an outflow of the changes of our heart- fruit growing from a healthy vine.

God calls us to live for a higher purpose than we would on our own. As we abide in Christ, he begins to change our desires.

The reason why Jesus Christ is uniquely qualified to be your object faith is because He alone can bring you from meaningless to ultimate good.

1 Peter 1:13 says "therefore preparing your action and being sober minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."

An attitude is simply a habit of thought. Our attitudes can sabotage or aid us in our love for God.

Faith in the wrong object will always lead to disappointment, no matter how strong that faith may be. Today Rich shares three reasons why Christ is uniquely qualified to be the object of our faith. Living by faith is only liberating if that faith is in Christ. Our text for today is 1 Peter 1:18-21

Today, Rich shares why Christ is uniquely qualified to be the object of our faith.

Faith in the wrong object will always lead to disappointment, no matter how strong that faith is.

Perhaps you've heard people say, "There is freedom in Christ." What exactly does that mean? Does "Freedom in Christ" only take place after we die when we will be in heaven? Or does it mean we can live in a new way now? How is living by faith in Christ liberating?

Does "Freedom in Christ" only take place after we die when we will be in heaven? Or does it mean we can live in a new way now?

Perhaps you've heard people say, "There is freedom in Christ." What exactly does that mean?

The story of redemption stretches backward to the Garden and forward into eternity.

1 Peter 1:10-12 Concerning the salvation of your souls Peter speaks of the freedom we have in Christ. The salvation Christ offers us is the richest gift. Scripture tells us the ancient prophets searched to understand and see it.

1 Peter 1:10-12 Concerning the salvation of your souls Peter speaks of the freedom we have in Christ.

God gives us His Spirit, and that Spirit witnesses that we are joint heirs in Christ.

How does the freedom Christ bought for us change the way we face hardship? Genuine faith in Christ endures through trials. 1 Peter 1:6-9 explores the beautiful work God accomplishes in his people through hardship.

How does the freedom Christ bought for us change the way we face hardship? Genuine faith in Christ endures through trials.

How does the freedom Christ bought for us change the way we face hardship?

Jesus shared the parable of a man who after finding a treasure in a field, sold all he had to buy the field. Jesus is the great treasure our hearts long for. When we realize the inheritance we have in him,  we loosen our grip on everything else.  Christ is our highest good and our deepest satisfaction. Pastor Rich finishes our short study of 1 Peter 1:3-5.

Jesus shared the parable of a man who after finding a treasure in a field, sold all he had to buy the field. Jesus is the great treasure our hearts long for. When we realize the inheritance we have in him,  we loosen our grip on everything else.  Christ is our highest good and our deepest satisfaction.

Jesus shared the parable of a man who after finding a treasure in a field, sold all he had to buy the field. Jesus is the great treasure our hearts long for. When we realize the inheritance we have in Him, we loosen our grip on everything else. God is our highest good and our deepest satisfaction.

Jesus shared the parable of a man who after finding a treasure in a field, sold all he had to buy the field. Jesus is the great treasure our hearts long for.

Christ came to set us free, but what does it look like to live as people who are free? Are we freed only from the consequence of our sin, left to figure out the rest on our own. How does our new identity in Christ change the way we view hardship, relationship and life purpose? 1 Peter 1:1-3

Christ came to set us free, but what does it look like to live as people who are free? Are we freed only from the consequence of our sin, left to figure out the rest on our own. 1 Peter 1:1-3 

Christ came to set us free, but what does it look like to live as people who are free? Pastor Rich begins a new series from 1 Peter with this introduction in chapter 1, verses 1-3.

The apostle Paul ends his letter to the church in Ephesus by sharing the hope he has for his brothers and sisters in the faith. Today Pastor Rich wraps up our study of Ephesians with this final episode that began October of 2022. This is the final part of a message that closes out our study of Ephesians by looking at Ephesians 6:21-24.

Today Pastor Rich wraps up our study of Ephesians with this final episode that began October of 2022.

The apostle Paul ends his letter to the church in Ephesus by sharing the hope he has for his brothers and sisters in the faith.

There is a real struggle that comes from following Christ because we have an adversary determined to undermine our faith. God doesn't leave us to struggle in our own strength, He gives us tools to thrive in the struggle. God equips us to advance productively not just in the things that matter today,  but in the things that matter for eternity.

There is a real struggle that comes from following Christ because we have an adversary determined to undermine our faith. God doesn't leave us to struggle in our own strength, He gives us tools to thrive in the struggle.

There is a real struggle that comes from following Christ because we have an adversary determined to undermine our faith.

We are well aware that the walk of faith will involve struggle. As Christians deal with struggles they will encounter a worldly system of thought that is contrary to Biblical Truth. Though our Enemy works to undermine our faith, God has lavished us with abundant resources. to stand and resist. Pastor Rich speaks from Ephesians 6:10-20. "Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit ​— ​which is the word of God. 18 Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel. For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should. -- Ephesians 6:10-20 (CSB)

We are well aware that the walk of faith will involve struggle. As Christians deal with struggles they will encounter a worldly system of thought that is contrary to Biblical Truth.

We are well aware that the walk of faith will involve struggle.

How does the Gospel change the way we think about and engage our work? Believers should view their jobs as an extension of their ministries and worship. Pastor Rich examines Ephesians 6:5-9 to show eight characteristics of a Biblical work ethic.

How does the Gospel change the way we think about and engage our work?  Believers should view their jobs as an extension of their ministries and worship.

How does the Gospel change the way we think about and engage our work?

Today Rich explains "Gospel Living" between parents and their children from Ephesian 6:1-4.

Inward heart change in our families allows us to reflect God's love to each other and to the world.

As we experience heart change through the redemptive work of Christ, that heart change will flow out into our relationships with others.

If we want to walk in wisdom we have to keep our purpose in sharp focus. Through Christ's work, God grants us a stewardship, a beautiful opportunity to glorify God for His great redemptive work. We can't lose sight of that purpose, or the one we serve.

If we want to walk in wisdom we have to keep our purpose in sharp focus. Through Christ's work, God grants us a stewardship, a beautiful opportunity to glorify God for His great redemptive work. We can't lose sight of that purpose, or the one we serve.

If we want to walk in wisdom we have to keep our purpose in sharp focus. Through Christ's work, God grants us a stewardship, a beautiful opportunity to glorify God for His great redemptive work. We can't lose sight of that purpose, or the one we serve.

Without Christ we were in a dark prison cell of self-preeminence. But the work of Christ has the power to penetrate that darkness.God has changed us from the inside so we are now light in the Lord. Light and darkness are not equal opposites. Light is an entity, darkness is the absence of light. This means that light can invade darkness and make it go away.

Without Christ we were in a dark prison cell of self-preeminence. But the work of Christ has the power to penetrate that darkness. God has changed us from the inside so we are now light in the Lord.

Without Christ we were in a dark prison cell of self-preeminence. But the work of Christ has the power to penetrate that darkness.

Christ has given us a beautiful picture of sacrificial love. This begins a study of Ephesians 5:1-7. Today's message highlights the clear contrast between pure true love modeled after Christ and sin which is disordered love. Is our interactions with others based on what you can do for me, or do you approach them asking how can I invest in you?

Christ has given us a beautiful picture of sacrificial love. Today's message highlights the clear contrast between pure true love modeled after Christ and sin which is disordered love. Ephesians 5:1-7.

Christ has given us a beautiful picture of sacrificial love. This begins a study of Ephesians 5:1-7. Today's message highlights the clear contrast between pure true love modeled after Christ and sin which is disordered love.

The mouth is the exhaust system of the heart. When you're bumped, that is what comes out.

As we surrender ourselves to Christ's work , God changes our affections and our attitudes. Four ways the transforming power of the Gospel changes our attitudes and our actions with others. When we live fully surrendered to Christ we being to see and treat others the way Christ did.  Ephesians 4:25-32.

Four ways the transforming power of the Gospel changes our attitudes and our actions with others. Pastor Rich continues our study in Ephesians 4:25-32

Christ makes us new, He calls us to a new path, a new focal point... a radically new way of living. It's not a call to look right on the outside, God gives us a new heart and a new identity. Ephesians 4:17-24. As we surrender ourselves to Christ's work , God changes our affections and our attitudes.

Christ makes us new, He calls us to a new path, a new focal point... a radical way of living. It's not a call to look right on the outside, God gives us a new heart and a new identity. Ephesians 4:17-24.

Following Jesus means helping others follow Jesus.

When a church functions according to design, it is a beautiful thing.

God's grace is not meant simply for our own personal pleasure. He doesn't give us grace just for our own salvation but so that we can also walk with others in a godward direction. As we are transformed by the truth of the gospel we can genuinely invest in others contributing to the health and growth of the body.

God's grace is not meant simply for our own personal pleasure. He doesn't give us grace just for our own salvation but so that we can also walk with others in a godward direction.

God's grace is not meant simply for our own personal pleasure.

One who is at peace inside will promote peace outside. Brought into right relationship with Jesus we're able to love and invest in others. When we love and invest in others we are able to walk with them in a Godly direction.

One who is at peace inside will promote peace outside. Brought into right relationship with Jesus we're able to love and invest in others.

One who is at peace inside will promote peace outside. Brought into right relationship with Jesus we're able to invest in others.

God calls his people to live a life with a radically different purpose than the one we would live in our flesh. In His goodness God equips us with everything we need to live a life with a radically different purpose. We're continuing our study of God's equipping in Ephesians 4:1

Without Christ we were in a dark prison cell of self-preeminence. But the work of Christ has the power to penetrate that darkness.

Without Christ we were in a dark prison cell of self-preeminence. But the work of Christ has the power to penetrate that darkness. God has changed us from the inside so we are now light in the Lord. 

God calls his people to live a life with a radically different purpose than the one we would live in our own flesh. In His goodness God equips us with everything we need to live out that calling vibrantly.

God calls his people to live a life with radically different purpose than the one we would live in our flesh.

How quickly we fall into striving in our Christian walk when God has offered us something far greater. The "far greater" is the opportunity to know Him and delight in Him. To see and delight in His beauty will keep us soaring in our walk with Him.

How quickly we fall into striving in our Christian walk when God has offered us something far greater. The "far greater" is the opportunity to know Him and delight in Him

How quickly we fall into striving in our Christian walk when God has offered us something far greater

When Christ is glorified, all things are made new, we can experience the height of our humanity

Many would look at the history of Christ and consider it a tragedy, but God displays a different outcome.

Many would look at the history of Christ and consider it a tragedy, but God displays a different outcome.

Only the one who knows the Father can take us to the Father. This is the good news of the arrival of the Son of God, Jesus

Christmas is the good news that God has spoken to us in person. Jesus Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. In Christ, God has come to us in a comprehensible way, how do we benefit from that?

Christmas is the good news that God has spoken to us in person. Jesus Christ is the visible image of the invisible God.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->In all circumstances, whether in the comfortable or in the groaning of this temporary life our delight in his person in his character can be an anchor  a balm for the soul.

In all circumstances, whether in the comfortable or in the groaning of this temporary life our delight in his person in his character can be an anchor  a balm for the soul.

We can experience a sense of delight in God, and it isn't a religious exercise reserved for Sundays

In Christ we have direct and free access to God, the holy and infinite sovereign of the universe. We can confidently approach Him to obtain all we need  - without judgment or fear. We come to God not on our own merit, but because of what Jesus has done.

We can confidently approach Him to obtain all we need - without judgment or fear. Learn more about Pastor Rich's book: "7 Words That Can Change Your Life"

In Christ we have direct access to the Creator of the Universe.

In Christ we have free and direct access to God, the holy and infinite sovereign of the universe.

Today we'll consider how the Apostle Paul used the gifts God gave him to build up and minister to the Church.

How are we using the gifts God has given us to invest in others?

It is important for us to consider the gifts and resources God has given us.

Let's join pastor Rich as he unpacks Ephesians 2:19-22

Everything about the Church is related to the character and purpose of Jesus Christ. With Christ as the cornerstone and builder, God can transform anyone anywhere into a beautiful reflection of himself.

When Adam and Eve chose to seek their own way in the Garden mankind became a branch that essentially severed itself from the tree.

In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul ends his prayer with this request: that we would grasp the beauty of the Church and the greatness of our Savior. We are to be an intentional and accepting family in a culture of discipleship.

In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul ends his prayer with this request: that we would grasp the beauty of the Church and the greatness of our Savior. We are to be an intentional and accepting family in a culture of discipleship.

In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul prays for the church, making requests far beyond the temporal wants and needs that sometimes hold our focus in prayer. Paul asked that God would open the eyes of their hearts, that the church would gain a fuller grasp of what was already theirs in Christ.

In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul prays for the church, making requests far beyond the temporal wants and needs that sometimes hold our focus in prayer. Paul asked that God would open the eyes of their hearts, that the church would gain a fuller grasp of what was already theirs in Christ.

In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul prays for the church, making requests far beyond the temporal wants and needs that sometimes hold our focus in prayer. Paul asked that God would open the eyes of their hearts, that the church would gain a fuller grasp of what was already theirs in Christ.

Pastor Rich reminds us that Christ is our greatest benefit and pleasure.  A day is coming when God will bring all things back to the main point.  The main point is not a concept, but a person.  Our Savior Jesus Christ.  He is the focal point of all time and history.

Pastor Rich reminds us that Christ is our greatest benefit and pleasure.  A day is coming when God will bring all things back to the main point.  The main point is not a concept, but a person.  Our Savior Jesus Christ.  He is the focal point of all time and history.

Pastor Rich reminds us that Christ is our greatest benefit and pleasure.  A day is coming when God will bring all things back to the main point.  The main point is not a concept, but a person.  Our Savior Jesus Christ.  He is the focal point of all time and history.

Pastor Rich reminds us that Christ is our greatest benefit and pleasure.  A day is coming when God will bring all things back to the main point.  The main point is not a concept, but a person.  Our Savior Jesus Christ.  He is the focal point of all time and history.

Against the dark backdrop of humanity's brokenness, God's great love shines vividly bright.

Against the dark backdrop of humanity's brokenness, God's great love shines vividly bright.

Against the dark backdrop of humanity's brokenness, God's great love shines vividly bright.

The Bible teaches that those who surrender to Christ as the only solution to our sin probelm recieve a new status before God: forgiven, adopted, forever in Christ.

The Bible teaches that those who surrender to Christ as the only solution to our sin probelm recieve a new status before God: forgiven, adopted, forever in Christ.

The bible teaches that those who surrender to Christ as the only solution to our sin probelm recieve a new status before God: forgiven, adopted, forever in Christ.

God calls us to dwell in Christ, to abide in Him, because that is the place in which we will prosper and grow. In Christ, we are redeemed, beloved, and free.

God calls us to dwell in Christ, to abide in Him, because that is the place in which we will prosper and grow. In Christ, we are redeemed, beloved, and free.

God calls us to dwell in Christ, to abide in Him, because that is the place in which we will prosper and grow. In Christ, we are redeemed, beloved, and free.

The book of Ephesians overflows with the message of our marvelous inheritance in Christ. As we dig into this study, we will go behind the scenes to get a glimpse into the world of ancient Ephesus.

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Our element is the state in which we most naturally thrive. What is a Christian's element? Where do we thrive and flourish?

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