Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // The Ethics of the Beloved

Be imitators of God and walk in love. Vito Aiuto continues a series on Ephesians by taking a closer look at chapter 5:14-21. Before the Apostle Paul shares rules for life, he communicates a powerful truth about God’s love for each one of us. Paul then turns to topics like sexual immorality, impurity, greed, and foolish talk to highlight what a life of imitating does and doesn’t include. The way of life God calls us to produces good. 

Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // Do Not Lose Heart

It’s easy to lose heart when we face difficult and intolerable circumstances. Vito Aiuto continues our series on Paul’s blueprint for the church with a closer look at Ephesians 3:1-13. As a prisoner, Paul had every reason to quit, but he surrendered and then used his life—present, past, and future—to encourage the body of Christ to trust in the riches of Jesus. 

Into the Wilderness

Everyone experiences hardship. Wilderness seasons not only challenge us, but threaten to move us away from God when we don’t recognize their potential to transform and bring us joy. Jasmine Wood walks through our response to these seasons, using John the Baptist, the Israelites’ wandering in the desert, and Jesus as examples of wilderness preparation.

A Prayer For The New Year

Vito Aiuto brings us a message for the first service of the new year on Psalm 1 as a guide to living a fruitful life. What does the path of righteousness offer, and how do we meditate on and delight in the law of the Lord?

Becoming A People of Thanksgiving

What is thankfulness and how do we seek it out? This message explores the importance of being thankful, and the difference between what we acquire in our own strength versus what we’ve been freely given. We can never repay God for all we’ve been given, but using our resources and gifts is a gift unto Him. We can be thankful with our service, finances, and our words.