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Duncan Smith continued in our Ephesians sermon series this week, diving into Ephesians 4 and exploring the five-fold ministry (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher) as Christ's gifts to His body. These roles are designed to equip the saints, ensuring the healthy building up of the church under the Lordship of Jesus. The ultimate goal is to bring the body of Christ into unity, maturity, and the fullness of Christ’s stature, moving us from the old man’s ways to a new life marked by righteousness, holiness, and truth. This is a call to walk worthy of our calling, reflecting Christ's image in every aspect of our lives.
In today’s fast-paced, noisy world, what does it look like to unplug from distractions and fully submit to Jesus? This week’s message from James 4 + 5 calls us to “submit to God, resist the devil, and draw near to Him.” Through vivid illustrations, including the necessity of “manure moments” for...
Published 11/25/24
This week, we explored James 3 with a compelling message on “The Untamed Tongue.” James uses vivid imagery to show us the immense power of our words, comparing the tongue to a small rudder steering a massive ship or a spark igniting a forest fire. This passage challenges us to consider how our...
Published 11/18/24