Category Archives: Ephesians

Access to the Father
Ephesians 2:14-18

In a world of seven billion people you would think that everyone has at least one friend. In a world of seven billion people you would think that there wouldn’t be anyone who would feel isolated or alienated. In a … Continue reading

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Alienation to Reconciliation
Ephesians 2:11-13

Paul’s life hung in the balance. While he was traveling with some of his companions he stopped in Jerusalem. One of the men that was traveling with Paul was a Gentile, a man from Ephesus named Trophimus. The Jews were … Continue reading

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We Are His Workmanship
Ephesians 2:10

God took Jeremiah down to the potter’s house to teach him a valuable lesson, a lesson that each of us desperately needs to learn this morning. The lesson is so important for us to learn because somehow, some way, we … Continue reading

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Look What God Has Done!
Ephesians 2:1-10

As we continue our study of Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus it is so important that we remember who Paul was addressing in his letter. He wasn’t writing to the Chamber of Commerce, the members of some philanthropic … Continue reading

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“But God…”
Ephesians 2:1-3

God had a plan. He made a promise. It was a promise to Abraham to bless him and to make him a great nation. There were twists and turns. Things didn’t go as smoothly as Abraham or his descendants would … Continue reading

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Open the Eyes of Our Hearts
Ephesians 1:17-23

If you’ve been around Britton Christian Church any time you have heard us sing a song called, “Open The Eyes of My Heart, Lord.” It is a powerful song. It’s a catchy song. More than powerful or catchy, it is … Continue reading

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“…So That You May Know Him Better.”
Ephesians 1:15-17

Hetty Green died at the age of 81 in New York City on July 3, 1916. There are differing estimates of Hetty’s finances when she died. Estimates of her net worth vary somewhere between $100-200 million. Her biographer, Charles Slack, … Continue reading

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A Mystery Revealed
Ephesians 1:9-14

Life is full of mystery. Things that seem unexplainable. Others that seem unimaginable. Then, along comes someone who is more than curious. Someone who has a furious passion to unlock the mystery no matter how long it takes, no matter … Continue reading

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Forgiven
Ephesians 1:7-8

I have been relishing every moment of studying the first chapter of Ephesians. I’ve been drinking from the cup of God’s glorious grace and learning what it means to be blessed with “every spiritual blessing in Christ.” That is a … Continue reading

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Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb
Ephesians 1:7-8

Like the Hebrew slaves who had been suffering under the hand of Pharaoh for 400 years. Like the countless millions of conquered people who were forced into servitude under the Roman Empire. Like the multitude of Africans who were crammed … Continue reading

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