Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare

by Phillip Bates  

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.   Ephesians 6:10-20 ~ESV
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Copycats

Copycat

by Phillip Bates  

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.   Ephesians 5:18-21 ~ESV
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Change Your Clothes!

Change Your Clothes!

by Phillip Bates  

As a follower of the Lord, I order you to stop living like stupid, godless people. 18 Their minds are in the dark, and they are stubborn and ignorant and have missed out on the life that comes from God. They no longer have any feelings about what is right, 19 and they are so greedy that they do all kinds of indecent things.   Ephesians 4:17-19 ~CEV
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What Does a Mature Church Look Like?

What Does a Mature Church Look Like?

by Phillip Bates  

All of you are part of the same body. There is only one Spirit of God, just as you were given one hope when you were chosen to be God’s people. We have only one Lord, one faith, and one baptism.   Ephesians 4:4&5 ~CEV
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What Makes The Church Run

What Makes the Church Run

by Dwight Samuel  

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named   Ephesians 3:14-15 ~KJV
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Overcoming The Blues

Overcoming The Blues

by Ryan Fraser  

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;   Ephesians 5:19-20 ~KJV

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Confidence in Christ

Confidence in Christ

Phillip BatesConfidence in Christ Ephesians 3:1-13 Confidence in Christ Christ Jesus made me his prisoner so that I could help you Gentiles. You have surely heard about God’s kindness in choosing me to help you. In fact, this letter tells you a little about how God has

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The Dividing Wall

The Dividing Wall

by Phillip Bates  

Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;

That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:

But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.   Ephesians 2:11-13 ~KJV

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God’s Amazing Grace

God's Amazing Grace

by Dwight Samuel  

As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.   Ephesians 2:1-5 ~NIV
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How To Better Know God

How To Better Know God

by Phillip Bates  

For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.   Ephesians 1:15-17 ~NIV
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