Sources of our Anger - Part 1 - Ephesians 4:26-27
In Ephesians 4:26-27, Paul commands us to be angry. Because there are times when anger is the appropriate feeling that can lead to important action that can bring change. But what are the sources of our anger?
In part 1, Pastor Ross explores how shame and blocked goals cause us to feel anger - and how we can trust God as a response.
Be Angry - Ephesians 4:26-27
Anger is a common emotion. And while emotions are not good or bad in themselves, expressions of anger that are controlled by the Flesh can leave much damage. Both to the one who is angry and those around.
Overcoming the temptation to express our anger in unhealthy ways needs more than just counting to ten and other shallow solutions. It needs the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome the Flesh and show us how to respond with love.
Living with Integrity - Ephesians 4:25
Integrity is vital in all relationships because integrity leads to trust, and trust is required to give and receive love, and without love there is no relationship.
But what does it mean to live with integrity? Why do we hide and bluff our way through life instead of being honest with others? And what would happen if we told the truth of how we are doing?
One Thing is Necessary - Luke 10: 38-42
Jesus said that one thing is necessary and that one thing is listening to Him. But let's be honest, listening to Jesus in our active, busy lifestyles, even when we are doing good things, is hard.
Luke 10:38-42 gives us an intimate picture of the necessary first steps to listening to Jesus. And that comes in acknowledging our union with Jesus, paying attention to distractions that deny your union with Him, and cherishing the gift of our union with Him.
The TRUTH that sets you free - Ephesians 4:20-24
Truth is unchanging and solid because Truth is the person of Jesus Christ. And what He says about who you are because of what He has done, is the power that sets us free. All that remains is for us to hold onto what He says.
Join Pastor Ross as he explains the truth of who we are in Jesus from Ephesians 4:20-24.
Jesus is the answer - Ephesians 4:17-19
Now what? You have accepted Jesus' offer of salvation, but there was no 'beam me up Scotty' moment afterwards. Instead, we are still here, facing various challenges - some small, some big. What do we do now?
The Apostle Paul instructs us to not follow the path of the world, where it only leads to more emptiness and despair. Instead, we have another choice, another option. Jesus. We can follow Him and His life and discover that life is always better with Him.
Growing in Maturity - Ephesians 4:13-16
We all need to grow up and mature in our faith. But growing up is not becoming someone different, it is growing into who you already are. This message explores what maturity in Christ looks like and how God is the one who brings it about.
Gifts to the Church | The Pastor-Teacher - Ephesians 4:11-12
God has given various gifts to the leadership of the church. These gifts are still in operation today and together play a key role in establishing and equipping the Church to share Jesus. This message examines the role of the Pastor-Teacher, also referred to as an elder or overseer in the church.
What does it look like to be dependent upon Jesus
Mark 10:13-16 is usually a message about children or children's ministry. But Jesus said that if we don't receive the Kingdom of God like little children then we won't enter it. In this message, we will be looking at what's our response as those in Christ to being called little children.
Gifts to the Church | The Evangelist - Ephesians 4:11-12
God has given various gifts to the leadership of the church. These gifts are still in operation today and together play a key role in establishing and equipping the Church to share Jesus.
This message examines the role of the Evangelist, whose primary focus is to share the gospel, the good news, of Jesus as the answer to those who are still prisoners to death.