What if we've been settling for far less than what God actually intended for our lives? This message challenges us to examine the gap between our personal ambitions and God's redemptive vision for who we're meant to become. Drawing from Ephesians 5:1-2, we're confronted with one of Scripture's most audacious calls: to be imitators of God as beloved children. This isn't religious jargon or an impossible standardāit's the actual good news of the gospel. The passage unpacks what divine imitation looks like: moving in sacrificial love like Christ demonstrated, living with such overflowing life that we become light to the world, serving others with intentional purpose, and practicing extravagant generosity that mirrors God's lavish grace. The key insight? This transformation isn't achieved through striving or works-based effort. Instead, it flows from embracing our identity as beloved children who have received God's very seed within us. When we operate from a principle of faith rather than law-works, when we speak gospel truths over ourselves and allow the Spirit to reshape us, we move from frustration to flourishing. The invitation is clear: spend time declaring who God says we are, what He's done for us, and watch as faith comes through hearing these truths, allowing the Spirit to form us into the people Jesus redeemed us to be.
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Walk in Love
Pastor Chad teaches from Ephesians 4ā5, showing how the indicatives of the gospel (what God has done) empower the imperatives of the Christian life (how we now live).Weāve been made new in Christ ā not by behavior modification, but by the transforming power of the Spirit. Paul calls us to put off the old self, be renewed in our minds, and put on the new self ā to live in daily agreement with what God has already declared over us in Jesus.This message invites us to walk the Jesus Way ā humble, cruciform love that reflects Godās heart in real relationships and real community. Itās not self-help. Itās resurrection life.šļø Key Text: Ephesians 4:17ā5:2š” Main Idea: To walk worthy of our calling means walking in love ā empowered by the Spirit, grounded in grace.š Practice:Begin each morning by putting off the old self through confession, inviting the Spirit to renew your mind, and consciously putting on Christ in word and action.#Ephesians #WalkInLove #NewCreation #RadiantCentralCoast #BecomingLove
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Walk Worthy
This powerful exploration of Ephesians 4:1-16 invites us into a breathtaking understanding of what it means to walk worthy of our calling in Christ. The message begins with a crucial word: 'therefore.' Before we can move forward in our Christian walk, we must look back at everything God has already doneāchoosing us before creation, sealing us with His Spirit, raising us from spiritual death, and making us family. The Greek word 'kaleo' reminds us that we've received a royal invitation from the King of Glory himself, and our response should match the infinite worth of the One who called us. The word 'axios' paints a beautiful picture of scales in balanceāour lives should weigh the same as the grace we've received. We're not trying to earn God's favor; we're reflecting the immeasurable value of Christ's sacrifice. How much is Jesus worth to us? The answer isn't found in our words but in how we actually live. God has given us three magnificent gifts to help us mature: the Holy Spirit who guides us into all truth, gifted leaders who equip and serve us, and the body of Christ itself where every joint supplies what we need. This isn't a solo journeyāwe walk worthy together, making the invisible Christ visible to a watching world through our love for one another.
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Becoming Love
In this weekās message, Pastor Chad unpacks Paulās prayer in Ephesians 3 ā an invitation intoĀ supernatural revelationthat leads toĀ supernatural love.What if the Christian life isnāt about trying harder, but about being strengthened in your believing untilĀ Christ truly dwellsin you?This teaching explores what it means to beĀ rooted and grounded in love, to become a peopleĀ compelled by love, and to live as those who carry His nearness as the greatest gift to the world.Listen and be reminded:Ā the most true thing about you is that you will know the love of God.
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The Mystery Revealed
In this powerful exploration of Ephesians 3, we uncover the profound mystery of God's plan for unity through the gospel. The central message revolves around how Christ has broken down barriers between Jews and Gentiles, creating one new humanity. This isn't just ancient history - it's a living reality that challenges us to examine our own prejudices and divisions today. The apostle Paul's personal transformation from persecutor to preacher serves as a testament to the power of God's grace. This grace not only transforms us but also empowers us for a divine purpose. As we delve into this scripture, we're invited to consider: How are we living out this 'cosmic sermon' of unity in our daily lives? Are we allowing God's grace to not just save us, but to fuel us for His kingdom work? This message urges us to embrace our role in God's grand narrative, making known His wisdom through our unity in Christ.
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