This sermon explores the biblical command for children to obey and honor their parents, as found in Ephesians 6:1-3. Drawing from personal stories and cultural observations, the message contrasts the…
Today’s sermon continued our series on marriage, using the metaphor of a garden to explore how to keep a marriage fruitful and alive. Just as a garden needs fertilizer to…
In this sermon, we explored the metaphor of marriage as a garden, focusing on the "weeds" that can choke out the health and fruitfulness of our relationships. Drawing from Ephesians…
In this sermon, we continued our journey through Ephesians 5, focusing on the metaphor of marriage as a garden, specifically the role of "water"—the nurturing influence wives bring to the…
Today’s message focused on the metaphor of marriage as a garden, specifically on the importance of “watering” it with our words, as described in Ephesians 5:25-29. We explored what it…
Today’s sermon explored the foundational truths of marriage through the lens of Ephesians 5:31 and the Genesis creation account. Using the metaphor of marriage as a garden, we examined how…
Today’s sermon introduced a new series on marriage, using Ephesians 5:22-32 as the foundational text. Drawing from personal experience and the metaphors of Song of Solomon, I compared marriage to…
The sermon explores how to find internal stability and peace in the midst of life’s turbulence, using the Apostle Paul as an example. Despite facing immense hardship, Paul writes to…
In this sermon on Ephesians 5:1-7, we explored what it means to "walk in love" as followers of Jesus. The passage calls us to imitate God, not just in public…
SUMMARY: In this sermon, we explored Ephesians 4:12-16 and the central theme of maturity within the church. We began by asking why unity, diversity, and theology matter, and discovered that…
After the lights go out in Ephesians 2:1-3, exposing the three big
problems in the universe, we find two glorious words – but God. In verse four the
lights are back on and we see God’s ways and God’s work to rescue the broken
world.
Paul declares to this church that they are doing great and so now he
prays for more. They are ready for all that God has to give to them theologically
and practically. Paul concludes by pointing to Jesus as the example of how all
these graces from God the Father are lived out.
Paul spends a third of this epistle not on prophecy but on people. The
reason: there is nothing harder or more important than people. All of us need
biblical guidance on dealing with the community that surrounds us. In this
section Paul gives us our marching orders as saints.
After discussing two difficult subjects of hell and the Antichrist, Paul
offers a practical guide to staying strong in the face of intense persecution.
2 Thessalonians charges out of the gate by discussing two of the
scariest subjects in Scripture: hell and the antichrist. Both of these frightening
subjects carry a message of hope for the church experiencing a sampling of hell
and antichrist-like figures.
The thriving model church at Thessalonica has lost hope and the
Apostle Paul pens his second letter to both theologically and practically reignite
the hope they had in King Jesus.
It’s not difficult to find conflict in this world. But the greatest conflict in the world today is the battle for our minds. The good news is God can reframe our mind for spiritual success.
1 Thessalonians concludes with a to do list of 15 commands for the believer and then states that God is faithful and He will do it. Seems like a contradiction but it is actually the key to growing in our faith.
The end of 1 Thessalonians is the practical boots on the ground portion of this brilliant letter. It gives the church both its marching orders and the plan to construct a community that lives into its given righteousness.
The end of 1 Thessalonians is the practical boots on the ground portion of this brilliant letter. It gives the church both its marching orders and the plan to construct a community that lives into its given righteousness.
The church at Thessalonica was freaked out about the end of days. Paul assures them of the return of Christ and then prepares them to live in the reality of His return.
The church at Thessalonica is first encouraged about the good job they are doing demonstrating brotherly love. Next, they are encouraged to keep going by: living quietly, minding their own business, work with their hands, walk properly, and being dependent on no one.
The church at Thessalonica is told to not do sex like the people who don’t know God. Paul had previously instructed them to control their bodies in holiness and honor. We attempt to unearth the weapons that they would have used to exercise body control.
Ancient Greeks and Romans had a drastically different view of what was allowed sexually. The good news is the Gospel has redefined sex for the entire world and in its sunrise has protected the most vulnerable in a society.
Paul has to leave the new church quickly and has concerns about tough things he had said to them. Did they accept them? Reject? Were they mad at him? He sends Timothy and gets a refreshing answer to his relational doubt.
The oldest written document of the New Testament is 1 Thessalonians. It gives us the oldest foundational principles of the church. 1 Thessalonians begins by turning the clock back to remember how the gospel saves and changes pagans.
In Psalm 119, the Psalmist uses 176 verses on a single subject: the beauty and benefits of God’s word. The Psalmist’s goal is the same as our goal for Edgewater; to be a Church who approaches scripture seeking its greatest benefit.
What is the Old Testament about? The repetition of sin and failure can get monotonous and confusing. What is the goal? What is the solution? How can a people be changed? Zephaniah gives us the heart of the message of the Old Testament.
Scripture is an epic narrative full of characters, rules, history and miracles. It can be difficult to understand how it applies to our lives and what it means for us to live as those who believe and follow God. Micah helps by giving the most succinct summary of what God wants.
Hosea the prophet’s life and marriage to Gomer the prostitute is both moving and mysterious. There is no happily ever after. Instead we are left to consider how we treat God and if we will be a faithful covenant partner to Him.
Colossians 3 is all about heaven in and culture out, beginning with our minds and moving to marriage. We, believers, want marriages that are not based on culture’s roller coaster…
Colossians 3 is all about heaven in and culture out, beginning with our minds and moving to marriage. We, believers, want marriages that are not based on culture's roller coaster…
Colossians 3 contrasts the old way of living with its vices and sins and a Kingdom way. It commands the believer to put off that way of living and gives…
In a culture of shortcuts and life hacks, Scripture confronts us with a time tested slow path to maturity that offers no shortcuts but promises transformation. Colossians begins with two…
A City that was once prospering is in a slow decline because of a decision made by the far-off city of Rome. Into this desperation comes cults, spiritualism, syncretism, and…
We all have broken pieces in us that cause us to strive to fill the “glory vacuum” in our souls. Doing so is where so much of the conflict in…
In Matthew 5, Jesus makes six statements clarifying the Kingdom. In this week's teaching, He makes the hardest of all requests; He tells His followers to love their neighbors and their…
Basic human nature responds to aggression by fight or flight. Neither of these responses build community or have positive results. Jesus gives a third way to respond to aggressive behavior…
Bible Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2, 2:4,11, 5:13; Genesis 3:7-21; Ezekiel 16; Hosea 3; Colossians 3:3 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: 1 Peter
Bible Text: Revelation 2:1-5 | Preacher: Jim Wright
Bible Text: I Cor. 13:4-8, Hebrews 4:14-16, Isaiah 61:10, Gal. 3:26,27; I Cor. 15:53-57, Luke 15:11-32 | Preacher: James Dennis
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 6:10-12, 12:13; Psalm 119:68; 1 John 5:1-3 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Ecclesiastes
Bible Text: Habakkuk 1:1-4; Genesis 1-2; Revelation 21-22; Numbers 32:23; Jeremiah 2:19; Proverbs 6:32; Job 42:7; Isaiah 53:4-8; John 9:1-7; Romans 8:28; Jeremiah 32:33-35; Romans 5:1-5; James 1:2-4; 2 Corinthians…
Bible Text: I Cor. 13: 4, Daniel 4:4,5,27-37, Prov. 16:18, Luke 18:9-14, I Cor. 4:7 | Preacher: James Dennis | Series: Edgewater
Bible Text: Galatians 4:12-20; Proverbs 17:17, 18:24; John 4; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:19; Colossians 1;12-14, 21-22, 2:13-16 | Preacher: Matt Heverly | Series: Galatians
Bible Text: Matthew 13:44-45, 2 Corinthians 12:9,10, Rev. 3:20, Eph. 1:18 | Preacher: Mike Yunker | Series: Edgewater