Pastor Aaron continues our Armor of God series by examining the first two pieces of spiritual armor in Ephesians 6—the belt of truth and breastplate of righteousness. We discover that truth serves as our foundation, holding everything together like a Roman soldier's belt, while righteousness protects our hearts from the enemy's accusations. We learn that knowing God's truth isn't enough—we must intentionally put on the armor through obedient living. We are challenged to ground ourselves in Scripture, rest in Christ's righteousness, and move from treating Jesus as good advice to recognizing him as true authority.

Pastor Aaron begins our Armor of God series by revealing the spiritual battle every believer faces in Ephesians 6. We discover that our struggle isn't against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil that attack through lies and disordered desires. We learn that God himself is the true warrior who fights for us, and through Jesus's victory on the cross, we fight from a position of triumph rather than uncertainty. We are challenged to recognize our enemy's tactics, put on the full armor of God, and battle from the confidence of Christ's completed victory.

Pastor Jeff continues our Groundwork series by examining Paul's instruction in Ephesians 4: "In your anger do not sin." We discover that beneath our anger lies unmet desires that have transformed into demands, setting us up for disappointment when people can't meet needs only God can fulfill. We learn that healthy relationships resolve conflict quickly rather than letting anger fester and give the devil a foothold. We are challenged to pause before reacting, move toward reconciliation today, and forgive others as Christ has forgiven us.

Pastor Jeff continues our Groundwork series by examining Paul's call in Ephesians 4 to put off falsehood and speak truthfully. We discover that lying destroys community while honesty builds the deeper connections we were designed for. We learn that our security in Christ's love frees us from hiding and pretending, enabling us to develop new habits of truthfulness that reflect our gospel identity. We are challenged to identify where we struggle with honesty and take practical steps toward speaking truth in love within the body of Christ.

Pastor Aaron continues our Groundwork series by exploring how the gospel transforms marriage according to Ephesians 5. We discover that God designed marriage between a man and woman to reflect the Trinity's partnership and serve as a mirror of Christ's love for the church. We learn that both husbands and wives have countercultural callings—wives to honor and respect, husbands to sacrificially love and serve. We are challenged to let our marriages become covenant relationships of promise-keeping that point a watching world to the ultimate covenant keeper, Jesus.

Pastor Aaron continues our Groundwork series by examining Paul's urgent plea in Ephesians 4 for believers to live worthy of their calling. We discover that gospel-shaped identity must lead to gospel-shaped living—marked by humility, gentleness, and patience as we bear with one another in love. We learn that unity already exists through our one Lord, one faith, and one baptism, but maintaining that unity requires intentional effort. We are challenged to make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace, remembering that we're all works in progress who need grace for the journey.

Pastor Aaron begins our Groundwork series by exploring how our identity in Christ shapes every relationship we have. We discover that Paul grounds the Ephesians in who they are before telling them how to live—we are adopted, redeemed, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. We learn that when our identity is rooted in Christ rather than culture's loud messages, we experience clarity, humility, and unity in our relationships. We are challenged to let these truths reshape how we show up in every relationship—at home, in the church, and in the world.

In this standalone sermon, pastor Brad Holmes explores Jesus's encounter with a man born blind in John 9. We discover that suffering isn't always the result of sin but can be an opportunity for God to display his power and mercy. We learn that Jesus heals both physical and spiritual blindness, but some choose to remain willfully blind despite overwhelming evidence. We are challenged to trust Jesus in our dark places and allow him to reveal our blind spots, especially where pride or comfort keeps us from fully surrendering.