Walk This Way | Week Nine
Pastor Chris Dixon

"WAKE UP & WISE UP"

In "Wake Up & Wise Up" (Ephesians 5:11–17), Paul calls us to be intentional and reflective about how we live—awake, not careless or spiritually asleep. We're invited to walk in the light by letting God's Word guide our steps, and to refuse partnership with darkness by honestly exposing sin rather than hiding it. Sin always over-promises and under-delivers, but Christ shines light that brings life, clarity, and freedom. The passage urges us to redeem the time and seek God's will through Scripture, relying on the Spirit and trusted believers to help us live wisely.

Walk This Way | Week Eight
Pastor Chris Dixon

"Walk As Light"

In Ephesians 5:3–10, we're reminded that believers were once defined by darkness, but now are Light in the Lord—so our lives should have a new direction. Sin (especially sexual sin, impurity, greed, and corrupt speech) isn't just "breaking rules," but reveals what we worship and what governs our desires. Grace is not permission to stay in darkness; it's rescue and transfer into Christ's kingdom, where new "fruit of the light" begins to grow. The daily question becomes: Does this please Jesus?—as we examine and test what is genuine and align our lives with His heart.

God sometimes leads us into "dead ends" and disappointing "pit stops" not to punish us, but to reveal what's in our hearts and grow us spiritually. In Exodus 15, Israel reached Marah—water was present but bitter—exposing bitterness and unbelief through grumbling instead of prayer. The message reminds us that God is not only Deliverer, but Jehovah Rapha, our Healer, who can turn bitter places sweet and shape us into spiritually healthy people. Don't give up at Marah—Elim may be closer than you think.