As Paul brings his letter to a close, he reminds the church that our greatest battle is not against people, but against the spiritual forces at work in the world. This message explores what it means to be strengthened by the Lord, stand firm in the gospel, and put on the full armor of God. Because Christ has already won the decisive victory, we are invited to live with confidence, standing in His truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and Word.

📖 Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–17

✨ Themes: Spiritual warfare, the armor of God, standing firm in Christ, God's strength, the schemes of the enemy, truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, victory through Christ, identity in the gospel.

We are a Jesus-centered community on mission, shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission. Together we seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities—living as the church both locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and the call to join God’s work of renewal in the world.

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As Paul closes his letter to the Ephesians, he leaves the church with a final call: stay alert, pray continually, and stand firm in Christ. This message reminds us that spiritual vigilance isn't a one-time act but a lifelong posture. We are called to persevere in prayer, intercede for one another, pray boldly for the gospel to be proclaimed, and encourage one another in the faith. Even in the closing verses, Paul points us back to the mission of the church—living with courage, strengthening one another, and remaining faithful until the end.

📖 Scripture: Ephesians 6:18–24

✨ Themes: Prayer, perseverance, spiritual vigilance, praying in the Spirit, intercession, the proclamation of the gospel, boldness, courage, encouragement, faithful ministry, Christian community, perseverance in faith, grace, peace, love.

We are a Jesus-centered community on mission, shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission. Together we seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities—living as the church both locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and the call to join God’s work of renewal in the world.

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Isaiah 11:1–4

This week we begin a new journey through the book of Isaiah by looking at one of Scripture's clearest pictures of the promised Messiah. Isaiah points us to the coming Branch from the line of Jesse—the One upon whom the Spirit of the Lord rests in fullness. In this message, we explore the character of Jesus, the work of the Holy Spirit, and what it means to live with wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and the fear of the Lord.

Rather than judging by appearances, Jesus reveals God's perfect justice and righteousness, inviting us to delight in the Lord and become people who are shaped by His Spirit.

📖 Scripture: Isaiah 11:1–4

✨ Themes: the promised Messiah, the Spirit of the Lord, wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, the fear of the Lord, righteousness, justice, the kingdom of God, the Branch of Jesse, delighting in the Lord, the person of Jesus, the work of the Holy Spirit.

We are a Jesus-centered community on mission, shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission. Together we seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities—living as the church both locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and the call to join God’s work of renewal in the world.

Learn more at: https://www.genesiscostamesa.com/