The Ephesians Project Audio Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Ephesians Project
It is our goal in this podcast to bring you the Word of God in a little different way and we trust that you will enjoy studying along with us as we explore the Bible from many different angles.
We're back into the series, "God's Mining Operation: Digging Out The Gems." In this message we uncover a gem which is hidden in plain sight.
From Lucy and Tommy Riles comes the book Mom vs Dad. This is a not so serious guide to the stuff we're all fighting about.
Here's a short message which will provide information about our podcast going forward into the fall season.
This message closes out this important series. So, I ask the question, "Is this the end or just the beginning? Listen up if you want to see where you go from here!
If we are serious about ridding ourselves of jealousy then we must face up to and expel a dangerous notion. Once this requirement is met we will be free to move unhindered in the proper direction.
When dealing with this invader we must look beneath the surface. Our external conflicts are the direct result of internal conflicts that have spilled out.
Greed hides itself behind virtue, and is a very covert enemy to both identify and overcome.
Greed says, "I owe me." This particular enemy of the heart presents us with a difficult challenge as it is very hard to identify.
God's decision to forgive us required the death of His son. Our forgiveness of others is a matter of perspective and must be considered in the shadow of the cross.
When considering an unrealistic request you must consider the source, find the secret formula, and set the limits necessary which allow you to gain the proper perspective.
Are you dragging around the dead bones of your past.? Do you want to break the death grip of guilt, and get set free to enjoy the future that God has for you? This message may help you get going in the right direction.
Secrets lose their power when exposed to light. Today we learn how to take that first step needed to break free from a vicious cycle.
The four invaders have been unmasked. SO NOW WHAT? Join us as we make the transition necessary to answer this question.
There is one invader that betrays the condition of the heart more than the other three. Join us as we unmask invader number four.
Today we unmask invader number three and show you that this intruder is the most subtle of the four and it is easy to hide it from ourselves.
Today we unmask invader number two and show you that it is when our hearts are stirred that we become most aware of what they contain.
A single dynamic fuels all four of the dangerous invaders that made it to our Hit List, and it’s this dynamic that makes them so problematic. Join us today as we unmask the first invader.
Join us as we finish layng the groundwork in our series, "Blame Game Victims: Challenging The Four Invaders Hidden Within Us!"
Find out what happens, "When Rules Collide," as we continue to lay the groundwork in this exciting series.
In this message we continue to lay the groundwork for our series by discovering some of the realities concerning our other heart.
Join us as we begin to lay the foundation for the exciting series, "Blame Game Victims: Challenging The Four Invaders Hidden Within Us!
Tomorrow we begin a new series entitled, "Blame Game Victims: Challenging The Four Invaders Hidden Within Us."
We can get so wrapped up in pondering the perplexities of the future that we fail to seize the opportunities of the present and do the work that's needed right now.
Jesus had a great deal to say about wealth and money. Wealth in it's most dangerous form has the power to seduce us, and can wreak havoc in both our hearts and our ministries. We continue our exploration into, "The Heart Of Christian Service."
Satan wants to gain a negative stronghold in your mind and have a foothold on your life. Don't become a toxic avenger, "Remember To Forget."
There will be days in your Christian service on which you will be "off your game." You need to level off the experience and keep your feelings in check.
Our goal and purpose in ministry should be "to walk and to please God" (1 Thess:4:1). Accomplishing this in our service to the Lord is often a balancing act!"
In the economy of God suffering and glory go hand in hand. You must condition yourselves to see and experience the glory on the mountain!
Loyalty requires humility, and we don't mean a false humility. When we practice true humility, God pours out His grace, and that my friends is a "Game Changer!"
We continue our exploration into, "The Heart Of Christian Service," and in this message we will answer the question, What Will Make Ministry Worth It All?
How do we succeed in ministry? Why do we read the Bible? How can I know the will of God? Why may we find ourselves failing in our ministry service? If you're interested in getting the answers to these questions, join us and listen in to this eye opening message.
This message is for those Christian workers who the younger crowd may refer to as senior citizens.
We’ve all had those moments no matter what ministry or function that we’ve participated in, where we’ve felt that despite our hours of preparation, we failed in our mission. Times that you wish you could do it all over again. Join us as we answer the question: What DO Christian workers do when they feel like they’ve done a poor job of serving the Lord?
Self deception and jumping the gun are two elements that may cause you regrets. Join us and find out if, it is indeed "Your Time."
Today we’re going to pick up on the general theme of our last study and talk about knowing when and how to close a ministry and move on to something else.
In this message we will be using a quote from Orison Swett Marden to discover four important points relative to our Christian service.
Pastor Kevin Gerald encourages everyone to experience the rewards of living a vulnerable and expansive life, to not let self-criticism or the criticism of others determine who they are or what they do.
In this segment we'll be looking at how problems with people can affect a believer's Christian service.
God has a specific plan for each of His children, BUT sometimes things don't go according to the plan!
What is the motivation of your Christian service; the driving force behind your ministry? The enemy will use your perceptions, turn them into deceptions, and take you down!
Ministry is not something we do for God, but rather something God does in and through us. God doesn't make mistakes when He calls you to minister! He prepares His servants long before birth and your very genetic structure is ordained of God. Don't resist or refuse the call of God for your life! Be a loving servant, honoring God, by being the "best you" that you can be. Do you want to be a "cheap imitation" or a "priceless original?" IT'S YOUR CHOICE!
The questions God's people need to ask in Christian service are: Did we obey the will of God? Were we empowered by the Spirit of God? Did we serve to the glory of God? If we can answer yes to these questions, then our ministry has been successful in God's eyes, no matter what people may think.It's doubtful that anybody ever does anything out of a purely unselfish motive; but with God's help, we can try!
What happens when the people with the needs don't want our help? How do we effectively deal with the protective barriers that some construct around their hearts? Is love the motivation for your ministry? What should you do when you encounter difficult people, circumstances, or situations? Do you quit or hang in during the tough times? Join us as we answer these questions and continue our exploration into "The Heart Of Christian Service."
This world is made up of all kinds of people and they have different types of needs. Today we're going to take a look at a few different ways that we may in fact respond to those needs. It's a matter of choice and we must make the decision to respond to human needs with a true servant's heart.
We are prone to have a "manufacturer's mentality" when God wants us to have a "distributor's mentality." We have to confess our bankruptcy, recognizing that only God is rich, and receive by faith the grace that we need for acceptable service.
Why do you serve the Lord? What drives your level of commitment? Does your attitude and motivation to serve reflect the love of God? Does God get the glory from your Christian service? Today we're starting an exploration into the "Heart Of Christian Service." As we go through the various aspects of Christian ministry we would exhort and encourage you to make a self evaluation to see where your heart is relative to this important area of Christian service.
Rest your mind, body, and spirit and focus on God’s principles for keeping the Sabbath with this helpful guide from bestselling author Robert Morris.
This book by Joyce Meyer will help you to know your enemy and be more than a conqueror.
This book is authored by The Kandels who are identical triplets and one younger sister, who are a little north of middle age and a bit south of rigor mortis. Together, they teach, write, and speak in church settings.
This month's find will motivate you to discover, appreciate, and value the Exceptional You!