Christ Church Bentonville
Episodes
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
An Extraordinary Salvation, An Ordinary Life (Ephesians 6:21-24)
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Life is not about what we transform or reform, it’s about God and his transformation of us and his continued conforming of us into the image of Christ. And that is a slow, simple process that takes place by the Spirit in the routines, interactions, and conversations in our daily lives.
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
Stand Firm (Ephesians 6:10-20)
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
So how do we put on and take up the armor? By reaffirming, trusting, and resting in Christ and His finished work. Simply put, we trust and rest in the Gospel.
Sunday Feb 17, 2019
Servants and Lords (Ephesians 6:5-9)
Sunday Feb 17, 2019
Sunday Feb 17, 2019
Does the Bible commend slavery? Is all Scripture still relevant? Does God care about our work? What does any of this have to do with Jesus? (Spoiler alert: no, yes, yes, & everything). This was given by Aaron Raines, Ministry Intern at CCB.
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Family Matters (Ephesians 6:1-4)
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
The marriage isn’t the only proving ground of our faith; it isn’t the only relationship that’s dependent upon the Gospel and used to exhibit the truths of the Gospel and that points to the Gospel. And Paul briefly and matter-of-factly lays out a couple of imperatives, one for both children and parents that will help them and us understand that.
Monday Feb 04, 2019
The Profound Mystery of Marriage (Ephesians 5:22-33)
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Marriage is a mutual self-sacrificing relationship that points to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The relationship between Christ and the Church is more than just an illustration and example to emulate. The role of Christ and the Gospel is one of power that enables us to fulfill the roles we've been given as husbands and wives.
Sunday Jan 27, 2019
Walk Wisely (Ephesians 5:15-21)
Sunday Jan 27, 2019
Sunday Jan 27, 2019
In the midst of these evil days, Paul says we should be diligent and take the time to look at our lives and ask ourselves if we're living wisely or unwisely. And, of course, he says that is determined by whether we're under the influence of the of the Word of God and the Holy Spirit or not.
Monday Jan 21, 2019
Walking as Beloved Children (Ephesians 5:1-14)
Monday Jan 21, 2019
Monday Jan 21, 2019
Paul calls us, as beloved children of God, to love and give of ourselves to the point of sacrifice for the benefit of others and to reject sexual sin which is the epitome of taking for ourselves to the point of self-indulgence at the expense of others.
Monday Jan 14, 2019
The New Self (Ephesians 4:25-32)
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Paul reminds the Ephesians and us of how we are to treat one another, live among one another, love one another, and extend grace to one another because we are family.
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
Off with the Old, On with the New (Ephesians 4:17-24)
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
Obedience to the Lord is not oppressive or optional. Our obedience to the Lord is for His glory, for our good, and the good of our neighbor.
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Growing Up Into Christ (Ephesians 4:14-16)
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Paul lays out 3 distinguishing marks of a church that is Growing Up Into Christ. There is a growing stability in the truth, speaking of the truth, and serving out of the truth. (Side note: the two links below are for book reviews that provide rationale for the specific naming of certain books within the sermon.)
https://www.challies.com/articles/my-top-book-reviews-of-all-time/
https://www.challies.com/articles/the-bestsellers-your-best-life-now/
Sunday Nov 18, 2018
Equipped for Ministry by Christ (Ephesians 4:7-13)
Sunday Nov 18, 2018
Sunday Nov 18, 2018
Paul says Christ's gifts are extended to us, exercised by us, and are explicitly for us.
Sunday Nov 11, 2018
Maintaining Unity (Ephesians 4:1-6)
Sunday Nov 11, 2018
Sunday Nov 11, 2018
Paul calls us to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and to maintain unity in the process. That isn't achieved by becoming unity-conscious or unity-driven but by focusing on what unites us, Christ.