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Sermons on Ephesians
Pastor Tim Travis centers on the blessings bestowed upon believers by the Holy Spirit, as found in Ephesians 1:12-14. Following previous discussions on the roles of God the Father (election, predestination, acceptance) and God the Son (redemption through His blood), Pastor Travis now highlights the Spirit’s work in salvation. He emphasizes two key aspects: the Holy Spirit…
Pastor Tim Travis teaches on Ephesians 1:7-14 as he meticulously unpacks the spiritual wealth believers possess through Jesus Christ. Pastor Travis divides this “wealth” into key blessings stemming from God the Son, following a prior discussion on God the Father’s role. Travis highlights redemption through Christ’s blood, explaining its multifaceted meaning as a purchase from the slave…
Pastor Tim Travis introduces our study of the book of Ephesians, specifically focusing on Ephesians 1:1-6 and 11-12. Pastor Travis begins by situating the letter within its historical context, noting Paul’s authorship during his first Roman imprisonment and the significance of Ephesus as a city. Travis then introduces the overarching structure of Ephesians, dividing it into…
Pastor Tim Travis focuses on anger management within a Christian context, using Ephesians 4:26 as a springboard. Pastor Travis argues that anger itself is not inherently sinful but becomes so if improperly handled, emphasizing the importance of discerning between righteous and unrighteous anger. Travis then offers practical guidance on identifying the root causes of anger,…
Pastor Tim Travis looks at Ephesians 2:4-10 as he focuses on two key attributes of God: mercy and grace. Pastor Travis begins by establishing the importance of understanding God’s character and how knowing Him leads to greater love and encouragement. He then contrasts God’s mercy and grace with the harshness of other so called deities,…
Pastor Tim Travis looks at the attribute of God’s omnipotence, meaning His infinite and irresistible power. Pastor Travis explores God’s power as seen in creation, His dealings with mankind and Satan, and emphasizes that God’s power is limitless, eternal, and inexhaustible. He then explores the practical implications of this concept for believers, urging them to…
The dispensation of Grace, also called the age of Grace or the church age, is the age in which we now live. It began with a New Covenant in Christ’s blood (Luke 22). This dispensation occurs between the 69th and 70th week of Daniel, as found in Daniel 9:24-26. It started with the death and…
The dispensation of conscience began after the fall of man and lasted 1600 years until the flood. During this time, humans possessed an innate awareness of right and wrong, known as conscience. This conscience could judge, warn, and weigh actions, serving as an internal standard for ethical behavior. However, sin could impair conscience, leading to…
In this message we look at the Dispensation of Innocence, the first period of human history, which began with Adam and Eve’s creation. God gave Adam and Eve dominion over the Earth and instructed them to care for it. However, they disobeyed God by eating from the forbidden tree, leading to the entrance of sin…
As Pastor Tim introduces our study of dispensations, we look at an overview. Dispensational theology divides God’s dealings with mankind into distinct time periods called dispensations. These dispensations, which are primarily found in the Bible, each have specific characteristics, responsibilities, and purposes. Seven primary dispensations are identified in Scripture: 1) Innocence: Adam and Eve in…