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In Ephesians, we see a powerful message about finding our true identity in Christ while standing firm in spiritual battles. This sermon shines a spotlight on Ephesians 6, urging us to recognize we inhabit not just a playground of faith, but a battleground where forces beyond our sight wage war against our destiny. Through personal stories of supernatural encounters, reminders of God’s power, and scriptural truth, we learn that the key to victory is standing firm in God’s strength, rather than our own. To learn more about Access Church, visit access.tv.

Ephesians 5 — Pastor Ryan and Julie Jordan Ephesians reminds us that identity shapes behavior and that Christ’s love is central in our relationships. In chapter 5, Paul highlights practical ways we walk in love, engage in mutual submission, and honor one another.

Doctrine Application Ephesians 4:1-4 (NLT)  //  Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Worthy: to weigh as much Ephesians 4:1-4 (NLT)  //  Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. 4 For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. Humility - Lowliness Gentleness - Meekness Patience - Long Suffering United Ephesians 4:7  //  But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. Charis: A Divine Enablement Ephesians 4:11-16 (NLT)  //  Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of

Identity Behavior Doctrine Application Wealth of the Believer Walk of the Believer Warfare of the Believer Grow Walk Fight Ephesians 3:20-21  //  Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. We were meant for more. Ephesians 3:1-3  //  For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. It didn’t happen overnight It didn’t happen on my own It didn’t happen without some wrestling It didn’t happen because I was good enough Mystery Ephesians 3:7-13  //  I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than

What Ephesians 2:1 (NIV)  //  As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins Ephesians 2:2-3  //  in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. Flesh - Greek word for flesh (sarx) - carnal, carnally minded, fleshly Living according to the flesh leads to DEATH Romans 7:15-20  //  I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want

Genesis 1:27  //  So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Identity: The TRUEST thing about you. Early & Often Factor Identity determines behavior. Who you are determines what you do. Image bearers Ephesians 1-3 - Who you are Ephesians 4-6 - How you should live Ephesians 1:1-2  //  Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ Ephesians 1:3-14  //  Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in

Jonah 1:1-3  //  The word of the Lord came to Jonah, son of Amittai:  “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. God speaks clearly.. But we may not always like it God’s command won’t always align with our preference John 14:15  //  If you love me, keep my commands. Running costs more than obedience Jonah 1:3  //  But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.  If you are fleeing from God, don’t be surprised when the enemy picks you up Jonah 1:4-6  //  Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. All the sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, whe

Ephesians 1:16-18  //  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, Know God 1 Timothy 6:21 (TLB)  //  Some of these people have missed the most important thing in life—they don't know God. May God's mercy be upon you. Sincerely, Paul. Find Freedom John 8:36  //  So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Discover Purpose. Galatians 6:4 (MSG)  //  Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. What was the BEST day of your life? Make a Difference. John 15:8, 11  //  This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy ma

I was born for this! Ephesians 1:16-18  //  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people Know God Find Freedom Discover Purpose Make a Difference Ephesians 2:8-10  //  For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8  //  For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith Grace is God’s power in you to do what you can’t do on your own. Ephesians 2:9  //  not by works, so that no one can boast. Grace is opposed to earning, but not to effort. We are not saved BY works, but

John 8:31-36  //  To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” 34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Freedom is a journey Ephesians 1:16-18  //  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people Know God Find Freedom Discover Purpose Make a Difference Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT)  //  Go

2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV)  //  But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. Psalm 16:11  //  You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Ephesians 1:16-18  //  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.  I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. Know God Find Freedom Discover Purpose Make a Difference Know or Know About ginōskō Matthew 7:21-23  //  “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, d

Easter Survey I’d like to hear a message series about I’d love to see an Access location in Give Us 6 Weeks If you have the wrong information, you’ll have the wrong perspective. Luke 15:1-2  //  Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Lost Found Celebrate 3-ish How did I get here? Luke 15:17-32  //  “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Kezazah - The cutt

How can we care about what Heaven cares about? Excuses Matthew 28:19-20  //  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Command not a Suggestion Luke 19:10  //  For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Lie: My faith is a private matter. Lie: Imposing my beliefs on others isn’t love Lie: It’s not my job or my gifting Lie: They’re already too far gone Lie: I will be called a hypocrite Lie: I don’t know what to say We don’t defend the things we love. Luke 10:25-37  //  On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and wit

1 John 2:27  //  As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him. We carry and cultivate the anointing. How much of the presence of God do I carry in my life? Do we lean on our ability or His? Exodus 28:2  //  Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron to give him dignity and honor. Dignity and Honor are things you put on. Exodus 28:36-37  //  Make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. Fasten a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban; it is to be on the front of the turban. The first thing the priest put on was a gold turban – a crown with a huge gold plate on it written “Set apart holy unto the Lord” 1. The Crown of Holiness over my Mind. Integrity 3 TYPES OF MAN: Natural man – one without God Spiritual man – thinks about God Carnal man – mixture bet

How do we care about what Heaven cares about? 1. Men can be dense 2. You can be in a moment and miss it What was the Gospel message Jesus came to proclaim? The Reality of the Kingdom of God Mark 1:14-15  //  After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Luke 8:1  //  After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Luke 9:1-2  //  When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. Acts 1:3  //  He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Acts 28:31  //  He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! The Reality of the Kingdom of God Re

God wants us to obey Him.   Bible Engagement Obeying God and Denying Self Serving God and Others Sharing Christ Exercising Faith Seeking God Building Relationships Unashamed (Transparency)   ⅓   We Want Control (Build In) It’s Fun (Build In) I wanna do hoodrat stuff with my friends We Think We Know Better (Build In) We Think Our Way Is Faster (Build In) Obeying God is only easy when a person's own desires match God's. Obeying God is only easy when a person's own timing matches God's. John 14:15  //  “If you love me, keep my commands.” John 14:23  //  “Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching…” Those who want to be mature in Christ have a desire to obey Him. Our way is to disobey, but God’s way is a way of obedience. 1 Samuel 15:2-3  //  “...This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘I will punish the Amalekites for what they did to Israel when they waylaid them as they came up from Egypt. Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally dest

Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)  //  “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Hurry & Worry John 10:10  //  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Matthew 6:34  //  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Meris - A part or division. Worry is the failure to be here. James 4:13-15  //  Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishe

“You can have control or you can have growth but you can’t have both.” – Craig Groeschel Galatians 2:20 (NIV)  //  I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. A Christian can’t live a life pleasing to God while also fighting for control Relationship control Financial control Emotional control Matthew 26:39, 42 (NIV)  //  Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.” NEVERTHELESS Surrender is the answer to our need for control The process of our transformation takes place at the point of our need/weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:19 (NIV)  //  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for

Celebrating and Dreaming We are SERIOUS about making a difference Worst sermon ever Psalm 112:5-6  //  Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice. Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. Legacy: Where my life lives on. What will you do that will outlive you? Giving to something that will outlive me. Living so my life outlives me. Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)  //  Where there is no vision, the people perish. Hebrew: châzôwn A dream, revelation or vision for life Proverbs 29:18 (MSG)  //  If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed. Together

1 Corinthians 13:1-8  //  If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. “Tis Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” - Alfred Tennyson “To err is human, to forgive is divine.” - Alexander Pope “God helps those who help themselves.” - Benjamin Franklin Forgiveness is not an em