This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians chapter 4. We need to daily begin to put off the OLD LIFE, and actively put on the NEW LIFE. But how do we know if we’re doing that? What signs are there to indicate we’re making progress?
1. Futile Thinking Instead of Spiritual
2. Dim Spiritual [...]
Walking in the Power of Oneness
Sunday, August 8, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians 4:5-6, and how important it is to embrace the concept of unity with the power of oneness.
There are seven areas of Oneness that each of us must embrace:
1. We EMBRACE One Body
2. We ENJOY One Spirit
3. We SHARE One Hope
4. We LOVE [...]
Walking in Unity
Sunday, August 1, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Randy spoke out of Ephesians 4:1-3. What is required from each of personally in order to achieve unity?
1. Walking in Unity Requires Humility.
2. Walking in Unity Requires Gentleness.
3. Walking in Unity Requires Patience.
4. Walking in Unity Requires Determination.
5. Walking in Unity Results in Blessing.
There are three distinct benefits for a [...]
Full of God’s Purpose
Sunday, July 25, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians 3:20-21, and how we need to seek living in God’s intended purpose for our lives.
1. God’s Plan Is Far Bigger Than Any Of Us Realize
We ask too small.
We think too small.
2. God’s Plan Is Possible Only By The Power Of The Holy Spirit
3. God’s Plan Is [...]
Full of God’s Love
Sunday, July 18, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians 3:17-19, and the importance of our hearts being “Full of God’s Love.”
1. Experiencing The Fullness of God’s Love Begins In The Heart.
2. Experiencing the Fullness of God’s Love Brings Stability.
Paul uses two carefully selected words to describe the stability that comes by consistently walking in [...]
Full of God’s Power
Sunday, July 11, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians 3:16 about being full of God’s power.
• When our spirit-man is alive and full of the power of God, it gives us power to overcome in this fallen, broken world.
• When our spirit-man is anemic and weak we fall prey to sin, discouragement and failure.
I. Two [...]
Boldness Before God
Sunday, July 4, 2010
This week at Lakeview Pastor Ron spoke out of Ephesians 3 about boldness before God.
#1 Sin Robs Us Of Boldness Before God
#2 Jesus Restores Us To Boldness Before God
#3 Jesus Requires We Boldly Fight Against Sin
“Without God = Without Hope”
Sunday, June 27, 2010
This week Pastor Ron Bontrager shared a message taken from Ephesians 3.
Much like the United States today, Ephesus:
#1 Was A Demonized Culture – Acts 19
#2 Was A Religious Culture Devoid of Christ
#3 Was A Violent Culture
Our world is desperately searching for peace, for hope, for joy, and these are ALL FOUND in [...]
Christ Destroys The Wall Of Hostility
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Using the text Ephesians 2:11-22 NIV, Pastor Ron Bontrager shares with us about how the blood of Jesus Christ is enough to tear down any wall of division. “Walls of division and separation can run deep and feel impossible to destroy, but I want you to know Jesus came to tear down the walls of [...]
Saved By Grace
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Pastor Ron Bontrager’s powerful message come out of Ephesians 2 this week.
#1 We Were Formerly DEAD: “And you He made alive, who were DEAD”
#2 Everyone Not In Christ is Currently DEAD: “just as the others”
#3 We Are Raised Up and Seated With Christ
#4 We Are Saved By Grace Alone
We Have Received An Inheritance From God (Ephesians series)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager based his sermon on Ephesians 1:3-14, and discussed our inheritance from God.
Our inheritance is first and foremost Spiritual in nature
Our inheritance is only understood through the Holy Spirit
Our inheritance is both now and in eternity
We Can Know the Mysteries of God (Ephesians series)
Sunday, September 13, 2009
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager continued his series on Ephesians by examining Ephesians 1:9: “…having made known to us the mystery…” Pastor Ron discussed 4 mysteries that we as Christians have insight into:
The Mystery of the End Times
The Mystery of Evil
The Mystery of Godliness
The Mystery of the Church
God’s Two Greatest Gifts: Redemption & Forgiveness (Ephesians series)
Sunday, July 19, 2009
In this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Ron Bontrager discussed Ephesians 1:7-8. In this passage, Paul speaks of two very important gifts: redemption and forgiveness.
Blessed By The God of All Blessings (Ephesians Series)
Sunday, July 12, 2009
This week’s sermon by Pastor Ron Bontrager discusses the blessings given to us by God as mentioned in Ephesians chapter 1.
God’s First Blessing: We Are Chosen By Him
God’s Second Blessing: We Are Made Holy and Blameless in Him
God’s Third Blessing: We Are Adopted Into His Family
God’s Fourth Blessing: Our Acceptance In His Family is Guaranteed
Blessed Be God (Ephesians series)
Sunday, July 5, 2009
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager based his sermon on Ephesians 1:3a: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” He discussed how God is both the God and the Father of Jesus Christ.
Grace and Peace (Ephesians series)
Sunday, June 28, 2009
In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Ron Bontrager continued his Ephesians series by discussing Ephesians 1:2 “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Grace and peace are God’s two greatest gifts.
Knowing God (Ephesians series)
Sunday, June 21, 2009
This Sunday, Pastor Ron Bontrager continued his Ephesians series by discussing Paul.
Paul knew his calling “An Apostle of Jesus Christ”
Paul knew the source of his calling “An Apostle…by the will of God”
Paul knew who his fellow Christians were
A Trek Through Ephesians (Ephesians series)
Sunday, May 31, 2009
This week, Pastor Ron Bontrager began a new sermon series based on the book of Ephesians. After a brief introduction to the series, he gave some background on the people and the city of Ephesus, to whom Paul wrote the book.
It Was A Church Built In A Pagan Society
It Was A Church Built On The [...]
