Part 4: Character in Christ
In this installment of the Ephesians: In Christ series, Pastor Adam Mabry describes how our God's grace shapes our character to be more like that of his perfect Son Jesus Christ.

In this installment of the Ephesians: In Christ series, Pastor Adam Mabry describes how our God's grace shapes our character to be more like that of his perfect Son Jesus Christ.
It is common in Christian doctrine to learn that we are united with Christ when we become Christians. Less common is the idea that we are also united with others in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explains the implications of Ephesians 2:11-21 in our pursuit of Christ.
After a few announcements, Pastor Adam describes seven blessings that belong to all believers in this sermon kicking off a week of prayer and fasting at Aletheia Church.
How can we have a happy new year if we haven't been able to find true joy in the old year? In this sermon, Pastor Tendai Musikavanhu explores what the Scriptures say about finding true, Christian joy in any circumstance.
Love is a vague word. You can love your spouse, love pizza, or love a certain sport. When the Bible says that God loves the world, what kind of love are we talking about? In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores how John 3:16 sheds light on the ways in which God's love is different from our usual definitions and so much better.
What does it mean for King Jesus to return? In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores Revelation 19-20, and explains how the return of Christ should shape our hope.
When Jesus returns, he will renew the world. In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry unpacks John's vision of the renewed world. It is an awe-inspiring glimpse into a world we've never seen before and yet it appears to fulfill the deepest human longings. Those who follow Jesus are elect exiles in this age, but in the age to come, they will find a city to call home.
In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the strange symbolism of Revelation 17-19. Here, John seeks to explain the way the lamb will conquer the world, and how the lamb sees the world. As we look to this set of images, we learn things about ourselves that we'd rather not see, but better not miss.
In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the strange symbolism of Revelation 17-19. Here, John seeks to explain the way the lamb will conquer the world, and how the lamb sees the world. As we look to this set of images, we learn things about ourselves that we'd rather not see, but better not miss.
We're all familiar with "hellfire and brimstone" preachers who seem to find great joy in telling people they're going to hell. We've also heard those who water down the gospel so much that it lacks potency. In this sermon, Pastor Adam explains how we can't water down the gospel, but how an un-watered down gospel is actually really good news, because that's the only way it can clean us.
In this sermon, Pastor Donny Fisher explores the strange and powerful images of Revelation 12-14, and how they leave the reader with a stark choice.
In this sermon, Pastor Donny Fisher explores the strange and powerful images of Revelation 12-14, and how they leave the reader with a stark choice.
In what is perhaps one of the strangest parts of the book of Revelation, Pastor Adam Mabry explains how these visionary stories give hope to the persecuted church.
In what is perhaps one of the strangest parts of the book of Revelation, Pastor Adam Mabry explains how these visionary stories give hope to the persecuted church.
As the second judgment cycle in the book of revelation begins, it initiates with trumpet blasts and warnings. The meaning of these warning and the purpose of their sounding is discovered in this message.
As the second judgment cycle in the book of revelation begins, it initiates with trumpet blasts and warnings. The meaning of these warning and the purpose of their sounding is discovered in this message.
In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the dramatic vision of judgement that John records. As we study, we discover that the victory that God has in store for his people is different than what we expect, but better than any of us have yet imagined.
As we study Revelation 3, we continue to grow in our understanding of what it means to conquer. In the world, winning looks like power, pride, and authority. But in God's new world, winning looks like faithfulness to Jesus.
In this sermon we explore the heavenly throne room, and learn how different it is than our experiences in the world. As we learn from this book how God rules in the chaos, we're faced with a choice: to trust him, or to insist on controlling the world ourselves.
What does "winning in life" look like for you? In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores what the second chapter of Revelation teaches us about true victory and true faithfulness. We also see what threatens that true victory.
In this sermon we look into the first chapter of the last book of the Bible. In it, Pastor Adam explains how to read the book of Revelation, and how Jesus is the centerpiece of the book. We hear the words of Jesus in direct proportion to our revelation of him.
In this sermon we look into the first chapter of the last book of the Bible. In it, Pastor Adam explains how to read the book of Revelation, and how Jesus is the centerpiece of the book. We hear the words of Jesus in direct proportion to our revelation of him.
In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explains how the story of the gospel compels us to stay the course. Exegeting Ephesians 1:11-14, we discover many ways the gospel encourages us to keep going, and not to give up.
How does the story of the gospel connect to the way we follow Jesus as disciples? In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores Mark 1:16-17. We find there that the story of the gospel isn't merely what we believe to be saved, but what we believe to shaped into Jesus' people.
Stories are amazing, because the best ones immerse us in their characters, environments, tensions, and resolutions. In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the different stories that we hear, and how the gospel story is the only one that can transform those tensions.
(Nehemiah 8-9) What is worship and why does it matter? In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores the importance of worship, and how worship enables us to fight the spiritual battles in which we are engaged.
(Nehemiah 3-6) What are the responsibilities of a Christian? In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explores and explains the social responsibilities of God's people in light of the way Nehemiah worked in his city.
(Nehemiah 5) In this sermon, Pastor Donny Fisher explores the importance of generosity, and how generosity is critical to the people of God.
(Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 1) How do you talk to God? As we meet Ezra and Nehemiah, we discover that these two very different men had one important thing in common: honest prayer.
(Ezra 9) The topic of holiness has fallen on hard times. Yet, while it may not be popular with us, holiness is something about which God cares deeply. In this sermon, Pastor Adam Mabry explains why holiness mattered for the returning exiles, and why it matters for us.