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What is Church? (podcast)
How would you describe the church? What does God expect us to be? Where do we focus our limited resources and efforts? These are crucial questions for our time. This podcast looks at what the word …
Allen Browne,
Kingdom culture (Ephesians 4:17–24)
Radical inclusivity is the good news of Ephesians. The Jewish writer rejects the use of labels like “uncircumcised” to marginalize people of other nations (2:11). Gentiles are no longer excluded fr…
Allen Browne,
Spiritual formation (Ephesians 4:1–6)
What kind of “spiritual formation” does God desire for us? Read Ephesians 4:1-6. Here’s a confession. I’ve always been drawn to those parts of the Bible that spell out how I should live as a Christian. Ephesians 4–6 is so practical. I grew up in a church that emphasized personal...
Allen Browne,
7 Powerful Truths to Tell Yourself Every Day
Lies are pervasive, but God’s Word is full of Truth that redeems and restores. Here are 7 powerful Truths to tell yourself every day!
Julie Ann Filter,
The truth about lying (Ephesians 4:25)
Lies gain a competitive edge, but truth unifies us. Read Ephesians 4:25. Lying gives me a competitive advantage. With a lie, I manipulate people for the outcomes I want. “I didn’t do it” avoids punishment. “It’s a wonderful old car” rewards the seller. You show an idealized image on social...
Allen Browne,
The Task of the Church (Part I): Guarding Children (Ephesians 4:14)
What is the church supposed to DO? If you ask 10 Christians this question, you’ll get fifteen answers. Is it to send out missionaries and evangelists to share the gospel? Maybe it’s to attract the unchurched to our Sunday morning event so they can hear about Jesus? Maybe it’s community involvement so we can serve
Jeremy Myers,
The incredible worship
Why do churches try to manufacture the presence of God?
Allen Browne,
The incredible worship
(Photo: Unsplash) This is a passionate plea for churches to review our practices. Aussies can’t see God in what we’re doing at present. While culture doesn’t set our agenda, we’re off mission when we don’t represent God well. God isn’t visible. That’s why some faiths carve little images to worship....
Allen Browne,
The Task of the Church (Part II): Growing Adults (Ephesians 4:15-16)
In Ephesians 4:14-16, we have some clear instructions on what the church is supposed to do. There are two parts to these instructions of God about the task of the church, and so we will consider them in two different studies. I previously consideredEphesians 4:14, and this study looks at Ephesians 4:15-16. Both of these
Jeremy Myers,
Becoming human: life in Christ (Ephesians 4:1-16)
Read Ephesians 4:1-16 It’s easy to spend thousands on books and courses to help you become a better human. We’re preoccupied with how I can reach my potential and have the best life I can. There’s …
Allen Browne,

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