Series Synopsis
The city of Ephesus and Portland have a ton of things in common. Both were/are port cities, highly spiritual and sexually charged. Join us on Sundays at 9 or 11 a.m. as we find discover how Pauls instructs the church in Ephesus and what that can mean for us today.
Part 1: The Return
Whatever captivates our hearts controls our destiny. In this teaching, Pastor Mike kicks off our Ephesians series by diving into the circumstances that surrounded the beginning of the church in Ephesus.
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 2: Irresistible Allure
If God does not captivate your heart, it will be captivated by something else. Does God hold my attention? In this teaching, we dive into what God wants to do to captivate our hearts.
Text :: Ephesians 1:1-14
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 3: God In Us
Understanding who we are in Christ determines the direction of our lives. In this teaching we consider how we live in response to God in us and how that guards us from spiritual apathy or spiritual gluttony.
Text :: Ephesians 1:14-23
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 4: Contrast
Contrast often defines the capacity of something. When we understand how offensive our sin is, we understand the depth of God’s love. In this teaching we continue our dive into the book of Ephesians and how expresses these truths to the early church.
Text :: Ephesians 2:1-4
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 5: Masterpiece
We are God’s masterpiece. God has designed each of us to play a distinct role and accomplish a specific purpose. Our understanding of forgiveness, purpose, and community all play a critical role in understanding.
Text :: Ephesians 2:11-22
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 6: Mystery
We all love stories of transformation. It inspires, encourages, challenges, and gives us hope for what “could be.” In this teaching we look at how we are called to live out the transformation God is already at work within us.
Text :: Ephesians 3
Teacher :: Milo Curtis
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Part 7: Walk this way
We all love stories of transformation. It inspires, encourages, challenges, and gives us hope for what “could be.” In this teaching we look at how we are called to live out the transformation God is already at work within us.
Text :: Ephesians 4:1-6
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 8: Re:Markable
If we don’t get to a place of maturity and growth we will continue to fall back to old ways and not enjoy the best God has for us. In this teaching, we dive into what it looks like to grow in our faith.
Text :: Ephesians 4:7-19
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 9: Playing Spiritual Dress Up
Most of us attach our identity to our past. But God attaches our identity to the future He has given us. In this teaching we look at how we live towards who we are in Christ.
Text :: Ephesians 4:17-27
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 10: Step into the grey
Living for God is all or nothing. In this teaching we explore how we live as the light God calls us to be and what it means to flirt with the darkness we’ve been called away from.
Text :: Ephesians 4:28-5:10
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 11: Submit
What does foolishness, filters, submission, and a happy marriage all have in common? More than you might think. In this teaching we explore how to live a life that is oriented around Christ and the ways that finds expression in our relationships.
Text :: Ephesians 5:17-21
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 12: Armor Against Darkness
Every morning we wake up in a battle zone. A battle zone that exists to sabotage your walk with God and confidence in Jesus. In this teaching we explore how we enter into this battle and what it means to focus on God as we engage the fight.
Text :: Ephesians 6:10-17
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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Part 13: Prayer
What does it take to experience more of Jesus and adequately express who He is? An effective prayer life that align’s your heart to God’s. In this teaching we explore 4 characteristics that make up an effective prayer life.
Text :: Ephesians 6:18-20
Teacher :: Mike Tatlock
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