In His Presence

The Heavenly Places – Armed & Dangerous

The Heavenly Places Armed and Dangerous Eph 6:10-24 As we conclude our series on Ephesians, we have seen the call of the Lord to His people, the church, to stand firmly in the freedom and healing that has been provided by Jesus. We are invited to know with certainty one’s position in the heavenlies, and .. read more

On January 3rd, 2012, posted in: In His Presence by

The Revelation of Christmas

The Revelation of Christmas Luke 2:32   A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel.” There is a difference between perception and revelation.  Perception is important as it opens your understanding to situations beyond your own frame of reference or paradigm.  But revelation is the proactive response to a .. read more

On December 20th, 2011, posted in: In His Presence by

The Heavenly Places: Grow up!

The Heavenly Places: Grow up! Ephesians 4:1-16 In highlighting these two words from verse 15, one could assume that Paul was being condescending, critical, or cynical in the same manner in which we use the phrase “grow up”.   Quite the opposite is true.  He was exhorting those who knew nothing else to press on, to .. read more

On December 16th, 2011, posted in: In His Presence by

EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANTLY ABOVE ALL (Ephesians 3:14-21)

EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANTLY ABOVE ALL (Ephesians 3:14-21)  Ephesians 3:14-21 1.  Pray for spiritual strength (v. 16; Zechariah 4:6; John 14:16-17). John 14:16-17 NKJV “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him .. read more

On December 16th, 2011, posted in: In His Presence by

The Mysterious Methods of the Almighty

For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation—Eph 2:14 The Mysterious Methods of the Almighty God certainly could have made salvation a complicated achievement.  He might have mandated behaviors, systems, processes, or more to effect the restoration of a relationship with mankind. Instead, .. read more

On November 22nd, 2011, posted in: In His Presence by

Modern Family: How You Live Matters

Modern Family: How You Live Matters Ephesians 5:15-6:9 Are you so “heavenly minded that you’re no earthly good” or so “earthly minded that you’re no heavenly good?” Today our study in Ephesians takes spiritual living to an earthly level. Sounds easy, but it’s not.  We are so used to living according to the ways of .. read more

On November 8th, 2011, posted in: In His Presence by

More Than You Deserve, Everything He Desires

More Than You Deserve, Everything He Desires Eph 2:1 –10 When we comprehend the invitation of Jesus’ grace, the revolution of our being, we take our first few steps toward the incredible adventure of life with God.  The deceptive power of the enemy to hold us in unauthorized detention of the soul causes more failure .. read more

On October 23rd, 2011, posted in: In His Presence by

Who He Really Is! (And what it means to you)

Who He Really Is! (And what it means to you) Eph 1:20 – 2:10 Who He Is: 1.  He is victor over death. V. 20. 2.  He is the supreme champion. V. 20 3.  He reigns over all, always. V. 21-22 4.  He is in charge. V. 22-23 What it means to you: 1.    Life .. read more

On October 16th, 2011, posted in: In His Presence by

Who Are You Really?

Who Are You Really?  (And Who He Really Is?) Ephesians 1:13-23 Who You Are Because of Him: 1.   You are blessed! V. 3 Gen 1:28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds .. read more

On October 9th, 2011, posted in: In His Presence by

The Heavenly Places

The Heavenly Places 1.  Access to everything we need. Ephesians1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ..” 2.  The victory won by Christ is complete and ongoing. Ephesians 1:20  which He worked in Christ when He raised .. read more

On October 2nd, 2011, posted in: In His Presence by