But God… (Ultimate Gratitude List 3 - Pastor Jared)
About this episode
Pastor Jared discusses the transformative message of Ephesians, emphasizing God's mercy and our identity as His handiwork.
What if the thing standing between you and real peace isn't effort — it's understanding how lost you actually are? In week 3 of our summer series through Ephesians, we look at one of the most honest — and most hopeful — passages in the Bible. The Apostle Paul doesn't ease into it. He says: spiritually, you were dead. Not struggling. Not almost there. Dead. Influenced by a culture you've stopped noticing. Pulled in directions you didn't choose. And then comes the turn that changes everything: But God. Not "but try harder." Not "but be better." But God — who is rich in mercy, and who loves you with a love that started before the world was made — stepped in. We also look at what it means to be God's handiwork — a word that carries the weight of a poem, something crafted on purpose, placed exactly where you are for a reason. That's not just a nice thought. It means there are doors only you can open, people only you can reach, and a life only you can live. Whether you've been in church your whole life or you're not even sure you believe — this one's worth your time.
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