Ephesians: God's Plan for God's People // Week 12 // Pastor Jamie Duncan

Ephesians: God's Plan for God's People // Week 12 // Pastor Jamie Duncan

From East Pickens Podcast by East Pickens Baptist Church

March 24, 2026 · 36 min

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Pastor Jamie Duncan discusses Paul's letter to the Ephesians, emphasizing wisdom in Christian living and the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit.

In an increasingly chaotic world, Paul's ancient letter to the Ephesians offers profound guidance for contemporary Christian living. The apostle presents believers with a fundamental choice between wisdom and foolishness, urging them to live with intentional care because the days are evil. This wisdom involves being fully engaged in society while maintaining a distinct Christian identity that points to Christ.Paul challenges Christians to become opportunistic for kingdom purposes, leveraging their lives for eternal impact rather than temporary gain. He poses a sobering accountability question: what will we say when we stand before Jesus about how we used our time and resources? The apostle specifically addresses alcohol consumption, presenting compelling evidence of its destructive power and arguing that it inhibits the godly wisdom necessary for righteous living. Instead of being under the influence of substances, Christians should be filled with the Holy Spirit.Being Spirit-filled doesn't require getting more of the Holy Spirit, but rather yielding more of ourselves to His influence. This manifests through active participation in Christian community—worship, fellowship, and…

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