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In This sermon Pastor Mike Burnette challenges us to embody Christ-like reverence in our actions and confront the lies we've accepted from the enemy. It encouraged reflection on past spiritual battles overcome with God's help and emphasized the necessity of understanding and applying the armor of God daily.

In Pastor Mike's sermon focused on how reverence for Jesus transforms various aspects of life, emphasizing relationships, marriage, family dynamics, and work ethics. It challenged listeners to evaluate their actions through the lens of their devotion to Christ, suggesting that such reverence should guide interactions with spouses, children, and colleagues alike. The message underscored the importance of sacrificial love, mutual respect, and obedience as reflections of one's reverence for Jesus in everyday life.

Pastor Mike Campbell's sermon on Ephesians 5:21-33 adeptly unpacked the themes of submission, love, and the mystery of marriage. He challenged listeners to reflect on their submission to God and how it empowers resistance against evil, while emphasizing that love in marriage should mirror Christ's love for the Church. Campbell's thought-provoking questions, such as imagining Jesus' treatment of the Church compared to our treatment of spouses, encouraged introspection and practical change.

Pastor Beau Jensen's sermon focused on the theme of walking in the light and imitating God's characteristics as discussed in Ephesians 5:1-21. We were encouraged to reflect on personal growth by putting off negative traits and adopting positive qualities through reading Scripture. Practical applications included exercising self-control in speech and avoiding behaviors that contradict Christian values, aiming to shine as examples of Christ's light in a morally complex world.

In this passage, Pastor Elmer Cañas Jr. encourages us to shed their old selves by embracing new habits that reflect Christ, challenging them to differentiate between merely performing Christian acts and genuinely embodying a deep relationship with God.

Today, we're diving into Ephesians 4 to discuss the importance of unity within the Body of Christ, amidst a world rife with disunity. The message reminds us that unity begins with personal humility, gentleness, patience, and making allowances for others' faults, highlighting that a united church is essential for making a significant impact. We are reminded that using our diverse gifts for the common purpose of building up the church leads to spiritual maturity and growth, ensuring that we live out our faith in alignment with our calling.