The Battle for Your Identity: Starting the Ephesians Journey

Welcome to 2026 and the kickoff of our brand-new series, Battlegrounds: Paul’s Letter to Ephesus. In this opening message, Pastor Jason dives into one of the most powerful books of the Bible to reveal that the spiritual warfare we face is often a battle for our very identity in Christ.  

Too often, we think of the "Armor of God" only as a final chapter in a book, but what if the entire letter to the Ephesians is actually the toolkit we need to hold the ground Jesus has already won for us?  

In this message, you’ll discover:

• The Reality of the Enemy: Understanding the strategies of the Accuser and why he prowls like a lion seeking to devour our sense of belonging.  

• Context is Key: Take a trip to ancient Ephesus—a hub of pagan worship, economic power, and political influence—and see why God planted the church in the heart of this "Gateway City" to reshape culture from the inside out.  

• More Than Personal Salvation: Learn why Ephesians is first and foremost a letter about the Church—God’s "holy people" called to show a broken world what New Creation looks like.  

• A Sobering Warning: Reflecting on the Spirit’s message in Revelation 2, we explore the danger of falling in love with theology while forsaking our "first love" for God.  

The Battleground of Identity: The enemy wants to steal back the ground Jesus secured. Learn how to stand firm by understanding who you are as a "mini-temple" united in worship with the body of Christ. 

Challenge: Are you ready to stop just "surviving" and start standing strong? Join us as we explore our calling, our character, and the battle to walk worthy in a worthless culture.