Don’t Waste the Church, Pt. 1
From Living Stones Spanish Springs · 56:11
Show by Living Stones Spanish Springs
Pastor Mark South explores Ephesians 2:11–16 and how the grace that reconciles us to God also unites us to one another in the church. Paul calls believers to remember how far we once were from God, restoring gratitude rather than returning to shame. Through the blood of Christ, we have been brought near, and our belonging rests on His finished work even when we feel distant. Jesus Himself is our peace: He removes dividing barriers, creates one new family, and reconciles us to God in one body through the cross. The church displays the power of grace when people with different backgrounds and preferences love one another through Christ. Rather than rebuilding the walls Jesus died to overcome, we are called to confess pride, extend forgiveness, welcome others, and refuse to make peace with hostility.00:00 Don’t Waste the Church, Pt. 104:08 Scripture Reading – Ephesians 2:11–1606:40 Introduction – A Church Living Entirely by Grace14:00 Remember the Distance – You Couldn’t Be Farther20:40 Remembering Restores Gratitude, Not Shame25:30 But Now You Are Near – You Couldn’t Be Closer29:30 Brought Near by the Blood of Christ32:00 One Shared Story of Grace33:15 Trusting Christ When We Feel Distant35:50 Jesus Himself Is Our Peace39:55 Christ Removes the Barriers45:15 Christ Creates One New Family46:15 Reconciled in One Body Through the Cross47:10 Killing Hostility – What Makes the Church Radical49:35 Responding to Hurt Within the Church52:00 Refuse to Make Peace with Hostility54:35 Closing Prayer
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