Triumphal Feast – Lowrance Ministries

Triumphal Feast • Ephesians 2:11-22 “Reconciled in One Body” pt. 1

In the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic, political unrest brought tension and riot to the streets of America. Hatred, racism, and violence filled the streets and the media. In response to all the rhetoric, Elder Bryce turns to scripture to show that all the horrible things occurring in the world are nothing new.  All the things we see are the symptoms of a much larger problem – sin.  Jesus Christ broke down the wall between God and His children. At the same time, He broke down the walls between men. The answer to any tension we have is not found in politics. The answer is the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Triumphal Feast • Ephesians 2:1-10 “Why Go to Church?” pt. 2

When people discover that we believe in salvation by grace plus nothing they begin to draw some correct conclusions. If God has saved us completely in Christ Jesus, then we do not go to church to get saved eternally. If God has preserved us in Christ Jesus, then we do not go to church to maintain our own salvation. So, why then do we go to church? As we will learn in today’s message. There are two fundamental reasons we worship God publicly in church. Number one  – He told us to! That ought be enough but we have another reason. Since God has been so good to us we ought to come before Him with praise and thanksgiving. 

Triumphal Feast • Ephesians 2:1-10 “Why Go to Church?” pt. 1

Because we are in Christ by the grace of God, all of our blessings are “in Christ.” Since God loved us long before we ever existed, we are able to love Him. We owe our very lives to Christ. God has commanded that we worship Him. Therefore, we ought to be in church actively thanking Him for His amazing grace!

Triumphal Feast • Ephesians 1:19-23 “The Church Is Everything” pt. 2

The church  is the most precious thing to Jesus. It is His bride. Therefore, we should view it the same way. When we do, we find assurance, comfort, and peace even as the world rages around us.
This is amazing. Who are we that God would do this for us?  What amazing love! What amazing grace.

Triumphal Feast • Ephesians 1:19-23 “The Church Is Everything” pt. 1

This week on Triumphal Feast, Elder Bryce continues in his series on Paul’s letter to the Church at Ephesus. Today’s message will show us that the same amazing power that rose Jesus from the dead is what gives us the ability to believe the gospel and trust in Jesus Christ. When we trust Christ and abide in His church, we find that we can have peace even if the governments of the world were to be dissolved and a pandemic threatens lives. We can do this because, the church is everything to God. Therefore, it should be everything to us.

Triumphal Feast • Ephesians 1:15-20 “Paul’s Prayer” pt. 2

This edition of Triumphal Feast concludes the message “Paul’s Prayer.” In this sermon, we see the beautiful design that God has for His church. He gives each pastor a heart to care for and feed the flock over which he is called to shepherd. In church, the Bridegroom gives His Bride the words of comfort and hope to face the present evil world.

Triumphal Feast • Ephesians 1:15-20 “Paul’s Prayer” pt. 1

In this message from the expository series on the Letter to the Ephesians, Elder Bryce describes God’s design for the pastor of a local church. It is through the local church, with God guiding an undershepherd, that He feeds His children. God gives the man a heart for the people he pastors so that he will be willing and able to teach the things they need the most in their lives.

Triumphal Feast • Ephesians 1:8-14 “Sealed with that Holy Spirit of Promise” pt. 2

Today’s edition of Triumphal Feast includes a small portion of our previous episode concerning the message of Martin Luther King. This inclusion gives context to the next major point Elder Bryce makes concerning the value of human life. The gospel describes our value to God. Our belief in the gospel seals our minds and hearts with the knowledge that God loves us. With this belief as our foundation, we can face the hatred and wickedness around us with a different perspective. Rather than facing hate with hate, we can face all that we see with the love of Christ pouring out of us.