Not everyone who’s close to you is really for you. In this message, Pastor Josh unpacks the story of Herod and the wise men to reveal how “frenemies” can look supportive on the outside but be dangerous on the inside. Learn how to discern intentions, guard your heart, and follow God’s voice above all else.

Great moves of God often begin with small steps of obedience. Just like the wise men and Abraham, faith requires action before clarity and movement before guidance. When we take the first, often uncomfortable, step in obedience, even without full understanding, God meets us in motion and uses our faith to impact others in ways we may never fully see.

This message is a powerful reminder of the blessings we often overlook and the calling we all share. We all have an opportunity to live with gratitude, give generously, and reflect God’s love in both word and action. Thankfulness and generosity are spiritual practices and acts of worship!

As we continue our Ephesians sermon series, Pastor Josh reminds us that the mystery of the Gospel has been revealed, not just for our information but for our transformation. When you truly grasp how deeply God loves you, obedience stops feeling like obligation and starts to overflow as worship. It’s not simply doctrine, but also a divine invitation to live in awe, gratitude, and empowered purpose.

Ever feel like something’s missing, and everyone else seems to have it figured out? Here’s the truth: God’s given us all we need (and more than we realize), and He’s laid it all out for us in the Bible. And we ALL have the chance to discover it for ourselves. Join us as we walk through the first chapter of Ephesians, and lean into a foundation where you can stop performing and finally find a true purpose.

If you’d like to follow along as we read Ephesians together, text “BIBLE” to 508-500-6656. You’ll get a daily text with that morning’s specific verses!