Everyday Truth With Kurt Skelly

Ephesians 3:5-7 A careful reading of the Old Testament reveals God’s heart to reach all people, not only the people of Israel. What was not clear to Old Testament saints was God’s shocking plan to combine the Jews and Gentiles together as one body—the church! There would be no distinction to status level; they would be fellow heirs of all God has promised to grant by His grace to all who put their faith in Jesus Christ, Jew or Gentile. The gospel would be the key to unlocking the door for everybody!

Ephesians 3:1-4 Paul refused to play the victim! He viewed his seemingly negative circumstances as yet another validation of God’s plan for his life to bring the gospel to the Gentile world. He wanted his Gentile readers to know that God was even then unfolding an intricate and strategic plan to spread Christ's message to the entire world. Far from being hindered by Roman imprisonment, Paul was instead captured by Christ and positioned to advance the gospel even further!

Nehemiah 11-12 From the series "When God Interrupts Your Life"

Ephesians 2:15-22 Jesus died so that salvation could be a reality for everyone—Jews and Gentiles alike. The “middle wall of partition” has been torn down, and all who come to Jesus by faith have equal standing at His cross. Those that were afar off (Gentiles) and those that were nigh (Jews) can now join the family of God as one new man and be the one body of Jesus together!

Ephesians 2:10-14 We have been saved for a purpose. While it is true that we have not been saved BY works, it is equally true that we have been saved UNTO good works. Simply put, God has specially designed good works for believers to accomplish, and He has supernaturally fashioned each of His new creatures (creations) to be able to accomplish those very works. In that sense, believers are His masterpiece new creations!

Ephesians 2:4-9 The gift of salvation is not a result of any good work that we have done to earn it in some way. It IS, however, the result of Someone’s good works—JESUS. He satisfied the righteous demands of the law, and He paid the awful price of sin on behalf of us sinners. Were it not for God's rich mercy and great love in sending Jesus to die for our sins, there would be no hope of redemption for anybody.

Ephesians 2:1-4 One of the best incentives for Christians to reenergize their commitment to serve God is to simply remember what they used to be before they were saved. The picture is not pretty! But when one considers what he has been saved from, he is encouraged to serve God with new determination and greater purpose.

Ephesians 1:19-23 There are some things that God wants all of His children to know after they have been born into His family. Among them is this great truth: He wants His children to know that they can be sure that they will be just like Jesus! God will used the same power by which Jesus was resurrected from the dead in order to accomplish His purpose in the lives of His children!

Nehemiah 10 From the series "When God Interrupts Your Life"

Ephesians 1:14-18 There is joy in the presence of the angels of God when a sinner repents. Paul possessed the same kind of heavenly attitude about those who responded positively to his gospel message. Find out the two ways that Paul prayed for new converts! Learn the importance of interceding on behalf of new believers.

Ephesians 1:9-13 Paul begins the letter of Ephesians in the same way that Jesus taught His disciples to begin their prayers to God: by simply praising His name for the amazing spiritual blessings He alone provides. Learn today about the blessing of redemption, forgiveness, acceptance, adoption, inheritance, being sealed, and more! This is a “wow” passage for us to consider!

Ephesians 1:4-9 Does God effectively call certain individuals to salvation before they are even born? Further, is it to be inferred that God does not intend for some people ever to be saved? What does it mean that we are “chosen in Him” and “predestinated.” Unfortunately, some have misunderstood these beautiful terms and have thereby caused fear and disappointment where God intended comfort and hope.

Ephesians 1:1-3 Most people list blessings as the physically good things that happen in their lives: healing, a raise at work, a nice vacation, etc. But these blessings are so superficial compared with the ways by which God truly desires to bless His children. Find out today two amazing ways God blesses His children because of their relationship with Jesus!  

Ephesians 1:1 Paul loved the church at Ephesus! He spent a good deal of time personally preaching to them, leading them to Christ, and discipling them. He testified that the had preached to them the “whole counsel of God.” Yet there was more to say! In our study of this important letter, we will learn what doctrinal truth was essential (chapters 1-3) and what actions should arise in a believer’s life because of that truth (chapters 4-6).

Nehemiah 9 from the series "When God Interrupts Your Life"

Hosea 14:4-9 Good preaching should always include a very pointed application. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Hosea poured his heart out for 40 years of preaching ministry. The book is a sampling of his testimony and messages, and the last verse represents his heart for all those who hear his message. Don’t miss it!

Hosea 14:1-3 How does one return to God? Can he actually come back? And what should he say to God? In the amazing passage, God tells the repentant sinner to “take with you words” and say the following to God: _____________________. (Find out in today’s episode!)

Hosea 13:9-16 In the middle of a hard-to-hear passage of rebuke, Hosea offers the redemptive hope that can only come from God! Through Jesus, God offers hope not only over sin itself, but also from its consequences of death and the grave. Paul quoted this very verse to encourage the Corinthians about the same thing!

Hosea 13:4-8 To be sure, some people go through dark times and choose to blame God. But those that enjoy prosperity are much more likely to forget God than those who go through hard times. The irony is this: God is the bestower of blessings, and He is the one most often neglected when they multiply!

Hosea 13:1-3 These three verses are a powerful reminder of how destructive sinful pride can be. So completely destructive is its toxin, that people rarely recover from its dominating effect upon them.