Everyday Truth with Kurt Skelly

Tuesday, July 30 | You're a Christian? Act like it! (Ephesians 4:16-19)

Ephesians 4:16-19

If we believers have indeed been made part of Christ’s body, then our behavior should match our new identity. We do not have the excuse that unbelievers have. They are empty in their thinking, dark in their understanding, blind in their heart, lifeless in their relationship with God, and ignorant about what the Christian life is all about! But we are not!

Monday, July 29 | Love’s best gift is truth! (Ephesians 4:14-15)

Ephesians 4:14-15

Love’s best gift is truth, and truth’s best wrapping is love. When truth and love are team members, they pack a most powerful punch. When truth is given without love, it is typically rejected. Paul modeled the principle that leaders can open their mouths only as they also open their hearts! (2 Cor. 6:14-20).

Nehemiah 13 | Dealing with Compromise (Part Two) | Weekend Pulpit

Nehemiah 13

From the series "When God Interrupts Your Life"

Friday, July 26 | How To Know If Your Church Is Healthy (Ephesians 4:12-13)

Ephesians 4:12-13

We tend to measure our own growth and the growth of our churches with faulty measuring sticks. The good news is that God has already provided the most accurate measurement of all! How can we know if we are becoming more mature? How can we assess our growth over time? By using the measurement of our relationship with Jesus Himself!

Thursday, July 25 | Your pastor is a gift! (Ephesians 4:11)

Ephesians 4:11

When Jesus ascended to heaven and the church age was inaugurated, several important events took place. The Holy Spirit was given to believers in a brand new way! He indwells the bodies of all those who put their faith in Christ. Also, Jesus gifted His Church with leaders to accomplish His purposes. These leaders included apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastors/teachers. Each has a specific function, and the first two are foundational and temporary.

Wednesday, July 24 | Did Jesus go to hell? (Ephesians 4:7-10)

Ephesians 4:7-10

What does it mean that Jesus descended into the lower parts of the earth before He ascended into heaven? Where did Jesus go during the days between His death and Resurrection? What did He promise to the thief on the cross? Did Jesus have to suffer hell for us by going there temporarily? What does it mean that He “led captivity captive”?

Tuesday, July 23 | What essential doctrines unify a church? (Ephesians 4:3-6)

Ephesians 4:3-6

Unity is not a matter of simply getting together and ignoring our differences, no matter what they may be… that is union. Unity is a matter of coming together around the same shared, non-negotiable truths. Find out on today’s episode what those truths are and how they are essential for all true believers. 

Monday, July 22 | Most disunity is just pride! (Ephesians 4:1-2)

Ephesians 4:1-2

After three solid chapters of rich doctrinal truth, Paul finally aims at application. In fact, chapters 4-6 are all about applying biblical truth. What is surprising is that Paul begins the biblical application with an appeal for believers to guard the unity we share because of the Holy Spirit. Like a belt, peace holds us together!

Nehemiah 13 | Dealing with Compromise (Part One) | Weekend Pulpit

Nehemiah 13

From the series "When God Interrupts Your Life"

Friday, July 19 | The Safest Place: Rooted and Grounded in Christ’s Love (Ephesians 3:17-21)

Ephesians 3:17-21

The unshakable position of every believer—spiritually, mentally, and emotionally—is found in his connection to the relentless love of Christ. When a person finds his security there, he is unmoved by the seeming instabilities of the world around him. He begins to see God work in ways he never thought possible!