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Ephesians, Part 13 / Pastors JoAnn Johnson and Mike Quinn Aug 11, 2026

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Aug. 9, 2026

As Newbreak celebrates 40 years of God’s faithfulness, this final message in Ephesians reminds us that the Christian life is not fought in our own strength, but in the power of Christ. Through Paul’s call to put on the full armor of God, we discover how to stand firm amid conflict, confusion, and spiritual battles. Filled with stories of God’s provision throughout Newbreak’s history, this sermon challenges us to anchor ourselves in truth, depend on God’s strength, and persevere in prayer. As we look back on four decades of faithfulness, the bigger question remains: How will we stand and step forward into the next 40 years?

About this Sermon Series:

God has always had a plan. The book of Ephesians reveals the incredible story of God’s plan to bring salvation to all people through Jesus Christ and unite them into one family. In this 13-week series, we’ll discover what it means to live with purpose as people who have been chosen, redeemed, and called by God. Along the way, we’ll explore how the Holy Spirit transforms our everyday relationships—with family, friends, the Church, and the world around us. Ephesians is an invitation to step into God’s greater story and live the kind of life we were created for.

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Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 9 Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon Aug 05, 2026

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Aug 5, 2026

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team works through Ephesians 6:1–4 and Paul's reframing of family life around one relationship: our relationship with Jesus. They get honest about parenting under Christ's authority instead of our own — kids who obey because they belong rather than because fear demands it, and parents called to nurture disciples rather than control them. Along the way, they sit with the harder questions, like what honor looks like when a parent was harmful, and why apologizing to your child might be the most powerful evangelistic act in your home. Whether you're looking for encouragement, perspective, or a deeper understanding of the Gospel, this conversation will help you continue the journey beyond Sunday.

About Beyond Sunday

Each episode features honest, meaningful conversations with Newbreak pastors as they reflect on the current sermon series, unpack moments that impacted them personally, and dive into topics they didn’t have time to fully explore on stage. The conversations get real as the hosts talk openly about faith, struggles, growth, and everyday life. Wherever you find yourself in your journey with Jesus, Beyond Sunday offers encouragement, honesty, and hope for living out your faith every day of the week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Ephesians, Part 12 / Spirit-Filled Work is Worship / Ephesians 6:5-9 Pastor Jared Johnson Aug 03, 2026

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Aug. 2, 2026
What if the way you work says more about your faith than you realize? In Ephesians 6:5-9, Paul reframes ordinary work with an eternal perspective: whether we are leading, serving, managing, or simply showing up, we ultimately work before Jesus. This message challenges us to stop cutting corners when no one is watching and start seeing our workplace as a place of worship. When Christ is our true Master, our work becomes more than a job—it becomes a witness.
About this Sermon Series:
God has always had a plan. The book of Ephesians reveals the incredible story of God’s plan to bring salvation to all people through Jesus Christ and unite them into one family. In this 13-week series, we’ll discover what it means to live with purpose as people who have been chosen, redeemed, and called by God. Along the way, we’ll explore how the Holy Spirit transforms our everyday relationships—with family, friends, the Church, and the world around us. Ephesians is an invitation to step into God’s greater story and live the kind of life we were created for.

Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 8 Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon Jul 28, 2026

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July 28, 2026

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team digs into Ephesians 5:21–33 and Paul's vision of marriage as far more than a contract — a living picture of Christ and the Church. They talk honestly about what mutual submission actually looks like day to day, why sacrificial love and Christ-centered respect are so counter-cultural, and how the way spouses treat each other becomes a visible picture of the invisible God. The conversation zooms out too: whether you're married, single, divorced, or hoping to be married one day, God's vision for marriage points all of us back to Jesus. Whether you're looking for encouragement, perspective, or a deeper understanding of the Gospel, this conversation will help you continue the journey beyond Sunday.

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Ephesians, Part 11 / Spirit-Filled Parenting / Ephesians 6:1-4 Amy Elliot Jul 28, 2026

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July 26, 2026

What if the clearest picture of the gospel in your home isn't what you say at dinner, but how you treat the people around the table? In Ephesians 6:1–4, Paul tells children to obey and honor because they belong to the Lord, not because fear demands it—then turns to fathers, trading Roman domination for nurture. Parenting becomes discipleship: leading under Christ's authority rather than our own, holding guardrails and grace together. Wherever you land in your family story, God's design points us back to our perfect Father.

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Ephesians, Part 10 / Spirit-Filled Marriage / Ephesians 5:21-33 Pastor Markus Witherspoon Jul 21, 2026

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July 19, 2026

What if your faith is most clearly revealed not on Sunday, but in your kitchen, your conversations, and your marriage? In Ephesians 5:21–33, Paul shows us that Spirit-filled marriage is more than a contract—it is a living picture of Christ and the Church. Mutual submission, sacrificial love, and Christ-centered respect help marriages reflect the gospel in everyday life. Whether you are married, single, divorced, or hoping to be married one day, God’s vision for marriage points all of us back to Jesus.

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Ephesians, Part 9 / Imitators of God / Ephesians 5:1-20 Pastor Brooks Fuller Jul 16, 2026

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July 5, 2026

What does it really look like to imitate God? In a culture filled with darkness, distraction, and self-centeredness, followers of Jesus are called to stand out through holiness, gratitude, and Spirit-filled living. Ephesians 5:1–20 reveals how a life that imitates God is marked by love, light, wisdom, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

"Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children." Ephesians 5:1 (NLT)

What does it look like to imitate God?

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Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 7 Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Mike Quinn Jul 16, 2026

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July 13, 2026

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team digs into Ephesians 5:1–20 and Paul's call to imitate God in everything we do. They talk honestly about what that actually looks like in a culture saturated with darkness, distraction, and self-centeredness — and why holiness, gratitude, and Spirit-filled living are what set followers of Jesus apart. The conversation explores how a life that imitates God is marked by love, light, wisdom, and the power of the Holy Spirit, and what it means to live as God's dear children in the middle of an ordinary week. Whether you're looking for encouragement, perspective, or a deeper understanding of the Gospel, this conversation will help you continue the journey beyond Sunday.

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Ephesians, Part 8 / Out With the Old, In With the New / Ephesians 4:17-32 Pastor JoAnn Johnson Jul 08, 2026

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July 5, 2026

What if spiritual maturity isn’t just about knowing more about Jesus, but actually becoming more like Him? In Ephesians 4:17–32, Paul invites us to take an honest look at the “old wardrobe” we may still be wearing: patterns like anger, bitterness, harsh words, and un-forgiveness that no longer match who we are in Christ. But God doesn’t just call us to throw off the old; He invites us to put on the character of Jesus through truth, kindness, generosity, self-control, and forgiveness. This message will challenge us to ask: What old way of life is the Holy Spirit asking me to take off, and what new way of Christ is He inviting me to put on?

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Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 6 Pastors Carrie Botkin, JoAnn Johnson, and Frank Wooden Jul 01, 2026

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June 30, 2026

About this Conversation

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team unpacks Ephesians 4:1–16 and what it actually looks like to live worthy of the calling we've received. After three chapters celebrating God's grace, they dig into the practical side of faith — protecting unity, embracing our differences, and using our unique gifts to help the Body of Christ grow in love and maturity. The conversation gets honest about what unity really costs, why diversity in the church is a strength rather than a threat, and how spiritual gifts are meant to build up the whole community rather than serve any one person.

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