Shawn Stone is the executive pastor at Maranatha Chapel. He shares the Bible with inspirational and encouraging passion while breaking down the Bible's complexities into something everyone can understand. Use the dropdown menu to browse all of Shawn's series.
Shawn Stone - June 7, 2017 - Ephesians 1:1-8
These scriptures describes the blessings Christians have been given as a result of our adoption (salvation) through Christ. Paul explains these through praises directed to God the Father.
Shawn Stone - June 21, 2017 - Ephesians 1:3-14
When were we were chosen of God? Why were we chosen? What does being chosen produce in us?
Shawn Stone, July 5, 2017, Ephesians 1:7-14
God has a plan for the world and uses everything to fulfill his plan. Jesus is the fulfillment of His plan.
Shawn Stone - July 12, 2017 - Ephesians 1:15-23
How God wants us to know -- what do we mean by "know"? When the Bible talks about knowing, it is so much more than information. It has a much deeper, meaning. "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him" (Psalm ...
Shawn Stone - July 19, 2017 - Ephesians 2:1-10
What are we saved from - and what are we saved by? What blessings are we saved to?
Shawn Stone - July 26, 2017 - Ephesians 2:11-22
Why is the church needed? What is the supernatural connection to the church? What is your role in the church?
Shawn Stone - August 2, 2017 - Ephesians 3:1-13
Paul is in prison. But he has a perspective on life that allows him to get through these things. Paul is not full of anger, bitter, confused. Paul has a perspective. Jesus guides his life. How we view our cicumstances is more important than the c...
Shawn Stone - August 9, 2017 - Ephesians 3:14-21
We pray for the power of God becasuse we need it in our lives. Why is it so important? What does this power do? How do we receive this power? We pray about what we care about. We don't pray about what we don't care about.
Shawn Stone, Ephesians 3:14-21, August 16, 2017
We are desperate for this power. It needs to be personal, not something you hear other people experience. We can pray to seek this power. Aggresively wrestle for this power. Expectantly seek this power.
Shawn Stone, Ephesians 4:1-6, August 23, 2017
Why is Christian unity so important. How attitude and strength create unity.
Shawn Stone - September 27, 2017 - Ephesians 4:7-16
What are the spiritual gifts and what are they used for? How to use spiritual gifts.
Shawn Stone, October 11, 2017, Ephesians 4:17-24
The way a Christian can separate from the sin and deception of their former life, also called the "old self." This transformation is only possible through Christ
Shawn Stone - October 18, 2017 - Ephesians 4:25-32
The difference between a life under the power of sin, as opposed to thriving in the power of Christ. We are to ''put away'' the things that entangle unbelievers. Now we are motivated to please God.
Shawn Stone - October 25, 2017 - Ephesians 5:1-17
Those who want to be like Jesus, walk in love. God is Light so we walk in the light. Because God is truth, we walk in wisdom.
Shawn Stone - November 1, 2017 - Ephesians 5:15-21
Why is being filled with the Spirit so important? What are the marks of being filled with the Spirit? How can we be filled with the Spirit.
Shawn Stone - November 8, 2017 - Ephesians 5:15-21
Why worship is so important. What worship has the power to do.
Shawn Stone - November 15, 2017 - Ephesians 5:21-33
What is marriage and what does it require?
Shawn Stone - November 29, 2017 - Ephesians 6:1-9
Instruction regarding children and for the relationship between masters and servants.
Shawn Stone - January 10, 2018 - Ephesians 6:10-13
Believers are to be strong in the Lord and put on the whole armor of God to stand against Satan's schemes.
Shawn Stone - January 17, 2018 - Ephesians 6:13-24
Paul is in chains, in prison. As he obsrved the soldiers' armor, he began to reflect on spiritual truth he saw. He saw the armor of God. Our strength is based on God's Word that teaches us about all aspects of life. We can triumph over evil by ...
Shawn Stone - June 19, 2016 - Ephesians 6:1-3
Honor is choice that we make when we choose to trust God and honor God. We are supposed to honor authority, spiritual leaders—give honor to whom honor is due. We honor God by honoring those He put in our lives. We are to honor our parents. We hold ...
