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In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Walk in Love,” based on Ephesians 5:1–7. Paul calls believers to imitate God as His beloved children and to walk in love, following the example of Christ, who gave Himself up for us as a sacrifice. This passage also warns against sexual immorality, impurity, greed, and speech that does not honor God, reminding us that our words and actions should reflect who we are in Christ. Following Jesus means more than avoiding sinful behavior; it means allowing God’s love to shape our char...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Walk in Love,” based on Ephesians 5:1–7. Paul calls believers to imitate God as His beloved children and to walk in love, following the example of Christ, who gave Himself up for us as a sacrifice. This passage also warns against sexual immorality, impurity, greed, and speech that does not honor God, reminding us that our words and actions should reflect who we are in Christ. Following Jesus means more than avoiding sinful behavior; it means allowing God’s love to shape our char...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Walk in Love,” based on Ephesians 5:1–7. Paul calls believers to imitate God as His beloved children and to walk in love, following the example of Christ, who gave Himself up for us as a sacrifice. This passage also warns against sexual immorality, impurity, greed, and speech that does not honor God, reminding us that our words and actions should reflect who we are in Christ. Following Jesus means more than avoiding sinful behavior; it means allowing God’s love to shape our char...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Be Angry and Do Not Sin,” based on Ephesians 4:25–27. Paul gives practical instruction for how Christians should live in their relationships with others, calling believers to put away falsehood, speak truthfully, and recognize that they are members of one another. He also addresses anger, explaining that while anger itself is not always sinful, it must not lead us into sin or be allowed to linger and create an opportunity for the devil. These verses challenge us to take responsibility for our words...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Be Angry and Do Not Sin,” based on Ephesians 4:25–27. Paul gives practical instruction for how Christians should live in their relationships with others, calling believers to put away falsehood, speak truthfully, and recognize that they are members of one another. He also addresses anger, explaining that while anger itself is not always sinful, it must not lead us into sin or be allowed to linger and create an opportunity for the devil. These verses challenge us to take responsibility for our words...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Be Angry and Do Not Sin,” based on Ephesians 4:25–27. Paul gives practical instruction for how Christians should live in their relationships with others, calling believers to put away falsehood, speak truthfully, and recognize that they are members of one another. He also addresses anger, explaining that while anger itself is not always sinful, it must not lead us into sin or be allowed to linger and create an opportunity for the devil. These verses challenge us to take responsibility for our words...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Put On the New Self,” based on Ephesians 4:17–24. Paul challenges believers to stop living according to the old ways of life, marked by futile thinking and separation from God, and instead live in the new life they have received through Christ. This transformation begins with a renewed mind and a changed understanding of who we are in Him. Paul calls Christians to put off their old self, be renewed in the spirit of their minds, and put on the new self, create...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Put On the New Self,” based on Ephesians 4:17–24. Paul challenges believers to stop living according to the old ways of life, marked by futile thinking and separation from God, and instead live in the new life they have received through Christ. This transformation begins with a renewed mind and a changed understanding of who we are in Him. Paul calls Christians to put off their old self, be renewed in the spirit of their minds, and put on the new self, create...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Put On the New Self,” based on Ephesians 4:17–24. Paul challenges believers to stop living according to the old ways of life, marked by futile thinking and separation from God, and instead live in the new life they have received through Christ. This transformation begins with a renewed mind and a changed understanding of who we are in Him. Paul calls Christians to put off their old self, be renewed in the spirit of their minds, and put on the new self, create...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Growing Up and Building Up,” based on Ephesians 4:11–16. Paul explains that Christ gives leaders to the church to equip believers for ministry and build up the body of Christ. God’s desire is for His people to grow in spiritual maturity, develop a deeper understanding of the truth, and become less vulnerable to false teaching and deception. Rather than remaining spiritually immature, believers are called to speak the truth in love and grow in every way into Christ, who is the head of...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Growing Up and Building Up,” based on Ephesians 4:11–16. Paul explains that Christ gives leaders to the church to equip believers for ministry and build up the body of Christ. God’s desire is for His people to grow in spiritual maturity, develop a deeper understanding of the truth, and become less vulnerable to false teaching and deception. Rather than remaining spiritually immature, believers are called to speak the truth in love and grow in every way into Christ, who is the head of...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Growing Up and Building Up,” based on Ephesians 4:11–16. Paul explains that Christ gives leaders to the church to equip believers for ministry and build up the body of Christ. God’s desire is for His people to grow in spiritual maturity, develop a deeper understanding of the truth, and become less vulnerable to false teaching and deception. Rather than remaining spiritually immature, believers are called to speak the truth in love and grow in every way into Christ, who is the head of...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “The Gift Giver,” based on Ephesians 4:7–12. Paul explains that Christ gives grace to each believer and equips His church with gifted people to help His people grow and serve. This passage highlights the gifts Christ has given to the church, including apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, with the purpose of equipping the saints for the work of service and building up the body of Christ. These verses remind us that every believer has a place in God’s design and that spi...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “The Gift Giver,” based on Ephesians 4:7–12. Paul explains that Christ gives grace to each believer and equips His church with gifted people to help His people grow and serve. This passage highlights the gifts Christ has given to the church, including apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, with the purpose of equipping the saints for the work of service and building up the body of Christ. These verses remind us that every believer has a place in God’s design and that spi...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “The Gift Giver,” based on Ephesians 4:7–12. Paul explains that Christ gives grace to each believer and equips His church with gifted people to help His people grow and serve. This passage highlights the gifts Christ has given to the church, including apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, with the purpose of equipping the saints for the work of service and building up the body of Christ. These verses remind us that every believer has a place in God’s design and that spi...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “One,” based on Ephesians 4:1–6. Paul challenges believers to live in a way that reflects the calling they have received, marked by humility, gentleness, patience, and a willingness to bear with one another in love. He then points to the unity that believers share through one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father. This passage reminds us that Christian unity is rooted in the common faith and identity we have in Christ, even when w...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “One,” based on Ephesians 4:1–6. Paul challenges believers to live in a way that reflects the calling they have received, marked by humility, gentleness, patience, and a willingness to bear with one another in love. He then points to the unity that believers share through one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father. This passage reminds us that Christian unity is rooted in the common faith and identity we have in Christ, even when w...

Ephesians Series  Message: 08 Episode: 1 of 3 Broadcast: October 7, 2026 Key Verses: Ephesians 4:1-6 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment [email protected]

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Now to Him Who Is Able,” based on Ephesians 3:14–23. Paul responds to the incredible truths of the gospel by bowing before the Father in prayer, asking that believers would be strengthened with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith, and that they would grasp the incredible dimensions of Christ’s love. Paul’s prayer points beyond what we can accomplish in our own strength and toward the God who is able to do far more abund...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Now to Him Who Is Able,” based on Ephesians 3:14–23. Paul responds to the incredible truths of the gospel by bowing before the Father in prayer, asking that believers would be strengthened with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith, and that they would grasp the incredible dimensions of Christ’s love. Paul’s prayer points beyond what we can accomplish in our own strength and toward the God who is able to do far more abund...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Now to Him Who Is Able,” based on Ephesians 3:14–23. Paul responds to the incredible truths of the gospel by bowing before the Father in prayer, asking that believers would be strengthened with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith, and that they would grasp the incredible dimensions of Christ’s love. Paul’s prayer points beyond what we can accomplish in our own strength and toward the God who is able to do far more abund...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “The Mystery of Christ,” based on Ephesians 3:1–13. Paul explains the mystery that had been revealed to him by God: through Christ, Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise. What was once hidden is now made known through the gospel, revealing God’s plan to bring people together in Christ and display His wisdom through the church. Paul also speaks about his calling to proclaim the riches of Christ and make this mystery known. As Pastor M...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “The Mystery of Christ,” based on Ephesians 3:1–13. Paul explains the mystery that had been revealed to him by God: through Christ, Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise. What was once hidden is now made known through the gospel, revealing God’s plan to bring people together in Christ and display His wisdom through the church. Paul also speaks about his calling to proclaim the riches of Christ and make this mystery known. As Pastor M...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “The Mystery of Christ,” based on Ephesians 3:1–13. Paul explains the mystery that had been revealed to him by God: through Christ, Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise. What was once hidden is now made known through the gospel, revealing God’s plan to bring people together in Christ and display His wisdom through the church. Paul also speaks about his calling to proclaim the riches of Christ and make this mystery known. As Pastor M...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “His Grace, His Masterpiece,” based on Ephesians 2:1–10. Paul contrasts who we were apart from Christ with what God has accomplished through His mercy and grace. Though we were dead in our trespasses and sins, God made us alive together with Christ, raising us up and giving us new life through Him. This passage makes clear that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith, and not something we can earn through our own works. Yet God’s grace does not s...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “His Grace, His Masterpiece,” based on Ephesians 2:1–10. Paul contrasts who we were apart from Christ with what God has accomplished through His mercy and grace. Though we were dead in our trespasses and sins, God made us alive together with Christ, raising us up and giving us new life through Him. This passage makes clear that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith, and not something we can earn through our own works. Yet God’s grace does not s...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “His Grace, His Masterpiece,” based on Ephesians 2:1–10. Paul contrasts who we were apart from Christ with what God has accomplished through His mercy and grace. Though we were dead in our trespasses and sins, God made us alive together with Christ, raising us up and giving us new life through Him. This passage makes clear that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith, and not something we can earn through our own works. Yet God’s grace does not s...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” based on Ephesians 1:15–23. Paul shares his prayer for believers, asking that God would give them wisdom and revelation so they may know Him more deeply and understand the hope of His calling, the riches of His inheritance, and the greatness of His power toward those who believe. The passage ultimately points us to the risen and exalted Christ, who is above every authority and has been given as head over all things to the church. As Pas...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” based on Ephesians 1:15–23. Paul shares his prayer for believers, asking that God would give them wisdom and revelation so they may know Him more deeply and understand the hope of His calling, the riches of His inheritance, and the greatness of His power toward those who believe. The passage ultimately points us to the risen and exalted Christ, who is above every authority and has been given as head over all things to the church. As Pas...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” based on Ephesians 1:15–23. Paul shares his prayer for believers, asking that God would give them wisdom and revelation so they may know Him more deeply and understand the hope of His calling, the riches of His inheritance, and the greatness of His power toward those who believe. The passage ultimately points us to the risen and exalted Christ, who is above every authority and has been given as head over all things to the church. As Pas...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “The Summing Up of All Things in Christ,” based on Ephesians 1:9–12. Paul reveals God’s plan to bring all things together in Christ, both things in heaven and things on earth, according to His good purpose and the fullness of His timing. These verses remind us that history is not unfolding randomly—God is working according to His plan, and Christ is at the center of it all. As believers, we have received an inheritance in Christ and have been called according...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “The Summing Up of All Things in Christ,” based on Ephesians 1:9–12. Paul reveals God’s plan to bring all things together in Christ, both things in heaven and things on earth, according to His good purpose and the fullness of His timing. These verses remind us that history is not unfolding randomly—God is working according to His plan, and Christ is at the center of it all. As believers, we have received an inheritance in Christ and have been called according...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “The Summing Up of All Things in Christ,” based on Ephesians 1:9–12. Paul reveals God’s plan to bring all things together in Christ, both things in heaven and things on earth, according to His good purpose and the fullness of His timing. These verses remind us that history is not unfolding randomly—God is working according to His plan, and Christ is at the center of it all. As believers, we have received an inheritance in Christ and have been called according...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “In Him We Have Redemption,” based on Ephesians 1:7–8. Paul points us to the heart of the gospel: in Christ, believers have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of God’s grace. These verses remind us that our relationship with God is not built on our own efforts or accomplishments, but on what Christ has accomplished for us. God’s grace is abundant, freely given, and sufficient for our greatest need. As Pastor Michael teaches through these vers...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “In Him We Have Redemption,” based on Ephesians 1:7–8. Paul points us to the heart of the gospel: in Christ, believers have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of God’s grace. These verses remind us that our relationship with God is not built on our own efforts or accomplishments, but on what Christ has accomplished for us. God’s grace is abundant, freely given, and sufficient for our greatest need. As Pastor Michael teaches through these vers...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues the study in Ephesians with a teaching titled “In Him We Have Redemption,” based on Ephesians 1:7–8. Paul points us to the heart of the gospel: in Christ, believers have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of God’s grace. These verses remind us that our relationship with God is not built on our own efforts or accomplishments, but on what Christ has accomplished for us. God’s grace is abundant, freely given, and sufficient for our greatest need. As Pastor Michael teaches through these vers...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz begins a new series in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Elect in the Son,” based on Ephesians 1:1–6. Paul opens this letter by reminding believers of the incredible spiritual blessings they have in Christ, including being chosen in Him before the foundation of the world and adopted as God’s children through Jesus Christ. This passage points us away from finding our identity in the world and toward the truth of who we are in Christ—chosen, loved, adopted, and blessed according to God’s grace and purpose. As Pastor Michael walks throug...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz begins a new series in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Elect in the Son,” based on Ephesians 1:1–6. Paul opens this letter by reminding believers of the incredible spiritual blessings they have in Christ, including being chosen in Him before the foundation of the world and adopted as God’s children through Jesus Christ. This passage points us away from finding our identity in the world and toward the truth of who we are in Christ—chosen, loved, adopted, and blessed according to God’s grace and purpose. As Pastor Michael walks throug...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz begins a new series in Ephesians with a teaching titled “Elect in the Son,” based on Ephesians 1:1–6. Paul opens this letter by reminding believers of the incredible spiritual blessings they have in Christ, including being chosen in Him before the foundation of the world and adopted as God’s children through Jesus Christ. This passage points us away from finding our identity in the world and toward the truth of who we are in Christ—chosen, loved, adopted, and blessed according to God’s grace and purpose. As Pastor Michael walks throug...

In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Shane, Pastor Michael Lantz’s son, teaches a second message from 2 Samuel 22:1–31 titled “He Rescues.” Continuing through David’s song of praise, Pastor Shane explores David’s testimony of God as his rock, fortress, shield, and deliverer, reminding us that the Lord is faithful to rescue His people when they are overwhelmed and in need. This message encourages us to look back at God’s faithfulness, trust Him in the battles we face today, and find confidence in His character and promises. As Pastor Shane unpacks these verses, you’ll be encouraged and equipped to...