Covenant Church RVA Sermons

Ephesians 6:10-24 | Stand Firm

Pastor Eric teaches that Christians live in a real spiritual battle and must not ignore the reality of the enemy or his schemes. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10-24, it calls believers to stand firm by relying on God’s strength and putting on the full armor of God, which is ultimately found in Christ.   The message emphasizes that victory is already secured through Jesus, so believers fight from victory, not for it. It closes by urging the church to advance God’s kingdom through continual prayer, gospel boldness, and mutual encouragement.

Ephesians 6:5-9 | Jesus-Centered Work

The sermon teaches that Christians should approach their work in a Jesus-centered way—working respectfully, wholeheartedly, and cheerfully as service to Christ rather than merely to human employers. It explains the historical context of Ephesians 6 and shows how its principles apply to modern work relationships. Believers are reminded that all work has dignity, can glorify God, and is one way God blesses others through us. Ultimately, we should work like Jesus, for Jesus, and as those who will one day give an account to Jesus.

Ephesians 6:1-4 | Spirit-filled Parenting

Ephesians 6:1-4 teaches that families flourish under Christ’s lordship when children honor and obey their parents, parents lovingly and intentionally disciple their children, and everyone remembers the gospel of grace.   Obedience and discipline are shown as God’s wise design, not burdensome rules. Because all parents and children fail, the foundation of a healthy home is not perfection but forgiveness and power through Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:22-33 | Gospel-Shaped Marriages

Pastor Josh teaches from Ephesians 5:22–33 that marriage is designed by God to display the gospel—the relationship between Christ and His church. Wives are called to a voluntary posture of respect and submission to their own husbands, as unto the Lord. Husbands are called to Christlike love that is sacrificial, sanctifying (aimed at spiritual good), and tender, never harsh or abusive. The message ends by pointing to Jesus as the source of forgiveness and power for imperfect spouses so their marriages can “tell the truth” about the gospel.

Ephesians 5:1-21 | An Invitation to Imitation

In this sermon on Ephesians 5:1–21, Pastor Josh calls believers to imitate God as beloved children, with the Christian life described as a “walk.” He highlights three marks of that walk: walk in love (modeled after Christ’s sacrificial love), walk in light (turning from sin and living in what is good, right, and true), and walk in wisdom (redeeming the time and seeking God’s will). The sermon urges believers to rely on both God’s Word and the Holy Spirit to live Spirit-filled lives marked by gratitude, worship, and mutual submission.