In this message Pastor Byron introduces a comprehensive study of Ephesians, which he calls “the crown of St. Paul’s writings,” providing historical background and an overview of the epistle’s two main sections: chapters 1-3 addressing believers’ position in Christ, and chapters 4-6 addressing their condition and conduct. He emphasizes the book’s central themes of unity and grace, and challenges believers to embrace Paul’s passion for being carried away by God’s will with faithfulness and commitment despite persecution.

In this final message on marriage, Pastor Byron addresses family finances by presenting four biblical principles: give first to God, plan to save consistently, have an intentional budget for money management, and avoid paying interest as much as possible. He emphasizes that financial conflict is a leading cause of divorce, and couples who apply these principles while maintaining proper attitudes about money and prioritizing their relationship over wealth will find success and minimal conflict.

In this message Pastor Byron challenges believers not to live a “cramped, skimpy Christian life” but to understand their true blessings in Christ from Ephesians 1. He explores three spiritual realities: being chosen by God, adopted as sons with full rights and privileges, and accepted in Christ through His lavish grace, emphasizing that this identity frees believers from the treadmill of performance and the opinions of others.

In this message, Pastor Byron explores Revelation 2 and the church at Ephesus to address how marriages can lose their passionate love over time. Using the analogy of the Titanic and the metaphor from Hank Williams’ song “Why Don’t You Love Me Like You Used To Do,” he examines how to restore love in long-term marriages by applying four key principles: remember where you came from, repent of attitudes causing stagnation, return to what you did in the beginning, and receive God’s instructions for marriage.

In this message, Pastor Byron examines 2 Corinthians 7 to present seven statements for healing broken relationships in marriage. Drawing from the apostle Paul’s restored relationship with the Corinthian church, he teaches principles including acknowledging one’s own imperfections, refusing to exploit or take advantage of your spouse, expressing unconditional love, showing pride in your partner, valuing their contribution to your life, holding each other accountable in love, and expecting expressions of love in return.

In this message, Pastor Byron teaches from James 3 about handling conflict in marriage through godly wisdom rather than fleshly responses. He explains how differences and pride fuel marital disputes, then presents seven characteristics of God’s wisdom for resolving conflict: pure motives, desire for peace, refusal to retaliate, openness to reasoning, willingness to give grace and mercy, consistency in words and actions, and sincerity without hypocrisy.

In this message, Pastor Byron addresses anger in marriage relationships by examining Ephesians 4:31, identifying different forms of anger including bitterness, wrath, clamor, slander, and malice. He teaches four biblical responses: putting anger away through the Holy Spirit’s power, recognizing the root causes of anger, being kind and tender-hearted to your spouse, and extending forgiveness—emphasizing that unresolved anger blocks fellowship with God and destroys marital intimacy.

In this message, Pastor Byron teaches about Christ-like communication in marriage from Ephesians 4:15, emphasizing that effective communication requires the Holy Spirit’s empowerment. He presents five attributes of Christ’s communication: truthfulness without deceit, purposeful speech for God’s glory rather than selfish gain, clear and direct expression, gracious words seasoned with kindness, and timely delivery—stressing that communication involves not just words but tone, body language, and heart attitude.

In this message, Pastor Byron lays the groundwork for understanding communication in marriage by explaining why poor communication is destructive and how it dishonors God. He teaches that effective communication requires wanting to please God above being right, cultivating humility, recognizing accountability to God for every word spoken, developing good listening skills, and understanding that communication involves more than just words—it includes tone, body language, and the whole person.

In this message, Pastor Byron introduces a seven-week marriage series by examining 1 Peter 3, presenting three “bricks” for wives (winning through godly actions rather than manipulation, demonstrating respectful attitude, and prioritizing inner beauty over external adornment) and three “bricks” for husbands (living in deep partnership with your wife, studying to know her intimately, and honoring her as a precious co-heir in Christ)—emphasizing that healthy marriages require ongoing commitment and biblical wisdom.