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Covenant Presbyterian ChurchAuthor: Pastor Mark O'Neill
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Set Apart by God as Saints
Sunday, 28 December, 2025
The sermon centers on the foundational truths of Christian identity and divine blessing as revealed in Ephesians 1:1–2, emphasizing that believers are set apart by God as saints—not by moral perfection but by faith in Christ—and are recipients of grace and peace that flow from the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. It highlights the unique role of the apostles, particularly Paul, as divinely commissioned ambassadors of Christ, chosen through eyewitness testimony, resurrection encounters, and divine appointment, whose authority was foundational to the church's establishment. The passage underscores that true Christian identity is rooted in being a believer in Christ, not in external religious affiliation, and that genuine faith results in a transformed life marked by the Holy Spirit's indwelling and progressive sanctification. The sermon then unpacks grace not merely as unmerited favor but as God's loving, forgiving, and eternal blessing toward those who deserve condemnation, and peace as the deep assurance of being reconciled to God and loved beyond comprehension. Ultimately, the message calls believers to live in joyful dependence on God as their loving Father, trusting in His provision and purpose, and responding with worship, obedience, and a desire to honor Him in all aspects of life.
