Christ Presbyterian Church | Cool Springs

Who We Are Now | Jonathan Payne | August 3

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Aug 3, 2025
Jonathan Payne, an elder at Christ Presbyterian Church and a passionate advocate for living out faith, shares his transformative journey from doubt to belief after a mission trip to Belize. He dives into Ephesians 4:25-32, discussing key habits for Christian living. Topics include the importance of truthful communication in community, the nuances of righteous anger, the need for honest work to support others, and using words to uplift rather than tear down. Jonathan encourages listeners to embrace forgiveness and live as co-laborers with God, fostering unity and growth.
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ANECDOTE

From Doubt To Belize

  • Jonathan Payne lost his faith in high school but kept friendships with Christians and accepted a church invite as a baited deal for a Texans game.
  • A mission trip to Belize and the people he met there convinced him God was real by how they lived and loved.
INSIGHT

Twofold Purpose Of Ephesians

  • Ephesians splits Paul's purpose: chapters 1–3 explain gospel truth and chapters 4–6 show how to live it out.
  • Truth about our identity (holy, forgiven, sealed) informs practical Christian living.
ADVICE

Speak Truth To Build Community

  • Put away falsehood and speak truth with your neighbor because we are members of one another.
  • Stop distorting reality to gain approval or control and pursue belonging in Jesus instead.
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