Once Far Off, Now Brought Near | Ephesians 2:11-13 | Brent Hargreaves

What does it mean to feel far from God and what if that distance isn’t what you think it is? In Ephesians 2:11–13, the apostle Paul invites the church to remember. Not to feel guilty. Not to get stuck in the past. But to remember in a way that reshapes how we live, how we relate to one another, and how we rest in grace. Paul reminds us that once we were far off—separated, without hope, and without God in the world. And yet, through Christ, the distance has been closed. This sermon explores: why remembering matters in the Christian life what it means to be “in Christ” how nearness to God is received, not achieved and how grace steadies us when faith feels fragile If you’ve ever wondered where you stand with God or if you’ve felt tired, distant, or unsure then this message is for you. Scripture: Ephesians 2:11–13 (ESV) 📍 Orillia Community Church 🕙 Sundays at 10:00am