Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 2:9

Ever doubt God could use you—with your shortcomings, failures, and busy schedule? Whatever the obstacles, do you wonder if you can do anything big for His Kingdom? There is good news: God specializes in the unlikely! Scripture offers ample examples of unlikely fighters—people God used in huge ways, despite (or even because of!) their imperfections. Meet 10 unlikely fighters, and discover how the Lord can use you to do mighty things.

The Word of God is full of promises-promises that He will never leave us, that He will strengthen us, and that He will guide us when we trust in Him. Through every challenge and victory, you can experience firsthand the truth that God is always faithful. He doesn't promise that the path will always be easy, but He promises to walk with us every step of the way.

What do your actions say about how you value yourself? God doesn’t just want you to know your worth in words—He wants you to live it. In this plan, we’ll explore how your actions reflect your understanding of your value. God desires to elevate your mindset so that you can fully receive the “always this or better” life He has prepared for you. This plan will challenge you to align your value with God’s perspective, embrace His best for your life, and walk confidently into the promise He has set before you. Let’s step into your MORE.

Have you ever noticed how many things in our lives are geared toward satisfying our needs and desires? So many products and services promise to solve the problems of satisfaction, evil, and justice. However, they all come up short. This Easter, discover how Only Jesus can truly solve the deepest of issues in our lives and heal our world.

In Part 2 of this Heaven series, Mark Oakes, UCB's Managing Director, continues to explore what the Bible says about eternity. Building on the promise of Heaven, he unpacks what it means to live with hope today, how we can be sure of our eternal destination, and why Jesus’ invitation still stands for each of us.

Do you wonder what Heaven is like, how we get there – or if it's even real? Join Mark Oakes, UCB's Managing Director, as he explores what the Bible says about Heaven, seeking to understand what it means for our lives on Earth today and how we can find the hope and reassurance of an eternity with God.

What if the villain isn’t out there—but staring back at you in the mirror? In the Christ Killers Plan, you’ll take a 10-day journey to face the truth about your sin, encounter the grace of the cross, and step into the new life Jesus offers. This plan is for the stuck, the burned out, and the spiritually numb. The cross isn’t the end of your story. It’s where everything finally begins.

Child Dedication is a sacred moment where parents acknowledge that children belong to God and are entrusted to their care. It’s not baptism or salvation, but a commitment to raise children in the love and truth of Jesus. As you journey through this plan, may you seek God’s wisdom, strength, and guidance for your child’s life, trusting His plans and walking in His grace as you lead your family to know and follow Him each day.

The Cross of Christ is a ten-day journey into the heart of the gospel - where love, sacrifice, and transformation meet. Explore why the cross was necessary, what it accomplished, and how it shapes a life of forgiveness, holiness, and hope. Discover the meaning of atonement, the beauty of grace, and the invitation to live under and after the cross - carrying your own with humility and joy. Each devotion draws from the teachings of Jesus and the work of redemption, helping you encounter the cross not just as history, but as the daily centre of faith and formation.

Have you ever noticed that you can be physically at rest, yet internally restless? The world, the flesh, and the devil all conspire to pull us out of that inner rest. But in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul anchors us in a greater truth: we are seated in Christ. This spiritual reality isn’t just a theological concept, it’s transformational. It’s meant to shape our internal world, grounding us in peace, identity, and purpose no matter what surrounds us. This study is designed to equip you to 'Stay in the Seat'.

God created the heavens and the earth. He also created humans. What’s more, He purposefully and lovingly formed every single individual — including you and me. This determines who we are and what our purpose in life is.

What’s holding you back from fully surrendering your life to Jesus? Over the next ten days, you’ll be reminded that God’s love is steady, sin is real, and grace is greater than your shame. Each day includes Scripture, a brief devotional, reflection questions, and one clear “Surrender Step” to help you respond personally. This isn’t about trying harder or cleaning yourself up first. It’s about coming into the light, trusting Christ fully, and letting Him make you new. Start where you are. God is already moving toward you.

Countless churchgoers are trapped in a cycle of spiritual failure because they lack understanding of who they truly are. We think we know who we are, yet our identity is more misplaced than we realize. More disheartening is that we are unaware of our own ignorance. And this ignorance is the devil’s greatest weapon. Jesus said, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32). The moment we know the truth about who we really are, our life will have a radical shift. This devotional aims to help you identify who you are.

As you learn the names and titles God has given you in His Word, you find the answer to that question that echoes within all of us—“WHO AM I?”

Jesus promised his followers that they never had to walk in fear because He overcame the worst this world could bring against them. Over the course of 11 days, we will examine Romans 5-8 to better understand how following Jesus Christ enables us to live free from fear, failure, demands, and death itself.

The story of Christmas offers a great promise. It speaks into the hopelessness and restlessness of our day by revealing a God who has been on mission to save us. From the beginning of our human story, God promised a Rescuer. When he made good on that promise, he did so in an unexpected way: by sending his Son! Come experience this story and unwrap the promises it offers you.

Amazing Grace. Almost everyone knows the phrase. But what does it mean? What is grace and why is it so amazing? In this Bible Plan, Australian author and teacher Dr Barry Chant opens up what the Bible says about it in the letter to the Ephesians. This Plan follows on from The Unsearchable Riches of Christ and See the Invisible: Do the Impossible. Read on and be amazed.

The moment you come to faith in Jesus Christ, you receive the Holy Spirit in your heart. He transforms you from within and makes you grow in holiness. This reading plan studies the fruit that the Holy Spirit bears in the lives of believers, as it is listed in Galatians 5:22-23.

Even though the offer of freedom is available to all, many still live in bondage. The key to unlocking your freedom is the forgiveness that Jesus has already won for you. Bring all of your sin, your guilt, and your shame to Jesus and experience this gift of grace in your life. A forgiven person is a forgiving person. So come. Be free.

Forgiveness is an adventure, like climbing a steep mountain. But with the right map and the right guide, you can do it! You can learn to be a forgiven person--and a forgiving person. Forgiving Challenge Kids is an 11-day adventure leading you through 5 key phases that lead to freedom in Jesus. So gather your gear. It's time to climb this mountain!

What does it take to be a healthy church? First, embrace how a community, gifted with grace and life in our risen Savior, can bond together. The second half of Ephesians gives us practical truth that equips us for spiritual battle—both as individuals and the collective body of Christ. Join Dr. J. Vernon McGee as he breaks down Ephesians with simple yet profound logic in 11 summaries.

If there were ever a time the world needed to hear a message from the cross, it is today. Join Pastor Rick for this series, where he shares the words spoken from Christ on the cross that will change the way you live and minister to others.

What is heaven like? Is it our final destination? Will we recognize other people? Who is going to heaven? Will heaven be boring? What can we know about heaven? This reading plan answers all of these questions!

Discover the biblical principles behind the Twelve Steps with these readings drawn from the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs. This 12-day plan takes you through each of the twelve steps with recovery meditations and related recovery scriptures. As you read and meditate, you’ll begin to see how the God of the Bible will help restore you to wholeness. Readings from Serenity: A Companion for Twelve Step Recovery.

Do you ever feel like you’re trapped inside a choose-your-own-adventure book with someone else doing the choosing? Moms are right. Our choices actually do matter—a lot. This Life.Church Bible Plan accompanies Craig Groeschel’s messages into some of the most powerful choices anyone can make. Maybe we can't always pick our own adventures, but we can choose purpose, prayer, surrender, discipline, love, and importance.