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Ephesians - Finding Our Identity In Christ
Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 11, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. Ephesians - Let's Begin
Contributed on Feb 11, 2026
An introductory sermon to begin the Ephesians sermon series
Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:1-2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 1-10-2026 Best Student In the 1980s, the most sought after guitar teacher in New York was Joe Satriani. He was known for taking guitar “heroes” and teaching them how to play with technical precision. ...read more
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2. Count Your Blessings (Part 1)
Contributed on Feb 11, 2026
We are chosen in Christ, we are adopted into His family and we are unconditionally loved in Christ
Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:3-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 1-17-2026 Review In college, I was a part of the honor student association. Don’t be too impressed. We called our professor mentor "Dr. Daddy” and he had a bar in the back of his van. He took a ...read more
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3. Count Your Blessings (Part 2)
Contributed on Feb 11, 2026
A sermon focusing on 1:7-10 - In Christ, we are redeemed and we have been given the ability to understad the Gospel
Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:7-10 Redeemed! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-01–2026 Redeemed Two weeks ago, we started our study of Ephesians 1 and made it through verse 6. We learned we are chosen in Christ, adopted into God’s family in Christ, and we are extravagantly ...read more
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4. Count Your Blessings (Part 3)
Contributed on Feb 11, 2026
Continuing to count our blessings - inheritance and the Gospel
Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:11-14 Redeemed! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-08–2026 Redeemed Have you ever met someone who just can’t shut up about what Jesus has done for them? The Apostle Paul couldn’t keep quiet about all the blessings God had poured out on his ...read more
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5. Count Your Blessings: Putting It All Together
Contributed on Feb 21, 2026
When we believe, God seals us with the promised Holy Spirit that guarantees our future inheritance in glory
Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:11-14 (Part 4) Putting it All Together Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-22–2026 I hope you have enjoyed watching the Olympics these past weeks. We have seen multiple born-again Christians give glory to God, whether they won gold medals or ...read more
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6. Patrick Prays For Me
Contributed on Mar 16, 2026
Paul prays that the Ephesians would have spiritual wisdom and insight to know God better
Ephesians - Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:15-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-01-2026 Patrick Prays for Me Maxine’s step-father, Patrick, was one of the wisest men I’ve ever known. He was kind and passionate about his bride and His Savior. And he was a ...read more
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7. But God!
Contributed on Mar 16, 2026
God made us alive even when we were dead in our sins.
Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-08-2026 Present but not Voting The philosopher Jeremy Bentham left a vast sum of money to a hospital in London. He had but one stipulation - he had to be present for the hospital ...read more
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8. The Two Become One
Contributed on Mar 16, 2026
Jesus broke down the hostility between Jewish believers and Gentile believers and made one new thing - the church!
Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Pastor Jeferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church March 15, 2026 Rivalries When I moved to North Carolina, one of the questions people asked was, “North Carolina or Duke?” When I answered, “Well, I’m a Michael Jordan fan so North ...read more
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9. The Mystery Revealed
Contributed on Mar 22, 2026
The mystery that was hidden has been been revealed - the Gentiles are included and can be saved though the cross
Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 3:1-13 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-22-2026 Do you Want to Know a Secret? Starting in November, Maxine was excited about the Christmas present she got me. There were little hints along the away but not enough to ...read more
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10. A Prayer For Fullness
Contributed on Apr 13, 2026
Paul prays that the Ephesians would be able to comprehend the absolute overwhelming love of God
Ephesians: Finding Our Identity in Christ Ephesians 3:14-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 4-12-2026 Learning to Pray Who taught you to pray? I had no role models in prayer either. But we learn by listening to others praying. I remember when I was a brand new Christian ...read more
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11. Walk Worthy
Contributed on Apr 20, 2026
Paul transitions from behavior to belief and encourages us to walk worthy of our calling
Ephesians - Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 4:1-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-19-2026 What’s Your Name? Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military generals who ever lived. One night when he couldn’t sleep, he got up and wandered around the ...read more
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12. Spiritual Diversity
Contributed on Apr 26, 2026
Finding where you fit in
Ephesians - Finding our Identity in Christ Church Growth 101 Ephesians 4:7-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-26-2026 Operation Acoustic Kitty In the 1960s, the CIA attempted to turn a house cat into a spy. It was called “Operation Acoustic Kitty.” To create the ...read more
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13. Grow Up!
Contributed on May 26, 2026
A healthy church is marked by spiritual maturity
Ephesians - Finding our Identity in Christ Grow Up! Ephesians 4:11-16 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams `Chenoa Baptist Church 05-10-2026 Introduction Stanley refuses to clean his room, he pitches temper tantrums and throws his food against the wall. He is potty trained but continues to wear a ...read more
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14. New Life!
Contributed on May 26, 2026
We are to put off the old man and put on the new man
Ephesians - Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 4:17-24 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-17-2026 Rocketown Soon after I was born again, my brother bought me a tape, (yes a tape!) of Michael W. Smith. On the album was a song that would bring me to tears the first ...read more
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15. Be People Of Truth
Contributed on May 27, 2026
How do we put off the old man and put on the new? Be putting off lying and putting on truthfulness.
Ephesians - Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 4:25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-24-2026 Walk Worthy Paul begins chapter four by appealing to these Ephesian believers (and us) to live a life worthy of the calling you have received: “As a prisoner for the Lord, ...read more