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Ephesians
Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 16, 2002 (message contributor)
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1. The Richest People In The World
Contributed on Aug 16, 2002
This is the first sermon in a series on the book of Ephesians.
The Wealthiest People in the World Eph 1:1-3 Hetty Green ate cold oatmeal because it cost to heat it. Her son had to suffer a leg amputation, because she delayed so long in looking for a free clinic that his case became incurable. Yet when Hetty Green died her estate was valued at over $100 ...read more
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2. Riches Revealed In The Trinity
Contributed on Aug 16, 2002
The second message in a series on Ephesians.
RICHES REVEALED IN THE TRINITY (Second in the Series on Ephesians) EPH 1:4-14 There is a cartoon showing a lawyer reading the last will and testament of his client to a room full of greedy relatives. The caption reads “I, John Jones, being of sound mind and body, spent it all!” When Jesus ...read more
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3. Dead Man Walking
Contributed on Sep 4, 2002
This is the third sermon in a series on Ephesians
DEAD MAN WALKING EPH 2:1-9 This is a phrase that is or at least used to be shouted in the corridors of a maximum security prison as a prisoner, who is about to be executed, is taken from his cell to the execution room. Before we accept the grace of God, it is a phrase that could be used of ...read more
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4. Poetry From God
Contributed on Sep 19, 2002
Fourth in the series on Ephesians. We are created for good works. They don’t save us but we are not at peace unless we are doing them.
POETRY FROM GOD EPH 2:10 The Greek word translated “workmanship” is poiema, from which we derive our English word “poem.” It means “that which is made, a manufactured product.” Because I’m a guy, I must hold the television remote control in my hand while I watch TV. If the thing has ...read more
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5. But Now
Contributed on Mar 14, 2003
I used to be.......BUT NOW I’m....
BUT NOW! EPH 2:11-22 I once was lost BUT NOW I’m found. I once was blind BUT NOW I see. I once was dead BUT NOW I am alive. The picture of time from Genesis to Revelation gives us a grand scheme of God’s plan for mankind. From Genesis to the Gospels we find God’s plan mostly applying to ...read more
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6. Telling Secrets
Contributed on Mar 14, 2003
A sermon that examines the sharing of the Gospel to all nations.
TELLING SECRETS Eph 3:1-13 The Duke of Wellington is best remembered as the general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. During his earlier service in India, Wellington was in charge of negotiations. The emissary of an Indian ruler, anxious to know what territories would be ceded to his ...read more
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7. United We Stand
Contributed on Mar 14, 2003
Unity in the body of Christ is one of the greatest needs of our day.
UNITED WE STAND EPH 4:1-3 A phrase we have heard a lot since September 11, 2001. A phrase that speaks of looking to what we have in common. As a nation we stand united in our patriotism, liberty, and desire to see a safe place to live. From that great philosopher Charlie Brown “In a ...read more