Sermons on Ephesians 1:1-14:

A Church Full Of Blessings

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 28, 2001

Paul promises the Ephesians blessings that churches today can claim!

A CHURCH FULL OF BLESSINGS EPHESIANS 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION… Beginnings of letters READ EPHESIANS 1:1-2 I. THE WRITER SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATION… Claire Schenot Burkat, "Five Myths of the Perfect Pastor" His sermons were over their heads. His opinionated views alienated his colleagues. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace To You

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 28, 2001

Paul records free gifts God gives to us through His grace.

GRACE TO YOU EPHESIANS 1:3-12 INTRODUCTION… Tenacious Grace, Cries from the Cross, Leighton Farrell 1994 A lot of what God had done throughout history hasn’t seemed fair to people. Why did God not denounce Jacob for his conniving ways? Why did God not disown David for his disgraceful actions? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12, Exodus 34:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Eternal Plan - All Things United Under Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Here we have a wonderfully concise yet comprehensive summary of the Christian gospel and its implications. Here we discover the wonder and intricacy of God’s eternal plan for his world and especially for his people.

You may have been following the reports, over the past few months, of the State Government Report prepared by Sir Rod Eddington on Melbourne’s East-West transport needs. The one thing that seems to have come out of that exercise and particularly since the Eastlink toll road opened is that the need ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

To The Praise Of His Glory

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. The letters of Paul characteristically follow a certain pattern: a. What God has done for man (indicative). b. What Man must do in response (imperative). 2. Recurring phrase in Eph. 1 draws attention to this pattern. a. "To the praise of his glory" (6, 12, 14). b. What we are must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Teach People The Practical Benefits Of The Truth That "The Lord Is My Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to help people personally experience the Lord’s shepherding care by realizing that: A.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to help people personally experience the Lord’s shepherding care by realizing that: A. The Lord is MY personal comforter, guide, and supplier of everything that I really need. (Psa. 23:1) B. The Lord is MY personal stress reliever who makes me lie down in green ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#3 in 10 Commandment Series

#3 “WHAT’S IN A NAME?” TEXT: Ex. 20:7 Eph. 1:1-14 INTRO: How important are names? What kind of images are created when we hear names like: Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Kennedy, Benedict Arnold, Ted Bundy, or names like United States of America, Russia, Germany, Africa, etc. Obviously ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fifty Benefits That Come From Praising God Found In Ephesians 1

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it.

1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God's primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 3. Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and responsibilities. Eph. 1:1 4. Praise helps us fully ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adoption As Sons - 4 Key Aspects

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. Accomplished by Redemption 2.

1. Accomplished by Redemption 2. Assured in our Hearts by the Holy Spirit 3. Accompanied by Freedom 4. Associated with our Full Inheritance a study of Gal. 4:5; Rom. 8:15 as well ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Demonstrates His Power Through Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit demonstrates His power in leaders by giving them supernatural hope when discouragement is all around.

1. The Holy Spirit demonstrates His power in leaders by giving them supernatural hope when discouragement is all around. Just as people cannot live with air, food or water so the spirit cannot live without hope. Paul wrote, "May the God of hope fill with you with all joy and peace as you trust in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. Definition: to bring back into rightful ownership (restoration to one who possesses a more fundamental right or interest) by the paying of a price, or ransom buying back a slave or a captive, making him free by the payment of a ransom deliverance from bondage (any difficult situation) as a resul

1. Definition: to bring back into rightful ownership (restoration to one who possesses a more fundamental right or interest) by the paying of a price, or ransom buying back a slave or a captive, making him free by the payment of a ransom deliverance from bondage (any difficult situation) as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

If somebody killed your child, could you ever forgive him? By God’s grace the raging desire for revenge might eventually die down within our hearts, but most of us would probably prefer never to see that person again nor to help him in any way. Yet th

Let the Holy Spirit Help You Give and Receive Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-18) Illustration: Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. . --Ephesians 4:32 During the war in Kosovo in 1999, three Americans were captured and held hostage for more than a month. After intense negotiations, a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-18, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of His Will

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH INSIGHT INTO THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL; AND THE UNIFYING PRINCIPLE OF THE WILL OF GOD IS THAT CHRIST SHOULD HAVE THE PREEMINENCE 1.

GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH INSIGHT INTO THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL; AND THE UNIFYING PRINCIPLE OF THE WILL OF GOD IS THAT CHRIST SHOULD HAVE THE PREEMINENCE 1. God Has Blessed Us With Insight Into the Mystery of His Will a. This blessing of wisdom and insight is practical wisdom = insight into the true ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Security For The Future

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD THE FATHER ASSURES OUR ETERNAL SALVATION THROUGH GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR HIS OWN GLORY THE HOLY SPIRIT SECURES THE SAINTS' FUTURE -- SECURES IT FOR US AND FOR GOD I.

GOD THE FATHER ASSURES OUR ETERNAL SALVATION THROUGH GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR HIS OWN GLORY THE HOLY SPIRIT SECURES THE SAINTS' FUTURE -- SECURES IT FOR US AND FOR GOD I. AS A SEAL FROM GOD II. AS A DOWNPAYMENT FROM GOD 1. As a Seal from God (:13) a. Whom is Paul addressing here? Note the change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obtaining Our Guaranteed Inheritance In Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Paul discloses a progression in the Christian pilgrimage to the Ephesian believers in that they had Heard the Truth then Believed in Jesus and went on to be Sealed by the Spirit.

HEARD, BELIEVED, SEALED Today we celebrate the Day of Pentecost. What a wonderful day it was for the first disciples of the risen, ascended and glorified Jesus. It was the inauguration of the Church of Christ. But what does the coming of the Holy Spirit mean to us nearly 2,000 years on from that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prized Possessions

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

It was in the spring of 1844 when the young German scholar made a most remarkable discovery.

It was in the spring of 1844 when the young German scholar made a most remarkable discovery. His name was Konstanin Von Tischendorf and he had been traveling through the Middle East. He came one night to an old Greek Orthodox monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. Knocking upon the door, he was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14