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  • David Washburn avatar

    "Heirs To The Kingdom"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,428 views

    The wonder of God’s Kingdom is that He chose us to partner with Him, making us heirs to His Kingdom, which requires something of each of us

    During my days as a banker, one of the areas we focused on was that of estate planning. The importance of proper estate planning was made very clear for me one afternoon as I sat down with a customer whose husband had died several months earlier. She came into my office, explained that her husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Is Rich Series

    Contributed by Timothy Riggs on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,580 views

    This is sermon #1 in a series of sermons from the book of Ephesians.

    Choose to Believe THE GOD WHO IS RICH INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a journey together that will be very exciting Three things about the journey: 1. The journey will be continuous 2. The journey will be adventurous 3. The journey will be rewarding Criteria for the journey 1. Word of God 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Living In A Unified Church

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,858 views

    Even where there are disagreements, unity is a commitment to remain together.

    Living In a Unified Church Ephesians 1:10; 4:1-3; Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:5-15 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 20, 2002 Introduction: I. Illustration: Kids Playing Church A. Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. B. In it he chronicled the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    You Were Formed For God's Family

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,826 views

    The second purpose of our lives is to love one another.

    Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". So far, we’ve seen that God made us for a reason. He had a purpose in creating us. Life was not an accident; the human race ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life As You Have Always Wanted Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,672 views

    We can live God’s gift of life at its best.

    LIFE AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED Ephesians 1:15-23 S: Resurrection Power Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life. Pr: WE CAN LIVE GOD’S GIFT OF LIFE AT ITS BEST. ?: How? KW: Discoveries TS: We will find in Ephesians 1:15-23 three discoveries that help us to live life at its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Wright avatar

    We Have Been Chosen To Praise God.

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    This sermon looks at the doctrine of election and brings the gospel comfort always attached to it for believers.

    Introduction: Try-outs can be nerve-racking times. The attempt to be the best or among the best. Whether it is try-outs for basketball, try-outs for the spring play, Or a "try-out" for a new job with an interview. What emotions does one usually exhibit when he or she makes the cut and gets the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,782 views

    We are saved by grace, called into service by grace, and called to a grace filled life.

    The Grace of God. Eph. 1:1-8 INTRO.: Define grace as seen in the Scriptures: "A spiritual gift or attainment. Something received freely from God, Divine favor or good will." Grace is something we all need but none of us deserves it. God’s grace pours out of His heart of overflowing love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Now He's Everywhere

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 1, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,337 views

    When Jesus ascended, something changed. Now, he fills everything in every way.

    THE ASCENSION: NOW HE’S EVERYWHERE (Ephesians 1:16-23) A fellow was writing about a scene he had witnessed in the mountains of Colorado. He was driving uphill along a major interstate when he overtook a long freight train going the same way, but at a slower speed. The train was being pushed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Christ's Words.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 3, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,165 views

    May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Ephesians 1:15-23 Title: “Christ’s words.” Color: White

    May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Ephesians 1:15-23 Title: “Christ’s words.” Color: White The message of this section of the letter is: continue to continue. After sketching the entire history of God’s dealings with humanity, really praising God for sending Christ and his Spirit, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Purchased Freedom

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 8, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    Salvation is still possible because Jesus Christ paid the price to liberate us from the bondage of sin and death.

    THE WAYS OF THE WORLD WILL ALWAYS LEAD TO A HOPELESS END! THE WAYS OF JESUS CHRIST WILL ALWAYS LEAD US TO AN ENDLESS HOPE! HOW INCREDIBLE IT IS TO KNOW THAT GOD LOVES US THIS MUCH! WHILE WE WERE YET SINNERS CHRIST DIED FOR THE UNGODLY. WHILE WE WERE STILL DEAD IN SIN, GOD SPARED NOT HIS OWN SON, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Focusing On What Matters Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,278 views

    5 of 10 of the series Supernatural Transformation. One of the incredible abilities Jesus had was to stay on target. His life never got off track - He kept His life on course. His ability to focus is a strong characteristic of His life and it can be a ch

    FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS Ephesians 1:17-18; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 12:3; 1 Peter 4:2 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 1:17-23 (NIV) 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    Riches Revealed In The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,380 views

    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 wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    There Can Be A New You

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,346 views

    Discover how God changes us and learn 5 principles to facilitate change in others

    I received an email this week titled, "Advice to be passed onto your daughter." Since I have a daughter, I read carefully, hoping to learn something. The first advice was, "Don’t imagine you can change a man - unless he’s in diapers." I’ve given counsel like that to wives. I generally say, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Knowledge Of God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 42,972 views

    If the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to pray this for the Ephesians, then shouldn’t we be praying it for one another? (#10 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    “For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Three Prayers For The Ephesians" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,131 views

    Three things we can be praying for one another. (#11 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.” A very interesting thing happened to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox