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  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    Possession Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
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     | 3,773 views

    “Before God laid the foundations of the world, God had CHOSEN us to be His Adopted SONS & DAUGHTERS in CHRIST.” “You have been CLOTHED w/ POWER and ABILITY! You are WELL ABLE!” “DISCOVER what you have! You have the FAVOR (Gracious Hand) of God.”

    “KNOWING your IDENTITY. Why am I here for?” I. P - POSSESSION through CHRIST. II. P - POSITION in CHRIST. III. P - PURPOSE for CHRIST. Scripture – Luke 15:28-32 (Good News Translation): 28The older brother was so angry that he would not go into the house; so his father came out and begged him to ...read more

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    Why Were You Chosen? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 24, 2020
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    Paul reveals God plan for the redeemed, as he shows: 1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), and 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6a)

    Ephesians 1:3-6a [3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, [4] even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love [5]he ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Nigel Heath avatar

    Live Like The Child God Would Be Proud Of

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 17, 2009
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    We have been given a new identity and status as children of God. So live your life like the child of the King in ways that would make him proud of you.

    LIVE LIKE THE CHILD GOD WOULD BE PROUD OF Colossians 3:1-17 INTRO Recently, I had a very interesting conversation with a Christian who had been very seriously ill -- so much so that it appears she nearly died. But her experience left her with no fear of death. On the contrary she described the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David McAllan avatar

    Every Spiritual Blessing Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 30, 2008
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     | 3,276 views

    Our position as Christians is not something we ourselves have given to ourselves, it has been given by God

    Intro A man who had been a drunkard in the slums of Chicago for many years came to a mission one night. He heard the message, ate the meal, and went to bed. That was his last night on earth. He died poverty-stricken and friendless, never to see another day. What he did not know was that he had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2017
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    The second in a series on the Epistle to the Ephesians, this message introduces the book of Ephesians in general and looks at the gift of redemption through the suffering and death of Jesus

    Tom carried his new toy boat to the edge of the river. He carefully placed it in the water and slowly let out the string. He was amazed how smoothly the boat sailed! Tom sat in the warm sunshine, admiring the little boat that he had built. Suddenly a strong current caught the boat. Tom tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Chosen By God

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 7, 2019
     | 13,352 views

    A look at the power of Ephesians 1:3-14

    Chosen and Redeemed Ephesians 1:3-14 September 8, 2019 Today I’m going to do a different kind of sermon. I truly have no clue if this will be a 15 minute message or go on for awhile. Although I suspect it won’t be 15 minutes! They never are! A few weeks ago in Bible study we were talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Has God Done For You Lately?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 1, 2009
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     | 15,163 views

    God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives, and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt gratitude and praise.

    Title: What Has God Done For You Lately? Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 The Big Idea: God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt praise. Introduction: My son and son-in-law and I watched the Bronco game against San Diego on Sunday… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Assurance Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on May 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,481 views

    To see and understand what is assured us through the Spirit of Adoption.

    BLESSED ASSURANCE Romans 8:14-17 My brothers and sisters, in recent weeks, we have been studying this glorious eighth chapter of Romans. From verse one to verse four, we talked about how “Relationship has its Privileges.” We learned in that lesson that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lo Que Dios Me Dijo La Noche Antes De Que Fuera Papá...

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jan 18, 2016
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    Esta fue una de las experiencias más poderosas en el espíritu que he tenido en toda mi vida. Pude ver claramente lo que estaba en el corazón de estos versículos.Juan 14:1-4

    Quiero contar una historia acerca de cómo fue que Dios me dio una revelación acerca de Juan 14:1-4. En este pasaje, Jesús habla acerca de ir a preparar un lugar para nosotros. Esta esta historia de algo que sucedió hace varios años, cuando comenzamos nuestra aventura para adoptar ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Landon Winstead avatar

    Dealing With Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
     | 6,466 views

    As children we are orphans no more.

    If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Ephesians Series - Part 3 - Adopted By God! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020
     | 2,174 views

    We observed last time that our salvation had nothing to do with who we are and what we’ve done…

    Review Just as He chose us in Him - Wuest: “He hath chosen”, “to pick out, choose” is in the middle voice where the subject of the verb acts in his own interest, “to pick or choose out for one’s self.” ...before the foundation of the world... - The word “foundation” is katabole, kat-ab-ol-ay', ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,147 views

    A sermon that looks at being adopted by God through the blood of Christ. Though our sins have caused us to be “relinquished” from God’s glory, through faith we are adopted into the family of God. WE ARE CHILDREN OF GOD. NOTE, THE SERMON USES MY OWN E

    “Who’s Your Daddy?” Christ the King Sunday St. Peter’s Lutheran Church November 26, 2006 Stephen Becker Ephesians 1:3-14 Romans 16b-24 I. “Who’s Your Daddy?” Opening story of Tennessee Governor Ben Hooper One morning, a family was eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Who Do You Belong To? Adoption Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 67 ratings
     | 22,600 views

    There are some powerful applications to what we receive from God when we’re adopted by Him.

    OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who explained that her favorite spot at the local zoo was the “House of Night”, where nocturnal creatures crawled and flew about. She said “One very bright day, I stepped into the exhibit and was plunged into total darkness. Almost immediately, a small hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Boiling Within Or Spreading Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019
     | 2,223 views

    The love of constrains us to take the Gospel to all. I am enjoying with the message of Christ and salvation. Why I have to boil within myself, I have to take the Gospel to all.

    Ephesians 1:5-11, Boiling or Sprawling Theme explanation: According to John Wesley, The theology of ‘Predestination’ reminds that our salvation is secured in Christ (John 10:28). When we are in Christ nothing is accident and unwarranted. But everything is under the knowledge of God including my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Dad, Through Jesus Christ And By The Holy Spirit, God Is Our Father! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,591 views

    The Holy Spirit testifies it, we are now heirs with Christ Jesus, the Great God of Heaven is our Dad.

    How do you see God? Here’s a couple of songs you may know, they are in the song book; “Praise my soul the King of Heaven, to his feet thy tribute bring” and “Before Jehovah’s aweful throne, Ye nations bow with sacred joy; know that he is God alone, he can create and he destroy.” Often we think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army