Sermons on Efesios 1:14:

In Christ #5 Look...rewards

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

We have looked at our REDEMPTION, our REVELATION, and now want to preach about our REWARDS.

Illus: The man who owned the city’s newspaper had three sons. He offered ownership of the paper to the son who could write the most sensational headline using no more that three words. These three sons went to work and came up with the most bizarre headlines they could imagine. • Everyone knows ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Conociendo Las Arras Del Espíritu Series

Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Apr 4, 2022

Todos sabemos que la Biblia se refiere a la iglesia como la novia que se está preparando para las bodas del Cordero-Jesús. Una novia pura, sin mancha y sin arruga. Hay un pacto, un compromiso con Jesus.

Introducción: El otro día mientras caminaba me encontré una pequeña moneda. Cuando averigüé de que se trataba, supe que era un “arras” matrimonial. En algunos países se acostumbra entregar arras en las bodas. Significado de las arras matrimoniales:(un ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20, 2 Corinthians 1:20-22, 2 Corinthians 5:5, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Promise Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Nov 21, 2023

We are messengers of God. We carry a Gospel of good news. redemption of spirit, soul, and body. We have only preached the deposit and not told the complete message. Be true messengers of life. Be fully dressed in Christ Jesus.

I have had the privilege of preaching in 44 different nations. In many of the nations, they did not understand English so an interpreter had to be used. Sometimes the person interpreting did not understand English properly or my South African accent. On one or two occasions the interpreter used my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:21, Romans 10:14-15, Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 8:19-25, Hebrews 11:39-40  (view more)  (view less)

The Making Of A Saint

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 8, 2022

A sermon for All Saints' Sunday, Year C

November 6, 2022 – All Saints’ Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 1:11-23 The Making of a Saint Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. As we gather this morning in worship, we come bearing our grief. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Ephesians Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 1. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 1 Eph 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (KJV) 1:1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Easter?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

For those of you here today who are saved, this message will help you to rejoice in who you are in Jesus. For those of you here today who are not following Christ and have never been born again, this message is to offer you what Jesus died and rose again to give.

Background to passage: Today is our second pass through the opening sentence in the book of Ephesians; a book written to the saints there, whom Paul knew well. These believers within the fourth largest city in the Roman Empire. This is the first sentence after the greeting. It is powerful, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Christmas Is Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 22, 2022

This is an adaptation to the Sermon Series pack from Sermon Central

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org ? Let’s be honest. As we celebrate Christmas day with friends and family, there will most assuredly be a gift that you have to figure out how to respond to without hurting someone’s feelings. Your brain may be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Ephesians 1:3-14, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Embraced By God’s Grace Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 27, 2023

Embraced By God’s Grace means we are loved unconditionally, forgiven completely, accepted in the Beloved, and that are to live for his glory. Glorifying God means that we praise Him continuously and live with absolute contentment, knowing that our present situation is God's plan for us now.

Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace Scripture - Ephesians 1:1-15 “This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-15, Psalm 139:13-16, Romans 3:23, Hosea 4:6, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God's Instructions For Victory

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 29, 2023

This message is about God's instructions that helped me rebound after my job was eliminated.

Good morning, New Light! Many of you know me, but for those who don’t, I am Barry, your pastor’s brother, and I am honored that he asked me to share the message this morning. My message is a very personal one that resulted from a job loss. It was a difficult and uncertain time in my life, and in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, Ephesians 2:1, 2 Chronicles 19:4, 1 Kings 15:11, 2 Chronicles 17:5, 2 Chronicles 20:1-29, Deuteronomy 4:29, Isaiah 43:26, Ephesians 1:12-14, Colossians 1:12-14, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Peter 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Prepared

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jan 26, 2021

Jesus warns us to assess the genuineness of our faith and be prepared for His return. Do we look like the Church, but are devoid of the Holy Spirit? Instead of lives transformed by the power of Christ, are our lives more like performance art? Jesus is coming at any moment! Are you prepared?

INTRODUCTION Do you agree that in God’s master plan, there is no such thing as “coincidence”? A few weeks ago, your pastor asked if I would be willing to preach today. Not only did I tell him “Yes!” on the spot, but I also told him that I knew exactly what I wanted to preach. You see, God had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:24-27, John 10:7, John 14:6, Revelation 22:14, Revelation 3:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 23:27-28, Romans 8:16-17, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Matthew 7:22-23, James 2:19, Galatians 2:16, Matthew 24:42, Hebrews 3:7-19, Matthew 25:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen Before The Foundation Of The World

Contributed by Donato Solano on Feb 14, 2021

God loves us!

INTRODUCTION How to choose a good apple? Do you know how? What is the feeling of being chosen? Abraham is chosen. Jacob is chosen. Nation Israel is chosen. How about you? Are you chosen? What makes you Christian special? 3 Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News Of The Gospel-Pt.3, Conclusion- "saved For What?

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Feb 22, 2021

Well, the truth is, for the believer in Christ Jesus, God does have a vast eternal plan for us which includes incomparable riches and blessings that make wealth here pale by comparison.

The Fiddler on the Roof was a wonderful story about a lovable character named Tevye. He has daughters and the story cycles around the challenges to Tevye’s Jewish traditions. In the musical there are a number of songs. There is one that expresses what probably everybody has at one time or another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Here? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

In answer to the question: Why does God need our worship? Is that our purpose - only to live and praise God?

Question to be asked: Why does God need our worship? Is that our purpose - only to live and praise God? Intro: Why are we here? I hope that by the time we’re done here this morning you don’t leave saying, “Why are we here, again?” I’m driving in Canada some years ago, and every once in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:12-14, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Lives And Reigns Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 25, 2019

The earthly life of Jesus Christ was a very powerful life but the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ gave us the power to become sons of God and partakers of the divine nature.

THEME: IT IS FINISHED TOPIC: HE LIVES AND REIGNS MAIN TEXT: EPHESIANS 1:6-14 INTRODUCTION The Earthly life of Jesus Christ was a very powerful life but the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ gave us the power to become sons of God and partakers of the divine nature - 2 Peter 1:3-4. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not All About You

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Apr 29, 2019

This message explains the true meaning of Redemption and describes the steps that God has taken to secure our eternal Salvation.

Eternal Security It's not all about you I would say that the question most frequently asked by Christians is this: is it possible for me to lose my salvation? It bothers so many of us. We know the stakes. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25, Titus 2:14, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:21, Galatians 3:1-3, Romans 4:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren