Sermons on Efesios 1:15:

Digging Deeper Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001

Prayer is the doorway to a deeper relationship with God. Paul’s prayer here is a model of digging deeper towards intimacy with God.

I. Pray Seeking Insight (17-18a) A. Spirit of Wisdom 1. Attitude, disposition, or mindset 2. Wisdom is insight into the true nature of things B. Spirit of Revelation 1. Same as 1 above 2. Revelation is to reveal or unveil 3. (A & B) A mind-set of wisdom when it comes to an unfolding of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

That You May Know Christ Series

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 21, 2001

Objective: To inspire desire for relationship with God and burden to pray to this end for others.

Eph 1: 15-23a Meeting Creek Oct. 22/00 Objective: To inspire desire for relationship with God and burden to pray to this end for others. Tie in; last week we ended buy challenging you to live in the reality of the blessings. - but how do you do it? - how do you experience them in your life as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Name Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 27, 2001

As Paul praised God when he heard how the Ephesian believers lived, we too will bring God praise by impact our lives have on ourselves and others.

We must cause God to be praised. These things in the Ephesian believers’ lives caused Paul to give thanks to God and praise Him for His work in them; as we do the same things, we too can cause people around us to praise God for His works in us. 1. Our Faith in God (15a) Faith is obviously inside ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together.

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together. I havenít yet decided all that we will study about Him because I have so many choices. In fact, that which we can learn together about God is overwhelming in its scope. For example we could consider passages of scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Unleash The Power

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer is the key to unleashing the power of God in the life of the individual.

Unleash The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 In 1907, the great preacher E.M. Bounds wrote these powerful words which are still challenging the hearts of God's people to this day. God's plan is to make much of the man, far more of him than of anything else. Men are God's method. The Church is looking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Develop Great Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The man went into the restaurant and said, “Do you serve crabs here?” And the waiter said, “Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here.” Twelve principles for enhancing our attitudes.

Let the Spirit of God Enrich Your Outlook (Eph. 1:15-20) Story: Crabs The man went into the restaurant and said, “Do you serve crabs here?” And the waiter said, “Why, yes sir, we serve anybody here.” The Bell, the Clapper, and the Cord: Wit and Witticism, (Baltimore: National Federation of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For All Seasons

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser.

His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser. He didn't do very well in school a when he was 16 years old, a teacher advised him to drop out of high school and get a job. He didn't do much better in the working world so that, by the time he was 32, he had failed at 76 different jobs. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

God's Perfect Will For Your Life

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Oct 18, 2000

The letter known as the Epistle to the Ephesians is one of the most discussed, criticized, and mysterious of all New Testament documents.

The letter known as the Epistle to the Ephesians is one of the most discussed, criticized, and mysterious of all New Testament documents. It was written by Paul the Apostle while in prison in Rome. It was sent out to the churches all over Asia. Two key words in the book of Ephesians are the words ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Fifty Benefits Derived From Praising God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Some of the reason why people do not praise God enough is that they do not appreciate all the benefits that come to those who worship more effectively.

Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God (Eph. 1:3-15) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of A Prisoner

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 26, 2003

This message treats the supreme desire of one who chained for being a carrier of the Christ: that those ho were free would Walk Worthy.

Those confined in Prison have been known to make Sustained Pleas. The Prayer-Life of Prisoners is Primary! I want to talk about that Prayer-Life. Let’s consider: “The Prayer Of A Prisoner” Ephesians 1:15-23 contains the Petitions of a Prayer of a Prisoner (read). In my estimation, this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ

Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 12, 2003

Have you forgotten the feeling of dedication, passion and hunger for Christ? A vital,vibrant, powerful,life-changing relationship with the Lord comes to those who make knowing Him a priority in their lives.

Writing in Moody Monthly magazine, Mayo Mathers tells about the first time she saw Keith sitting alone in a pew at the back of the church. He wore a biker’s T-shirt and tattoos decorated each arm. Only 36, he was more faded then his jeans with a worn out, lived-out look in his eyes. He seemed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Christ Is Building #3

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003

This shows that Christ not us is over the church. With some help here on earth.

SERMON #3 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. WHO IS OVER THE CHURCH? a. EPHESIANS 5:22 32 22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian Church

"Knowing The Hope Of His Calling" Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 22, 2003

This is the second sermon in the Prophecy Series. It seeks to explain the Hope Or Confidence We As Christians have concerning our Future & Eternity.

“Knowing The Hope Of His Calling” Pastor Gary L. Smith Text: Eph. 1:15 - 23 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Church Of God