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The Great Peace Mission Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 17, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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We were alienated from God, but He undertook the Great Peace Mission.

I. Remember Your Past Relationship. (vs. 11-12) A. Christless "without Christ." B. Stateless "from the commonwealth of Israel" (outside the community of God’s people according to the covenant rights). C. Friendless "from the covenant of promise." D. Hopeless "enjoying no hope.” E. Godless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Word "Peace" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 8, 2004

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Jesus is our peace, we are to be peace for the world around us

Advent Series 2004 The Word Made Flesh The Word “PEACE” Made Flesh Ephesians 2:11-18 He Himself is our Peace Like hope, Peace is a prevalent theme at Christmas. We see the word everywhere – cards, banners, billboards… Rightfully so – Peace is proclaimed around Jesus all the time – in Isaiah 53 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Where Is Peace?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 12, 2004

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We find peace in: 1. Humility 2. Believing 3. Surrender

I recently read of a couple who retired in 1980. They were alarmed by the threat of nuclear war, so they undertook a serious study of all the countries of the world which would be least likely to experience war. They wanted to be sure they spent their last years in peace and security. They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

"One God, One Country, One Destiny.”

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

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The principles of Christianity were so deeply entrenched in the establishment of America that one must conclude that without Christianity, there would never have been a country such as the United States of America. This nation is the first nation in all o

“ONE GOD, ONE COUNTRY, ONE DESTINY.” Eph. 2:13-16 Int: It was the spirit of Christianity that changed the face of the ancient world. No other event has so impacted the human race as did the coming to earth of Jesus, the Christ. His message was so totally different from the prevailing world view of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Commitment To The Church" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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The church needs to be able to count on us.

Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Vs. The Church

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

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Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Matthew 13:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You A One-Brick Building? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

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If you are a follower of Christ, God has a building project in you - creating you for things He planned a long time ago - but He is also building you into something greater. The question is, are you ready, or do you like going it alone?

1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 27, 2004

based on 66 ratings

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What would it have been like if Jesus had never been born?

(Showed Clip of “Clarence” trying to convince George Bailey he’d really had a wonderful life. Used scene where they were drying their clothes out after George “saved” Clarence from drowning) OPEN: A Sunday school teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Single New Humanity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

based on 90 ratings

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In the past we were alienated from God and from others, but now we have been reconciled to God through the work of Jesus Christ, so let’s seek to live for the future, for a time when all of God’s people will be joined as one, in a new heaven and a new ear

One of the things we love to do is to remember the past. We keep journals and photo albums, we tell stories and reminisce, all to preserve our memories. On the other hand there are some memories that we don’t want to remember. Memories of past hurts, of things we’ve done that we’re ashamed of. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Source Of Peace

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

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Wouldn’t it be great to be able to sit down someday & say, "I don’t have anything to worry about today. Everything in my life is in order"? That would be great, wouldn’t it? But it doesn’t happen very often.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. The subject this morning is peace. And in this world today, that subject is a major concern, isn’t it? ILL. Now I don’t mean to be harsh, but I have little respect for some of the ideas & values proclaimed by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Walls"

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 24, 2005

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Walls separate us from each other and God but Jesus shows us how to break down those walls and build something better.

“WALLS” Why do we build walls? Walls in a home provide a barrier to keep out the elements, to ensure privacy, and to hang pictures. Why do we build walls? Fear! For protection. As a defense against hostile forces. The Great Wall of China was built to keep out the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Mennonite

The Unity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 13, 2005

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Paul looks at life without Christ and life with Christ in uniting people

The July issue of Christianity today had an article written by Timothy George, Is the Church Divided? He makes the statement, “Our visible disunity causes many unbelievers to stumble. The problem is not only division, but divisiveness, within congregations as well as between (and within) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Breaks Down The Dividing Walls

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

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So many people today live "without hope and without God" (Eph. 2:12), yet we build up walls that divide us from sharing the gospel with them. Christ tears down these walls and builds up the true church in its place.

[I started the sermon at the altar rail that goes across the entire width of the front of the sanctuary.] Imagine, for a moment, that when you walked into church this morning that you received a big surprise. Imagine that in the past week, a wall had been erected, right about where the altar rail ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Family Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

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2nd in series on Jesus priorities. This describes what the church should be with alliteration.

Ephesians 2:14–19 – We Are Family You’ve heard me quote many times a book that has changed my life, which is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is So Important About The Trinity?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 20, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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How can we understand the Trinity and why are three persons so important to us today?

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Trinity Sunday May 22, 2005 “What’s So Important About the Trinity?” Ephesians 2:13-22 INTRODUCTION: Today is Trinity Sunday, however, the word “trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. We say, “I believe in the “Trinity” but what does that mean? Have you ever thought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

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