Sermons on Efesios 1:12:

"Lessons Learned In Weakness"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 27, 2017

Four Things I Learned during my trials.

Lessons Learned in My Weakness August 27, 2017 Ephesians 1:11-14 “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Holiness

Membership Has Its Privleges

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 4, 2017

Our spiritual blessings in Christ.

“Membership has It’s Privileges” Ephesians 1:3-14 Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Father, The Son, And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 20, 2014

How the various Persons of the Trinity work in loving, redeeming, and sealing us in Christ.

Ephesians 1:1-14 Outline Intro: Ship built by little boy, lost and then found and bought by the boy. He truly owned it. CIT: The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit plan all things. CIS: They work together to redeem, save, and seal us as adopted children of the Father. V1-2 “at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Run Your Life With Negative Splits"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Feb 21, 2014

We need to finish the race of life strong and not crawling to the finish line. This lesson will teach us how to do that.

Do you view God as a God that is waiting for you to slip up so He can drop the other foot or do you view God as a God of Mercy and Grace? First of all we have to quit working for the world and work for the Lord. The world loves us for our last deal. The saying “What have you done for me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

What does it mean to be IN CHRIST?

At the beginning of the study I invited you to pay attention to all the times you hear the phrase "In Christ" Today we'll look at that concept. Let's back up Verse 1: to . . . the faithful in Christ Verse 3: God . . . has blessed us in heavenly places in Christ Verse4: . . . chosen in Him . . ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-13

Denomination: *other

Blessings From Above Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 15, 2018

The first chapter of Ephesians is one long sentence in the Greek, packed with numerous blessings from above. God chose us, God forgives us, God seals us. We are his...forever.

Blessings from Above Ephesians 1:3-14 Today we launch a new series through a tiny book of the Bible called “Ephesians.” The Apostle Paul wrote this six-chapter letter to the church in Ephesus while he was imprisoned in Rome. Most scholars believe it was meant to be a form letter, something that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Are....in Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 21, 2018

As Paul begins his letter to the Ephesians, he tells us four things that we are in Jesus Christ. We are blessed, chosen, adopted, and sealed in Jesus Christ. The sermon also has suggestions for illustrations.

There are many times in life in which your standing affects what you say. For example, if someone who is better than you, at let’s say bowling, really beats you and then tells you that you are actually really good (although you had a lot of gutter balls), you can feel insulted. Or, when a single ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Other

Adopted!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 24, 2009

None of us are born into God’s kingdom but all of us are reborn into His family. Thankfully, God adopts us into His family because of what Jesus has done for us.

-I like people who get to the point quickly. -I don’t like beating around the bush. -I’m not a big fan of people who beat around the bush – people who aren’t very direct. -I don’t always like what people who are blunt have to say but I like that they get to it quickly. -At least that way, if they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Blessings With Adoption Involving The Son? Series

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 27, 2010

The blessing of being a son of God

Lord Jesus, thank You that once we become Your children through trusting Christ, there is a way for us to learn and grow. Help us as we seek to come under Your discipline by establishing good habits in solitude and meditating on Your Word. May we grow stronger so that we may honor You in all we do? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bringing Praise To His Glory Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

I believe there are some added features to this life we call Christian that some of us are not even aware of, or we have forgotten about and I hope that once we are made aware, we can live more fully!

Date: April 26, 2009 Title: Bringing Praise To His Glory Text: Eph. 1:7-14 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: I have felt a bit like Job recently in regards to my cars. One car was our 1996 VW and it died. Then my Durango had its transmission die, then two Friday’s ago my Volvo had it’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Our True Purposes As Planned By God

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

This sermon helps us identify and consider what our purpose is first as a community of faith and secondly as individuals.

One of the most helpful things for us in life is to have a clear understanding of our purpose in life. A purpose gives us clarity of why we do some things and not others. A purpose helps us understand who we are and where we are going. A purpose helps us prioritise and determine what is helpful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebration Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 14, 2009

God pours out his grace upon us. Because of this, we have much to celebrate.

Ephesians 1:3-14 “Celebration of Grace” INTRODUCTION Imagine what it would be like to uncover priceless treasures and riches beyond your wildest dreams. What would it feel like? What would a person be thinking? How would a person react? In February 1923, Howard Carter made one of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 4

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

This message tells of the how & why of God’s people. How do we become His people? Answer: According to the good pleasure of His will. Why did He make us His people? Answer: For the praise of the glory of His grace.

Intro Q. Have you ever been frustrated by a sense of powerlessness? - The depression epidemic is one aspect of this feeling of powerlessness - Some people are discontent with life & their jobs - They feel a sense of hopelessness & that they are powerless to change their position ---------------- - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Faithful Blessings P3 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 25, 2008

We will continue learning how we are to walk in "newness of life".

“God’s Faithful Blessings 3" Ephesians 1:9-14 God’s will Revealed God’s Inheritance granted God’s Holy Spirit given God’s will Revealed Ephes. 1:9-10 (NIV) And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, [10] to be put into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist