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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Knowledge Of God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
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    If the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to pray this for the Ephesians, then shouldn’t we be praying it for one another? (#10 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    “For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Three Prayers For The Ephesians" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
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    Three things we can be praying for one another. (#11 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.” A very interesting thing happened to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Increasing Your Spiritual Assets

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,669 views

    Learn to increase the worth of your relationship with God

    I received an email this week asking the question, "What’s the difference between people who pray in church and those who pray in casinos?" The answer, "The ones in the casinos are serious." There may be more truth to that email than we want to believe. The prayer to increase one’s wealth ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Resurrection Power

    Contributed by Frank Ellis on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
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    God’s power at work in our daily life

    Read: Judges 6: 11-16 and Ephesians 1: 15-23 Text – as readings INTRODUCTION It is not easy, is it, to stand up and be counted as a Christian? Perhaps it’s more difficult in some situations than others. It may not be too difficult when you are with Christian friends; but when you are on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Life As You Have Always Wanted Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,685 views

    We can live God’s gift of life at its best.

    LIFE AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED Ephesians 1:15-23 S: Resurrection Power Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life. Pr: WE CAN LIVE GOD’S GIFT OF LIFE AT ITS BEST. ?: How? KW: Discoveries TS: We will find in Ephesians 1:15-23 three discoveries that help us to live life at its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Holy Spirit Give Your Attitude A Make Over

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual eyes to see possibilities rather than problems in people, situations and relationships. Paul prayed for this kind of spiritual insight for the Ephesians: "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened i

    Let the Holy Spirit Give Your Attitude a Make Over -(Ephesians 1:18-20) Illustration: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope. --Romans 15:13 In 1931, Jane Whyte felt she was nearing the end of her life. Her husband Alexander, the famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving Toward Maturity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,815 views

    God wants us to grow up in Him

    Ephesians 1:15-23 Moving Toward Maturity Introduction A. One of the most critical situations in Christianity today is its lack of spiritual maturity. The vast majority of believers are babes who demand constant personal attention, are only looking for blessings or are obsessed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Authory Of The Believer Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    Continuing in our series on understanding the authority of a believer

    Last week we began to look at the authority of believers Paul spoke of in the book of Ephesians. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have untapped potential, untapped because most Christians are not aware of what they possess and they go through life limping along as a result. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Apostle's Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    Paul’s prayer for the people in the Ephesian’s church was one that should challenge our own walk today.

    The Apostles Prayer Ephesians 1:15-22 Intro: The apostle Paul was pleased and thankful for the faith in Christ and love for each other he had heard of at the Ephesian church. Now he would pray for them to be further enlightened in their understanding of God and themselves. What did Paul pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me Five! Series

    Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    This sermon outlines some important life issues and why we should stand on a few spiritual facts. It was written to exort Christians to extend their hand and say "Hey God! Give me five" (Five spiritual Blessing)

    Attention Grabber: Write the word Blessings on sheets of paper-one large letter per sheet. Hide the letters in various parts of the room. As students arrive, invite them to figure out the subject of today’s lesson by finding the nine hidden letters and piecing the word together. Have Students ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Wants You Confident, Rich, And Powerful Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    Part of a series on Ephesians 1 and 2

    God Wants You to be Confident, Rich, and Powerful Christians need not be tentative or doubtful concerning their position in life. God wants you to know the confidence - of the hope to which you have been called; the riches – of his inheritance; and the power – of faith. We Christians are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Orvel Barker avatar

    Lord Teach Us To Know You Series

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    To know Christ in the power of His resurrection and to demonstrate the reality of the Spirit filled life.

    Intro: Paul begins this portion of scripture with a prayer for those who have faith in the Lord and love for fellow Christians. It would appear, according to most Christians of today, that they had it all together. But Paul, the great apostle, considered them in need of prayer. He began by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Who Am I In Christ?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,676 views

    We know WHO we are in Jesus by dicovering WHERE we are. Ephesians 1 tells us ’where’

    Who am I in Christ? KAC 20/10/03 EPH 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: EPH 1:2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. EPH 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Prayers God Loves To Answer Series

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    Do we realize that God is eager, excited to answer our prayers? But of course what we are praying for is important to this process. What are the prayers that God is excited to answer?

    There are some things that we, as parents, love to hear. "Mom, could you show me how to clean my room better?" Or, "Dad, could you teach me the very best way to wash the car?" Or, "Mom and Dad, what makes you love each other and us so much? How can I make sure that my marriage is like yours?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chris Findley avatar

    The Fire In The Soul

    Contributed by Chris Findley on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
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    We follow in a great line of saints whose fire of faith fueled their life. Paul wants the Ephesians to have their faith grow from a spark to a roaring flame.

    All Saints Sunday, 2001 Primary Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 OPENING PRAYER: Almighty and Everlasting God, who dost kindle the flame of thy love in the hearts of the saints, grant to us the same faith and power of love; that, as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may profit by their examples, through ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican