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  • Rob Willis avatar

    The Effects Of Yes Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Mar 15, 2006
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    The results of obedience for a Christian.

    Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians Lesson Eight: “The Domino Effect-part 2” Subtitle – “The Effects of ‘YES’ ” Ephesians 1:17-20 Two words we hear all the time - yes, no. Yes, no. Each and every day we’re faced with dozens of decisions – things or people or places or events that we must say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Paul's Four Keys For "Getting Wisdom"

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
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    In the world that we live in Wisdom is more important than a college degree. Without wisdom the degree has no value.

    I. Begin by Thanking God (verses 15-16) A. Paul thanked God for their faith (verse 15). B. Paul thanked God for their love for one another (verse 15). C. Paul thanked God for them continuously (verse 16). D. We can thank God for His generous blessings. II. Ask God to help you understand His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Restoring The Church In The Likeness Of Christ

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 23, 2007
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    Having grown up in "The Restoration Movement", our emphasis has been restoring today’s chuch in the likeness of the early church. We should be imitating Christ, not the church.

    RESTORING THE CHURCH INTO THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST! A. Modern Day Parable: ILLUSTRATION: Around the turn of the last century, there was a man who lived alone with his 5 year-old son. The boy’s mother died shortly after giving birth. The boy was greatly ADMIRED by his father. He was especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 25, 2007
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    This study will encourage the Christian to get to know God in a more intimate way; And mature in faith

    KNOWING GOD Ephesians 1:15-23 1. (15-16) Paul’s statement of prayer and declaration of thanksgiving. Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do no cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: When Paul hears of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Eye Opening Prayer

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 12, 2007
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    Just as Paul did for the Ephesian churches, we should pray to have our eyes opened to the fullness of who Jesus Christ is.

    1. Introduction (1:15-18) 2. The first eye opening petition is that the church might know the grace of Christ. (18a) 3. The second eye opening petition is that the church might know the glory of Christ. (18b) 4. The third eye opening petition is that the church might know the greatness of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Living In The Light Of Eternity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
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    When a person embraces the reality of the world to come it radically changes how the peson view this world. A person’s priorities change concerning money, things, time, friends, family, and life itself.

    Living in the Light of Eternity Ephesians 1:15-23 (Message) When waiting in slow traffic on a hot day with 100-degree heat do you wonder why you do what you do? Do you wonder what’s the point of your daily activity? What gives you sense of purpose? Events can happen in your life that helps ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Prayer For Believers Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Sep 28, 2005
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     | 14,750 views

    Do we truly understand what God has given to us, Paul prays we will.

    A crowded United flight was canceled. A single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket down on the counter and said, "I HAVE to be on this flight and it has to be FIRST CLASS." The agent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    What We Have In Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
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    Possessing the Best

    Intro: Three of the most beautiful books in the Bible are the prison epistles. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians. We have some of the greatest teachings on the position of the church and the power of the believer found in these epistles. In the midst of prison, Paul is writing to these churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power Aid Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
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    Knowing God’s power

    Power Aid – Eph. 1:19b-23 Steve Simala Grant – Aug 12, 2001 Intro: Last Sunday we spent time looking at Paul’s prayer in Eph. 1:15-19, where he prays that we would know God first with our heads, with “wisdom and revelation” that leads us to a full knowledge of Him, and secondly with our hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power To Spare

    Contributed by Mark Raughton on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
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    This is a message on the power of God available for our lives.

    EPHESIANS 1:15-23 “POWER TO SPARE” Invisible beams of evangelism flash day and night across sky and sea, penetrating nations and hearts where missionaries cannot go. Such are the shortwave ministries of ventures like HCJB, TransWorld Radio, and Far East Broadcasting Company. The FEBC began in 1945 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful You

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,874 views

    A message about the power of the believer.

    23, May 2004 Good News Fellowship Dakota Community Church Powerful You Introduction: Do you think of yourself as a powerful person? Are you strong and secure in whom you are in Christ? Most of us are not. Most see themselves as weak and helpless. Many wonder why there seems to be so little power ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Charles Degner avatar

    The Right Man In The Right Place At God's Right Hand

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,650 views

    What does it mean for the church today to believe that Jesus is sitting at God’s right hand?

    That power is like the working of his mighty strength, {20} which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, {21} far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Prayer Of A Prisoner

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 26, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Hadler avatar

    See The Ascended Jesus With The Eyes Of Your Heart

    Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    An ascension sermon to help us see through faith that Jesus rules and reigns over all things for the good of the Church.

    SEE THE ASCENDED JESUS WITH THE EYES OF YOUR HEART 1. He Rules Over All Things 2. He Rules for the Church Years ago in a small town a man received a permit to open a tavern in that town. The members of the local church were strongly opposed to the bar, and so they began praying, asking God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,512 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist