Sermons on Efesios 1:4:

Redemption

Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 2, 2003

In spite of the fact that sin ruins relationships, wrecks lives and brings untold pain, misery and regret we can’t seem to overcome it. Our only hope is Christ who can redeem us, setting us free from sin’s penalty and its power in our daily lives.

It was almost 1:00 in the morning when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, the highly acclaimed Chicago surgeon, was abruptly awakened. There had been an accident and his skill hands were needed for immediate surgery. The quickest route happened to be through a rather tough area, but with time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Unity And Purpose For All

Contributed by Steven Pace on Jul 1, 2003

Unity in the body of Christ is something that is not always easy to come by. This sermon addresses the need for unity and forgiveness to all. I hope you find it useful... It has not been edited so correct the mistakes

Unity and Purpose for all Ephesians 1:1-6 One of the most powerful statements that I ever heard was that the Church is always destroyed from the inside and not the outside. It is destroyed by contention in the church. It is destroyed by self interests. It is destroyed by people that are to busy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Wealthy Children Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Jul 3, 2003

Sometimes it seems like we don’t have much, but in reality, we are wealthy in God, past, present and future.

Ephesians 1:3-14 We are the Wealthy Children of God How many of you know the story of the Munity on the Bounty? The Bounty was a British ship that set sail in 1787, bound for the South Seas. The crew was sent to plant fruit trees and make some of the islands more habitable for colonization. And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Appropriating Our Identity In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2003

In order to prevent Christians from becoming zombies who walk around without a clear sense of their identity it is essential to define who we are in Christ. Let us learn how to fully realize and appropriate our identity in Christ with the following twelve

Appropriating Our Identity in Christ – Eph. 1:3-7 Many Christians gain their identity more from their family background, work or human relationships than they from who they are in Christ. Too many young people gain their identity from the latest fashions, trends or popular expectations from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Blessed Part Ii

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 4, 2003

This sermon deals with what it means to be chosen and adopted by God thanks to the blood of Jesus Christ.

We Are Blessed Part II NLF 4/6/2003 Psalm 103:1-5 Ephesians 3:1-10 A couple of weeks ago, I preached the message, “We Are Blessed.” In that message we saw that God has given to us all the spiritual blessings we need to make it in Christ. We discovered that we did not go looking for God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Benefits Of Praising God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 11, 2003

Praise helps us bring others to worship Him so His kingdom and righteousness may grow in quantity and quality through the ministry of His church. “Those who know your name will trust in you, for you Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you

Fifty Benefits That You Gain By Praising God (Ephesians 1) Illustration:I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment. It is not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling one another how beautiful they are; the delight is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Time To Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003

When we think of God’s work in the lives of other believers, we should be moved to thankfulness for the faith, hope, and love that we see demonstrated in Christ followers.

Taking Time to Give Thanks Several weeks ago, when we were organizing our file cabinet, I came across some love letters from Beth that I’ve kept ever since we were dating. When I found this folder, I immediately stopped working, sat down in the middle of the floor, and started browsing through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-8, Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Blessings In Christ

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 1

Ephesians 1 - Our Blessings in Christ - 7/9/06 Join with me this morning in turning to the book of Ephesians. We are going to begin going through the book this morning, and will be looking at it together over the next several weeks. Ephesians is in the middle of the New Testament, the second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Choice Before Time Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Third in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

After last week, and my referencing America’s song “Tin Man”, and after hearing several folks tell me that they couldn’t get it out of their heads during the sermon, I hesitate to do the same again, but here goes. It was a Tuesday night staple in the Harvey household when I was a child growing up; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Something To Sing About Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

So lets begin to rediscover something to sing about by beginning where Paul began. From his declaration of God’s worthiness of our full-tilt, no holds barred worship, Paul includes three additional “to the praise of …” statements. Each statement is attach

Something To Sing About Ephesians 1:3-14 What makes you sing? Not a little whispered song, but a belt out the volume song. (Share your answer with someone seated next to you.) It doesn’t take much to make me sing. It might be a simple statement made in a personal conversation that rings a bell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Feb 15, 2007

It talks about God’s grace and why it’s so amazing.

God’s Amazing Grace Ephesians 1: 3-10 When you hear the word “grace” what comes to mind? A cute little girl? The prayer you say before meals? Someone who moves effortlessly when dancing? According to some dictionaries, it’s: a special favor Good will towards others Temporary immunity But that’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Chosen

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

God has placed His finger on all of our lives.

We Are the Chosen Ephesians 1:1-14 “When I was a boy, my father, a baker, introduced me to the wonders of song,” tenor Luciano Pavarotti relates. “He urged me to work very hard to develop my voice. Arrigo Pola, a professional tenor in my hometown of Modena, Italy, took me as a pupil. I also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are The Redeemed

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

What does it mean to be redeemed?

We Are the Redeemed Ephesians 1:1-14 Tom carried his new boat to the edge of the river. He carefully placed it in the water and slowly let out the string. He marvelled at how well the ship he built moved in the water. Tom sat in the warm sunshine and enjoyed the boat. Suddenly a strong ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are The Sealed

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

This sermon addressed the power of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life.

We Are The Sealed Ephesians 1:1-14 SEALED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT We live in a world where people try their best to stop others from tampering with certain materials. The milk containers that we buy have the tamper-proof rings around the cap. Pickles come vacuum-packed. There is a little knob on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Drama Of Redemption

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This sermon looks at the script God wrote for our redemption. Based on the viewing of Mel Gibson’s "The Passion of the Christ".

The Drama of Redemption Eph 1:3-10 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10