Sermons on Efesios 2:3:

Free Will?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Is the will truly free, as some suggest?

Title: The Question of Human Free Will Text: Ephesians 2:1-3 Anytime the discussion of God’s sovereignty in election arises, one question is sure to be included in the conversation: How do we rectify the free will of man with the sovereign omnipotence of God? This question is a natural ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Love Ephesians

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014

The majesty and practicality of one of the most wonderful books in the Bible.

WHY I LOVE EPHESIANS: A short outline. It begins with praise to God for all our blessings in Christ. It places the source of our salvation, even of our faith, squarely on the shoulders of God. It proclaims the mystery of salvation, the unsearchable riches of Christ. It reminds the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23, Ephesians 2:1-22, Ephesians 3:1-21, Ephesians 4:1-32, Ephesians 5:1-33, Ephesians 6:1-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Show His Grace

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2013

God has shown us A LOT of Grace, we can be excited at the prospect of showing that grace to others!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in the middle of a series entitled, “REASONS FOR MY HEART TO BEAT.” • This series deals with things that can help bring passion back to our faith, things to help give us the drive to live life with passion and gusto. • The REASONS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But God

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013

The other day I found myself in a negative/hard/bad ________________, but God made a way where there seem to be now way! And He will do it for you; just fill in the blank.

Quotes: “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins “You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” Ruth E. Renkl “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Works In The Plan Of Salvation!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 7, 2012

In this outline we list 10 works that we and the Holy Spirit does in our lives as we walk in His Plan Salvation. A preacher once explained grace to me with this acronym: God's Riches At Christ's Expense

Ten works in the Plan of Salvation! In this outline we list 10 works that we and the Holy Spirit does in our lives as we walk in His Plan Salvation. A preacher once explained grace to me with this acronym: God's Riches At Christ's Expense I. God 's Grace Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) 8 For by grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Identity Series

Contributed by Matt Smith on Jan 3, 2013

From what do you get your identity? Is it in your career? Your Spouse? Your Looks? Maybe it is even something such as Your Ministry or how much you Read The Bible. In this message Pastor Matt Smith shows us through scripture that our primary identity

Identity [Ephesians 2:1-10] *Pastor’s Note: All of my sermons are transcribed by the amazing saints at Barabbas Road Church. The sermons will have minor spelling, gramatical and contextual errors. If you wish to listen or view a sermon from Barabbas Road Church please visit our website at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Your Authority

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 11, 2013

We need to realize the unraveling of the enemy's power has already been accomplished by Christ and we engage the enemy based on the fact that his authority over us has been stripped and we have authority over him by the blood of Jesus and in Jesus Name

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 1Jn 3:8 KJV Eph 2:1-7 KJV And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's The After Picture That Matters

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2013

How are we saved and what are its implications

It’s the “After” Picture That Matters Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction This morning’s passage is one of the central texts of the Protestant church. Pastors and theologians far superior to me have unlocked the power of these verses. A proper understanding of this text is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life From The Dead Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm.

The Walking Dead Sermon Series (2 of 4) “Life From the Dead” Eph. 2.1-7 October 13, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Pastor Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm. 1 If you stick a corpse with a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Church The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2012

The Council Fathers made much use of Paul's theology of the Church in writing the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, and it points us outward to a starving world.

Monday of 29th Week in Course 2012 Vatican II Documents The occurrence of the Letter to the Ephesians in our Lectionary right at the beginning of the year of faith, in which have begun to study Lumen Gentium, is quite providential. Here in chapter 2 of the letter, St. Paul makes a subtle change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Grace For The Beginning Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

Grace for Methodists is understood as a three-stage process: prevenient grace, justifying grace, and sanctifying grace. That being said, we need to understand that grace is just that, grace. Prevenient grace, justifying grace and sanctifying grace are not

Grace for the Beginning of the Journey Ephesians 2:1-10 John Wesley started the Methodist movement after having an encounter with the Holy Spirit in his small group Bible study when his heart as he described it was “strangely warmed.” From that point on, Methodism made significant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Saved

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 24, 2012

A sermon about salvation.

Saved Intro: WHOSOEVER 1: Salvation a) John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. b) Acts 2:21 and it shall come to pass that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

New Life Individually Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012

God recreated us in Christ for good works. We are individually new creations.

“New Life Individually,” Ephesians 2:1-10 Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: God recreated us in Christ for good works. b. CIS: We are individually new creations. III. Exposition a. The Chaos. (v.1-3) i. Humanity lost in its inheritance from Adam. ii. Humans individually ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Alive

Contributed by David E. Watters on May 10, 2012

The focus is once again all on God. Heart change can only come from the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives. One of the images in the Bible to describe this change is the image of re-birth – the old dies and something completely new is born in its pla

Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 1 You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3 All of us once lived among them in the passions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Walking According To The Course Of This World

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

Could it be that the body of Christ is under attack and we are defeated and don’t even know it?

Prelude Have you ever wondered why the church is not growing today? Why there seems to be more churches closing, than new ones opening? Why there are so many Christians that don’t faithfully attend church? Why those that attend church regularly seem to be melancholy? Could it be that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist