Sermons on Ephesians 1 13 And 14:

Jesus Before The Supreme Court - Mark 14:53-65 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 20, 2024

Why does Jesus remain silent at his trial? And why does he speak up at one point? We'll learn from his example when we should keep quiet and when to speak up.

Mark 14:53 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders and teachers of the law came together. 54 Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire. 55 The chief priests and the whole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65, Matthew 26:57-68, John 18:12-14

We Are Fam-A-Lee Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

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

Remember, if you can, the glory days of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yes, there’s a fog there, isn’t there? But in 1979, led by Willie Stargell and fueled by Sister Sledge’s disco hit, the Pirates were “fam-a-lee”, and they slipped past the Orioles to claim what remains to this day their latest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bought And Paid For Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

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

Well…he’s back. Exactly thirty years after we first learned the name Apollo Creed, thirty years after we first heard the strains of “Gonna Fly Now”, thirty years after we first heard him cry, “Adrienne”, and sixteen years after we last saw him on the silver screen, this Christmas, Rocky Balboa is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

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

The ritual was a familiar one to the people of Israel—once a year, the High Priest would select one bull and two goats—innocent animals. The bull he would sacrifice as atonement for his own sins and the sins of his household. Then he would slaughter one of the two goats, take its blood inside the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In On The Secret Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

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

18 I know very well how foolish the message of the cross sounds to those who are on the road to destruction. But we who are being saved recognize this message as the very power of God. 19 As the Scriptures say, "I will destroy human wisdom and discard their most brilliant ideas." 20 So where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Heritage: Us! Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

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

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder… Show personal “artifacts” (at this point, I displayed a number of personal items that had great value to me, but which would have no value to anyone else); “the fair market value of these items is about 2 cents, give or take…" To you? Worthless. To me? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

1 - My Home Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Nov 5, 2024

Jesus promises to make your heart his home, if you come. “I WILL LIVE AND WALK AMONG THEM” Are you yoked with God? Is your heart His today? Have you given up everything for trusting in the Lord? Would you pray and RESPOND to Jesus. Tell him, Come HOME.

1 - THEY WILL BE MY HOME = “I WILL LIVE AND WALK AMONG THEM” 2 Corinthians? ?6?:?14?-?18? ?NIV?? 14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, John 14:23

Denomination: Methodist

"Captivity Led Captive" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 23, 2003

Sin made us captives to Satan. Grace made us captives to Christ. (#13 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“Therefore it says ‘When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men’. (Now this expression, ‘He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Ten Virgins

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 7, 2002

Matthew 25:1-13 is a parable about two groups of maidens or virgins---the prepared and the unprepared.

THE TEN VIRGINS Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Although Douglas MacArthur graduated from West Point at the top of his class, he continued to prepare himself for service to his country. He studied every military textbook he could get his hands on. He visited battlefields and personally reviewed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does It Mean To Grab Your Battle Rattle? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

When facing an enemy, we must be wearing the proper gear for battle.

You cannot stand against the enemy without your battle rattle. You must be wearing the whole armor of God. The battle is not a natural one, therefore natural weapons are ineffective. Spiritual battles are fought with spiritual weapons. The armor has a purpose, our responsibility is to put it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Better In Bad Times

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2018

No doubt the young Samuel, like the Child Jesus, ‘became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him’ (cf. Luke 2:40).

GROWING BETTER IN BAD TIMES. 1 Samuel 2:18-20; 1 Samuel 2:26. The children of Israel forsook the LORD, and the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He visited them with temporal judgments (Judges 2:13-15). ‘Nevertheless,’ (O, precious word!) the LORD raised up judges, or ‘saviours’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 1 Samuel 2:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The King Ascended Acts 1.1-11

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 22, 2025

JESUS’ ascension confirms HIS Authority as KING, shifts HIS Work from earth to heaven, empowers HIS Church, and assures HIS Return. The KING reigns now - and will return in glory.

2025.11.23 Sermon Notes. Part 4 - JESUS THE KING ASCENDED Acts 1.1-11 SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18 KEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh That You Would Rend The Heavens

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's church.

OH THAT YOU WOULD REND THE HEAVENS! Isaiah 64:1-9. When we pray for the whole state of Christ’s church, as we must do given the Lord’s own example (John 17:9), we should encourage ourselves by recalling past mercies. In the context of this passage, Isaiah has been gradually building up through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reviving The Power And Fire Of The Holy Ghost For Our Lives - Ephesians 5:2 Series

Contributed by Hugh Laing on Feb 15, 2010

WHERE AND WHAT SHOULD THE CHURCH BE DOING TODAY?

INTRODUCTION...Today we are going to continue our talk about the HOLY GHOST and how we allow Him to dwell in us. But before we do I must say this...when we walk into God's House to worship we should leave ALL else behind. We should be here to commune with God only and if we are here for any other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

God Provides

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 25, 2020

What can a church do with meager resources? Let’s learn about the abundant resources of heaven, by examining the miracle of feeding the 5,000 in Matthew 14:13-21.

What can a church do with meager resources? Let’s learn about the abundant resources of heaven, by examining the miracle of feeding the 5,000 in Matthew 14:13-21. When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist