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  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    A Higher Place

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul prays for mature believers to press on and experience a higher place.

    A Higher Place INTRODUCTION:  God is inviting us to a higher place  There are higher attainments in the spirit  There is more of God to be found  We have not ’arrived’ yet  In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul prays for mature believers to press on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Me Five! Series

    Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,333 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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    Praying For My Brothers

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,188 views

    A study of Ephesians 1:15-21 can help us to understand how to pray for our brothers.

    Introduction: How many times do we find that our prayers for the church don�t go beyond: �Lord, Be with this church�? There are many times when we don�t know the particular struggles of each of our brothers. How can we pray for them? We can learn some from studying Ephesians 1:15-21. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayers From A Prisoner Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,420 views

    Second in a series through the book of Ephesians.

    First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning - April 25th, 2004 Ephesians 1:15-23 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling “Prayers from a Prisoner” I. INTRODUCTION (v.15-16) a. Recap Background: Ephesians – 10th book of NT. Paul writes to Church @ Ephesus from Roman prison. b. Central Theme: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Toward Maturity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,063 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

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    Power To Spare

    Contributed by Mark Raughton on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,104 views

    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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    The Apostle's Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,268 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Spirit Of God My Teacher Be Showing The Things Of Christ To Me

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,764 views

    The Holy Spirit teaches us by enlightening the mind of the simple, ignorant and naive who are not fully aware of the gaps that exist between their professing ideals and their living realities. Paul wrote, "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Chri

    Spirit of God My Teacher Be Showing the Things of Christ to Me (Eph. 1:17,18) Illustration: I remember walking to church one winter evening to preach on the words, "He will glorify me" (John 16:14), seeing the building floodlit as I turned a corner, and realizing that this was exactly the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,903 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

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    The Prayer Of A Prisoner

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 26, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,878 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

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    See The Ascended Jesus With The Eyes Of Your Heart

    Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,440 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
     | 11,861 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

  • James Phillips avatar

    The Church Christ Is Building #3

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,777 views

    This shows that Christ not us is over the church. With some help here on earth.

    SERMON #3 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. WHO IS OVER THE CHURCH? a. EPHESIANS 5:22 32 22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Chris Findley avatar

    The Fire In The Soul

    Contributed by Chris Findley on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    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

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Authory Of The Believer Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,937 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