Sermons about Ephesians 1:3-18

Where Was God On September 11?

Contributed by Sunny Philip on Nov 1, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 9,481 views

An attempt to understand the incidents on September 11, 2001 based on the understanding of how the will of God works.

It is possible that all of us asked this question. No one should be blamed for asking it either. It was not an expression of unbelief. Just a cry from the pit of our hearts. Anyone who reads Bible regularly knows that we were not the first ones to ask this question. Israel asked, “Why do you hide ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-11, Deuteronomy 29:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Higher Place

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 7,594 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

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Me Five! Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 27, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 4,091 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

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks For The Things You Have Done

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

based on 158 ratings

| 5,449 views

An exploration of what we all have that we can be thankful for, inspite of our life situation.

Thanks For The Things You Have Done Ephesians 1:3-14 A father and his son were seated at the dining room table, while the mother was finishing the final preparations on the family’s dinner. While the father and son were seated, the father asked the son if he would say the prayer for the meal. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Beautiful To Me

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 27, 2001

based on 88 ratings

| 4,280 views

We are transformed by the way God sees us

Some years ago Jill and I went on holiday to Cyprus, the Mediterranean island. Towards the end of our holiday we saw an advertisement for a Christian Musical by a man called Roger Jones. We had met Roger on two occasions when he came as a guest to the Conference Centre we were running at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-4

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Amazing Grace!

Contributed by John Sloat on Apr 3, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 5,822 views

A 5-year-old with a broken foot in a wheelchair at DisneyWorld among caring people is a metaphor for grace.

AMAZING GRACE Text: Ephesians 1:6,7b,8a I want to think with you this morning about the grace of God. The text is from Ephesians, the first chapter, verses 6, 7, and 8: "Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear son. How great is the grace of God which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Resolution

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 11, 2001

based on 86 ratings

| 11,184 views

As you enter into a new year you’re probably thinking of some resolutions you’d like to make. Along with that are probably the thoughts of all the resolutions you’ve broken. This message challenges us to think about what God’s resolution is for us!

GOD’S RESOLUTION Ephesians 1:3-10; Genesis 17:7-8; Exodus 6:7 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Ephesians 1:3-10 (NIV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Genesis 17:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Biblical Facts About The Believer's Election Series

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Apr 12, 2001

based on 72 ratings

| 10,412 views

This message was part of an exposition of Colossians 3:12 and upholds the doctrine of election from an unconditional, Reformed viewpoint.

Transcribed From Cassette Message COL42 by Tim Crews Copyright 2001 by author * This is a transcript, not a manuscript. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Open your Bibles with me to Colossians Chapter 3. If you were to ask me what the underlying theme of God’s dealings with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: *other

How Secure Are You In Christ

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 19, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 4,336 views

Eternal security is for real and for everyone.

Title: How secure are you in Christ? In 1628 a child was born in Bedford England to a poor family. As time went by and he became a man the English Civil War started and he found himself fighting with the Parliamentary army against the forces of the king of England. Now for him this was really a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The World Needs Now... Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 4,053 views

What the world needs most is the impact joyful Christians make; that’s one of the best ways we show God’s love in a practical way.

Introduction - There are many joy-robbers: IRS Form 1040s, pink slips, overtime, unexpected changes. Paul the Apostle experienced many more things than these (2 Corinthians 11) and still rejoiced (Philippians 4). Joy is: A result of trusting Christ that makes us able to see life from God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Really Want From Us Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001

based on 55 ratings

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God eliminates our guilt, wrath, distance from Him, and bondage to sin when we trust Christ; we need to take advantage of what He’s already given and do His wishes now.

Introduction: The Bible describes people who haven’t trusted Christ as Savior as- Guilty Awaiting wrath Distant from God In bondage to sin God answers these needs Himself in the gift of Christ’s life on the cross for us. Christ’s atonement for sin answers guilt by paying the price of guilt and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

A New Name Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 27, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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As Paul praised God when he heard how the Ephesian believers lived, we too will bring God praise by impact our lives have on ourselves and others.

We must cause God to be praised. These things in the Ephesian believers’ lives caused Paul to give thanks to God and praise Him for His work in them; as we do the same things, we too can cause people around us to praise God for His works in us. 1. Our Faith in God (15a) Faith is obviously inside ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Building Faith We Can Use Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 27, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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Understanding God’s words and gifts helps the Spirit strengthen our faith to withstand things we may not understand.

We must strengthen our faith with God’s truths. Strong faith rests on understanding God’s words and works. 1. Understand what God Did when He Saved Us (18a) Gave us the best future we could have Gave us hope we could live as other “saints” do Freed from bondage to the past 2. Understand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

As Jesus Ascended To The Father, He Gave Gifts. Series

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 29, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 7,185 views

As Jesus ascended He gave us a promise, and the Apostle Paul reminds us of the hope, inheritance, and greatness of the promises of God.

THE Last Sunday IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, Ascension Sunday INTRODUCTION;;Luke-24: 44-53, ACTS 1:11 There are many days of the church year WE CELEBRATE, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, PENTECOST. YET, There are ALSO days of the church year the we fail to recognize, and these days and events reveal to us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

What Christians Think About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

based on 394 ratings

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Four freedoms the Holy Spirit brings explained for people investigating the Christian faith.

Robert Duvall wanted to make a movie called The Apostle back in 1983 (Newsweek 4/13/98, 60). He wanted to make The Apostle because he felt that the motion picture industry had mostly ignored the work of the Holy Spirit in American religion. According to Duvall, "Filmmakers hardly ever depict ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, John 16:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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