Sermons on Ephesians 1:1-2:22:

Chosen In Christ--But For What?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2024

The choice is tied up with the Father’s decision to adopt us as sons and daughters, siblings by adoption with His only-begotten Son. For what purpose? We are so favored so that we might praise the glory of God’s grace granted us through the beloved Son, His life, passion, death and Resurrection.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2024 St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians anchors our Scriptures today. Paul is acting as a prophet/teacher for the Church at Ephesus but the universal feel of this letter suggests to us that it’s more like an encyclical or circular letter for all of the churches in that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:12-15, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:7-13, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2024

A look at what it means to have unity according to Paul

UNITY IN THE CHURCH July 7, 2024 Ephesians 4:4-6 A Lutheran theologian from the 16th century, named Rupertus Meldenius wrote --- “In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.” - Rupertus Meldenius That’s a great reminder. Yet how do we define what’s essential? Where’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Ephesians 2:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

"just The Way We Are"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2024

A sermon about how God chooses to love us and claim us no matter how we feel about ourselves.

“Just the Way We Are” Ephesians 1:3-14 Is there anyone here that struggles with shame? Do you ever feel as if you have let God down, to the point where you find it hard to believe that God could possibly love you? If this is the case, you probably also struggle with despair, which is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Living United For The Praise Of God's Glory

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 10, 2024

There is something both uplifting and liberating when we simply praise God for who He is, and for His love for us.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Ask yourself whether these words of the psalmist remind you of your daily life in the United States: “his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Ephesians 1:3-14, Amos 7:12-15, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of God's Grace Titus 2:11-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024

Titus 2:11-14 beautifully encapsulates the transformative power of God's grace and its implications for our lives.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of God's Grace Titus 2:11-14 Today, we delve into a rich and profound passage from the book of Titus, focusing on Titus 2:11-14. This passage beautifully encapsulates the transformative power of God's grace and its implications for our lives. The title of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Titus 2:11, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 1:3, Titus 2:14, Titus 2:13-14, James 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Predestined Church: A Study Of Ephesians 1:3-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 13, 2024

We continue in our study of Ephesians with rich foundational information for God's predestined plan for the church.

The Predestined Church Ephesians 1:3–14 NKJV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Him

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 13, 2024

In him or Jesus we have all the blessings Heaven can offer.

IN HIM Ephesians 1:3-14 1. There are certain words that are used in our lives like “what were you thinking”, game changer, AI or Artificial Intelligence, pardon my French, come on, you got to be kidding, there are certain words used I. In the church, there are words like hallelujah, praise the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Lavish Grace Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 13, 2024

This is message for an outdoor, outreach service in downtown Toronto. It's a message about the amazing and lavish love of God that will change our lives now and for eternity, if we say yes to God's offer of salvation in Christ.

July 14, 2024 Message for Outdoor Service - The Lavish Grace of God There are a lot of really stunning passages of scripture in the Bible. There are so many, that I probably could not choose if I had to which is my favorite. But today’s passage does come very close. There are many ways to read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jeremiah, Jesus And Ourselves, Shepherding The Flock

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 16, 2024

They were united in peace, because the true peace is Jesus, whose sacrifice on the cross is the event that attracts all humans in need of rescue from sin.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2024 If you know your biblical history, it’s pretty easy to understand why the prophet Jeremiah is often portrayed in art as super-sad. He was active in his prophetic mission during a time that was economically prosperous, at least for the Jewish rich, but spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Ephesians 2:13-18, Psalm 23:1-6, Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Listo Para Cualquier Cosa (Parte 2: En El Reino Celestial) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2024

Para navegar con éxito en la vida, los cristianos deben comprender su relación con el reino celestial. Este mensaje examina los cinco pasajes de Efesios donde se encuentra la frase "en los lugares celestiales" y analiza lo que cada uno significa para los creyentes.

Introducción A medida que nos acercamos a las elecciones presidenciales, todos sentimos cierto grado de incertidumbre sobre el futuro. Las agendas de los dos partidos son muy diferentes y llevarían a toda la nación por caminos muy diferentes. ¿Cuál será el resultado ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:12, Colossians 3:2, Ephesians 1:20, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 2:4-6, Ephesians 2:6, Ephesians 3:10, Ephesians 6:10-12, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:12, James 4:14, Job 38:7, Luke 20:41-44, Mark 12:35-37, Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:18, Psalm 110:1, Romans 5:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Intentional God - Intentional Living

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 18, 2024

Paul shares with us these main truths: 1. THE GOOD GOD of Creation (the Lord God Almighty – Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is an Intentional God. 2. He calls us to live a life INTENTIONALLY IN CHRIST.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14; Psalm 23 Theme: Intentional God – Intentional Living Paul shares with us these main truths: 1. THE GOOD GOD of Creation (the Lord God Almighty – Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is an Intentional God. 2. He calls us to live a life INTENTIONALLY IN CHRIST. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 16:11, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Trusting In The Providence Of God Romans 8:28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2024

Understanding and trusting in God's providence can transform our lives, providing peace and assurance in His sovereign plan.

Transformed by Truth: Trusting in the Providence of God Romans 8:28 Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound doctrine of God's providence. Understanding and trusting in God's providence can transform our lives, providing peace and assurance in His sovereign plan. Our primary text ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:11, Genesis 50:20, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Gandhi Never Went To Church Again - And What Jesus Wants To Do About It

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 19, 2024

In this sermon you'll meet a hardline immigration official and then a not very nice racist. Then ... when they have had their say ... perhaps you will meet Jesus.

A version of this sermon was first delivered on 10th September 2006 at Holy Trinity Barkingside - a slightly amended version (with Part Three added) was delivered Sunday 21 July 2024 at St Barnabas Northolt. As Anglo-Catholics we have a set of four readings (Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 3:28-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Illusion Of Success

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Jul 24, 2024

Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to talk about something that I believe touches all of us at some point in our lives: the pursuit of worldly pleasures and success

Ephesians 2:11-22 Common English Bible The reconciliation of God’s people 11 So remember that once you were Gentiles by physical descent, who were called “uncircumcised” by Jews who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

The Plagues Of Egypt

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024

Israel had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years, driven and abused by the power of Pharaoh to build cities that would be a monument to Egyptian power and gods for many centuries. Some of those monuments are partially visible even today

Israel had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years, driven and abused by the power of Pharaoh to build cities that would be a monument to Egyptian power and gods for many centuries. Some of those monuments are partially visible even today, thousands of years after the deliverance of Israel from bondage ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-10, Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God