Sermons on Ephesians 1:12:

Seven Deadly Sins - Slothfulness

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 24, 2018

The Seven Deadly Sins - looking at Slothfulness and how we can overcome it.

Deadly? . . . Sloth? March 25, 2018 Well, I’ve saved the best for last! Today we’re ending our series on the 7 Deadly Sins, as we hope to learn how to avoid these traps and instead to draw closer to God so we can reach our FULL POTENTIAL. Last week, Eric told you about what it means to be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

Overview Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 18, 2018

This is the final message from the Ephesians series reviewing the basic content of the letter.

Paul Reviews His Letter to the Ephesians The identity and responsibility of the Church Introduction My name is Paul. During my time on earth I was an apostle appointed by Jesus to share the good news with both Jews and Gentiles but mostly to gentiles. I was not always and apostle and definitely ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Being A Good Father

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 7, 2018

This sermon, designed for Father's Day, addresses two components I wish I would have known before I became a dad myself. Two simple principles that can be easily applied to a father of any age and includes material for men, women, and various life stages.

There is no script or instruction manual, for being a good father. Most men are thrust into the task of fatherhood that will change how we view our earthly father, Heavenly Father, and even ourselves forever. It is an adventure that will challenge us, drain us, beat us up, lending us to a few ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Inheritance

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 27, 2014

A funeral sermon in which we learn about the person something of her relationship to herself, to others, and to God.

Jutta was one of those people that make a preacher’s job easier – or really, the job of anyone who speaks in public. I came to know Jutta at the vespers service held each Thursday evening at the Manor. She always sat close to the front – on the second row, in fact – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believe 5 - Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015

Believe week 6 looks at our Identity in Christ

Believe 5 - Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:3-14 October 19, 2014 We’ve started our search for a college for Joshua. We’ve made a couple of college visits. Two things I’ve learned . . . I’m not sure I’m ready to let go of Joshua, and college is not cheap. Since I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Wanted To Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2015

God has lavished upon His children wonderful gifts of grace, simply because He wanted to.

Because He Wanted To Ephesians 1:3-12 Based on a fictional story about the former pro golfer Arnold Palmer, Palmer once played a series of exhibition matches in Saudi Arabia. The king was so impressed that he proposed to give Palmer a gift. Palmer demurred; "It really isn't necessary, Your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Purpose & Promise Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Mar 4, 2015

Our inheritance in Christ

God’s Purpose & Promise Ephesians 1: 9-14 Eph 1:9, 10 And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment-to bring all things ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Lives And Reigns Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 25, 2019

The earthly life of Jesus Christ was a very powerful life but the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ gave us the power to become sons of God and partakers of the divine nature.

THEME: IT IS FINISHED TOPIC: HE LIVES AND REIGNS MAIN TEXT: EPHESIANS 1:6-14 INTRODUCTION The Earthly life of Jesus Christ was a very powerful life but the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ gave us the power to become sons of God and partakers of the divine nature - 2 Peter 1:3-4. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Rags To Riches Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Introduction: Everyone likes a “from rags to riches” story. If you are a child of God then this text is “your story”! Paul boldly declares our riches (richness) in Christ. Let’s go to the ATM (Almighty Treasure Mine) and find out what the balance is in our account.

The book of Ephesians is a goldmine full of great, grand and glorious truths. It has been called “The Queen of the Epistles”. “The Alps of the New Testament” and “The Third Heaven Epistle”. Curtis Vaughn says “It is considered by many people to be the greatest of Paul’s writings.” F.W. Farrar ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mystery Of His Will”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 22, 2019

There are three astonishing things I was reminded of this week

“The Mystery of His Will” June 23, 2019 Ephesians 1:1-14 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

How To Overcome The Winter Blues!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 6, 2019

Want to figure out how to cure the winter blues? The cold weather and all those bills can really get a person down but if we remember we are the Lord's portion by sovereign choice, by purchase, by conquest and by faith we can leap for joy!

The Lord’s Portion Deuteronomy 32:9, Ephesians 1:3-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To see where the quotes were used and to see a live video go to the above website As frosted air forces its way into our lungs and our teeth chatter as we jar our frozen car door ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:9, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Benefits Package Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 13, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#2] GOD’S BENEFITS PACKAGE Ephesians 1:7-12 Introduction: Last week, we looked at how blessed we are as Christians. Verses 3-6 showed us the blessings of God the Father. Our text today, show us the blessing of God the Son. As I was preparing this sermon, I started building ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Blessed Series

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Mar 4, 2019

We often become complacent in our walk with Christ. Sometimes we need a reminder of the many blessing s that come to us when we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior.

Charles Spurgeon made this observation on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. “The epistle to the Ephesians is a complete body of divinity. In the first chapter, you have the doctrines of the gospel, and the next, you have the experience of the Christian, and before the epistle finishes you have the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Ephesians: Your Identity In Christ (1)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

Discover your identity in Christ! In Ephesians 1, we discover that we are predestined, purchased, promised and praise-givers.

Ephesians | Your Identity in Christ (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/28/2014 A few of weeks ago, Modesto Christian Church held their end-of-summer celebration for the kids who attended their summer children’s program. Ashley and I arrived early with our three kids and I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Adoption Day

Contributed by Bobby Key on Oct 6, 2018

Our name does not define us, Christ does.

Our names say a lot about us. We put thought into what we name our children and our pets. Some of us even name our cars. Everything has to have a name. Some names are strong and powerful, some are humble and meek, and others…well… In April of 1940, a baby was born in New Jersey. This boy was one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14, Romans 8:14-17