Sermons on Ephesians 1:15-2:17:

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 20, 2014

The Sword of the Spirit is the personal and precise words of Jesus to us. It is the gospel but it is more. It is part of the living words that Jesus speaks to us as we abide and listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd.

Intro: Have you ever heard, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me?” Maybe the devil was the one who coined this phrase. You and I both know the power that words have. What we are going to find in Spiritual warfare the only thing that will harm the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction: “god’s Provision For Our Potential” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2014

What has God provided for our transformation?

The Bible has much to say about the potential that resides within the life of each and every Child of God. But one verse that sums it up well: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 2, 2014

God paid a great price that we might enjoy the eternal blessings of His Kingdom!

God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense September 28, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God paid a great price that we might enjoy the eternal blessings of His Kingdom! Focus Passage: Ephesians 2:4-10 Supplemental Passage: He has not dealt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Identity In Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Oct 13, 2014

What makes up your identity? Sanctification is a process that God wants to use to refine you. You'll find your identity there.

In general, selfies tell a false story about us. They’re just a moment captured, not the whole picture. They’re misleading. Who we see in the mirror isn’t what others see. They’re as good as we want them to be. We can re-take them until we get it perfect. (not that I would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outsiders To Insiders (Belonging Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 13, 2014

When we come to faith in Christ webelong to the family of God...a caring faith community.

Belonging Part II Title: Outsiders to Insiders Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thesis: When we come to faith in Christ we belong to the family of God… a caring faith community. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming Slide 2 I invite you to journey with us as people who value: • Belonging ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under His Feet And In His Hands

Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 7, 2010

Everything in our life can be put under the authority of Jesus Christ.

Under His Feet And In His Hands Ephesians 1 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow Ephesians 1 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Poem

Contributed by Raymond Lu on Aug 9, 2010

You and I are unfinished poems composed by the Master Poet. Sometimes, it seems that the events surrounding us don’t rhyme with how we think things should be. But He is far wiser than we are. When the day is done, we cannot imagine the beauty that He has

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). We can appreciate this verse more by looking at other translations. The King James Version says, For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sign Up – It’s Free (And Always Will Be) Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 12, 2010

Message reminding us that our salvation is free and anyone can join.

I was at one of those stores where you have to have a membership card to get in. The store will remain nameless, but you have to pay $35 a year or so to get into the store to then buy their items, which are said to be a great deal. Now you really still need to check what you are buying because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Grace

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Aug 20, 2010

This sermon is about one of the most used and probably least understood words in the Christian faith today. GRACE. Greater men than myself have tried to fully explain grace and have failed. In a small way I only wish today to talk about grace and how it a

Grace Introduction: Today’s sermon is about one of the most used and probably least understood words in the Christian faith today. GRACE. Greater men than myself have tried to fully explain grace and have failed. In a small way I only wish today to talk about grace and how it affects us and man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Authority Of The Believer #3

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010

your God given authority over all things is secured in Jesus Christ

Intro: authority—delegated power, authorized to do things Here’s the thought: God authorized Jesus to have all power given to Him, exalted to the right hand of God. He came to this world, destroyed the works of the devil. Now He had given the church, His Authority. Through Faith in Him, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Bailout For Man's Sinful Condition

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

BAIL-OUT became a popular word in our modern vernacular during the last few months of the presidency of George W. Bush, and continued in practice under President Barack Obama. However, long before we knew what the word meant, the process of the Bail-Out

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III God’s Bail-Out Of Man’s Sinful Condition Ephesians 2:1-7 (New International Version)   PRELIMINARIES INTRODUCTION The subject assigned to me for today’s presentation is: GOD’S BAILOUT OF MAN’S SINFUL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Grace: It’s All God Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 14, 2010

This is the summary sermon where I finally reveal that this series covers the same material that is often called the "5 Points of Calvinism." It emphasizes God's grace and that our faith response is us just showing up and accepting what Jesus has already

Today is the wrap up sermon of our winter sermon series. Sadly, though, it is still winter. We have been talking about salvation for five weeks. Today I want to review a bit and maybe tie some loose ends together. This concept is really important: that we understand our salvation so that we value ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bring Us Together

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

Paul showed the Ephesians how God answered the world’s plea for oneness. It was in Christ.

Introduction For the past several weeks, on our “Faith Lessons” we at the ministry of Titus on the Island of Crete. Paul’s mentoring of Titus the same issues he faced at Ephesus. These same issues are present today in our own culture. We live in a world divided. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Walking According To The Course Of This World

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

Could it be that the body of Christ is under attack and we are defeated and don’t even know it?

Prelude Have you ever wondered why the church is not growing today? Why there seems to be more churches closing, than new ones opening? Why there are so many Christians that don’t faithfully attend church? Why those that attend church regularly seem to be melancholy? Could it be that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference Jesus Makes

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

The truth is, man is a sinner, lost and undone, separated from God by a wide chasm of sin. He needs something done in his life that he will never be able to do for himself. He needs what Jesus and Jesus alone can do.

Introduction Illustration: An illiterate couple had just been saved. They met with a group of believers who dressed alike. The men wore red shirts while engaged in a certain project, so the woman made one for her husband. He came home after the meeting, however, with a look of disappointment ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist