Sermons on Ephesians 1:4-2:22:

Requires A Detailed Plan Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 21, 2002

Sermon 2 of three. Buildings don’t just happen and neither do churches Buildings are complicated places. They take a lot of thinking and planning. It’s easy to miss something very important. A Master Planner is required – An Architect who develops

Building A Great Church Requires a Detailed Plan Last week – firm foundation Today – the detailed plan Next Sunday – gathering the resources Oct 27th – the passion A plan – Guided by Purpose Illustration: Solomon’s Temple 1 Kings 6:7 1Ki 6:7 CEV Solomon did not want the noise of hammers and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In A Unified Church

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Oct 23, 2002

Even where there are disagreements, unity is a commitment to remain together.

Living In a Unified Church Ephesians 1:10; 4:1-3; Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:5-15 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On October 20, 2002 Introduction: I. Illustration: Kids Playing Church A. Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. B. In it he chronicled the way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:10, Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No More Walls

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 27, 2002

Many times what we build to protect ourselves becomes the very thing the enemy will use to destroy us, Some things are meant to be destroyed, Jesus said "No More Walls"

Eph 2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us]; Usually speaking In the O.T. when The bible mentions walls it is speaking of strength and protection. A city without walls was considered weak and vulnerable. But the draw back to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

The second purpose of our lives is to love one another.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". So far, we’ve seen that God made us for a reason. He had a purpose in creating us. Life was not an accident; the human race ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

"Raised Up" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 2, 2002

What does it mean, to be raised up with Christ and seated in the heavenly places? (#17 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

It was going to be a beautiful day, at least, insofar as the weather was concerned. One could tell. It was still some minutes until sunrise, but it was one of those early pre-dawn mornings when the air smelled fresh, there was hardly any breeze, the night dew was drawing a damp but pleasant odor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002

Many people view Christianity as dry and lifeless. It doesn’t have to be that way it is a life changing experience and should be viewed with zest and exuberance because we have that assurance of Eternal Life.

“Salvation and Assurance” Ephesians 2:1-9 There was a man named Thomas Johnson. During a week of meetings at his corps in St. Joseph, MO, he was the center of attention, laughing, smiling, joking, never a serious moment. After the final meeting given by the speaker, Major David Thomas, he gripped ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Exalting Satan Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

What does the Bible mean by Satan being the god of this world?

False Teaching about Satan What does scripture mean by the statement that Satan is the god of this world? The Word-Faith movement defines this radically different than Historic Christianity. Word- Faith doctrine defines Satan as the possessor and god of this earth. Word-Faith teaches that God is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-21, 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Frank Ellis on Apr 15, 2002

God’s power at work in our daily life

Read: Judges 6: 11-16 and Ephesians 1: 15-23 Text – as readings INTRODUCTION It is not easy, is it, to stand up and be counted as a Christian? Perhaps it’s more difficult in some situations than others. It may not be too difficult when you are with Christian friends; but when you are on your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Life As You Have Always Wanted Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We can live God’s gift of life at its best.

LIFE AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED Ephesians 1:15-23 S: Resurrection Power Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life. Pr: WE CAN LIVE GOD’S GIFT OF LIFE AT ITS BEST. ?: How? KW: Discoveries TS: We will find in Ephesians 1:15-23 three discoveries that help us to live life at its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Eternal Plan - All Things United Under Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Here we have a wonderfully concise yet comprehensive summary of the Christian gospel and its implications. Here we discover the wonder and intricacy of God’s eternal plan for his world and especially for his people.

You may have been following the reports, over the past few months, of the State Government Report prepared by Sir Rod Eddington on Melbourne’s East-West transport needs. The one thing that seems to have come out of that exercise and particularly since the Eastlink toll road opened is that the need ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

To The Praise Of His Glory

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. The letters of Paul characteristically follow a certain pattern: a. What God has done for man (indicative). b. What Man must do in response (imperative). 2. Recurring phrase in Eph. 1 draws attention to this pattern. a. "To the praise of his glory" (6, 12, 14). b. What we are must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Knowing God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together.

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together. I havenít yet decided all that we will study about Him because I have so many choices. In fact, that which we can learn together about God is overwhelming in its scope. For example we could consider passages of scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Unleash The Power

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer is the key to unleashing the power of God in the life of the individual.

Unleash The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 In 1907, the great preacher E.M. Bounds wrote these powerful words which are still challenging the hearts of God's people to this day. God's plan is to make much of the man, far more of him than of anything else. Men are God's method. The Church is looking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Saving Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Those who are outside the people of God are in rebellion against Him and are therefore spiritually dead. But God makes them a free offer to bring them back to life. All that’s needed to receive all of the bounty that God offers is to believe his promise,

I guess everyone in the world is aware that not all is right with either the world or themselves. If I were to ask you to name 3 things that were wrong with the world, I imagine that most of you would answer within a few seconds. If I were to ask you the same question about yourself you might take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

We Have Been Chosen To Praise God.

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

This sermon looks at the doctrine of election and brings the gospel comfort always attached to it for believers.

Introduction: Try-outs can be nerve-racking times. The attempt to be the best or among the best. Whether it is try-outs for basketball, try-outs for the spring play, Or a "try-out" for a new job with an interview. What emotions does one usually exhibit when he or she makes the cut and gets the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-18

Denomination: Lutheran