Sermons about Ephesians 1:4-2:22

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

Got Grace? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 26, 2001

based on 66 ratings

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This sermon focuses on what grace really is and how it affects our lives today.

Personal Questions… Got Grace? Ephesians 2:8-9 April 1, 2001 Intro: A. Ever wonder how the "Got Milk" ads got started? Well there is a "Got Milk" internet site that tells the story… In 1993 milk consumption in California had declined steadily for 20 years, so milk processors from all over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

| 3,457 views

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

What's A Body Good For?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

based on 33 ratings

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A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Was God On September 11?

Contributed by Sunny Philip on Nov 1, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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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

The Source Of Peace

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

based on 306 ratings

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Wouldn’t it be great to be able to sit down someday & say, "I don’t have anything to worry about today. Everything in my life is in order"? That would be great, wouldn’t it? But it doesn’t happen very often.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. The subject this morning is peace. And in this world today, that subject is a major concern, isn’t it? ILL. Now I don’t mean to be harsh, but I have little respect for some of the ideas & values proclaimed by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chasing Trophies

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

based on 8 ratings

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Everyone has the opportunity to be the Bride, a trophy that will be presented spotless and pure (Eph.5:27), not dusty and forgotten.

Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Theme: Created in Christ Jesus Thesis: Are You Chasing Trophies? Title: Chasing Trophies Intro Super Bowl Sunday Most watched event in world today Why? We want to identify with victory! 22 men on field at a time - all want to be victorious all are after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Higher Place

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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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

Don't Build Your Life On Popsicle Sticks

Contributed by Steve Steve on Nov 20, 2001

based on 117 ratings

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I use some creative work to illustrate a very practical real life point to our younger children.

For a children’s sermon I like to divide the children up. Boy, girl etc. Then each team is given popsicle sticks and glue to create a building that will be stronger than the other teams. While they are doing this I like to have the accompianist play a cute children’s song or two. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Dangers Of A Second Base Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 25, 2001

based on 32 ratings

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The purpose of service is to enable the entire church to do God’s work!

I don’t know about you but this year’s World Series was one of the best in years. Whether you rooted for the Diamondbacks or the Yankees, we have to admit that it was a great series. Now, there are groups of people who statistically follow the game of baseball. They love to find, study, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Me Five! Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 27, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 4,405 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

Fighting For Peace Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 13, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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God’s work for us in Christ can give us the tools to fight against despair that may set in from dealing with people, circumstance, or our own selves.

Our feelings make us go crazy! We need to compensate for things that can drive us nuts! Complex challenges can limit any of us Our views affect the ways we view life; safe with God or building lives without God. We must depend on God’s love for us. 1. God chooses to love us as He finds us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Satan: The Prince Of The Power Of The Air Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 13, 2001

based on 39 ratings

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Knowing how Satan works and making plans to stand firm against him are important and practical parts of our faith.

...In time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. Ephesians 2:2 Detecting Satan at Work: Wants us to Disobey God (Eph. 2:2; Gen. 3; Matthew 4) Accuses (Rev. 12:10; Job ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Everyone Needs.. God's Saving Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 14, 2001

based on 148 ratings

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A sermon evangelistic in nature that will also speak to the saint about God’s Saving Grace.

Series: Born Again To Live Anew (An Exposition of Ephesians) Sermon: "What Everyone Needs.. God’s Saving Grace" Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 By Rev. Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com I heard about an 83 year old man the other day who had lived his entire life as a bachelor. One day this man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

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