Sermons about Ephesians 1:9-4:13

Shaped To Serve God Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 29, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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This message is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose.

SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD Adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days "Shaped To Serve God" Intro: In October of 2002, Elvis’ album of greatest hits had been the number one album in the nation for three weeks, 25 years after the guy died! Now in spite of enormous success, Elvis was, according to friends, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted For A Purpose - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2004

based on 86 ratings

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Adoption is often seen, by those who have been adopted - as a mark of rejection or abandonment. But God sees it as an opportunity and an adventure.

OPEN: One woman shared a story of her childhood as a victim of polio. She said, “When my mother left me in Sunday School I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I liked the locket, but that wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth coming back for, but I knew she would come back for her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Precious Gifts From The King

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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A sermon encouraging believers to understand that Salvation is more than eternal fire insurance. An emphasis on spiritual gifts. Don’t miss the concluding illustration.

Intro: I hold in my hand the greatest gift I have ever given. It is a gift that I gave to my wife before she was my wife. At the time I was a student and it cost me every penny I had (which wasn’t much) plus all the other funds I could muster up. It meant giving up a great deal in order to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose-Full Church: An Overview Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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4 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church

The Purpose-full Church: An Overview (NTC4T-4) I. Discovering the Purposes of the Church A. Purpose-Driven vs. Program-Driven B. Why Be Purpose Driven? C. The Great Commandment D. The Great Commission Introduction Years ago on a variety show, a guest appeared who was a body builder. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22, Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

275 - Who We Are…

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 15, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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What is our identity in Christ.

Sermon Study # 275 – WHO WE ARE… Humor: The Reason Men Lie One day, while a woodcutter was cutting a branch of a tree above a river, his ax fell into the river. When he cried out, the Lord appeared and asked, "Why are you crying?" The woodcutter replied that his ax has fallen into water, and he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Fashned For Serving God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 20, 2003

based on 20 ratings

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Fourth message on how we are shaped for God’s purpose adapted from Rick Warren "Purpose Driven Life."

YOU WERE FASHIONED FOR SERVING GOD Eph. 2:20 Did you know that in 1977 Elvis Presley died of obesity and drug dependency at 42? An interview with his wife, Priscilla, she said: “Elvis never came to terms with who he was meant to be or what his purpose in life was. He thought he was here for a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Time Of Our Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

based on 60 ratings

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Learn to respond to God’s call and vision for your life

Let me begin this morning’s message by asking, “How many more days do you expect to live? If you expect to live another 60 years, you will have 21,900 days. If you expect to live another 20 years, you will have 7,300 days. If you expect to live another 1 year, you will have 365 days. Let me ask ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: *other

Standing On The Word Of God In The Midst Of Storms

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 22, 2003

based on 107 ratings

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This sermon is about the help we receive through the word of God is our times of trial namely 1).SUSTENANCE 2).STABILITY 3).SURETY 4).SUBSTANTIATION 5).SALVAGE 6).STIMULATION 7).SOLACE

STANDING ON THE WORD OF GOD IN THE MIDST OF STORMS ************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SUSTENANCE 2.STABILITY 3.SURETY 4.SUBSTANTIATION 5.SALVAGE 6.STIMULATION 7.SOLACE THE MESSAGE STANDING ON THE WORD OF GOD IN THE MIDST OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Romans 8:28-39, James 1:12, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 3:8-12, Nehemiah 8:1-23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermon 4 & 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 22, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Final two sermons of series....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermons 4-5

“Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?” Part 4 I Corinthians 16:1-4 Tonight we come to the fourth in our series on “Why On Earth..........?” Thus far we have given you three words....one in each prior message to help us in answering the question......so that we might define our purpose. Do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Glad Salvation Is Free

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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I’m Glad Salvation is Free

Salvation is not passed on from one generation to another. Salvation is not attained by the deeds that man may do. Salvation is the gift of God. James 1:17 says, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the father..." 1. The Way of Satan Eph. 2:1-3 a. The Way of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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There is a Fountain Filled With Blood

The blood of Christ is an essential element in God’s plan of salvation. Hebrews 9:22 says, And almost all things are by law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission 1. Rembrance of the Past Eph 2:11-12 a. Without peace - Christ b. Without promise - Covenant c. Without ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 7, 2003

based on 17 ratings

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The gift if Christmas, Jesus Christ, is appropriate for everyone, it does not matter who you are, boy or girl, man or woman, rich or poor, black or white, short or tall, fat or slim, this gift is for you.

December 7th, 2003 Let us pray. Welcome... Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and when we say Advent, we are talking about our Lord’s coming to earth in human form, coming as God incarnate; God in the flesh. This was the first Advent. Christ will come again, not as a baby, but he will come ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Off To Work I Go - Iii Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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The biblical work ethic crosses cultural and biblical boundaries. Healthy attitudes toward our work are a vital part of personal fulfillment in life.

It’s Off to Work I Go (III) 1Thes. 4:11-12 1-19-03 We have been talking about our attitudes toward work. The Bible teaches a work ethic that transcends culture, crosses generations, and is applicable to every one of us—a Biblical View of Work. As we embrace the word of God in this significant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Christmas G.i.f.t.

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 19, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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God’s gift was sent at Christ’s birth. Sermon is organized around an acronym (G.I.F.T.) which describes the gift of salvation.

The First Gift Rev. Sean Lester December 21, 2003 morning service Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction A. What do you get the person who has absolutely nothing? The answer is anything practical would be a blessing. For instance, when a young couple gets married, they often begin their lives ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let The Lord Help You Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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Many people suffer from poor relationships not only with people, but also with God because of an unwillingness to receive and give forgiveness

Let the Lord Help You Receive and Give Forgiveness - (Eph. 1:7) Failure to learn how to receive and give forgiveness is a major impediment to relationships. Jesus thought so much about the significance of forgiveness that He taught us to pray, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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