Sermons about Ephesians 1:1-12

Number One Draft Choice

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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Through no effort or work on our part, we have been chosen and blessed.

Number One Draft Choice Well, here we are in the New Year. New Year’s resolutions, the end of our breaks from school and work, and the end of the College Football Bowl games marathon. How many here watched any of the bowl games offered this year? Did anyone get burnt out watching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will We Be In 2003? Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 2, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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At the outset of a new year it is helpful to be reminded of who we are as God’s church and what we are to be about doing. This introduction to the book of Ephesians provides just such a reminder!

What Will We Be in 2003? Ps. 90:12; intro to Ephesians Focus: At the beginning of a new year, we must be reminded of our purpose as a church to not become distracted- much of what Paul does to encourage the church in Ephesians. Function: To encourage the Washington St. church as Paul does ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reason Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 9, 2003

based on 77 ratings

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Though difficult, the call for Christians to live lives different than the world around us is based firmly in what God has done for us– He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ!

The Reason Ephesians 1:1-14 Focus: Though difficult, the call for Christians to live lives different than the world around us is based firmly in what God has done for us– He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ! Function: To encourage Christians to see how God has blessed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know How Rich You Are? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 10, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 6,266 views

Do you know your net worth? Do you feel as if your liabilities outweigh your assets? Not according to Heaven’s Balance Sheet!

DO YOU KNOW HOW RICH YOU ARE? Ephesians 1:3-14 Ephesians 1:3-14 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Church Of God

When Love Takes You In

Contributed by Roger Nix on Jan 11, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Finding Our Home In God

When Love Takes You In Let’s turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 1:3-6. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Role In A Christian's Trials

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5, James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 25, 2003

based on 17 ratings

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God left His people here as physical and visible illustrations of the nature and person of God, which implies the seriousness of our fulfilling our purpose.

Why Are We Here? Text: Eph.1: 9-10 Intro: The question we’re considering today is one that has puzzled mankind for many years. That question seems to gnaw at the soul of man, for somewhere in the core of his being he knows that life must ultimately have a purpose—that he must have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Or Belongers? Series

Contributed by George Alves on Jan 27, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 11,758 views

Many in Canada are saying yes to God but no to the church. This sermon address why we NEED to belong. Statics presented, issues of loneliness discussed. Reasons why people avoid church share and God’s design explained. The Church, God designed, God o

FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY (title borrow from Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Church and Purpose Driven Life) One day a little boy was asked by his pastor if he knew why they always served coffee after the sermon. Little boy responded, "I think I know. Is it’s to get the people awake before they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31, Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Brethren

You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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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

The Gospel According To God Series

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Sep 23, 2003

based on 5 ratings

| 2,894 views

This is the first in this series concerning the benifits, responsibilities and inheritance given to the church.

"THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO GOD" I. Redeemed according to His grace. (vs.7) A. Jesus chose to give His life for us. 1. Redeemed through His blood. 2. Our sins are forgiven through His sacrifice. B. Grace is the undeserved and unearned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memorial Day

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2002

based on 515 ratings

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This is a Memorial Day sermon for the wounded and hurting people in our churches. Does our church have any battle casualties?

Sunday Morning May 28, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs NM MEMORIAL DAY? DOES OUR CHURCH HAVE ANY BATTLE CASUALTIES? EPHESIANS 6:10-12 Introduction: 1. On this holiday weekend, we are to remember those who fought for their country, for those who put their lives on the line in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Needs Now... Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001

based on 66 ratings

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What the world needs most is the impact joyful Christians make; that’s one of the best ways we show God’s love in a practical way.

Introduction - There are many joy-robbers: IRS Form 1040s, pink slips, overtime, unexpected changes. Paul the Apostle experienced many more things than these (2 Corinthians 11) and still rejoiced (Philippians 4). Joy is: A result of trusting Christ that makes us able to see life from God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

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

Fact, Faith And Feelings

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

based on 78 ratings

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Living by faith, not by feelings.

I. Introduction Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America The Secret Service states that ID theft affects 500,000 new victims per year Estimated that 25% of credit card fraud is attributed to ID theft Some states it isn’t even considered a crime An epidemic of even greater ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Oct 18, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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Series:"The Blessings Christians enjoy" Adoption into God’s family,Acceptance before God, Forgiveness of sins, Insight into God’s will, eternal inheritance, and the seal of the spirit

Series: The Blessings Christians Enjoy Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Object: To ensure the youth that God has awesome things for those that are C’D up! Introduction- Today we are going to look at 6 different things we are blessed with as Christians. Chosen by God (1:4) V.4- God “chose us in Him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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