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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Kinsman Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
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    Part 4 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. The Old Testament practice of a kinsman redeemer is a wonderful type of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ! 

    KINSMEN REDEEMER Ruth 4 Read at the beginning of the service: Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace INTRODUCTION Today we conclude our series on the book of Ruth (give a recap of what we’ve talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Chosen" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 22, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    One of the spiritual blessings referred to in verse 3 is this: chosen in Him, before the foundation of the world! (#2 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    Last week we began our study in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and we saw that God has blessed us with ‘every spiritual blessing’ in the Heavenly places, in Christ. I mentioned at that time, that in the following verses Paul goes on to name some of those spiritual blessings, and even listed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    That You May Know

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 24, 2002
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    Paul’s prayers are wonderful.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO LUKE 11:1 and EPHESIANS 1 1. In Luke’s gospel, LUKE records for us a time when the disciples had a important question. a. They were struggling with an issue. They were unsure… b. How are we supposed to pray? Read passage… 2. Prayer has been a topic of discussion for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Holy And Blameless" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 28, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
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    Why He chose us, in Christ, before the foundation of the world. (#3 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    Over the past couple of weeks we’ve looked closely at the content of these opening verses of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and I can say here that we haven’t done more than scratch the surface of the volumes that could be said and written about them. But as much as we have discussed them, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Chosen Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
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    The greatness of God and His choice of us

    Chosen ¡V Eph. 1:1-6 Steve Simala Grant ¡V July 15, 2001 When I was growing up, we used to play a lot of street hockey with kids in the neighborhood. I always liked to be the goalie, probably because then I didn¡¦t have to run around so much. I like sports, especially if I can just stand in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redeemed Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
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    The work of Jesus in redeeming us

    Redeemed – Eph 1:7-12 Steve Simala Grant – July 22, 2001 Our passage this morning jumps into the middle of a long section of praise to God for His great blessings. The first section, vss. 3-6, elaborates on the blessings we have in God the Father, and this second section elaborates on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sealed Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
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    The work of the Holy Spirit in sealing us for salvation

    Sealed ¡V Eph. 1:13-14 Steve Simala Grant ¡V July 29, 2001 Intro: I want to ask you a question to begin. Do you believe God speaks today? Do you believe that He still desires to communicate with us, that He still longs to talk with and to us? I do ¡V with all my heart. Today as we turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eyes Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
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    Paul’s prayer that we might have both head knowledge and heart knowledge

    Eyes of the Heart ¡V Eph. 1:15-19a Steve Simala Grant, Aug. 5, 2001 Intro: Praying Scripture Have you ever prayed Scripture? Taken your Bible with you to prayer, opened it, and allowed the words of God to become your words to God? For centuries, the practice of praying Scripture has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bittersweet Sovereignty

    Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
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    The pre-determined purpose of God who works all things according to the counsel of His will.

    Bittersweet Sovereignty I. What Is God’s Sovereignty? Eph 1:11 - The pre-determined purpose of God who works all things (Rom 8:28) according to the counsel of His will. Prov 16:9 Our planning, Prov 19:21 His directing, Prov 20:24 His directing, Gen 50:20 & John 21:22 (Our understanding) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father's Fingerprint

    Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002
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    We are sealed with the Holy Spirit and NO ONE can take His seal away.

    The Father’s Fingerprint Ephesians 1:13-14 I. The Seal Of A King (v. 13b) “..having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise....” What kind of seal is Paul talking about? An official mark of identification placed on a letter, contract, or document. * When royal business ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apostle's Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002
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    Paul’s prayer for the people in the Ephesian’s church was one that should challenge our own walk today.

    The Apostles Prayer Ephesians 1:15-22 Intro: The apostle Paul was pleased and thankful for the faith in Christ and love for each other he had heard of at the Ephesian church. Now he would pray for them to be further enlightened in their understanding of God and themselves. What did Paul pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Richest People In The World Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
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    This is the first sermon in a series on the book of Ephesians.

    The Wealthiest People in the World Eph 1:1-3 Hetty Green ate cold oatmeal because it cost to heat it. Her son had to suffer a leg amputation, because she delayed so long in looking for a free clinic that his case became incurable. Yet when Hetty Green died her estate was valued at over $100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Riches Revealed In The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
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    The second message in a series on Ephesians.

    RICHES REVEALED IN THE TRINITY (Second in the Series on Ephesians) EPH 1:4-14 There is a cartoon showing a lawyer reading the last will and testament of his client to a room full of greedy relatives. The caption reads “I, John Jones, being of sound mind and body, spent it all!” When Jesus wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Can Be A New You

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
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    Discover how God changes us and learn 5 principles to facilitate change in others

    I received an email this week titled, "Advice to be passed onto your daughter." Since I have a daughter, I read carefully, hoping to learn something. The first advice was, "Don’t imagine you can change a man - unless he’s in diapers." I’ve given counsel like that to wives. I generally say, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Knowledge Of God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 42,969 views

    If the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to pray this for the Ephesians, then shouldn’t we be praying it for one another? (#10 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    “For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox