Sermons on Ephesians 1:1-23:

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

A look at the spiritual blessings a believer has in Christ

The blessings we have because of our relationship with Christ include... 1. The blessing of God’s CHOICE (v. 4-6, 11-12) A. Where we were chosen (v. 4) B. When we were chosen (v. 4) C. Why we were chosen (v. 4-6) 1) We were chosen to be holy and blameless 2) We were chosen to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The P Files, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

What Paul prayed for the Ephesians

1. Paul prays that the Ephesians would know their FATHER (v. 17) 2. Paul prays that the Ephesians would know their FUTURE (v. 18) A. We can know our future because of the hope we have (Titus 2:13). B. We can know our future because of the inheritance that awaits us (1 Pet. 1:3-4). John 14:1-3 3. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Ephesians

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 22, 2007

Introduction to the book of Ephesians.

1. It’s not often that we get to view the bookends of a church. a. The BEGINNING… how it all started. b. Toward the END… how it all ended up. c. But with the church in Ephesus, we see it’s beauty and strength in the beginning… and it’s weakness at the end. • Acts 18 - Paul spent some time in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are The Chosen And The Blessed Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is part 1 of a 13 part series of messages taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

You Are the Chosen and the Blessed Ephesians 1:1-14 I. You are Chosen by God: A. Chosen to be Holy. “…to be holy and blameless in his sight…” B. Chosen to be His Child. “…to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ…” C. Chosen According to His Will. “…according to the plan of him who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen By God

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007

What does the Bible teach about election? In this message, Pastor Steve examines this subject in light of Ephesians 1:4.

Ephesians 1:4 says, "Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him" (emphasis mine). The word “chose” is the Greek word eklego. It means “to pick out, select” (Vine) or “choose out for one’s own self” (Wuest). This word “indicates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Wisdom For Believers Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 2 of a 13 part series of messages taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Spiritual Wisdom for Believers Ephesians 1:15-23 I. How To Know God Better A. Ask God for Wisdom “…the Spirit of wisdom…” B. Ask God for Revelation “…and revelation…” C. Ask God to Open Your Heart. “…the eyes of your heart may be enlightened …” II. Results of Seeing in the Spirit A. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Depth Of Christ's Love Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Jun 29, 2007

Stop trying to earn your salvation and righteousness, and yield to the Love of the Savior and His righteousness.

EPHESIANS SERIES EPHESIANS 1:1-6 THE DEPTHS OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST INTRODUCTION 1. Friends of Jesus, thank you for coming here today. I pray that you will see Jesus today, and know what call He has on your life. I also pray that you will allow The Holy Spirit to influence you to become more like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Chosen Ones Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Jun 29, 2007

We are chosen by God to be His special children. There is no mistake that you were born in this world. You were born for a purpose, and we need to stand strong in that knowledge.

EPHESIANS SERIES THE CHOSEN ONES EPHESIANS 1:11-14 INTRODUCTION 1. Dearly Beloved of Jesus, thank you for coming here today. I pray that you will see Jesus today, and find out the call He has on your life. I also pray that you will allow The Holy Spirit to influence you to become more like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because Of The Great I Am – In Christ, I Am… Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007

Jesus’ claim to deity means nothing if that claim wasn’t backed by the act of deity: salvation for mankind. Ultimately, those in Christ, as blessed with EVERY spiritual blessing.

Because of the Great I Am – in Christ, I am… Theme: Counting all the blessings I have because I’m in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 INTRODUCTION A. Jesus’ claim to deity means nothing if that claim wasn’t backed by the act of deity: salvation for mankind. B. For those who accepted His claim, believed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Focuses on our grieving the holy Spirit.

Our Personal Relationship With God Part 1 Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Of God Scripture: Ephesians 4:30; John 14:16-17; Numbers 12:1 Introduction Over the last several weeks, you have heard messages that have come forth from Rev. Fulks and I that God is calling us to put some things in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Can

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 17, 2007

As believers we can access our shortage of wisdom, access our source of wisdom, and ask for our supply of wisdom.

Introduction This evening as we continue our messages from Ephesians 1:5-8 we what Believers can do. Please stand as we read from God’s Holy Scriptures. Scripture Prayer 1. As Believers we can assess our shortage of wisdom (verse 5a) Having predestined us to adoption as sons by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings From The Father

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 17, 2007

There are spiritual blessings that are ours because we have been adopted into the family of God.

Introduction The key thought in chapter one is the wealth of blessings we have as Christians. These spiritual blessings that are ours because we have been adopted into the family of God. Chapter one lets us know that each person that is in the family of God ahs been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Enough?

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Sep 24, 2007

When I consider what my life is like how can God forgive me for what I have become?

Is It Enough? Ephesians 1:3-7 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, in Christ; 4 for He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love 5 He predestined us to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 4, 2007

There is a whole society of people looking for somewhere to belong. It should come as no surprise that satan seeks to attack the home and tear apart the church, destroying that one safe place. We must take up the challenge and restore the family of God to

Listen to some of these statistics from the US bureau on Statistics about the 1990’s. Every 30 seconds there was a divorce in America. Every 4th child in America was born to an unwed mother. STD’s have reached medically defined epidemic proportions. 47% of all children in America now live in homes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-11

The Greatest Power Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 6, 2007

Eighth in a series from Ephesians. Resurrection power is the greatest power man has ever known because it can transform our lives.

What is the greatest power in the history of mankind? Some might argue that it is manmade power and for them, the ultimate man-made power would certainly have to be a nuclear bomb. The world saw that kind of power unleashed at Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II. And today’s nuclear ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist