Sermons on Ephesians 1:1-23:

In Christ, I Am...chosen For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

Who are we? In Christ, we are CHOSEN FOR GOD'S GLORY. That makes us glorious, and gives meaning and purpose in our lives.

IN CHRIST, I AM…CHOSEN FOR GOD’S GLORY—Ephesians 1:1-14 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Did you hear about the woman in Iceland who spent half the night trying to find herself—literally? Her tour bus had stopped in the volcanic Eldgja region of Iceland, and she went into a rest area to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Christ, I Am...confident Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

When we lack confidence, we need the eyes of our hearts to be opened, to comprehend the hope to which God has called us, the riches our inheritance, and the resurrection power in us.

In Christ, I am…Confident—Ephesians 1:15-23 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) We have all known people who struggle with lack of confidence. It is not that they lack opportunity or ability; they just lack the confidence to believe they can succeed. ***I grew up across the street from ten ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Martyr's Mindset

Contributed by Samuel Sampson on Aug 27, 2018

We are not called to be martyrs in Christianity, but we are called to love God even to the point of readily giving up this temporal life if need be.

—The Martyrs Mindset— "Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you."—Philippians 3:15 We find quite often nowadays in the news, stories like: —'3 men summarily executed by Saudi authorities for converting to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-23, Acts 7:51-60

Gods Perspective Is Our Mindset Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

A vantage point is a place from which your point of view is generated. In Jesus Christ, God sees us through a completely righteous lens.

I believe that perspective is absolutely key in the spiritual life for us men. Guys, perspective changes everything. And on this journey of becoming the man that God wants us to be -there’s a cavernous difference sometimes between how we view ourselves, and how God views us. And part of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Open My Eyes Oh Lord

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 1, 2018

If God can open our spiritual eyes to see from the inside out the beginning and the end of our situation we will know the right step to take and we will have more confident in Him and won’t have to worry much.

Am sure some of us will be wondering why we need God to open our eyes when we haven’t close them or when we are not blind. I believe as Christians God has given us physical eye to see in the physical realm and He can give us spiritual eyes to see in the spiritual realm . Ephesians 1:18 says “The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18, Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Connecting To New Life (We Are Better Together)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 11, 2018

Connecting to New Life (We Are Better Together) Brad Bailey – September 9, 2018

Connecting to New Life (We Are Better Together) Brad Bailey – September 9, 2018 Intro It’s great to see you this morning… and to be together. I imagine that if asked “WHAT did you come to?”…when you came to church this morning…and “WHY did you come here this morning?”… there would be a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adoption Day

Contributed by Bobby Key on Oct 6, 2018

Our name does not define us, Christ does.

Our names say a lot about us. We put thought into what we name our children and our pets. Some of us even name our cars. Everything has to have a name. Some names are strong and powerful, some are humble and meek, and others…well… In April of 1940, a baby was born in New Jersey. This boy was one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14, Romans 8:14-17

A Profitable Investment

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message encourages believers to invest in their Faith in God!

I. "THEN I KNEW THAT THIS WAS THE WORD OF THE LORD. AND I BOUGHT THE FIELD OF HANAMEEL MY UNCLE'S SON, THAT WAS IN ANATHOTH, AND WEIGHED HIM THE MONEY, EVEN SEVENTEEN SHEKELS OF SILVER." A. This is one of the most striking incidents in the life of Jeremiah: 1. The transaction of the purchase of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Mark 10:28-30, Matthew 19:16-22, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Matthew 16:24, Genesis 12:1-6, Revelation 7:9-17, Hebrews 11:28-40, Ruth 4:10, Ephesians 1:14, 1 Corinthians 3:20, Hebrews 11:1, Jeremiah 32:8-9, Hebrews 11:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Team Mentality Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 13, 2018

Who do you have around you? Did you know that there are people that were designed by God to do life with you? Did you also know that YOU were designed by God for others as well? This sermon outline examines the ministry team of Jesus and challenges us to choose well also!

Luke 5:1-11 (4) (10) INTRODUCTION • Today we find ourselves on the shores of Lake Gennesaret also called the Sea of Galilee and the Sea of Tiberias. Gennesaret is the more ancient name of the lake. This particular area has been widely known as extremely fertile. Josephus explains the region like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6, John 15:16, John 1:45, Proverbs 18:24, Luke 5:1-11, Ephesians 1:11-12, Luke 6:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Pictures Of My Exponential Church Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Pictures of my exponential church

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Don’t just look at differences in doctrine, culture, liturgy, class (upper, middle and lower) or age distinction (youth vs. elderly church). 2. “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). a. Not supervise outward arrangements. b. Not organize people, programs, facilities, time, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2017

Jesus said "If I do not go away, the Helper will not come." Why not? This part examines that question as well as our dependence on the Holy Spirit, and his function as our guarantee, grieving the Holy Spirit, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Romans 8:9, John 14:17, Ezekiel 36:23-28, Romans 8:12-14, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:5, 2 Corinthians 1:22, Acts 10:38, Acts 2:38, Matthew 12:28, Matthew 3:16-17, Acts 4:1-10, 1 Corinthians 6:19, John 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit - Part 4 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 4, 2017

This segment examines the way the Holy Spirit is involved in the functioning of the church through the bestowing of useful gifts for members to use in performing their various roles, and the relative importance of the functions of tongues and prophecy.

This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 1:18-23, John 16:12-14, 1 Corinthians 14:1-33, Acts 2:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Count Your Blessings! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 6, 2017

1. We are blessed to be God's Chosen People 2. We are blessed to become His Holy and Blameless People 3. We are blessed to be receive God's Inheritance along with the reassuring presence of God's Holy Spirit.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Title: Count Your Blessings 1. We are blessed to be God's Chosen People 2. We are blessed to become His Holy and Blameless People 3. We are blessed to be receive God's Inheritance along with the reassuring presence of God's Holy Spirit. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Affirmed

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 12, 2017

Message explores God's love for His people and the stability that comes into our lives through a revelation of His love.

Jeremiah 31:3-4 1-25-15 I want to take as our subject today, the Love of God. A revelation of God’s love is foundational to everything. It is even foundation to who God is, for “God is Love.”i God exists in an active state of love. The relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is an ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3-4, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 John 4:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ephesians 1:3-4, John 15:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2017

Paul begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note of thanksgiving for God's Power that is available through the Holy Spirit!

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Theme: Prayer Title: The Power of Prayer In this passage we see Paul praying for his readers. He begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Nazarene