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  • David Welch avatar

    Divine Blessings

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,211 views

    Message touching the multiple blessings of God recorded in Eph 1

    Divine Blessings Introduction Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty… Psalm 104:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Hey You're Rich! Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    The goal of this message is not to tell you how to ’get’ rich but to show that in Christ you are already rich. (Ephesians - pt 1)

    "HEY!, YOU’RE RICH!" TEXT: EPHESIANS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION MONEY, WE ALL NEED IT -- AND MOST OF US WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MORE OF IT.... I DON’T THINK THAT MANY HERE WOULD REFUSE TO HAVE A FEW EXTRA DOLLARS ADDED TO THEIR WALLET OR BANK ACCOUNT. PEOPLE INVEST, START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Truth Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,543 views

    The introductory lesson of a study through the book of Ephesians that is centered on discovering the truth of who we are "in Christ" - this sermon gives us 5 truths from the introduction that will guide us through the study.

    Ephesians – “Focusing on Truth” Lesson One: Eph. 1:1-2 “Living in the Truth” I want to talk today about Truth. We are beginning a new series in the book of Ephesians called “Focusing on Truth.” Truth is a word that we hear a lot about, but which unfortunately too many people don’t apply. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever It Takes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,146 views

    First of a 6 part series encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to deepen their walk with Jesus.

    A recent study showed 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Among the top new years resolutions are resolutions about weight loss, exercise, and stopping to smoke. Also popular are resolutions dealing with better money management / debt reduction. The following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings In High Places Series

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,550 views

    The first in a series on the riches of Christ in Ephesians, introducing the blessings won for us by Christ and the importance ofr them being ’in the heavenly places’

    Introduction We have just read the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Church at the city of Ephesus, in Asia Minor, or the country that is today called Turkey, although some people think that it was orginally a circular letter sent around from Church to Church. This is the first in a series in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Spiritual Blessings - Ephesians 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,674 views

    Paul reminds us that we are blessed spiritually if we are part of the faithful.

    “Spiritual Blessings” – Ephesians Chapter 1 On the lighter side of life: A Christian Puppy A Baptist couple decide that they want to get a dog. As they are walking down the street in town, they notice that a sign in the pet shop is advertising "Christian Puppies." Their interest piqued, they go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of God

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    This message speaks to the importance of God’s Word working in the believer’s life.

    The Power Of God Ephesians 1:1-23 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants You To Be Saved

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,409 views

    This simple message shows the way the Trinity is at work to bring about your salvation.

    GOD WANTS YOU TO BE SAVED! Ephesians 1:1-14 Introduction: It is within the wonderful plan of God that all men be saved. Sadly, this is not the case, yet it certainly is not God’s fault. The entire Trinity is at work to keep precious souls out of hell... Please consider how this takes place, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Signed, Sealed, Delivered Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 33,880 views

    Fifth in a series from Ephesians. This message focuses on the role of the Holy Spirit in securing our spiritual inheritance.

    Still living at home, bored, and expecting to inherit a fortune when his sickly widower father died, Robert decided he needed a woman to keep him company. So he went to a singles bar, and he searched until he spotted a woman whose beauty took his breath away. "Right now, I’m just an ordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What, Me Holy? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,341 views

    Taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

    After 13 years, I feel it’s time to come clean, to be vulnerable, to share some deep secrets with this congregation. So here goes: • My first childhood crush was Agent 99. • The first time I was on a TV game show was when I was in 6th grade—but it wasn’t the last. • My nickname in high school was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Whole Shebang Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
     | 2,788 views

    Second in a series on the riches of having a personal relationship with Christ, from Ephesians 1.

    It’s been over 60 years since Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Ray Bolger, and a bright-eyed little girl named Judy Garland led us down the road paved with yellow bricks and into the land of Oz. All the actors are dead and gone, now, but the story of the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Identity: From Rejection To Acceptance

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,243 views

    This is a sermon on Identity from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to facilitate one accepting their identity in Christ.

    I recently read a book about rejection and its effects entitled, "The Ins and Out of Rejection" by Charles R. Solomon. Did you notice the plural tense of "Ins" and the singular tense of the word "Out"? The point is, there are many ins into rejection, but only one "out." The only way out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be "In Christ"?

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,804 views

    This sermon seeks to contrast the difference in the persons life who is "in Christ" as opposed to one who is "in Adam" from the perspective of The Exchanged Life.

    In those four verses what phrase is referred to three times? It’s the phrase “in Christ” or “in Him” meaning Christ. So my question and the subject of this sermon is: “What does it mean to be in Christ?” For a couple of weeks now, I’ve talked about what it means to be “in Adam.” In fact, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Insight Into Our Identity Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    This sermon is the third in a series of four entitled "Our Identity In Christ" which seeks to lead one to an identification with Christ in His finished work on the Cross.

    Identity theft is a problem most of us didn’t think about 5 years ago. However, today it’s common to hear the stories of victims who are trying to salvage their name and credit rating after learning that someone has stolen and misused a password, social security number, or credit card. Knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    A New Truth Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,643 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of four entitled "Our Identity In Christ" which seeks to introduce persons to the importance of the idea of identity from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life."

    Today I want to share with you “A New Truth” that God began teaching me in 2003 about living the Christian life after 26 years of trying to live it with God’s help. Of course, I have come to realize that trying to live the Christian life even with God’s help is doing it in the flesh. God never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist