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    The Treasury Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 8, 2025
     | 112 views

    This sermon reveals that praise should be our primary response to God, who has already provided every spiritual blessing we will ever need.

    Introduction We often think of blessings in terms of what we can see and touch—health, a good job, a happy family. But the Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Ephesians by lifting our eyes to a higher reality. He erupts in praise not for earthly comforts, but for a vast, inexhaustible spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chosen In Him Before Time With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 8, 2025
     | 137 views

    This sermon explains that believers were chosen by God not based on human merit but "in Christ" and has a specific, life-altering purpose.

    Introduction Verse 3 told us that God has blessed us with all spiritual blessings. Now, in verse 4, Paul explains the very first and most foundational blessing from which all others flow: we were chosen by God. Everyone longs to be chosen—for a team, for a promotion, for a relationship. It gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adopted: The Father's Great Delight Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025
     | 102 views

    This sermon teaches that God, motivated by His own delight, eternally planned to adopt us as His children through the work of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction In our world, adoption is one of the most beautiful pictures of love. A child, often with no hope for a family, is deliberately chosen, given a new name, a new home, and a new future. Last week, we saw from verse 4 that God has chosen us. Today, in verse 5, Paul reveals the incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepted In The Beloved Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025
     | 150 views

    This sermon teaches that we are made perfectly accepted in Christ for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to the glory of God's grace.

    Introduction Every person has a deep, fundamental need for acceptance. We long to be valued, welcomed, and loved for who we are. We fear rejection, and so we often spend our lives trying to earn the approval of others. Paul now brings the glorious truths of our choosing (v. 4) and adoption (v. 5) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paid In Full: The Riches Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025
     | 231 views

    This sermon proclaims that in Christ, we possess a full redemption and forgiveness of sins, a gift purchased by His blood and supplied according to the infinite riches of God's grace.

    Introduction Many of us understand the heavy weight of debt. It can feel like a chain, a form of bondage that dictates our choices and steals our peace. Imagine having an impossibly large debt completely cancelled in a single moment. Today, Paul moves from the courtroom of our acceptance to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Lavish Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025
     | 128 views

    This sermonreveals that God's saving grace is not only lavished upon believers in overwhelming abundance but is also perfectly administered with His divine wisdom and flawless prudence.

    Introduction Have you ever received a gift that was not only generous, but incredibly thoughtful? A gift that showed the giver knew you and had a perfect plan? In verse 7, Paul told us that we are forgiven "according to the riches of his grace." Now, in verse 8, he describes the character ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than G P S (Free Will In God’s Plan)

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025
     | 97 views

    God lovingly planned salvation for everyone in Christ but never forces anyone’s choice. "More Than GPS" shows that His foreknowledge guides without controlling, calling us to live assured and freely abide in Jesus.

    Preface: This message explores the biblical theme of God’s plan and human freedom from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective. Christians across history have understood predestination and salvation security in different ways. The aim here is not debate but encouragement—helping all who read or ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Mirror Mirror On The Wall

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 96 views

    God’s Word is a mirror exposing hidden sin, inviting personal repentance, offering full pardon, yet warning of real-life consequences that remain.

    Introduction – When God Holds Up the Mirror Would you open your Bible with me to 2 Samuel 12? This is not just dusty history. What happens here could be ripped from today’s headlines. David—God’s anointed king, Israel’s poet-warrior, a man after God’s own heart—has just committed adultery with ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Blessed And Chosen By God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
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     | 1,569 views

    The sermon explores the abundant blessings from God, the call to live blamelessly, and the joy of gratitude derived from our union with Christ.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered together in the house of our Lord, ready to receive His Word. It is such a joy to be in your presence, and I am deeply humbled to share with you the insights the Lord has given me from the book of Ephesians. We ...read more

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    The Purpose Of God's Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 973 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's grace, as revealed in Ephesians 1:2-14, and how it influences our walk, worship, and witness.

    Welcome, beloved, to another beautiful day of fellowship and worship. A day where we gather, not in our strength, but in the strength of the One who called us by name, by grace. We gather not because we have it all figured out, but because we are loved by the One who does. Today, we have a divine ...read more

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    Concept Of The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 668 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ's blood, our redemption through His sacrifice, and the hope we have in God's unfathomable love.

    Warm greetings and welcome to this blessed gathering! We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, gathered in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our hearts are filled with gratitude, and our spirits are ready to receive the nourishing word of God, a word that has the power to ...read more

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    Forgiveness In The Blood PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 799 views

    This sermon explores the redemption, forgiveness, and unity we receive through Christ, and our purpose to know God and find solutions in Him.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because I am worthy, but because I am a vessel, humbly chosen by our gracious Father to share His divine message with you. We find ourselves here in this sanctuary, nestled in the embrace of fellowship, bound by the ...read more

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    A Tribute To God's Plan Of Redemption PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,129 views

    Explores God's grace, love, and redemption plan, urging believers to deepen their understanding of God's Word.

    Good morning, dear friends! I trust you've come with hearts open and ready to receive the Word of our Lord today. We gather in this sanctuary, not as strangers, but as a family bound by the love of Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform ...read more

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    A Different Blessing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,154 views

    We have spiritual blessings: the blessing of spiritual adoption into God's family, the blessing of redemption and forgiveness, and the blessing of hope and inheritance.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we are going to dive deep into the beautiful words of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 1:1-14. In these verses, we uncover three amazing blessings that we, as believers, can hold onto: The Blessing of Spiritual Adoption, The Blessing of ...read more

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    The Heavenly Realms PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,219 views

    Emphasize that God has already provided us with every spiritual blessing in Christ, and it is our responsibility to embrace and enjoy these blessings in our lives today and for eternity.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message from Ephesians. I am excited to share with you what the Lord has placed on my heart, and I believe it will encourage and strengthen you in your walk with Him. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "It is not how much we have, but how ...read more

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