Sermons about Ephesians 1:15-18

God's Illuminated Saints

Contributed by Charles Dotson on Sep 14, 2001

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God wants his people enlightened about who they are, what he has for them, and what their purpose is.

Intro: Paul tells us that God wants to give us the spirit of wisdom - mentally putting things together, practical skill, understanding - and the spirit of revelation - coming to light, manifested, showed openly, to take off the cover, reveal. The reason behind this is so we can have a greater ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Prayer For The Ephesians

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2001

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Paul prays some specific prayer requests for these Christians... same for us.

PAUL’S PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS EPHESIANS 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION We have seen Paul describe to the Ephesians blessing after blessing and promise after promise. Now, Paul reveals what sort of things he has been praying for. Paul does the same thing in his letters to the Philippians and Colossians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fact, Faith And Feelings

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

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Living by faith, not by feelings.

I. Introduction Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America The Secret Service states that ID theft affects 500,000 new victims per year Estimated that 25% of credit card fraud is attributed to ID theft Some states it isn’t even considered a crime An epidemic of even greater ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Name Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 27, 2001

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As Paul praised God when he heard how the Ephesian believers lived, we too will bring God praise by impact our lives have on ourselves and others.

We must cause God to be praised. These things in the Ephesian believers’ lives caused Paul to give thanks to God and praise Him for His work in them; as we do the same things, we too can cause people around us to praise God for His works in us. 1. Our Faith in God (15a) Faith is obviously inside ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Building Faith We Can Use Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 27, 2001

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Understanding God’s words and gifts helps the Spirit strengthen our faith to withstand things we may not understand.

We must strengthen our faith with God’s truths. Strong faith rests on understanding God’s words and works. 1. Understand what God Did when He Saved Us (18a) Gave us the best future we could have Gave us hope we could live as other “saints” do Freed from bondage to the past 2. Understand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

As Jesus Ascended To The Father, He Gave Gifts. Series

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 29, 2001

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As Jesus ascended He gave us a promise, and the Apostle Paul reminds us of the hope, inheritance, and greatness of the promises of God.

THE Last Sunday IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, Ascension Sunday INTRODUCTION;;Luke-24: 44-53, ACTS 1:11 There are many days of the church year WE CELEBRATE, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, PENTECOST. YET, There are ALSO days of the church year the we fail to recognize, and these days and events reveal to us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Attributes Of God - Enlightener To Glorious Sword

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

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Praises for the attributes of God as the enlightener of our perceptions to our glorious sword

141. Enlightener of Our Perceptions – I praise you Lord that you can give me deeper spiritual insights that enrich my perspectives. Paul prayed, “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Our Authority Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jul 22, 2001

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When we speak of authority, what do we mean? It could mean flashing lights coming up fast from behind you.

"Knowing Our Authority!" "Knowing" series part 3 of 4 Text: Eph. 1:17-23 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - July 22, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! When we speak of authority, what do we mean? It could mean flashing lights ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-23

Denomination: Bible Church

A Prayer You Can Always Pray

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Aug 11, 2001

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There are times when we do not know what to pray. Paul gives us an example of what to pray at those or any time.

A Prayer You can Always Pray Ephesians 1:15-17 S. I. C. C. August 5, 2001 (Morning Service) I would have liked to have seen Paul’s prayer list. It must have been a douse. I am sure he prayed for all the churches he started and for the ones he had heard about and acquired an affinity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Prayer For Wisdom

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 12, 2002

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This sermon deals with spiritual wisdom and enlightenment and how to apply God’s wisdom to daily living.

Paul’s Prayer for Wisdom Scripture Studied: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5 Intro: When I was growing up, I knew most of the popular Bible stories. I knew of Adam and Eve eating the fruit when God told them not to, I knew of Noah and the Ark, I knew of Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, etc… I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life As You Have Always Wanted Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

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We can live God’s gift of life at its best.

LIFE AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED Ephesians 1:15-23 S: Resurrection Power Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life. Pr: WE CAN LIVE GOD’S GIFT OF LIFE AT ITS BEST. ?: How? KW: Discoveries TS: We will find in Ephesians 1:15-23 three discoveries that help us to live life at its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Always Be A Winner

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 4, 2003

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Ask the Lord to help you to grow in all wisdom, faith and obedience so that you can more fully assured of God’s triumphal attitudes working in and through you!

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Always Experience a Winning Attitude - I Cor. 2:14-17 Illustration:Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Man In The Right Place At God's Right Hand

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003

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What does it mean for the church today to believe that Jesus is sitting at God’s right hand?

That power is like the working of his mighty strength, {20} which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, {21} far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Fifty Benefits Derived From Praising God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

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Some of the reason why people do not praise God enough is that they do not appreciate all the benefits that come to those who worship more effectively.

Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God (Eph. 1:3-15) 1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 3. Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of A Prisoner

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 26, 2003

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This message treats the supreme desire of one who chained for being a carrier of the Christ: that those ho were free would Walk Worthy.

Those confined in Prison have been known to make Sustained Pleas. The Prayer-Life of Prisoners is Primary! I want to talk about that Prayer-Life. Let’s consider: “The Prayer Of A Prisoner” Ephesians 1:15-23 contains the Petitions of a Prayer of a Prisoner (read). In my estimation, this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

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