Sermons on Ephesians 1:17-19:

Praying For God’s Family Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

What to pray for people in God’s family. God already has a plan that He is working in each of us, but these 4 elements can result in a stronger, healthier, more united church – if we will take the time to pray for one another.

Praying for God’s Family Ephesians 1:15-23 Intro: We continue our study in Ephesians today. In the first 14 verses we talked about what it meant to be “in Christ.” There is no better place to be than in Christ. If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away; all things ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing Christ: Part 1 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

First of two sermons on knowing Christ personally and intimately (as lamb, Lord, and Life)

Knowing Christ Ephesians 1:17 CHCC: November 22, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today I have the opportunity to preach anything I want. So I decided … why waste that opportunity --- If I can talk about whatever I want, I’ll talk about the most important thing in the universe – knowing Christ. There is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankfulness

Contributed by Darryl Blahovich on Jan 8, 2010

Where do we find thankfulness in this world.

"The Day the Sun Didn't Shine" In 1883, It is said that in New England the Sun didn't rise! The people awoke to an eerie darkness. They went outside to do their chores in stony silence. No rooster crowed, no birds chirping, none of the usual sounds of a new day. At the very start, people began ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Quest – To Know God Better Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 20, 2010

The quality of our relationships determines our quality life more than anything else. How can we know the best that comes with being children of our heavenly Father?

10.1.10 THE QUEST – TO KNOW GOD BETTER Eph 1:15-23 INTRO Last Sunday we were thinking about 2010 and the year that lies ahead and what developments we might like to see take place during the year. And I made the case that what matters to us more than anything else is our relationships. It is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plan For Growth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2010

God’s plan for Growth comes from the 1) Prayer 2) Person 3) Promise 4) Power & 5) Position that believers have in Christ

If you are following the international monetary systems around the planet, markets are described as very skittish. There are wild swings in valuations and many investors are worried about the fragile growth expectations amidst some fragile economies. What we lack is a plan for growth based on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Other

Christ Our Superhero Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

With Great Power comes Great Responsibility. Uncle Ben Spiderman

With Great Power comes Great Responsibility. Uncle Ben Spiderman 1. Understanding the Great Power of our Superhero. Vs. 19-20 There are four different Greek synonyms Paul uses here to emphasize the greatness of Christ’s power. -Dunamis: power from where we get the word for dynamite. This is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Prayers For Growth" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

Praying for Growth

“What Paul does in Ephesians chapter 1, and therefore encourages us to copy, is both to keep praising God that in Christ all spiritual blessings are ours and to keep praying that we may know the fullness of what he has given us in his son.” John Stott In verses 16-19 Paul gives special ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Three ‘what’s’ Equal Revelation

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

Only the Lord can reveal Jesus to us. Paul prayed for the believers to receive more revelation

Three ‘what’s’ equal revelation JCC 07.03.10 am Ephesians 1:18-20 “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Blessings

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2010

This is an Easter sermon that focuses on the blessings we have because of the resurrection. The blessings are joy, hope, and power.

Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day! 1. As you know, today is the holiday known as Easter. 2. It is the traditional, annual day for celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. 3. In many respects, every Sunday is Easter Sunday, because we gather every Sunday to remember the death, burial and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“if You Only Knew” Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

Sermon focuses on how God has fulfilled His purpose in our lives through Jesus

“If You Only Knew” Ephesians 1:15-23 October 19, 2008 OPEN: Ill of Randolph Hearst, wealthy newspaper publisher who spent a fortune collecting art treasures. He read of a particular rare piece of artwork which he determined he must have – His agents were sent abroad to find it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Destiny: Your Rich And Glorious Inheritance In Christ Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 11, 2010

God has a good plan for every one of our lives! Let’s discover what that destiny is by beginning a series in the Book of Ephesians.

DESTINY: YOUR RICH AND GLORIOUS INHERITANCE IN CHRIST (April 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever asked yourself – what’s my purpose? What on earth am I here for? What is destiny? It has been defined as: “A predetermined course of events considered as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: *other

Visión Y Propósito Series

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008

¿Por qué a los miembros de la iglesia nos es difícil comprender los propósitos de Dios?

Una de las primeras cosas que mi esposa y yo hicimos al llegar a Cali, Colombia, fue buscar una iglesia en la cual servir. Después de casi tres meses visitamos una Iglesia la cual tenía una misión en las afueras de la ciudad. Percibimos del Señor unirnos a esa iglesia y trabajar en la misión. Lo ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Does Not Ask For Much--Does He? Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jun 27, 2009

Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians serves as a terrific model for praying for each other (and our churches, in general).

Just for fun, let’s start with a trick question today. How many letters to the Ephesians are there in the New Testament? Well, I said it was a trick question. There are at least two. There is one that we’ll be looking at this morning and there is one in Revelation 2. You see, Ephesus was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

What A Way To Pray Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 3, 2014

When God opens our understanding, amazing revelation follows

EPHESIANS # 2 From the first part of Chapter 1, we learn these transforming truths. “I am blessed... with every spiritual blessing!” “I am included in God’s family by His design and will.” “I am valued because He invests His grace in me.” “I am ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"I Am Appreciated" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 4, 2014

Living in our identity as appreciated saints.

“I Am Appreciated” (Ephesians 1:15-23) In a series called “I Am” when we’re talking about ourselves, I realize there’s a danger of our egos getting involved, especially when the title is “I Am Appreciated”. But remember Paul is talking to people that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23