Sermons on Ephesians 1:17-21:

Unstoppable Prayer Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Nov 24, 2015

What does Paul pray for in Ephesians 1?

25 November 2015 UNSTOPPABLE PRAYERS Key Scripture: Eph 1:15-23 15. Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16. do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17. that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A God's-Eye View Of Christ's Power And A Christian's Position Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 10, 2016

Paul prays that we get to know God better so we see better the blessings he has in store for us now and in eternity.

Imagine your fright if you found yourself strapped into a chair that was tilted so far back you were looking up to the ceiling. Before you can turn your head to get your bearings the chair starts to vibrate as a low rumble pulses through the room. The rumble increases in volume until it crescendos ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Knowing God Personally Living For God Powerfully Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 7, 2014

Fourth week of this series. God offers a personal relationship that leads to a powerful life for His glory.

Intro: Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, "Actions speak louder than words." His dad was the Associate Pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach on Sundays until a suitable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Imprinted? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 10, 2014

Many of us don’t realize that when we are born, and as we are raised, we are imprinted with a value set that comes from this age. It makes it impossible to think clearly about how the universe really operates. But in Jesus, there finally is clarity.

It’s really encouraging when you get good news about something, isn’t it? The Apostle Paul has gotten some really good news about the people living in Ephesus. The gospel first reached Ephesus in Acts 19. The people he met had been baptized into John’s baptism. They had incomplete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 17, 2014

What kind of power does God have? How is that power given to those that belong to Jesus? The answers may surprise you but in the end they will encourage you to give your life even more to the most powerful person who ever lived.

Paul has been telling the Ephesians about his prayers for them. Though he uses many words to say it, his real prayer is that they would be able to perceive in their minds three things: The hope of their calling The riches of their inheritance The “immeasurable greatness of His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Am Destined Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians

I Am Destined Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - January 19, 2014 Introduction Do you have hope? I don't mean simply hope about what you might do today or tomorrow....I mean ultimate hope. Do you know your ultimate destiny? > That is what I believe God wants to speak ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Implications Of The Ascension Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 5, 2014

Seated in the heavenlies, head over all things, exercising dominion, filling all things for the church.

IMPLICATIONS OF THE ASCENSION OF JESUS. Ephesians 1:15-23. This single-sentence prayer is a follow-up to the single-sentence praise of Ephesians 1:3-14. God has blessed Paul’s readers with faith (Ephesians 1:15), so the Apostle ceases not to give thanks for them, and continues to pray for them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Love Ephesians

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014

The majesty and practicality of one of the most wonderful books in the Bible.

WHY I LOVE EPHESIANS: A short outline. It begins with praise to God for all our blessings in Christ. It places the source of our salvation, even of our faith, squarely on the shoulders of God. It proclaims the mystery of salvation, the unsearchable riches of Christ. It reminds the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23, Ephesians 2:1-22, Ephesians 3:1-21, Ephesians 4:1-32, Ephesians 5:1-33, Ephesians 6:1-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Paul's Prayer for Believers is found in Chapter 1 of the Ephesians. How and when to pray and thank God...

Day 3 Read: Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul’s Prayer v. 15. For this reason: These blessings – election, adoption, redemption, forgiveness, unity in Christ, and ultimate restoration of all creations. v.16. Give thanks: It does not merely say “thank you”, but beyond such as active witness in day today ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

To Know Christ Better

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 6, 2014

Among the resolutions we can make, resolving to know Christ better is one of the best things we can do for ourselves

To Know Christ Better Ephesians 1:15-19 Text: “...that you may know him better.” (v17) I have more than 200 Facebook friends which is quite moderate to some people I know who have over 600! I would like to say "I know them all”! Actually, I know some things about all of them, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Walking In Dominion

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 14, 2015

Christ has all the power in heaven and on earth, portions of this power has been given to everyone that believes in His name and that is living a new life by the works of His redemption. Such people are expected to walk in dominion in every area.

Walking in Dominion Study Text: Ephesians 1: 19 - 23 Ephesians 1:19-23, "may you have the spirit of understanding and your eyes be enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

That's Your Lord!

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jun 8, 2011

Jesus is introduced for his glory, power, majesty, and as head over the church his body. The point is that we get to know him better and glorify and praise his name.

Do you know anyone famous? Maybe relatives or ancestors who did something incredible? Once I worked part time at a luxury condo in Minneapolis as a security guard letting residents in and out of the complex. One late night a man entered whom I didn’t recognize. As he began walking past me at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Power Hungry

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011

The power of God to live as Jesus’ followers is a blank check for good in a chaotic and dangerous world.

Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But sometimes the deaths ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed