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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012
     | 7,167 views

    The message of Ephesians 1:3-14 is simply this: believers are chosen from the foundations of the earth, redeemed in Christ, possessing an inheritance of matchless worth. Glory to God for so great a salvation as this!

    “Spiritual Blessings in Christ,” Ephesians 1:3-14 Outline I. Prolegomena II. Introduction III. Transition a. In the Greek, verses 3-14 comprise one sentence and encompass the past, present, and future of God’s eternal purpose for the church. It is Paul’s outline of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    To The Praise Of His Glory Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2012
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     | 12,044 views

    This sermon shows how many Christian activities in the NT are directly tied to bringing glory to God. Thus, everything we do, every word we speak and every thought we think should be evaluated on the basis of whether it brings glory to God.

    To the Praise of His Glory Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh April 22, 2012 TEXT: Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 1 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When we lived in Wiesbaden, some missionary friends bought a German toaster. When they got home, they plugged it in, placed some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Will Of God For The Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 29, 2012
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     | 4,142 views

    God's will for the church is for us to be the bride and body. As the bride we experience Him. As His body we exalt Him.

    Intro: Paul was very clear that the redemption, adoption, and indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the church was to bring glory to God. Ephesians 1:6,12,14. (Read) Our main goal and vision is to 1 Corinthians 10:13 “whether then you eat or you drink do all to the glory of God.” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Predestination? Series

    Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on May 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,711 views

    Predestination is most likely one of the most controversial topics in Christian circles today, and yet undoubtedly one of the most vital. In this teaching session we have a look at an introduction to the doctrine of predestination.

    In theological circles there are two main camps when it comes to the doctrine of predestination. One the one hand we have people who feel that because this doctrine is so embroiled in past difficulty and misunderstanding, that it is better to rather avoid the topic, and not to discuss it at all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Predestination Explained Series

    Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on May 3, 2012
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     | 9,347 views

    I will continue to discuss predestination, and outline the main thoughts and truths regarding this wonderful doctrine.

    Today we continue in our study of what is probably the most controversial topic in the Bible, namely the doctrine of predestination, so maybe you would like to hold onto your seats as we delve deep into the Word of God to determine exactly what this wonderful doctrine teaches us regarding our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 9, 2013
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,464 views

    Joint heirs with Christ are rich, and people whose names are written in heaven are famous!

    Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Ephesians 1:1-3 audio: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130109pm That TV program focused on temporal things. The Bible focuses on eternity and things of lasting value. It’s a good thing we can’t choose what family we are born into, for our nature would choose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Will Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 12 ratings
     | 23,029 views

    Understanding the difference between the sovereign will of God, the perfect will of God, the permissive will of God and the ultimate will of God.

    On November 30, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School, had its security protocol upgraded, requiring visitors to be individually admitted after an identification review by video monitor. The school had 456 children enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade. The doors to the school were locked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    In The Heavenlies!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    At a Christian’s funeral we say they have gone on to heaven. In truth, their heart had already been there for years, and the rest of their person is now rejoining their heart!

    In the Heavenlies Ephesians 1:3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130123.mp3 v. 3 is the key verse of this book. It is summarized in three words: "all spiritual blessings". Then vv. 4-14 give the detail of what ’all’ means. We are rich and famous in things that really matter. Rich as joint heirs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Trinity In Salvation

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,092 views

    All 3 persons of the Trinity play a role in our salvation. What we are redeemed from, by, and for.

    The Trinity in Salvation Ephesians 1:4-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130130.mp3 We serve one God in three persons. We see all three at work in our text. vv. 4-6 God is planning our salvation. vv. 7-12 The Son is purchasing our salvation. vv. 13-14 The Holy Spirit preserving our salvation. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    God Has Chosen You

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012
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     | 26,489 views

    Like the potter placing the clay on his wheel and fashions a vessel, God carefully fashions you on His wheel. You are His creation and he is very proud of how you look.

    God Has Chosen You Introduction Do you remember when you were a child and played childhood games? Weather it be dodge ball, red rover come over, flag football, or hid and seek there was a time that teams were chosen and sides were chosen and you waited patiently for your name to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Blessings

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012
     | 9,449 views

    Life is like a ship sailing across the waters of life, sometimes the water is calm, sometimes the water is choppy, sometimes the water is filled with debris, and sometimes the water has hidden rocks.

    Introduction Life is like a ship sailing across the waters of life. • Sometimes the water is calm. • Sometimes the water is choppy. • Sometimes the water is filled with debris. • Sometimes the water has hidden rocks. This morning I would like us to examine verse 1 in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Elección Por Gracia Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Oct 21, 2012
     | 5,537 views

    Dios nos eligió por gracia para que vivamos para su gloria.

    Intro: En abril de 1992, mi esposa y yo nos encontrábamos en el centro de Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. Teníamos apenas como tres días de casados y estábamos en nuestra luna de Miel. Unos parientes nos habían regalado la estancia en un bueno hotel en Guadalajara y otros, nos habían regalado los pasajes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Norwood avatar

    The Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Nov 5, 2012
     | 5,469 views

    Sermon focusing on eight accomplishments of the blood of Christ and what they mean to us.

    “The Blood of Christ” Text: Ephesians 1:3-10 I. Welcome II. Introduction We just concluded a study of The Gospel According to Matthew on Sunday evenings. Of course, some of the last lessons in this series were centered on the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord. While we often talk about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Donato avatar

    God's Double Blessings

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,625 views

    Sermon showing the tremendous blessings of God

    God’s Double Blessings I met Oscar in Jan 06. He looked unkempt with hair considerably too long, and a nervousness that was very apparent. I could see it in his eyes and see it in his actions. I knew he was the one I had come for. We loaded him in the car and took him home. Adjusting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Grace, "Like You’ve Never Seen It"!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,527 views

    That’s the day Jesus became more real to me, than He ever had before! I realized for the first time that grace, had nothing at all to do with what I could do, but everything to do, with what Jesus had already done for me and was still doing for me....

    Grace, "Like You’ve Never Seen It"! Go ahead and Jump! I Dare You Do you remember playing that game with your friends, when you were young? At the time, it didn’t seem like you were all that young, remember you thought you were all grown up, you know the king of the world but looking back now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational