Sermons on Ephesians 1:3-4:

The Inventor

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 12, 2021

To invent is to conceive, design and create something that did not already exist

To invent is to design and create something that has never existed before. Some say that Necessity is the mother of invention. That being true, we are the beneficiaries of somebody’s necessity and, as a result we have refrigerators, air conditioners, automobiles, cruise control, automatic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Hope And Praise Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 12, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost Year B, Lectionary 15

July 11, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 1:3-14 A Life of Hope and Praise Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our epistle readings for the next several weeks are taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Necessity Of Creation And The Gospel - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 22, 2021

Is it important to believe the God created the world the way Genesis tells us, or it is just an allegory or myth?

Open your Bibles this morning to Genesis 1:1 and let us read it together. ? Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. This morning we are launching our new church on Sunday mornings. These next several Sundays are our “soft-launch” preparing for our full launch the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3, Romans 1:18, Proverbs 16:4, Ephesians 1:3-4, 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 John 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Sin, Salvation, Grace, And Faith.

Contributed by John Tristan Jayme on Oct 16, 2022

Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

Thoughts: I was invited to a baptist outreach program, and their theme was the evangelical explosion training (EE). One of the questions is, "If you were to die today and stand before God and He asked, 'Why should I let you into My kingdom?' what would you say?" though the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Ephesians Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 1. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 1 Eph 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (KJV) 1:1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Stoicism Versus Christianity

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 9, 2022

Stoicism is defined as the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feeling and without complaint.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, a former Roman emperor and a Stoic philosopher once remarked: “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” Romans 8:1-5 confirms: “There is therefore ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 13:8, Ephesians 1:3, Galatians 5:22-23

In Him Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 12, 2023

In Him, we have everything; that is why we preach Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • Based on the rest of Acts and Paul’s letters, several years have passed since he left the city of Ephesus. • After his departure, the remaining believers organized a church and continued to gather regularly for worship and spread the good news of Jesus. • When Paul writes this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings Of Trinity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2023

We are given a new status in Christ through the blood of Him. He sealed us with the seal of Holy Spirit. We are his people, property. He is our owner forever. Who can be against us?.

Ephesians 1:1-6, Heavenly Blessings Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. GOOD MORNING SAINTS!! This month our theme is ‘Things from Above’ based on Colossians 3:2. Today, I would like to share with you the heavenly blessings we enjoy in our lives based on Ephesians 1:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Heavenly Blessings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 23, 2023

Your Gifted in the church as Apostle, prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher for to equip, to have unity and to maturity (Ephesians 4:11-13), live as children of light, to know what is pleasing to the Lord, live as wise, redeem most of the time, and understand the will of God.

Ephesians 1:1-6, Heavenly Blessings Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. GOOD MORNING SAINTS!! This month our theme is ‘Things from Above’ based on Colossians 3:2. Today, I would like to share with you the heavenly blessings we enjoy in our lives based on Ephesians 1:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Embraced By God’s Grace Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 27, 2023

Embraced By God’s Grace means we are loved unconditionally, forgiven completely, accepted in the Beloved, and that are to live for his glory. Glorifying God means that we praise Him continuously and live with absolute contentment, knowing that our present situation is God's plan for us now.

Sermon – Embraced By God’s Grace Scripture - Ephesians 1:1-15 “This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-15, Psalm 139:13-16, Romans 3:23, Hosea 4:6, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 21, 2023

To follow Jesus as your Good Shepherd, hear the Shepherd’s call, enter the Shepherd’s door, know the Shepherd’s care, rest in the Shepherd’s hand, and trust in the Shepherd’s deity.

Many years ago, Candid Camera staged their prank at an exclusive boy’s prep school where all of the students tested well above average. Candid Camera staff posed as career consultants who assessed and interviewed the brilliant young men to determine what career would be best suited to them. At ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-42, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Tiptoeing Through The Tulip’s

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 3, 2023

In this message, we will take an honest and objective look at the foundational Pillars of Calvinism, the doctrine of salvation, and what critics say in counterpoint to them.

The most dominant school of thought in the Church today is Reformed Theology, also known as Calvinism, which primarily adheres to the theological traditions and teachings of John Calvin and other preachers of the Reformation era who broke from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century, but not ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40, Revelation 22:17, John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Timothy 2:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – Types Of The Church Found In The Old Testament – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2023

The Church universal is a New Testament concept revealed at the appropriate time, but it is special to see some types in the Old Testament that hint at the Church to come. These make interesting studies and parallels. Types always are satisfying to study.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – TYPES OF THE CHURCH FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENT – PART 3 OLD TESTAMENT TYPES OF THE CHURCH The Church is not mentioned in the Old Testament and was a concept fully unknown, as Israel only was the focus. For those Old Testament believers who studied ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:4, Genesis 24:7, Genesis 24:58-59, John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:17-19, 2 Timothy 4:18, Hebrews 11:16, 1 Corinthians 15:48, Ephesians 1:3, Hebrews 12:22, Romans 4:13, Hebrews 8:5, Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Corinthians 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Help For Happier Families - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 14, 2023

1. God calls wives and all Christians to have submissive love (vs. 22-24, 33). 2. God calls husbands to the Savior’s love (vs. 25-29). 3. God created marriage with a sacred connection (vs. 29-31). 4. God wants everyone to be in His spiritual family (vs. 31-32).

God's Help for Happier Families - Part 2 Ephesians 5:20-33; Revelation 19:5-9; John 3:5-7; Ephesians 1:3-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 14, 2023) (Revised August 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Our families are precious to us, but they are infinitely more precious to the Lord. God created ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20-33, Revelation 19:5-9, John 3:5-7, Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Jeremiah Personally (Jeremiah 1:1-5) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 20, 2023

Few Bible readers would say their favorite book is Jeremiah. But we need his message. #33 in the series 66 in 52: A One Year Journey through the Bible

Note: I benefitted greatly from Skip Heitzig's sermon on Jeremiah from his "The Bible From 30,000 feet" series. Good morning. Please turn to the book of Jeremiah in your Bibles. INTRODUCTION: Anyone want to guess what the number one song of 1971 was? You’ve probably guessed, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-5, Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist