Sermons on Ephesians 1:4-5:

Blessed With Every Blessing

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 2, 2022

We’re thoroughly blessed and cherished--absolutely, unconditionally and infinitely--by God, the great Lover of our souls. What would your life look like if you lived believing that wholeheartedly?

Henri Nouwen, the late Dutch Catholic priest, had a very interesting life and ministry--teaching courses on spirituality at Harvard and Yale, spending a year at a Trappist monastery, serving as a missionary to the poor in South America, and finally, coming home in the closing chapter of his life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

How To Be Sure Of God's Will Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 16, 2020

What does it mean, when we say will of God or God’s will? The will of God refers to His purpose, plan, and desire for our lives. But how can we be certain we are walking in His will, especially in times of difficulty, suffering, or pain?

11-15-2020 November Theme: Discovering the Will of God Title: How to Be Sure of God's Will Scripture : Psalm 40:8 I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart.” Introduction: Connect through the past few days, Super Typhoon Ulyses… who are affected? There were lots ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:8, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:5, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Completeness Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 16, 2020

Disciples of Jesus must not compartmentalize their lives, but must allow Jesus to be Lord of all the spheres of our lives.

A. Today, I want us to turn our attention back to our sermon series: “I Am A Disciple of Jesus!” 1. Let’s briefly review what we have learned so far. 2. First, we have learned that being a disciple of Jesus involves a lot more than church membership and church attendance. 3. Second, we have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-10, Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 6:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians Series - Part 1 - Introduction Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020

When I first studied through the book of Ephesians there was one out of the many sections that intrigued me…one section that amazed me...

When I first studied through the book of Ephesians there was one out of the many sections that intrigued me…one section that amazed me. It was found in chapter three. In this chapter the Apostle Paul writes about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to him for the churches (vs. 2). What ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians Series - Part 2 - Chosen In Him! Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020

The blessing was according to the choosing!

Last time we noted that verse three begins what becomes a rather long sentence eulogizing God from verses 3 to 14 of Ephesians chapter one. In verse three Paul writes, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians Series - Part 3 - Adopted By God! Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020

We observed last time that our salvation had nothing to do with who we are and what we’ve done…

Review Just as He chose us in Him - Wuest: “He hath chosen”, “to pick out, choose” is in the middle voice where the subject of the verb acts in his own interest, “to pick or choose out for one’s self.” ...before the foundation of the world... - The word “foundation” is katabole, kat-ab-ol-ay', ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians Series - Part 4 - To The Praise Of His Glorious Grace! Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 10, 2020

The Apostle Paul is eulogizing or speaking well of God for His plan for the saints of God in Christ Jesus...

Review Eph 1:4c In love, Eph 1:5 Having predestined us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, Remember, the Apostle Paul is eulogizing or speaking well of God for His plan for the saints of God in Christ Jesus. In verse four, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Ancient Promise Kept

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Dec 19, 2020

The Incarnation was the fulfillment of an ancient promise by God.

Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, the Incarnation was the fulfillment of an ancient promise by God. Now ancient is an interesting term, at least in its usage. Children can use it to describe some-thing from their parents’ growing up years – IOW 30 or so years before, thus to them 30 years in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What For?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 2, 2021

What God has done for us and how we understand it. Then what do we do after we received Gods precious gift?

Our text today offers us an opportunity to explore what we, as God’s children, have done with his words and how we understand them. The "What for?" question. That is to see what is expected of us after we know Him as Savior. We can start out with a wonderful based Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Forever Plan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Everything in history is moving according to His plan. To know there is a plan in the midst of a crisis is wonderfully reassuring.

Darren Goforth was a 10-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office when he was murdered at a suburban Houston Chevron station just two Fridays ago. While many of us were busy heading out to enjoy Friday night football, authorities say the deputy was the victim of a “cold-blooded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

4 Gifts When God Adopts You Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

The cross of Jesus gives you a great gift to enjoy right now. The gospel frees you up to be the person you were made to be.

Do You Know Who You Are? I don’t mean if you have proper identification. So many people struggle with the security of knowing who they are really are. Let me tell you a quick story of a United Airlines gate agent. A United Airlines gate agent in Denver, Colorado, several years was confronted with a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Easter For You

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 30, 2021

How can so little of something be so powerful? And yet, there’s no sin, not a blot, not a blur, not a blemish, not a stain, that the blood of Jesus cannot cleanse. The blood of Jesus conquers and cleanses us.

Alfredo Harp is worth around $1.2 billion. He made his fortunes in finance and banking in Mexico. He also owns two Mexican baseball teams. But Alfredo is noteworthy for another reason other than his substantial monies. In 1994, he was kidnapped by a gang that demanded an initial ransom in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 20, 2019

God wants you to be able to stand up, to be accountable and able to respond when someone asks what your relationship with God really means to you and how your relationship defines who you are in and through Him!

Illus. by Wayne Major There were three people in heaven who decided one day to play a round of golf at the heavenly country club. The first man stepped up to the tee, hit his drive, and watched as it headed straight for the water hazard. Just as the ball was about to land in the water, he raised ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-10, John 3:16, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 1:3-23, Psalm 68:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Out Of Prision

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Nov 2, 2019

When something unexplainable happens to us , it takes something unexplainable to rescue us .

So this morning I we are going to hit home, right where you live. You know what I’m talking about That private place, where your deep feelings are , where you don’t dare share your thoughts with anyone. That place where some of your bad decisions are kept that you wish you could reverse That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen To Praise God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 11, 2019

Today’s sermon is going to review the character, sphere and ground of our blessings in order to spur us on to not only praise and glorify His name with our lips but also through His power strive to become blameless in His sight!

Chosen to Praise God Ephesians 1:3-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.” Psalms 29:2 Ever get so excited about what God has done in your life that all you want to do is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6, Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Baptist