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The Reason Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 9, 2003

based on 77 ratings

| 9,633 views

Though difficult, the call for Christians to live lives different than the world around us is based firmly in what God has done for us– He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ!

The Reason Ephesians 1:1-14 Focus: Though difficult, the call for Christians to live lives different than the world around us is based firmly in what God has done for us– He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ! Function: To encourage Christians to see how God has blessed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know How Rich You Are? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 10, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 6,539 views

Do you know your net worth? Do you feel as if your liabilities outweigh your assets? Not according to Heaven’s Balance Sheet!

DO YOU KNOW HOW RICH YOU ARE? Ephesians 1:3-14 Ephesians 1:3-14 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Church Of God

When Love Takes You In

Contributed by Roger Nix on Jan 11, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,864 views

Finding Our Home In God

When Love Takes You In Let’s turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 1:3-6. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Role In A Christian's Trials

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 4,021 views

Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5, James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Or Belongers? Series

Contributed by George Alves on Jan 27, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 12,102 views

Many in Canada are saying yes to God but no to the church. This sermon address why we NEED to belong. Statics presented, issues of loneliness discussed. Reasons why people avoid church share and God’s design explained. The Church, God designed, God o

FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY (title borrow from Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Church and Purpose Driven Life) One day a little boy was asked by his pastor if he knew why they always served coffee after the sermon. Little boy responded, "I think I know. Is it’s to get the people awake before they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31, Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Brethren

Fulfillment For An Empty Life

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 5,922 views

Message on the Purpose of Life

Fulfillment For An Empty Life (Ephesians 1:1-11 (NT) Also Romans 8:28 (NT)) (Evangelism, Priorities) (Topical) The ancient philosophers always had three question they debated… 1.) Where did I come from? 2.) What is my purpose? 3.) Why is there so much evil in the world? Every conversation and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinner Or Saint Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 6,444 views

This is the first in a series on Ephesians 1 and 2.

Are you a Sinner or Are you a Saint? We are the saints of God. He has changed us inside and out. We have the grace and peace of God, we are blessed with every spiritual blessing, we are chosen through Jesus, and stand blameless. We are redeemed, washed, new, fresh, forgiven, and renewed – all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-12, 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Baseline Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 17, 2002

based on 170 ratings

| 9,220 views

Ephesians Series #1 For us to walk worthy of the calling that God has given us, we must understand exactly the position He has placed us in. I would like to look at 7 things that should cause us to live a life that is worthy.

A Walk That is Worthy Part 1 Understanding The Baseline Text: Eph 1:1-10 Intro: This morning I would like to begin a series entiled “A Walk that is Worthy.” In the coming months we are going to be traveling through the book of Ephesians. In this process we are going to be hearing the heartbeat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Heirs To The Kingdom"

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 13, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 6,772 views

The wonder of God’s Kingdom is that He chose us to partner with Him, making us heirs to His Kingdom, which requires something of each of us

During my days as a banker, one of the areas we focused on was that of estate planning. The importance of proper estate planning was made very clear for me one afternoon as I sat down with a customer whose husband had died several months earlier. She came into my office, explained that her husband ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6, Ephesians 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Is Rich Series

Contributed by Timothy Riggs on Oct 19, 2002

based on 4 ratings

| 2,823 views

This is sermon #1 in a series of sermons from the book of Ephesians.

Choose to Believe THE GOD WHO IS RICH INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a journey together that will be very exciting Three things about the journey: 1. The journey will be continuous 2. The journey will be adventurous 3. The journey will be rewarding Criteria for the journey 1. Word of God 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 10,205 views

The second purpose of our lives is to love one another.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". So far, we’ve seen that God made us for a reason. He had a purpose in creating us. Life was not an accident; the human race ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Been Chosen To Praise God.

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 6,356 views

This sermon looks at the doctrine of election and brings the gospel comfort always attached to it for believers.

Introduction: Try-outs can be nerve-racking times. The attempt to be the best or among the best. Whether it is try-outs for basketball, try-outs for the spring play, Or a "try-out" for a new job with an interview. What emotions does one usually exhibit when he or she makes the cut and gets the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 27, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 8,506 views

We are saved by grace, called into service by grace, and called to a grace filled life.

The Grace of God. Eph. 1:1-8 INTRO.: Define grace as seen in the Scriptures: "A spiritual gift or attainment. Something received freely from God, Divine favor or good will." Grace is something we all need but none of us deserves it. God’s grace pours out of His heart of overflowing love for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fact, Faith And Feelings

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

based on 78 ratings

| 8,923 views

Living by faith, not by feelings.

I. Introduction Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America The Secret Service states that ID theft affects 500,000 new victims per year Estimated that 25% of credit card fraud is attributed to ID theft Some states it isn’t even considered a crime An epidemic of even greater ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Oct 18, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 5,423 views

Series:"The Blessings Christians enjoy" Adoption into God’s family,Acceptance before God, Forgiveness of sins, Insight into God’s will, eternal inheritance, and the seal of the spirit

Series: The Blessings Christians Enjoy Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Object: To ensure the youth that God has awesome things for those that are C’D up! Introduction- Today we are going to look at 6 different things we are blessed with as Christians. Chosen by God (1:4) V.4- God “chose us in Him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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