Sermons on Ephesians 1:9-23:

God's Instructions For Victory

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 29, 2023

This message is about God's instructions that helped me rebound after my job was eliminated.

Good morning, New Light! Many of you know me, but for those who don’t, I am Barry, your pastor’s brother, and I am honored that he asked me to share the message this morning. My message is a very personal one that resulted from a job loss. It was a difficult and uncertain time in my life, and in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, Ephesians 2:1, 2 Chronicles 19:4, 1 Kings 15:11, 2 Chronicles 17:5, 2 Chronicles 20:1-29, Deuteronomy 4:29, Isaiah 43:26, Ephesians 1:12-14, Colossians 1:12-14, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Peter 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved From Guilt

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 6, 2023

Guilt can be crippling. Jesus did not come to condemn but to save. When Jesus died we died. We have been raised a new creation. No more the old guilty man

For more than 50 years I lived in guilt. Even though I knew I was forgiven by God. I had been abused at eight years old and I could never tell anybody about it. At least I felt I could not speak about it because I had made my abuse my own and I felt ashamed. In later years I felt afraid to be found ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16-18, Romans 8:5-7, Ephesians 1:20-21, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

The Bible-Studying Berean Church Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

Read the whole Bible to understand God’s whole plan for your whole life.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE BEREAN CHURCH ACTS 17:10-15 1. Paul was forced to leave Thessalonica (17:1-9). a. A powerful church in spite of suffering (1 Thess. 1:6). b. The church had a strong witness (1 Thess. 1:8-10). c. Was looking for Christ’s return (1 Thess. 4:13-18). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Ephesians 1:18, Acts 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ #6 (1 Of 2 Of Eph. 1:15-23)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

This will be the first of two messages dealing with verses 15-23. Paul had the same desire of any good pastor WHO KNOWS THE LORD. That is, HE KNEW THE LORD INTIMATELY and he wanted this congregation to also know the Lord INTIMATELY.

Have you noticed that one of the hardest things in this life to do is keep good news a secret? Illus: Benjamin said, “Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” Illus: Walter Winchell said, “I usually get my stuff from people who promised somebody else that they would keep it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ #5 Look...rewards

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

We have looked at our REDEMPTION, our REVELATION, and now want to preach about our REWARDS.

Illus: The man who owned the city’s newspaper had three sons. He offered ownership of the paper to the son who could write the most sensational headline using no more that three words. These three sons went to work and came up with the most bizarre headlines they could imagine. • Everyone knows ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ #4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

We have looked at our REDEMPTION, and praise the Lord for this. In this message we will look at our REVELATION. (And, in the following message we will look at our REWARDS.)

In verse 3 we are told that God wants to bless us. Then Paul gives us a grocery list of things in the next few verses that God has blessed us with. Illus: One of the biggest days of the church year should be Thanksgiving Day. Why? It is obvious. Because we all have so much to be thankful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ #3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

In this sermon we will look at our REDEMPTION. (In the next two messages we will look at our REVELATION, and our REWARDS.)

It is my prayer that by this time you are closer to the Lord. Illus: We do not have to be like the man who had been hired to paint lines on the highway. As the story goes, this man’s job consisted of painting the white lines in the highway. -The first day he painted three miles of lines. -The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Centered In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022

Staying Centered in Christ Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 13, 2022 Intro Welcome... PRAY – We come to gather around Christ...to join in the life of Christ. For you have revealed that we can once again know belonging in a way we never have. You have called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conociendo Las Arras Del Espíritu Series

Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Apr 4, 2022

Todos sabemos que la Biblia se refiere a la iglesia como la novia que se está preparando para las bodas del Cordero-Jesús. Una novia pura, sin mancha y sin arruga. Hay un pacto, un compromiso con Jesus.

Introducción: El otro día mientras caminaba me encontré una pequeña moneda. Cuando averigüé de que se trataba, supe que era un “arras” matrimonial. En algunos países se acostumbra entregar arras en las bodas. Significado de las arras matrimoniales:(un ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20, 2 Corinthians 1:20-22, 2 Corinthians 5:5, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What Time Is It? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 10, 2023

If you want to enjoy a meaningful life, appreciate God’s timing in everything. Then cooperate with God. Cooperate with God and find beauty, pleasure, and permanence.

City Slickers is an old movie (1991) that tells the story of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Kingdom Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 21, 2023

How people respond to Jesus whether they accept of reject Christ is the most important thing of all. When the eyes of our heart are enlightened, we care about the eternal destiny of the lost without Christ.

Baker James Cauthen is most famous for serving in China and then being president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. When he was 25 years old, he became pastor of Polytechnic Baptist Church one of the largest churches in Ft Worth. The year was 1933 and the country ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19, Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power Towards Us Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 2, 2022

In Ephesians 1, Paul compares God's power towards us who believe with the power he used to raise Christ from the dead. It's hard to conceive! But we should believe it - and live in a way that's consistent with it.

INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago it was Easter Sunday. So, do you suppose that we’ve now said goodbye to Easter until next year? Well, we haven’t! The season of Easter doesn’t FINISH on Easter Sunday! It actually STARTS on Easter Sunday and continues for seven weeks after that. That means that it’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Just What Does "taken Up" Mean For Jesus?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2022

When I was ten, that meant that Jesus went up into the clouds and literally sat at the right hand of the Father, on a throne in the clouds. But no more.

Ascension Day One commonality that men and women my age have in the U.S., no matter what religion we were raised in, is the story of Jesus. If I bet money, I’d lay odds that anyone age 65 or older in 2022 can at least give a general outline of the life of Christ, even if he or she didn’t think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:2-9, Ephesians 1:17-23, Luke 24:46-53, Genesis 5:24, 2 Kings 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

When Catastrophe Happens, What Next?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 29, 2022

No external law can fix a problem that comes from deep within a twisted mind and heart.

Ascension 2022 I polished up my Ascension Day homily last Sunday. Then I tore it up on Tuesday afternoon. Senseless, mindless murder down the road in Uvalde, a place many of us have visited or lived. When catastrophe happens anywhere in the world, don’t we all grieve, and ask “Lord, WHY?” “What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23, Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

God's Plan For The Elect Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 1, 2022

To establish God’s plan for the elect: was formulated before the foundation of the world; manifested in due times (the dispensation of grace); revealed unto the apostles, and preached unto the world. This lesson refutes Calvin's theory of predestination.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. God’s plan for the elect Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “God’s Plan for the Elect." This will become the fourteenth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 3:1-7, Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ