Sermons on Ephesians 1:9-23:

"pray For All The Saints

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 28, 2025

Believers are encouraged to pray and love beyond their own group, reflecting Jesus's commandment to love and His prayer for unity and living the Kingdomg of God: righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.  

"Pray for all the saints" Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” While in a Roman prison, the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church in Ephesus, and in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Ephesians 1:15-16, Colossians 1:3-4, Philippians 2:21, Romans 1:9, Colossians 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Ephesians' Conversion (Reviewed) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 27, 2025

To review Paul's instruction to the Ephesians concerning their conversion to Christ. In whom also you trusted, after that you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that you believed, you were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,” Ephesians 1:13-14.

THE EPHESIANS' CONVERSION The Ephesians’ Conversion 1. Paul wrote to the Ephesians about their "conversion," Ephesians 1:13-14. Notice how the apostle speaks of their “faith and obedience to the gospel of their salvation.” He penned, a. “In whom also you trusted, after that you heard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, Acts 19:1-7, Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Bless The God Who Blesses Us (Ephesians 1:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 2, 2025

Paul's whole letter, and our whole lives, start right here, at a place of gratitude and praise toward God, for what He's done for us "in Christ."

An opening note for my readers of this series: Roughly 8 years ago?, I wrote a series of sermons on Ephesians. I wrote them at a time of "almost." Academically/exegetically, I was "almost" comfortable with discourse analysis (Steve Runge style), but I had little idea how to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

A Prayer For Spirit Enlightenment (Ephesians 1:15-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 3, 2025

Enlightenment about God's cosmic plan is something God will give, if we ask. God's plan is far bigger-- cosmic-- than we often realize, and we have been empowered, potentially, more than we think.

Let's start today by reading part of last week's passage. I'll read from my translation, but feel free to follow along however you'd like. Let's turn to Ephesians 1:7, and we'll read through verse 10: (7) In him (=Jesus) we have the freedom/release through his blood-- ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Partners In Growth: God's Work And Our Walk Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 6, 2025

Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey of transformation empowered by God’s grace, sustained through our daily surrender to the Holy Spirit, nurtured in Christ-centered community, and aimed at becoming more like Jesus for the glory of God.

Partners in Growth: God's Work and Our Walk 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Last week, we began an exciting new sermon series entitled “Rooted.” Picture the scene: Jesus is seated in a boat, speaking to a large crowd gathered along the shore—many of them fishermen. To capture their hearts and minds, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 40:31, John 15:5, Romans 8:29, Romans 10:15, Ephesians 1:13-14, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Peter 1:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 11, 2026

We are chosen in Christ, we are adopted into His family and we are unconditionally loved in Christ

Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:3-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 1-17-2026 Review In college, I was a part of the honor student association. Don’t be too impressed. We called our professor mentor "Dr. Daddy” and he had a bar in the back of his van. He took a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 11, 2026

A sermon focusing on 1:7-10 - In Christ, we are redeemed and we have been given the ability to understad the Gospel

Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:7-10 Redeemed! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-01–2026 Redeemed Two weeks ago, we started our study of Ephesians 1 and made it through verse 6. We learned we are chosen in Christ, adopted into God’s family in Christ, and we are extravagantly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 11, 2026

Continuing to count our blessings - inheritance and the Gospel

Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:11-14 Redeemed! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-08–2026 Redeemed Have you ever met someone who just can’t shut up about what Jesus has done for them? The Apostle Paul couldn’t keep quiet about all the blessings God had poured out on his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be Whiter Than Snow

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Are you white blind?

Sermon Be Whiter than Snow Surely you’ve seen an incandescent bulb? Like a 60 watt bulb. You say, that’s white light. Then you see a fluorescent bulb and wow, that’s whiter! No, that’s white! Then you see an LED bulb, and wow, that’s even whiter! No, that's white! That first bulb, now you ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5, Isaiah 6:1-5, Revelation 3:17-21, Revelation 3:5, Psalm 51:7, Isaiah 64:6, Ephesians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings: Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 21, 2026

When we believe, God seals us with the promised Holy Spirit that guarantees our future inheritance in glory

Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:11-14 (Part 4) Putting it All Together Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-22–2026 I hope you have enjoyed watching the Olympics these past weeks. We have seen multiple born-again Christians give glory to God, whether they won gold medals or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Every Age: Learning To Follow Jesus Through Praise And Trust - Isaiah 25:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 26, 2026

Isaiah writes in a time of upheaval — political instability, looming judgement, and a world shaking under the weight of sin. Yet in the middle of that uncertainty, the prophet lifts his voice in worship.

Faithful in Every Age: Learning to Follow Jesus Through Praise and Trust - Isaiah 25:1 (NLT) Introduction: The Song of a Disciple There are moments in life when praise feels easy — when prayers are answered quickly, when doors open, when health is strong and hope is high. But discipleship is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1, Psalm 63:1, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28, Luke 24:27, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cosmic Reunion: God's Final Plan Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

This sermon unveils God's ultimate plan for history: to, at the perfect time, unite all things in heaven and on earth under the supreme headship of Jesus Christ.

Introduction I want you to think for a moment about the world we live in. Turn on the news, scroll through your social media feed, or just look around at the struggles in our own communities here in Manila. What do you see? Often, it feels like chaos. We see division, conflict, fragmentation, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Living Trophies Of His Glory Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 12, 2025

This sermon reveals that the ultimate purpose for our predestined inheritance is that our very lives should serve as a continuous display of God's glory, beginning with those who were the first to hope in Christ.

Introduction What is my purpose? Why am I here? I believe that is one of the deepest and most persistent questions of the human heart. We all long for a sense of meaning, a reason for our existence that goes beyond simply waking up, going to work, and going back to sleep. People search for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Sealed: God's Unbreakable Promise Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 13, 2025

This sermon explains that when believers hear the gospel and trust in Christ, they are sovereignly sealed by the Holy Spirit, which marks them as God's authentic, secure, and permanent possession.

Introduction When we make a significant purchase or enter into a serious agreement—buying a piece of land, for example—we don't just rely on a verbal promise. We want something official. We want a document, a title, a notarized deed of sale. We want to see that official stamp, that seal. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Down Payment On Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 14, 2025

This sermon explains that the Holy Spirit acts as God's divine down payment, or "earnest," guaranteeing our full future inheritance and securing us until our final redemption, all for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to God's glory.

Introduction When we make a major life purchase—perhaps a new tricycle for a business, or even a house and lot—it's very common to pay in installments. You start with a down payment. That down payment does two very important things. First, it proves you are serious about the purchase. Second, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:14

Denomination: Baptist