Sermons on Ephesians 3:13-21:

Wanna Hear A Good Mystery? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001

The church is still a great mystery to some.....

I. Presentation of the Mystery (1-6) A. Progressive 1. ‘Musterion’ – hidden truth only revealed to some a. Christ is revealed b. So is the mystery 2. Taken from mystery religions (Masons) a. Everyone doesn’t have the knowledge b. Only select ones are taught B. Prophetic – Apostles & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill A Church Without Trying

Contributed by James Roberts, Jr. on May 2, 2001

How to grow a church by presenting the things not to do.

HOW TO KILL A CHURCH WITHOUT TRYING Ephesians 3:20-21 Revelation 3:1-3 Paul is telling us that through the church God is to get glory. Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages. The church was instituted by Christ to further the Gospel story and to give all glory to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message to encourage people to look at the limitless of God.

Why Not? Ephesians 3:20-21 (August 26, 2001) Introduction Our time this morning will be centered on just a two-verse passage. But these two verses are filled with a ton of encouragement. The verses are sort of tacked on to the end of some words from Paul who tells the Ephesians how he is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Understanding The Love Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2003

Understanding the breadth, length, height and depth of Christ’s love only comes from the Holy Spirit (#5 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge...” That’s a pretty ambitious title for a sermon, isn’t it? Some might even say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Confidence In God

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 should be the first thing we pray for each other and ourselves - that the Holy Spirit would strengthen and empower us to understand the vast extent of the love of Christ for us, and to know that love for ourselves.

ASPIRATIONS One of the new phrases dotting the political landscape of late has been the one "aspirational voters". As we come up to a State election, I’m sure we will hear that phrase many times from both sides of the political divide (which is itself a very narrow, very low outcrop of shifting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Filled Up With God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 28, 2003

Paul prays that we might be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, so that we might know the unknowable, and be filled to the fullest (#6 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God.” The first thing I have an obligation to point out to you as we begin, is that we’re still in the middle of Paul’s prayer; a prayer for the church he’s writing to, but also, as we have said and agreed upon, for all who would come after, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19

Denomination: Orthodox

Youth Exploring Their Potential Series

Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 10, 2003

The first in a series of messages aimed at encouraging youth to be all that they can be by leveraging the power given to them through the Holy Spirit.

"Now to him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that you can ask or think according to the power that works within you." (Ephesians 3:20) Introduction The theme for this workshop is “Youth Exploring Their Potential Through Prayer, Faith and Singing The Praise”. Each night, we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Requires A Great Passion Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 28, 2002

Fourth of four on Building a Great Church. Karl Marx looked at the church and saw an opiate for the masses. Some look at the church and they see a private club filled with people who care only about themselves. Others look at the church and see faith f

Building A Great Church Requires A Great Passion Karl Marx looked at the church and saw an opiate for the masses. Some look at the church and they see a private club filled with people who care only about themselves. Others look at the church and see faith filled fanatics. Jesus looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouraged In The Lord

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Nov 4, 2002

There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life.

Encouraged in the Lord Personal note: Remember to be led of the Lord as you are preaching There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life. Jesus said in this life we would have troubles: He said be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"To God Be The Glory" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 21, 2003

The power that is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think, is the same power that works in and through us, to bring glory to God. (#9 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“Thou art coming to a King; Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much.” -John Newton We are on the threshold of the portion of this epistle that deals with the Christian’s walk. To this point, Paul has laid out very clearly and powerfully, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Incredible Love Series

Contributed by Keith Edwards on May 1, 2002

You must understand this. If you have difficulty grasping His love, you will have difficulty with everything else.

The Incredible Love Of God I John 4:8 Bethel Assembly of God 2/24/2002 AM INTRODUCTION In a couple of weeks I will no longer be the pastor of Bethel Assembly of God. For the next couple of weeks I want to preach what I believe to be the most important messages of my time with you. There will be no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Pray To Get Rich Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

What True Wealth is all about

How to Pray to Get Rich EPHESIANS 3:14-21 It takes a special person to work in a bank, or for Brink’s, or to be employed at Fort Knox. To always be around wealth. I can remember as a child going to Denver and visiting the Denver Mint. Money everywhere, piles of coins, pages of bills in all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

What Wealth Looks Like Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

Paul’s Description of True Riches

· This morning we considered the first of Paul’s request in Ephesians 3:14-21 1) Intense prayer seen in his posture 2) Based upon the fact of our relationship with God as His children 3) Packed with potential due to the nature of the one prayed to: RICHES of His glory. Paul prays #1 for STRENGTH. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-21

Energizing The Soul Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002

This message encourage people to develop spiritual disciplines and plug into the power of God’s active presence.

Energizing Your Soul Dr. Marty Baker / April 21, 2002 www.stevenscreek.net In 1989, Energizer Batteries debuted a pink bunny playing a drum and wearing shades and blue sandals as their advertising icon. Ever since then, he has been catching people’s attention beating his drum across our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-21, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Help! I'm Sunk!

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2002

Without God’s power on the inside, all the instruction of God’s law can only condemn us. Thanks be to God for the power of Christ within!

Jesus gave us some amazing instructions. Matt. 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Colossians 1:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ