Sermons on Kehillah In Ephesus 1:16:

The Martyr's Mindset

Contributed by Samuel Sampson on Aug 27, 2018

We are not called to be martyrs in Christianity, but we are called to love God even to the point of readily giving up this temporal life if need be.

—The Martyrs Mindset— "Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you."—Philippians 3:15 We find quite often nowadays in the news, stories like: —'3 men summarily executed by Saudi authorities for converting to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-23, Acts 7:51-60

Traits Of The Truly Rich

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 4, 2017

Big Idea: Knowing Your Wealth in Christ Enables You to Walk for Christ.

Traits of the Truly Rich Ephesians 1:15-23 Lady Diana. Married into the Royal Family of England, wife of Prince Charles, the very beautiful Diana had all that anybody could ever dream of. She had two most beautiful children in the world. One would wonder, what more did she want in life? But, no, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Church That Prays Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Feb 7, 2017

Paul prayed for the churches. Do you? For your local church?

BEING THE CHURCH THAT PRAYS Ephe 1:15-20 I. THANKFUL: INCREASING BURDEN TO PRAY • As a church and • For the church. 1. FOR MATURITY • That our hearts would be gripped by God. • That our eyes would catch the eternal; and • That our lives would reach its full purpose in Christ. 2. THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer For The Saints

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 10, 2017

Paul's prayer for the saints in Ephesians 1:15-19 shows us how to praise and petition God for believers.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” In Ephesians 1:3-14, which is one, long, complex, glorious sentence in the original Greek, the Apostle Paul praised God for salvation. Paul praised the Father for planning our salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 16, 2017

When Saul of Tarsus first experienced God's grace it turned him into a man of prayer. Even now, perhaps two decades or so later, we find him still on his knees.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Title: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians--#5 Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 FOR THIS REASON, EVER SINCE I HEARD ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Able

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 26, 2018

After the Revelation of who we are in Christ - The Church (God’s Body), After the Revelation of our new name (Operating in God’s Authority), After the Revelation & Spiritual Comprehension of the vastness of God’s love, We see that OUR GOD IS ABLE...

Ephesians 3:14-21 INTRODUCTION There are two prayers recorded by the Apostle Paul in the book of Ephesians for the Ephesian Church. They are found in Ephesians 1:15-23 & Ephesians 3:14-21. • In Ephesians 1 - Paul is praying for his fellow Christians. His brothers and sisters in Christ. He prays ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:11-22, Philippians 2:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Wisdom Is At Hand

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 21, 2017

We simply cannot go it alone! We need God and we need His Wisdom. Spiritual Wisdom is ours for the asking.

Spiritual Wisdom is At Hand Ephesians 1:15-23 I ask you to actually see the vision of my words in your mind’s eye. Our Father in heaven lays before us opportunity after opportunity to gain in spiritual growth and draw closer to Him. In our New Testament reading today, we read Paul’s prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unconventional Birth

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 22, 2017

The birth of Jesus is a beautiful picture of God sending His Son to this earth to take on the form of man and become the sacrificial lamb that would satisfy the requirements of the law for all of eternity. But His birth was more than that!

SUMMARY The birth of Jesus is a beautiful picture of God sending His Son to this earth to take on the form of man and become the sacrificial lamb that would satisfy the requirements of the law for all of eternity. But His birth was more than that! Today, we are going to talk about what that “more” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, John 13:34-35, Luke 1:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The End Of The Story?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

What happened next? While some people might view Jesus' ascension as the end of the story, we're not left wondering what happened next. Jesus' ascension assures of him giving powerful gifts to his poeple.

What happened next? You get to the end of the movie or the end of the book, and you might be left wondering, “So what happened after they rode off into the sunset? Where did they go the next day? What did their kids grow up to be?” Some of that anticipation might be intentional as the writer or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 7, 2014

Faith is taking God at His Word! When you believe what God says is true you behave how God tells you. When we live as like God is telling the truth not one fiery dart of the devil can find its mark! We are protected by our faith and trust in Jesus!

Intro: A preacher an evangelist and a priest went out in a boat fishing on the lake. The preacher needed to go to the bathroom so he got up got out of the boat walked on the water to shore and walked back the same way. The evangelist also had to go relieve himself got up out of the boat and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 9, 2014

Heart problems abound in our culture. In a society so fast-paced as ours, heart problems are inevitable. But there is another kind of heart problem which is even bigger. You may call it blindness of the heart.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 4 Eyes of the Heart Ephesians 1:15-19 For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayer For Knowledge Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Mar 5, 2015

What Paul found important to pray about

Prayer for Knowledge Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 The Christians that first received this letter had a great reputation. Eph 1:15, 16 For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease giving thanks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Paul's Prayer for Believers is found in Chapter 1 of the Ephesians. How and when to pray and thank God...

Day 3 Read: Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul’s Prayer v. 15. For this reason: These blessings – election, adoption, redemption, forgiveness, unity in Christ, and ultimate restoration of all creations. v.16. Give thanks: It does not merely say “thank you”, but beyond such as active witness in day today ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

To Know Christ Better

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 6, 2014

Among the resolutions we can make, resolving to know Christ better is one of the best things we can do for ourselves

To Know Christ Better Ephesians 1:15-19 Text: “...that you may know him better.” (v17) I have more than 200 Facebook friends which is quite moderate to some people I know who have over 600! I would like to say "I know them all”! Actually, I know some things about all of them, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Knowledge Is Power And Leads To More Power

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 5, 2015

There is power in the cross, and there is hope in the cross. Hope keeps us fighting for Christ in our evil world. Hope keeps us going when times are tough. Hope keeps us going when we face persecution. Hope abides. God isn’t finished with us yet

In Ephesians 1:15- the apostle Paul prays that the church in Ephesus will embrace their spiritual gifts into their hearts. He prays that the Ephesians will understand the revelation God has given them regarding their spiritual gifts. Paul was intent on bringing the true light of Christ with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican