Sermons on Kehillah In Ephesus 3:3:

What God Has Made Clean Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 4, 2020

God told Peter in Acts 10 - "What God has made clean you must not call common." What would that have meant to the Ephesians, and what can it mean to us?

In Acts 10, we’re told the story of the first Gentiles who became Christians. God sent Peter to do preach to them and baptize them… but because Peter wouldn’t have done that on his own. God gave Him this instruction: “What God has made clean, do not call common." Acts 10:15 About 100 years ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Mystery Of Finding God's Will" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2020

As believers in Jesus Christ, one thing we all struggle with from time to time is knowing God’s will. In fact, as a pastor, it is probably one of the primary questions people ask. “How can I know God’s will in this matter?

“The Mystery of Finding God’s Will” Ephesians 3:1-20 As believers in Jesus Christ, one thing we all struggle with from time to time is knowing God’s will. In fact, as a pastor, it is probably one of the primary questions people ask. “How can I know God’s will in this matter? How do I know for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, What A Mystery!

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 27, 2019

Most Christians do not truly understand the phrase “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” This message will help brings some clarity.

In Mark 4, Jesus gives the parable of the sower and when the disciples ask him what it means, He says in verse 11, “Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables.” Why were the disciples the ones who were “given to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:11, Mark 3:13-15, 1 Corinthians 14:2, 1 Corinthians 2:6-14, Romans 11:20, Romans 11:25, Romans 16:25-27, Ephesians 3:1-9, Colossians 1:26-27, Colossians 1:12-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stewardship Of The Gospel

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

The understanding that the Apostle Paul had for God's calling on his life is instructive for the calling of every church.

This morning I would like to start on a fairly major project. We are going to start a sermon series from the New Testament book of Ephesians. Its only 6 chapters long, but there is so much in it that it could easily take us 6 months to complete. I love the Bible, and to see the Bible's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20

The Church: Exhibit A

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

The church often seems really clutzy, but the way that we live together and love one another is really important.

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the church seems a bit lame? There never seems to be enough money. There always seems to be somebody fussing about some really petty thing, trying to make a mountain out of a molehill. Sometimes it seems to take forever to get everybody agreed and working ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Calling Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 17, 2019

We are called to make God's glorious riches known to others, even at significant personal cost.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How loves a good mystery? For those who like to read, a good mystery is hard to put down, for moviegoers, it is exciting to what a mystery movie because you are always trying to guess, WHO DONE IT! • There are several murder mystery and crime dramas that folks tune in so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Challenge To The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend

A Challenge To The Church Ephesians 3:1-12 Introduction: Herein are some great insights regarding the ministry of the individual Christian and the church. Note in v.9, Paul’s words “To make plain” (bring to light, to enlighten). What Paul communicates let us comprehend. I. Paul’s Sacred ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12. A). MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100:1-5. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Known Secret Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025

Ephesians 3

KNOWN SECRET (EPHESIANS 3) My mother was called home to the Lord last Wednesday (June 5, 2024). A month before, on Tuesday, May 2, 2024, my 88-year old mother, who was paralyzed and lost her memory for one a half years from Covid, was rushed to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Things Working Together To Bring Us Salvation

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2025

God’s promise: that when He himself comes to Zion as Redeemer, God would make a covenant with the peoples and send His spirit into them, His words into their mouths.

Epiphany Homily 2025 The story of God’s people, the Israelites, from Abraham to Jesus was a series of a few triumphs and many tragedies. Look carefully at the histories recorded in Scripture and you’ll see that the tragedies were caused by poor human decisions, while the triumphs were caused, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:2-3, Ephesians 3:5-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Why Church #5 Found In Freedom Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

We are free when our lives are uncommitted, but not to be what we were intended to be. Real freedom is not freedom "from," but freedom "for."

~ Intro: … I have on my table a violin string... it is free. I twist one end of it and it responds. It is free. But it is not free to do what a violin string is supposed to do--produce music. So I take it, fix it in my violin and tighten it until it is taut. Only then is it free to be a violin ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Today’s message, The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed

We are back in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Today’s message, The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed, is from 3:1-6. If you have a bible turn to Ephesians 3:1-6 as we read the passage together. The passage can be divided into three ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revealing The Mystery

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 30, 2023

The gospel transformed Paul's life and had become the basis and focal point of his ministry. He is committed to sharing this great mystery with those who have yet to hear and respond to the gospel. As believers, we share this same opportunity and obligation.

Revealing the Mystery Ephesians 3: 1-7 Our text follows up on that which Paul had spoken of in the previous chapter. There he had discussed the marvelous transformation of those who were dead in trespasses and sin, being made alive in Christ. We are saved by grace through faith, not of our works, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Unsearchable Riches In Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 6, 2023

For hundreds of years, thousands of people have gone into and out of that temple building unaware of the riches in contains. And today, far too many people are unaware of the unsearchable riches available to them. For them, it remains a mystery.

Alba 3-5-2023 THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES IN CHRIST Ephesians 3:1-13 There was a news story reported in July 2011 that a well known Hindu temple in southern India revealed vast treasures and hidden secrets. The temple itself was well known and previously unguarded. (The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unlocking The Mystery: Chosen To Explain - Ephesians 3:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 22, 2024

When we think of the word mystery, we often picture something hidden or secret, like a detective story waiting to be solved. The Bible, especially in the New Testament, speaks of divine mysteries—truths that were once concealed but have now been revealed through Jesus Christ.

Unlocking the Mystery: Chosen to explain - Ephesians 3:9 Ephesians 3:9 (NLT): “I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning.” Introduction: The Concept of Mystery in Scripture When we think of the word mystery, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:9, Ephesians 3:3-6, Romans 16:25-26, Colossians 1:26-27, Romans 8:15, 1 Timothy 3:16, Ephesians 1:17-18, John 16:13, Ephesians 5:8-9, Matthew 5:14-16, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal