Sermons on Ephesians 1:3-18: showing 1-15 of 1,250

The God Who Created Us To Glorify Him Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

Glorifying God is central to everything about everything. Scriptural evidence leads us to believe that the purpose of God’s Creation, His Choice of Israel, and the Church primarily exist to bring glory to His Name, that glorifying God is indeed the b

The God Who Created Us to Glorify Him 1. Luke and I returned from a simple vacation to Michigan. 2. Our family has gone on a few more exciting vacations: Disneyworld, Missouri, and Mammoth Cave come to mind; but most have been simple. 3. Others among you have hit the national parks. 4. As you ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 60:21, Ephesians 1:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel According To God Series

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Sep 23, 2003

This is the first in this series concerning the benifits, responsibilities and inheritance given to the church.

"THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO GOD" I. Redeemed according to His grace. (vs.7) A. Jesus chose to give His life for us. 1. Redeemed through His blood. 2. Our sins are forgiven through His sacrifice. B. Grace is the undeserved and unearned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord Teach Us To Know You Series

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Sep 24, 2003

To know Christ in the power of His resurrection and to demonstrate the reality of the Spirit filled life.

Intro: Paul begins this portion of scripture with a prayer for those who have faith in the Lord and love for fellow Christians. It would appear, according to most Christians of today, that they had it all together. But Paul, the great apostle, considered them in need of prayer. He began by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's God Up To These Days?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 18, 2002

God’s will is to bless for HIS GLORY.

What’s God up to these days? Ephesians 1 A. THE PLAN One major project: The church… 15Then he asked them, "Who do you say I am?" 16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." 17Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Grace Of Predestination Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002

The first manifestation of God’s grace toward us is not the cross of Jesus Christ, but the eternal choice of God the Father.

Exposition on Ephesians - #5 ‘THE GRACE OF PREDESTINATION’ Preached on January 14th 2001 (pm) Text: Read; Ephesians 1:3-6 Intro: In our last study, we considered what we called the ‘WHY ME?’ question—the question that every true Christian, at one time or another asks—‘Lord, Why me? Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God The Father Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002

The grace of God that brings salvation should fill us with wonder and astonishment; with praise and adoration for the ‘God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ’ because—He CHOSE US in Christ… He PREDESTINED US to adoption as sons… and He has ACCEPTED US in

Exposition on Ephesians - #4 ‘THE GRACE OF GOD THE FATHER’ Preached on January 7th 2001 Text: Ephesians 1:4-5 Intro: We’ve described our study in the book of Ephesians, as a kind of spiritual treasure hunt. For those of us who have some experience in searching for spiritual treasure, this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Blessed! Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 23, 2002

On a level other than the one we can see, at a supernatural level, in the realm where good and evil do battle and evil always loses, God has blessed us. He wants us to live according to that blessing.

You Are Blessed Ephesians 1:3-14 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." – Ephesians 1:3 Poor Little Orphan Annie! It’s "a hard-knock life" for her and her friends. All the hard chores, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Your Reward Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 23, 2002

The Spirit who brings wisdom and revelation is the Holy Spirit. It is God himself visiting us to give us his wisdom, and to give us revelation. Why? According to Ephesians 1:17 it’s so that we may know him better.

Pursue Understanding: Jesus Is Your Reward Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 1:15-23 "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, will give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know him better." As I shared the message that we are blessed, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfillment For An Empty Life

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Message on the Purpose of Life

Fulfillment For An Empty Life (Ephesians 1:1-11 (NT) Also Romans 8:28 (NT)) (Evangelism, Priorities) (Topical) The ancient philosophers always had three question they debated… 1.) Where did I come from? 2.) What is my purpose? 3.) Why is there so much evil in the world? Every conversation and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinner Or Saint Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

This is the first in a series on Ephesians 1 and 2.

Are you a Sinner or Are you a Saint? We are the saints of God. He has changed us inside and out. We have the grace and peace of God, we are blessed with every spiritual blessing, we are chosen through Jesus, and stand blameless. We are redeemed, washed, new, fresh, forgiven, and renewed – all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-12, 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants You Confident, Rich, And Powerful Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

Part of a series on Ephesians 1 and 2

God Wants You to be Confident, Rich, and Powerful Christians need not be tentative or doubtful concerning their position in life. God wants you to know the confidence - of the hope to which you have been called; the riches – of his inheritance; and the power – of faith. We Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Eternal Plan - All Things United Under Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Here we have a wonderfully concise yet comprehensive summary of the Christian gospel and its implications. Here we discover the wonder and intricacy of God’s eternal plan for his world and especially for his people.

You may have been following the reports, over the past few months, of the State Government Report prepared by Sir Rod Eddington on Melbourne’s East-West transport needs. The one thing that seems to have come out of that exercise and particularly since the Eastlink toll road opened is that the need ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

To The Praise Of His Glory

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. The letters of Paul characteristically follow a certain pattern: a. What God has done for man (indicative). b. What Man must do in response (imperative). 2. Recurring phrase in Eph. 1 draws attention to this pattern. a. "To the praise of his glory" (6, 12, 14). b. What we are must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Knowing God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together.

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together. I havenít yet decided all that we will study about Him because I have so many choices. In fact, that which we can learn together about God is overwhelming in its scope. For example we could consider passages of scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Unleash The Power

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer is the key to unleashing the power of God in the life of the individual.

Unleash The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 In 1907, the great preacher E.M. Bounds wrote these powerful words which are still challenging the hearts of God's people to this day. God's plan is to make much of the man, far more of him than of anything else. Men are God's method. The Church is looking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ