Sermons on Ephesians 1:1-3: showing 1-15 of 558

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

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#3 in 10 Commandment Series

#3 “WHAT’S IN A NAME?” TEXT: Ex. 20:7 Eph. 1:1-14 INTRO: How important are names? What kind of images are created when we hear names like: Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Kennedy, Benedict Arnold, Ted Bundy, or names like United States of America, Russia, Germany, Africa, etc. Obviously ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fifty Benefits That Come From Praising God Found In Ephesians 1

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it.

1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God's primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 3. Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and responsibilities. Eph. 1:1 4. Praise helps us fully ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reason For Living

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son.

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son. "It is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau." The aged hands felt the hairy forearms, not realizing that they were wrapped with the skin of a goat to simulate those of his twin brother. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

God's Perfect Will For Your Life

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Oct 18, 2000

The letter known as the Epistle to the Ephesians is one of the most discussed, criticized, and mysterious of all New Testament documents.

The letter known as the Epistle to the Ephesians is one of the most discussed, criticized, and mysterious of all New Testament documents. It was written by Paul the Apostle while in prison in Rome. It was sent out to the churches all over Asia. Two key words in the book of Ephesians are the words ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

God's Power For Our Generation Series

Contributed by Mark Pfeiler on Oct 30, 2000

God’s power can help our generation by making us complete and whole.

Dayspring _96 2 Monday Night "Every generation has a story to tell, of the rise and fall of people and the times they know so well. Won’t you Lord please help them that my generation sees there is hope for our tomorrow looking back at Calvary." This generation know as the "X" Generation, also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riches Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Many of us pursue riches but we do not pursue the riches of God’s grace. Why? Is it because we do not understand the value of it?

Have you ever dreamt of what it would be like to be rich? I don’t mean just well off, I mean rich? I think everyone has at one time or another in their lives…I think that is why we like to watch “Lifestyles of the rich and famous” and to gawk at the Cleveland Auto Show at cars we would never be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Apointed - Adopted - Accepted.

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The thgrilling and challenging life for the Christian, and all in God’s plan for us.

Appointed - Adopted - Accepted I. APPOINTED TO PURITY 4. He chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. a) NECESSARY TO ENTER GOD’S PRESENCE Psalm 24:3&4 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Christ

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The completeness for the Christian of being ’in Christ’.

Christ In Us & Our Being In Christ 1. THE BASIS Ac 24:24 Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. 2. THE BEGINNING 2Co 5:17 If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Riches That Are Ours In Christ

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 8, 2005

An exposition of Ephesians 1:3-14

Islington Baptist Church November 6, 2005 Ephesians 1:3-14 Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 2 The riches that are ours in Christ Please help me out by completing this sentence, “I am rich because…..” Health? Family? Friends? Materially? Canadian? Educated? Regardless of how you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2003

Looks at the church and how it’s supposed to function as a family

Over the past couple of years the media has made having a hay day with the news that fewer and fewer Canadians are attending church on any giving Sunday. They cite statistics that as a people Canadians seem to be becoming more spiritual, that is they pray more and meditate but they are not going to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing The Year 2005

Contributed by Jesher Mark Santos on Jan 9, 2005

We stand on the threshold of a new year! Great opportunities lie ahead! Great challenges will confront us! Many disappointments will occur. All of these and probably much more!

FACING THE YEAR 2005 Phil. 1:1-11 (Some ideas and content of this message are taken mostly from Dr. Joel Santos sermon "Great Investment for the New Year") Introduction: We stand on the threshold of a new year! Great opportunities lie ahead! Great challenges will confront us! Many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born To Be Wealthy

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2005

As disciples of Jesus Christ our wealth is real, and it’s unlimited.

Born to be Wealthy Pastor Glenn Newton 1-23-05 Ephesians 1:3-14 Read Planned Giving experts project over the next five years in the US nearly 7 Trillion dollars will be transferred to the next generation. It will be the largest transfer of wealth in the history of America. Many people will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Hey You're Rich! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 15, 2005

The goal of this message is not to tell you how to ’get’ rich but to show that in Christ you are already rich. (Ephesians - pt 1)

"HEY!, YOU’RE RICH!" TEXT: EPHESIANS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION MONEY, WE ALL NEED IT -- AND MOST OF US WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MORE OF IT.... I DON’T THINK THAT MANY HERE WOULD REFUSE TO HAVE A FEW EXTRA DOLLARS ADDED TO THEIR WALLET OR BANK ACCOUNT. PEOPLE INVEST, START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ