Sermons on Ephesians 1:12: showing 16-30 of 362

Enjoying Your Spiritual Possessions In Christ Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

First in a series on Ephesians

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Spiritual Possessions in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:1-14   It actually debuted in England--did you know that? But YOU probably first heard of it sometime after August 16, 1999, when the primetime gameshow, Who Wants To Be A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Saints Sunday

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001

A brief overvied of "All Saints" and the omission by modern Churches.

All Saints Sunday Thomas F. Bracewell OSL It would be most interesting if we started this sermon/lesson by perhaps asking those who know anything at all about "all Saints Day" to raise their hands. . .of course I am not going to do that because there are possibly only a handful of us who are even ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-18

Denomination: *other

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001

Who wants to be rich? Rather, who doesn’t want to be rich! Each person of the Godhead has deposited infinite wealth into your spiritual bank account.

I. Blessings from God the Father (4-6) A. He has selected us (4) 1. Doctrine of Election 2. Election refers to people a. John 15:16, “You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you” b. God’s grace makes us willing to respond B. He has adopted us (5) 1. Doctrine of Predestination 2. Predestination ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prized Possessions

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

It was in the spring of 1844 when the young German scholar made a most remarkable discovery.

It was in the spring of 1844 when the young German scholar made a most remarkable discovery. His name was Konstanin Von Tischendorf and he had been traveling through the Middle East. He came one night to an old Greek Orthodox monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. Knocking upon the door, he was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

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

The Purchased Possession

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

Rapture

THE PURCHASED POSSESSION © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: Ephesians 1:11-14 In the eternal plan of God our salvation consists of more than the forgiveness of our sins so that when we die we will go to heaven. The plan of God includes everything from the saving of our souls to what Paul calls "the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

Contributed by Jamie Moore on Nov 17, 2000

Christians receive spiritual blessings from God that inspire praise.

I. Believers should praise God for the spiritual blessing of being chosen in Christ (1:4-6). A. Chosen in Christ before creation B. Chosen in Christ to be holy C. Chosen in Christ to be blameless D. Chosen in Christ out of love E. Chosen in Christ for adoption F. Chosen in Christ for His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Pledge Of Our Inheritance" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 30, 2000

The Holy Spirit in us is a pledge of our rich inheritance in Christ. (#9 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

I remember as a boy, hearing a story of a man found starved to death in an alley somewhere in New York City. He had been without family, homeless and apparently friendless. When authorities were able to identify the corpse however, it was discovered that the man had unknowingly inherited in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Orthodox

How Not Who: The Question That Has To Have An Answer

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 26, 2002

Predestination

The book of Ephesians was not written with the intention of being a book. It was a letter. A. There are some people who question who wrote it and who it was written too. B. Some people say that Paul didn’t write it, and I don’t believe that, but there might be some question as to whether it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, 1 Timothy 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Tough, But God Is Blessed

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

Life is tough, but God is blessed. THe 3 sources of blessings: The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit.

Life is tough, but God is blessed! Our sources of blessings Ephesians 1:3-14 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Gift:" Signed, Sealed, And Delivered Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 24, 2002

Ephesians Series #2 God has given us a gift that is signed, sealed and delievered A Signature Speaks to Ownership, Ownership Demands Investment, and Investment Demands Results.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 2 “The Gift…Signed, Sealed, and Delivered” Text: Eph 1:11-14 Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “The Gift, Signed Sealed and Delivered”. It is the second message in a series entitled “A Walk that is Worthy” In our text this morning we read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called, Chosen And Faithful

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 24, 2002

Those who fight and gain the victory with Christ, the Lamb, are described as "the called, the chosen and faithful". This is a study of the significance of these descriptive titles given to the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In this passage, we have three titles given as a description of those who, with Christ Jesus, battle with and gain the victory over the Harlot (the Apostate Church; that is, the Roman Catholic Church) and her political allies. In a broader context, these three titles are an accurate description ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14, Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wonderful Lord Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2003

In Ephesians 1:7-14 at least three important facts are given about God which, properly understood, can lead one on the journey to "A Better Life in Christ."

Ephesians 1:7-14 A Wonderful Lord Introduction In the last message, it was said that there are three facts about believers that must be understood. Believers are saints, they have been chosen by God, and God chooses them for a purpose. A clear understanding of the beauty of these truths is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Number One Draft Choice

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003

Through no effort or work on our part, we have been chosen and blessed.

Number One Draft Choice Well, here we are in the New Year. New Year’s resolutions, the end of our breaks from school and work, and the end of the College Football Bowl games marathon. How many here watched any of the bowl games offered this year? Did anyone get burnt out watching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reason Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 9, 2003

Though difficult, the call for Christians to live lives different than the world around us is based firmly in what God has done for us– He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ!

The Reason Ephesians 1:1-14 Focus: Though difficult, the call for Christians to live lives different than the world around us is based firmly in what God has done for us– He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ! Function: To encourage Christians to see how God has blessed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ