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A Prayer You Can Always Pray

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Aug 11, 2001

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There are times when we do not know what to pray. Paul gives us an example of what to pray at those or any time.

A Prayer You can Always Pray Ephesians 1:15-17 S. I. C. C. August 5, 2001 (Morning Service) I would have liked to have seen Paul’s prayer list. It must have been a douse. I am sure he prayed for all the churches he started and for the ones he had heard about and acquired an affinity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Prayer For Wisdom

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 12, 2002

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This sermon deals with spiritual wisdom and enlightenment and how to apply God’s wisdom to daily living.

Paul’s Prayer for Wisdom Scripture Studied: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5 Intro: When I was growing up, I knew most of the popular Bible stories. I knew of Adam and Eve eating the fruit when God told them not to, I knew of Noah and the Ark, I knew of Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, etc… I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Balancing Act Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002

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Ephesians Series #3 Position determines access. We like access…but in the Kingdom of God access is restricted only to those who are in the right position.The key to staying on that straight and narrow path is in being well balanced.

A Walk That Is Worthy Part 3 "The Balancing Act" Text: Eph 1:15-23 Intro: We have just come through another Thanksgiving Holiday. I trust everyone had a blessed time whether with family or friends, being able to return thanks to the Lord for what He has done in our lives. I ran across a cute ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called, Chosen And Faithful

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 24, 2002

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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

The Power Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 18, 2003

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Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. . . the salvation found in Christ!

The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 Focus: Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. Function: to open the eyes of our church to the incomparably great power found in Christ! Opener: Have you ever felt “empowered”? A friend of mine recently told me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fire In The Soul

Contributed by Chris Findley on Feb 13, 2003

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We follow in a great line of saints whose fire of faith fueled their life. Paul wants the Ephesians to have their faith grow from a spark to a roaring flame.

All Saints Sunday, 2001 Primary Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 OPENING PRAYER: Almighty and Everlasting God, who dost kindle the flame of thy love in the hearts of the saints, grant to us the same faith and power of love; that, as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may profit by their examples, through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prayers From A Prisoner Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 25, 2004

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Second in a series through the book of Ephesians.

First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning - April 25th, 2004 Ephesians 1:15-23 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling “Prayers from a Prisoner” I. INTRODUCTION (v.15-16) a. Recap Background: Ephesians – 10th book of NT. Paul writes to Church @ Ephesus from Roman prison. b. Central Theme: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of God My Teacher Be Showing The Things Of Christ To Me

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2003

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The Holy Spirit teaches us by enlightening the mind of the simple, ignorant and naive who are not fully aware of the gaps that exist between their professing ideals and their living realities. Paul wrote, "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Chri

Spirit of God My Teacher Be Showing the Things of Christ to Me (Eph. 1:17,18) Illustration: I remember walking to church one winter evening to preach on the words, "He will glorify me" (John 16:14), seeing the building floodlit as I turned a corner, and realizing that this was exactly the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Authory Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 2, 2004

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Continuing in our series on understanding the authority of a believer

Last week we began to look at the authority of believers Paul spoke of in the book of Ephesians. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have untapped potential, untapped because most Christians are not aware of what they possess and they go through life limping along as a result. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

That Your Eyes May Be Enlightened

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 10, 2004

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This is the second in a letter study of Ephesians. This sermon looks at what happens when our eyes are enlightened to the things of God.

That Your Eyes May Be Enlightened Eph 1:15-23 All the world is looking for enlightenment. The Buddhists and Hindu’s meditate seeking to find in themselves the enlightenment that will bring them to salvation. The new age gurus chant and meditate and seek to find enlightenment in the same eastern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2004

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The Holy Spirit helps us heal from past rejections, accusations and abuses through His grace. We all have experienced terrible adversity in our past experiences. Instead of dwelling on these past hurts the Holy Spirit has a way of using them to give us gr

Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness Illustration:A woman confessed to me that she had lied about me. She then asked for my forgiveness. I told her she was forgiven. She took me at my word, and our relationship has been good ever since. But what if she had badgered me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For My Brothers

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004

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A study of Ephesians 1:15-21 can help us to understand how to pray for our brothers.

Introduction: How many times do we find that our prayers for the church donï¿½t go beyond: ï¿½Lord, Be with this churchï¿½? There are many times when we donï¿½t know the particular struggles of each of our brothers. How can we pray for them? We can learn some from studying Ephesians 1:15-21. I. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Man In The Right Place At God's Right Hand

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003

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What does it mean for the church today to believe that Jesus is sitting at God’s right hand?

That power is like the working of his mighty strength, {20} which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, {21} far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prayer Of A Prisoner

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 26, 2003

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This message treats the supreme desire of one who chained for being a carrier of the Christ: that those ho were free would Walk Worthy.

Those confined in Prison have been known to make Sustained Pleas. The Prayer-Life of Prisoners is Primary! I want to talk about that Prayer-Life. Let’s consider: “The Prayer Of A Prisoner” Ephesians 1:15-23 contains the Petitions of a Prayer of a Prisoner (read). In my estimation, this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

See The Ascended Jesus With The Eyes Of Your Heart

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Jun 6, 2003

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An ascension sermon to help us see through faith that Jesus rules and reigns over all things for the good of the Church.

SEE THE ASCENDED JESUS WITH THE EYES OF YOUR HEART 1. He Rules Over All Things 2. He Rules for the Church Years ago in a small town a man received a permit to open a tavern in that town. The members of the local church were strongly opposed to the bar, and so they began praying, asking God to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

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