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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Chosen" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 22, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,346 views

    One of the spiritual blessings referred to in verse 3 is this: chosen in Him, before the foundation of the world! (#2 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    Last week we began our study in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and we saw that God has blessed us with ‘every spiritual blessing’ in the Heavenly places, in Christ. I mentioned at that time, that in the following verses Paul goes on to name some of those spiritual blessings, and even listed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Holy And Blameless" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 28, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    Why He chose us, in Christ, before the foundation of the world. (#3 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    Over the past couple of weeks we’ve looked closely at the content of these opening verses of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, and I can say here that we haven’t done more than scratch the surface of the volumes that could be said and written about them. But as much as we have discussed them, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Chosen Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 20,213 views

    The greatness of God and His choice of us

    Chosen ¡V Eph. 1:1-6 Steve Simala Grant ¡V July 15, 2001 When I was growing up, we used to play a lot of street hockey with kids in the neighborhood. I always liked to be the goalie, probably because then I didn¡¦t have to run around so much. I like sports, especially if I can just stand in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Do You Want To Go Today?

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,078 views

    Mediocrity is the greatest enemy of greatness!

    Where Do You Want To Go Today? Microsoft goes for "station domination," and wallpapers a San Francisco metro station with recruiting ads. By Katharine Mieszkowski March 2, 2000 | "You could spend your whole life trying to change the world." The ponderous message looms above hordes of commuters ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    Enjoying Your Spiritual Possessions In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,744 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wealthy Christian

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    Discover the tremendous wealth we have from God and how to tap into that wealth.

    I was talking with Shiqiu on the phone this week. She mentioned that at the first Mandarin Fellowship meeting, people introduced themselves and made various comments about Christianity. One person, not yet a Christian, noted he had researched possible causes for why certain nations remained poor ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    We Are Blessed Part Ii

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,572 views

    This sermon deals with what it means to be chosen and adopted by God thanks to the blood of Jesus Christ.

    We Are Blessed Part II NLF 4/6/2003 Psalm 103:1-5 Ephesians 3:1-10 A couple of weeks ago, I preached the message, “We Are Blessed.” In that message we saw that God has given to us all the spiritual blessings we need to make it in Christ. We discovered that we did not go looking for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of Praising God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,075 views

    Praise helps us bring others to worship Him so His kingdom and righteousness may grow in quantity and quality through the ministry of His church. “Those who know your name will trust in you, for you Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you

    Fifty Benefits That You Gain By Praising God (Ephesians 1) Illustration:I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment. It is not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling one another how beautiful they are; the delight is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Time To Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,026 views

    When we think of God’s work in the lives of other believers, we should be moved to thankfulness for the faith, hope, and love that we see demonstrated in Christ followers.

    Taking Time to Give Thanks Several weeks ago, when we were organizing our file cabinet, I came across some love letters from Beth that I’ve kept ever since we were dating. When I found this folder, I immediately stopped working, sat down in the middle of the floor, and started browsing through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fifty Benefits Derived From Praising God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,371 views

    Some of the reason why people do not praise God enough is that they do not appreciate all the benefits that come to those who worship more effectively.

    Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God (Eph. 1:3-15) 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Selected, Saved, Sealed"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,332 views

    An exposition, with full text and passage outline, on Ephesians 1:3-14.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Outline: I. Believers have been SELECTED (predestined) from all eternity (vv. 3-6). A. We have been chosen: 1. Before the foundation of the world. 2. In Christ. 3. In love. 4. According to the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Praise God That You Can Be Certain

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    In a world of uncertainy, God’s promises make us certain. We can be certain that the Father has choosen us by grace alone, the Son has redeemed us with his blood, and the Holy Spirit has marked us as God’s own.

    Praise God That You Can Be Certain Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit strengthens us to speak God’s Word faithfully is Ephesians 1:3-14 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Connelly avatar

    Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave Series

    Contributed by Mark Connelly on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 15,586 views

    When we take pleasure in sinful things we weave the very web that ensnares us

    Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave! Mark 6:14-29 In our undergraduate years at the University of Maryland I was taking classes like business law and statistics, while my wife Kay was a philosophy major. It got to the point that we spoke two different languages. Kay just sounded a lot smarter than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Baker avatar

    God Chose You

    Contributed by Robert Baker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,434 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday of Pentecost, series B, on the comforting doctrine of the Predestination of the Elect.

    8Pentecost2003 “God Chose You” Eph. 1:3-14 Aug. 3, 2003 (c) 2003, Rev. Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, Vero Beach, FL Choices, choices, choices. It seems like every time you turn around, you’ve got to make a choice. Where to go? What to wear? What to eat? Do I stay in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chad Wright avatar

    We Have Been Chosen To Praise God.

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    This sermon looks at the doctrine of election and brings the gospel comfort always attached to it for believers.

    Introduction: Try-outs can be nerve-racking times. The attempt to be the best or among the best. Whether it is try-outs for basketball, try-outs for the spring play, Or a "try-out" for a new job with an interview. What emotions does one usually exhibit when he or she makes the cut and gets the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran