Sermons on Ephesians 1:3-12: showing 16-30 of 860

God's Resolution

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 11, 2001

As you enter into a new year you’re probably thinking of some resolutions you’d like to make. Along with that are probably the thoughts of all the resolutions you’ve broken. This message challenges us to think about what God’s resolution is for us!

GOD’S RESOLUTION Ephesians 1:3-10; Genesis 17:7-8; Exodus 6:7 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Ephesians 1:3-10 (NIV) 3 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. 4 For he chose us in him before the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Genesis 17:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Biblical Facts About The Believer's Election Series

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Apr 12, 2001

This message was part of an exposition of Colossians 3:12 and upholds the doctrine of election from an unconditional, Reformed viewpoint.

Transcribed From Cassette Message COL42 by Tim Crews Copyright 2001 by author * This is a transcript, not a manuscript. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Open your Bibles with me to Colossians Chapter 3. If you were to ask me what the underlying theme of God’s dealings with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: *other

What The World Needs Now... Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001

What the world needs most is the impact joyful Christians make; that’s one of the best ways we show God’s love in a practical way.

Introduction - There are many joy-robbers: IRS Form 1040s, pink slips, overtime, unexpected changes. Paul the Apostle experienced many more things than these (2 Corinthians 11) and still rejoiced (Philippians 4). Joy is: A result of trusting Christ that makes us able to see life from God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Really Want From Us Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001

God eliminates our guilt, wrath, distance from Him, and bondage to sin when we trust Christ; we need to take advantage of what He’s already given and do His wishes now.

Introduction: The Bible describes people who haven’t trusted Christ as Savior as- Guilty Awaiting wrath Distant from God In bondage to sin God answers these needs Himself in the gift of Christ’s life on the cross for us. Christ’s atonement for sin answers guilt by paying the price of guilt and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Adoption As Sons - 4 Key Aspects

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. Accomplished by Redemption 2.

1. Accomplished by Redemption 2. Assured in our Hearts by the Holy Spirit 3. Accompanied by Freedom 4. Associated with our Full Inheritance a study of Gal. 4:5; Rom. 8:15 as well ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Demonstrates His Power Through Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit demonstrates His power in leaders by giving them supernatural hope when discouragement is all around.

1. The Holy Spirit demonstrates His power in leaders by giving them supernatural hope when discouragement is all around. Just as people cannot live with air, food or water so the spirit cannot live without hope. Paul wrote, "May the God of hope fill with you with all joy and peace as you trust in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. Definition: to bring back into rightful ownership (restoration to one who possesses a more fundamental right or interest) by the paying of a price, or ransom buying back a slave or a captive, making him free by the payment of a ransom deliverance from bondage (any difficult situation) as a resul

1. Definition: to bring back into rightful ownership (restoration to one who possesses a more fundamental right or interest) by the paying of a price, or ransom buying back a slave or a captive, making him free by the payment of a ransom deliverance from bondage (any difficult situation) as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

If somebody killed your child, could you ever forgive him? By God’s grace the raging desire for revenge might eventually die down within our hearts, but most of us would probably prefer never to see that person again nor to help him in any way. Yet th

Let the Holy Spirit Help You Give and Receive Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-18) Illustration: Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. . --Ephesians 4:32 During the war in Kosovo in 1999, three Americans were captured and held hostage for more than a month. After intense negotiations, a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-18, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of His Will

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH INSIGHT INTO THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL; AND THE UNIFYING PRINCIPLE OF THE WILL OF GOD IS THAT CHRIST SHOULD HAVE THE PREEMINENCE 1.

GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH INSIGHT INTO THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL; AND THE UNIFYING PRINCIPLE OF THE WILL OF GOD IS THAT CHRIST SHOULD HAVE THE PREEMINENCE 1. God Has Blessed Us With Insight Into the Mystery of His Will a. This blessing of wisdom and insight is practical wisdom = insight into the true ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Seekers Of Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001

Know that God wants to bless with tremendous blessings (past, present, future)and it gives Him pleasure to do so.

For Seekers of Every Spiritual Blessing by Andrew Chan, PBC Vancouver, BC Ephesians 1:3-14 “…blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing…” Is it true? Many perhaps wonder where is this blessing. How can God be blessing. Look at the world… not much blessing, … But from the very beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Have Been Chosen To Praise God.

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

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

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-18

Denomination: Lutheran