SERMONS ON EPHESIANS
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Ephesians: Foundational Principles of the Church (11 of 32)
by Stan Coffey
INTRODUCTION: This epistle, like twelve other New Testament books begins with the name Paul. That the letter was written by Paul there should be no serious doubt. Its great conception, its tone, the manner of its teachings are all characteristic and unique and all would definitely support Pauline authorship. RECIPIENTS: Chapter 1, verse 1, "to the saints which are at Ephesus,". The city of Ephesus was a seacoast city and had always been a city of great significance. It was one of Asia's great religious, political and commercial centers. The city covered a vast area and its population was likely more than 1/3 of a million...
The Missing Link to Recovery (6 of 7)
by Jeff Schreve
A newspaper is a daily marvel. There are over 1700 newspapers printed in the United States of America. There's a circulation of over 62 million newspapers in the United States of America. So much is printed. And in newspapers, if it's a daily newspaper, there are deadlines. There are pressures for the editor to get the publication to print. And because you have deadlines and pressures, there can be errors - errors in reporting, errors in facts, errors in the typing of the articles - and this is especially true in the classified. Sometimes the, the, ah, person in charge of the classified really butchers the classified ad. This is really in...
At Your Service, Lord (5 of 8)
by James Merritt
1. Recently I was flying into Washington, DC, and as always I immediately saw the Washington Monument which towers above the entire city. It is 555 ft. 5 1/8 in. high. From the lobby to the observation level it is 50 stories. To get to the top you could either take the elevator, which is the easy way up, or you can take the stairs, 896 of them in all, which is the harder way to the top. 2. As I was gazing at that monument I remembered my good friend Zig Ziglar telling the story of going to Washington, DC, and visiting the Washington Monument. He said as he approached the Monument there was a line that seemed like it was a mile long...
Friends Are Friends Forever (36 of 36)
by Jerry Vines
We're going to look at the last four verses of the entire book of Ephesians. We've had in our study of the book of Ephesians, maybe 34-38 messages. Now, we come to these closing words. Do you have a friend? Maybe you have a number of acquaintances, but do you have a friend? You may have several casual friends-a number of people you would put into the category of your casual friends. But do you really have one or two or three, true-blue friends? Do some names come to your mind right now? I wonder if there are some individuals you could call off and they are indeed true friends. They are friends to you like...
Series: God Has A Plan-And We're Part Of It (1 of 6)
by Stuart Briscoe
Some people see a world spinning hopelessly out of control, while others explore the universe looking for worlds for mankind to conquer. But both forget one thing: God B. The "blessings" are "spiritual" and in "the heavenlies."1. Blessings "in the heavenlies" are not earthy. 2. "Spiritual" blessings are related to the work of the Spirit. 3. It is "in Christ" that God the Father imparts spiritual blessing. a. "In Him we have redemption through His blood." v. 7 b. "In Him" we have forgiveness of sins. v. 7 c. "In Him" grace, wisdom, understanding are lavished. v. 8 III. The Eternal Dimensions of God's Plan. vv. 4 6 A. Its origination-...
Be Careful Little Eyes What You See (3 of 4)
by Jeff Strite
OPEN LEADING CONGREGATION IN THIS CHILDREN'S SONG Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see, (repeat) For the Father up above, is looking down in love Oh be careful little eyes what you see. Oh, be careful little mouth, what you say, (repeat), For the Father up above, is looking down in love, Oh be careful little mouth what you say. Oh, be careful little hands, what you do (repeat), For the Father up above, is looking down in love, Oh be careful little hands what you do Oh, be careful little mind what you think (repeat) For the Father up above, is looking down in love, Oh be careful little mind, what you think. ILLUS: In the 1950s, the...
A Three-Fold Cord
by Adrian Rogers
This thing that we have called salvation is a wonderful thing because it's great that God saves us; that's a wonderful thing to know, I mean, that God would save us, that's great, but it is even more great to know that we can be saved and know that we're saved. We don't have to say I hope I'm saved, I think I'm saved, maybe I'm saved, we can say praise God, I'm saved and I know it, that's doubly great, but my dear friend, it is twice great and gloriously great to know that not only can we be saved and not only can we know that we're saved but we can know without a shadow of any doubt if we are saved we can never lose our salvation...
Wearing His Truth
by John Barnett
Romans 13 - I think there's nothing more critical for us than to think about the world in which we're going to live our Christian lives in 1999. This is not our text but I want to give you a thought before I introduce the Armor of God. Look at the last four verses starting in verse 11. This is the Apostle Paul writing perhaps his most important epistle of all. It's the heart of the New Testament; it's the explanation of the mysterious workings of God in salvation and regeneration and all of God's supernatural and sovereign work. 11And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than...
Oneness with Christ
by Ron Dunn
INTRO: Salvation is like a room with many windows, each window gives a different view of the same room. It takes all the windows to give an adequate view of the room. One of the windows is our ONENESS WITH CHRIST. This is required if we are to have an adequate view or concept of salvation. KEY WORD; "Together" --made alive together, raised together, seated together. We share in all that god has done for and in Christ. I. WE SHARE HIS EXALTED POSITION 2:4-6 The Heavenlies: 1:3, 20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12. Doesn't refer to "heaven" but to the sphere of spiritual activity, the unseen life, world, which, according to II Cor. 4:18...
Ephesians - The Treasury of Christian Riches
by Rick Ferguson
I would like for us to begin a verse-by-verse study in the book of Ephesians. I read this precious book through more than a dozen times in preparation for preaching these messages. I've come to call this book "The Treasury of Christian Riches because this book, possibly more than any other in the Bible, speaks of the vast wealth that belongs to everyone who is "in Christ."I want us to discover from this study that1 if you are a Christian, you are rich. Rich in goods which money cannot buy. J. Paul Getty is said to be the richest man in the word. His worth is over $1.3 billion. Yet all of this wealth is like pennies when compared...
A Study of Ephesians (1 of 21)
by Zach Terry
INTRODUCTION: Since I was first saved I have been a big fan of Christian books, especially the old ones. You see I have found that spiritual success leaves clues. If you find a man or a woman who is made an impact for the Kingdom, you will discover that they were engaged in certain disciplines, habits, and practices. As you read different books you will recognize that godly people hold many of those habits in common. It is then that you have discovered one of the clues to success. But with that said, I would rather spend 10 mins with the author than 10 weeks with the book. Better yet, I would prefer to do both. You see, I can't help...
Ephesians: It's Not about You (12 of 29)
by Roger Thomas
Introduction: "It's not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind and your happiness." That's how Rick Warren begins his classic The Purpose Driven Life. Warren's book has become so popular in part because that basic premise gets our attention. It contradicts everything we have been taught to believe. Individuality thrives in our society. We are born and bred to believe that we have an inherent right to be our own person, make our own rules, and pursue our own dreams. "I did it my way," sang the crooner. But we all believe it. Even in the church....
Ephesians: Walking Worthily Of The Lord (12 Of 32)
by Stan Coffey
MAJOR EMPHASIS: Chapter four of Ephesians marks the second division of the book. The first three chapters emphasize doctrine and share with Christians that what they have by right of their position in Christ their standing with God in the heavenlies is explained. The remaining chapters of this letter centers on the more earthly aspects of the Christian life - the walk of the believer. The first three chapters deal with the believer in Christ; the last three chapters major on Christ in the believer. The word "walk" is used figuratively for conduct in manner of life. The word "vocation" could be translated "calling." Paul admonishes...
Ephesians - The Foundation of the Church at Ephesus (1 of 44)
by Patrick Edwards
Series Introduction Now that Spring is in full form and summer right around the corner, the missus and I have been trying to get Aiden outside as much as possible. You see Aiden is lot like our Golden Retriever, in many ways, but particularly when it comes to an endless supply of energy. In all honesty there have been times recently with our 2½ year-old that we've contemplated just putting him on a treadmill, pressing start, and just seeing how long he could go! He loves being outside, though, so we do that instead. Teresa's been trying to teach him soccer, I'll play catch and baseball with him; Charley just sits there in her...
Holy Hurt (3 of 4)
by James Merritt
Welcome to those at our Mill Creek Campus as well as those watching online. We are one church at two locations. Today I am teaching from our Sugarloaf Campus. Our Mill Creek Campus is located 20 minutes to our north. I encourage you to attend the campus closest to you.Introduction 1. It was the one Thanksgiving Day that I will remember above every other Thanksgiving Day. It wasn't because of the great food that we ate, or the wonderful family I was with, or the fantastic fellowship we enjoyed, but it was because of the tears that were coming down my mother's face. Let me explain. 2. We had all gathered at Mom and Dad's house...
Spiritual Warfare
by Brian Fletcher
There is a cosmic battle taking place between good and evil. God is good and Satan or the devil is evil. God is full of light and satan is full of darkness. We believe that Christ's life, death and resurrection has conquered satan. Satan is still allowed to run rampant, although he is on a leash, and he will try to destroy us. Satan and his minions may run around and frustrate, decieve, accuse and distract God's people, God is supremely in control at all times. It is like a small colony of sugar ants versus the full force of the United States Military. God has His angels and ministers of light to fight in this battle and satan has his...
It's Not About You (49 of 66)
by Tony Thomas
In 2003 and our church read a book by Rick Warren titled, The Purpose-Driven Life. Warren begins by writing: ''It's not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment ... your peace of mind ... and your happiness.''Christie and I raised three girls - and I'm happy to say we are survivors (the verdict is still out on the kids). We raised them by repeating things our parents said, and when we got desperate we used our own creativity. One of the things I constantly said to our girls was, ''We don't need no stinkin' men!'' The other phrase was, ''Who are you thinkin' of?'' I thought about that when our middle...
Children Obey Your Parents (1 of 2)
by Michael White
We're a few sermons into a series called honor. We've spoken about how we honor God, how we honor authority and government, this morning we speak on how we honor parents. The passage is the first 4 verses of Ephesians 6. It's is very special to me because it begins with the first verse I memorized as a child. I think I was 4 years old and I still remember the little card it was written on. many of you know it as well: Children, obey your parents in the lord for this is right! My parents had me repeat it so many times that I don't think I could ever forget it! I have my own children memorizing it right now because it tells us the primary...
A Passion for God, Unity of the Spirit
by David Cawston
One of the greatest tragedies of the century in the church has been has been the divisions that have remained among us. A great strategy for warfare is to divide and conquer. If it is possible to take the enemies troops and cause them to concentrate on several fronts at one time, it is possible to defeat them. So likewise that has been the strategy that the enemy of our souls has used against the church of Jesus Christ. If we are really truly seeking revival, it will not come to just one group. It will come through His body, the church. But it is important that you and I really learn to grow, to grow to the level that we recognize, that His body...
The 41st Day
by Rex Yancey
We have journeyed through 40 Days of Purpose. The question is where do we go from here? What do we do now? Will this be a forgotten program of the past? Or, will we pick something up from this study and carry it into the future? It is basically in our hands. In our text today Paul tells the Church at Ephesus to "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." The ASV says, "Giving diligence to keep." Another translation says "Earnestly striving to maintain." RSV says "Eager to maintain." Moffat says "By binding peace upon yourselves." God desires and demands that his people be...
