To download, rightclick and save to your hard drive. Series from the gospel project are not exclusive to that curriculum series. However, the similarities between ephesians and colossians have led most scholars to. Pastor john erbeles message at recharge church about the limitless nature of god. The unfathomable riches of christ for all peoples, above all powers, through the church. It is so great that multitudes have literally given their lives for it throughout the ages. Sign up for our emails and use it to grow in your faith as well as to encourage others. Paul ends this by making a grand statement about the glory of god. Object of praise, source of praise, his power in our lives including a recent experience. Ephesians 3 new international version niv gods marvelous plan for the gentiles. This sermon index is arranged alphabetically by series title. It is more wonderful than any temple made with hands, because it is constructed of living stones and indwelt by the holy spirit 2. That is a statement or a phrase that combines seemingly absurd opposites.
Ephesians is addressed to a group of believers who need to know more about the knowledge of their blessings in christ, in chapter 3. You remember that in chapter 1 he prayed, in verse 17, that we would have an attitude of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more. This remarkable passage is immensely practical both for the doctrines it highlights and the principles for prayer it models. Verse 18, that the eyes of our hearts would be enlightened that we might know. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think. And when you properly understand ephesians 3, its no mystery why this is so. Verses 20 and 21 conclude pauls prayer in this passage, which began in verse 14. He considered the subject so urgent that he interrupted the series of sermons on the epistle to the ephesians in order to preach on it. Our father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. The one which is most wellknown is the lords prayer.
This particular battle took place in the family home and. Please use these sermons as the lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission. When you one day stand before god as all men will, you will either plead your own righteousness, or you can stand there in the righteousness of jesus christ, that. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. It is so great that, to this day, sacrifices are made worldwide for its benefit. The next three chapters are about how we are to live. In acts 19 we read about pauls trip to ephesus and how the city was full. Lets have a look at some of the prayers we find in the new testament. No matter how bold our requests may seem, god can do all we ask and much more 1 corinthians 2.
If chapter 1 is a prayer for enlightenment, then chapter 3 is a prayer for enablement. Sermons from ephesians sermon outlines based on the epistle to the ephesians mark a. The essence of pauls intercession is for the church to be filled in relation to all the fullness that god intends for them. Exposition of ephesians 230part mp3 series by martyn. This section is a transitional section of the book.
What sends paul into orbit here is the thought that in the church remember that from verse 21 god can do more than we have asked him to do and more than we have ever thought he could do. Subscribe to the weekly sermon from keep believing ministries. Cant attend a gathering with other believers today. After reciting the tashahhud, taawwuz, and surah alfatihah, hazrat khalifatul masih v aba continued his series of sermons on the lives of the badri companions of the holy prophet muhammad sa. You may find the topics and scriptures from those series meet your preaching needs.
Constables notes on ephesians 2020 edition for some interpreters, the reference in 2 timothy 4. Examine all the sermons in each series to determine how they might fit into your schedule. It flashed in his eye, it fired his celtic tongue, and he was so thoroughly elevated and raised by the nobility of his theme, and the thoughts within him burned and breathed. The apostle sets forth his office, and his qualifications for it, and. In christ only is our conscience able to plead its righteousness before god. Sermons from ephesians praying for your prodigal ephesians 1. Up to this point, the book of ephesians has been one long theological exhalation. In fact, every version of the bible apart from the original greek and hebrew manuscripts is a translation. Ephesians preaching order john calvin considered ephesians his favorite letter and he preached a series of fortyeight sermons on the book from may 1558 to march 1559. If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in gods story.
In verse 16 through verse 20 there are a series of purpose result clauses. Ephesus was the third largest city in the roman empire population 250,000 in what is today the country of turkey. Power in the life of the believer wade street church. Paul has emptied the contents of his soul as he has revealed mysteries that were hidden from. The first three chapters are about who we are in christ. The book of ephesians for the leavenworth church of christ pauls purpose. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to ephesians, chapter one, as we continue making our way through this great letter of the apostle paul to the church at ephesus and to you and me, because we know that every word. A series of 24 sermons preached by martyn lloydjones at westminster chapel during the 100th anniversary of the 1859 revival in wales. Pauls purpose in ephesians is to promote a unified, growing, healthy church that fulfills gods purposes of being his vehicle for reconciliation in the world, and for growing in maturity and.
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