As christians, god is our boss, and he is calling us to perform a task. Your eyes adjust to bright sunlight so that it doesnt seem so bright or to a dark room so that it isnt so dark. Im always harping on you to read and study the scriptures in their context. Bible sermons online, sermon preached by 1 maurice roberts, inverness. Introduction well i want to start our message today by telling you a. 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. The unfathomable riches of christ for all peoples, above all powers, through the church. Mystery is the term that runs throughout this passage from ephesians. Introduction well i want to start our message today by telling you a true story that has some spiritual applications to the passage well be studying today in ephesians chapter 4. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on ephesians 3. This makes a bit more sense when we realize that principalities and powers doesnt refer primarily to angels and demons, but to. There are notes on individual verses below the outline and a set of questions for when the material is used in. 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. The word able refers to the power one has by virtue of inherent ability and resources.
Apr 06, 2008 am today, with gods blessing, well get back to the study we began a few weeks on the book of ephesians. Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts. The angels, who are perfect in holiness, greatly delight in the manifold wisdom of god as seen in the unfathomable riches of christ. Ephesians has been used to squelch and dominate, condemn and control. I chose this book, in part, for personal reasonsits the epistle of paul i know best and love the most. The next three chapters are about how we are to live.
We invite you to listen to our sunday messages for free via the links below or as a podcast using itunes. You can also download a pdf notes file for each sermon. We summarise the remainder of ephesians chapter 3 in the following way. The way that god designed our five senses so that they adjust to minimize harsh stimuli is amazing. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled our mindblowing god, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible. Paul has emptied the contents of his soul as he has revealed mysteries that were hidden from the foundation of the world. Publication date 1872 topics catholic church, sermons, french publisher paris. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. Keep believing china partnering with chinese pastors and churches.
The lord put a certain circumstance in my life the time i was writing this sermon. It flashed in his eye, it fired his celtic tongue, and he was so thoroughly elevated and raised by the. Here is how verse 20 reads in the new king james version. Campbell morgan, after he spoke and asked, do you think we should pray for even the little things in. Ephesians 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references. Able describes that which has sufficient or necessary power, means, skill, or resources to accomplish an objective. We want to join together with pastors and christian workers to equip the church in china, broadcasting translated sermons, providing ministry resources for christians and pastors in china. What i god able to do, first, second, third he is able to help you through every. When i first preached this passage years ago, i followed the view that ephesians 1. The first three chapters of ephesians are a theological goldmine. As the apostle paul writesour enemies are not flesh and blood. In his dignified british manner he replied, madam, can. Paul has taken some time in this letter to explain not just how these spiritually dead ephesians were made alive in christ but how those who were strangers and aliens to god and to his covenant promises and are now members of his church.
Sermons from ephesians 3 praying for your prodigal ephesians 1. Please use these sermons as the lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission. The apostle does not give this text as a detached sentence. The first three chapters are about who we are in christ. I chose this book, in part, for personal reasonsits the epistle of. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the. Its clear language and powerful imagery make it a great resource for this, i suppose, but i say that with a huge sigh. This is part 15 of a versebyverse bible study series in ephesians. Ephesians 3 commentary the sermon bible commentary. Both versions make clear that this prayer can be answered because god is able to answer it.
These two verses list seven attitudes that you need to personally have in order to walk in unity. Up to this point, the book of ephesians has been one long theological exhalation. Sermons from ephesians 3 and others keep believing ministries. Sermons from ephesians pauls prayer for the ephesians 1. Well ask for things like your current marital status, whether you already have children in. Campbell morgan, after he spoke and asked, do you think we should pray for even the little things in our lives, or just for the big things. We have seen paul describe how richly blessed we are in christ in the doxology of verses 314 in this first chapter of ephesians. Its clear language and powerful imagery make it a great resource for this, i suppose, but i say that with a huge. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
You might want to begin the message by reading the words to the song, it is no secret by stuart hamblen. Campbell morgan, after he spoke and asked, do you think we should pray for even the. He was a song writer and singer who came to know christ as savior. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. One night he was at a party, and stuart made the comment it is no secret what god can do. Sermons from ephesians pauls prayer for the ephesians. So if the subject bores you, you had better check your heart. Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the. The greatest battle every human being will fight is not for country, not against illness, not for a crown. We have seen paul describe how richly blessed we are in christ in the doxology of verses 314 in this first. Because the lord extended his grace toward us, he loved us. That you being rooted and grounded in love may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the. Ephesians is addressed to a group of believers who need to know more about the knowledge of their blessings in christ, in chapter 3. The source of our vision 20 now unto him that is able to do exceeding.