Podcasts about god in ephesians

Matt Henderson continues our study of the book of Ephesians, walking us through Paul's prayer in verses 15-22 of chapter 1. Paul prays that we may know God - a personal knowledge which comes through the Spirit, unveiled by wisdom and revelation - and come to know His calling, inheritance, and power.

We continue to unpack the book of Ephesians by seeing what Paul prays for the Christians in Ephesus and thinking about how this applies to us today. Paul gives thanks for their faith that produces love. And prays that they would truly know God and especially God's power.

Preacher - Charlie Haddad  Passage - Ephesians 2:8-9

DEVOTIONAL VIDEO MESSAGE SUMMARY: Do You Have the Faith and Courage and Are You Willing to Share the Gospel? (Resurrection Anglican Church; Woodstock, GA) To what extent are you willing to share with others your relationship with Jesus? What price are you willing to pay, personally, so that others may know the good news of Jesus – the Gospel? What are you willing to go through to advance the Kingdom of God? In Ephesians 3:1-2, the Apostle Paul summarizes the price that he joyfully accepts to carry the news of the Gospel to the Nations: “For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentile -- assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you.". Paul was in prison facing a trial by the despotic Emperor of Rome, Nero. However, you may never have to go to prison or face death to communicate the Gospel; but you will face both physical and emotional discomfort as you become a visible follower of Jesus. While articulating the Gospel to others is important, the most effective way to communicate the Gospel is not by what you say but how you live – walk the talk and let others see Jesus in you. The world, the country, your friends, and your family have so many issues and hurts for which Jesus and His Gospel are the only answer; but we keep this good news a secret by our unwillingness to live a visible life walking the talk of the Gospel and sharing the Gospel. Do you have the faith and courage, and are you willing to share the Gospel? If you do, then pray for God’s guidance to you for His will and role for you.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! (Luke 11:13). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ephesians 3:1-21; Psalms 124:1-8. THIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “The Resurrection: Part 4 – Hearing God’s Voice", at our Website: www.AWFTL.org/listen/. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “In the Uncertainty and Fear Surrounding Coronavirus America, Will You Speak Up, Publicly, About Your Personal Relationship with Jesus?”:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

DEVOTIONAL VIDEO MESSAGE SUMMARY: Do You Have the Faith and Courage and Are You Willing to Share the Gospel? (Resurrection Anglican Church; Woodstock, GA) The world, the country, your friends, and your family have so many issues and hurts for which Jesus and His Gospel are the answer; but we keep this good news a secret by our unwillingness to live a visible life walking the talk of the Gospel and sharing the Gospel. Do you have the faith and courage and are you willing to share the Gospel? To what extent are you willing to share with others your relationship with Jesus? What price are you willing to pay, personally, so that others may know the good news of Jesus – the Gospel? What are you willing to go through to advance the Kingdom of God? In Ephesians 3:1-2, the Apostle Paul summarizes the price that he joyfully accepts to carry the news of the Gospel to the Nations: “For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentile -- assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you.". Paul was in prison facing a trial by the despotic Emperor of Rome, Nero. However, you may never have to go to prison or face death to communicate the Gospel; but you will face both physical and emotional discomfort as you become a visible follower of Jesus. While articulating the Gospel to others is important, the most effective way to communicate the Gospel is not by what you say but how you live – walk the talk and let others see Jesus in you. Pray for God’s guidance to you for His will and role for you in these challenging and times of secular uncertainty.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Fear. Rather, I will abide in the Lord’s Faithfulness. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ephesians 3:1-21; Psalms 18d:31-40. THIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “Title: “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen and Yet Have Believed” – Do You Believe?", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO (“Jesus said to Thomas: “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen and Yet Have Believed” – Do You Believe?“): www.AWFTL.org/watch, DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

DEVOTIONAL VIDEO MESSAGE SUMMARY: Do You Have the Faith and Courage and Are You Willing to Share the Gospel? (Resurrection Anglican Church; Woodstock, GA) The world, the country, your friends, and your family have so many issues and hurts for which Jesus and His Gospel are the answer; but we keep this good news a secret by our unwillingness to live a visible life walking the talk of the Gospel and sharing the Gospel. Do you have the faith and courage and are you willing to share the Gospel? To what extent are you willing to share with others your relationship with Jesus? What price are you willing to pay, personally, so that others may know the good news of Jesus – the Gospel? What are you willing to go through to advance the Kingdom of God? In Ephesians 3:1-2, the Apostle Paul summarizes the price that he joyfully accepts to carry the news of the Gospel to the Nations: “For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentile -- assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you.". Paul was in prison facing a trial by the despotic Emperor of Rome, Nero. However, you may never have to go to prison or face death to communicate the Gospel; but you will face both physical and emotional discomfort as you become a visible follower of Jesus. While articulating the Gospel to others is important, the most effective way to communicate the Gospel is not by what you say but how you live – walk the talk and let others see Jesus in you. Pray for God’s guidance to you for His will and role for you in these challenging and times of secular uncertainty.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Fear. Rather, I will abide in the Lord’s Faithfulness. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ephesians 3:1-21; Psalms 18d:31-40. HIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “Title: “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen and Yet Have Believed” – Do You Believe?", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO (“Jesus said to Thomas: “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen and Yet Have Believed” – Do You Believe?“): www.AWFTL.org/watch, DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Cohabitation, Homosexuality and divorce are all having a huge impact on marriage and society as a result of a rejection of God's definition of the marriage relationship and roles in marriage. Join pastors Mark Tiefel and Nathanael Mayhew as they discuss this important topic from the context of Ephesians 5. They will discuss misconceptions that many hold about the Biblical roles of husband and wife as well as the results of both keeping and rejecting God's instruction book for marriage. Join us for a timely and important discussion.

What does it look like to imitate God? In Ephesians 5:1-21, Paul answers the question with a three part call to holiness.

What does it look like to imitate God? In Ephesians 5:1-21, Paul answers the question with a three part call to holiness.

While marriage is not a requirement to be a faithful Christian if one chooses to marry he or she must follow Gods will fully in that relationship In our time when marriage is being stripped of its Biblical heritage we must return to the Scripture and seek the will of God In Ephesians 5 Paul gives one concept that if we could apply in each marriage would make all the difference This lesson will build toward that allimportant concept

In the concluding part of this series on the Bible book of Ephesians, Brian Johnston looks at perhaps the most famous passage of the entire book, which inspires us to put on the "whole armour of God".

Have you ever experienced your train of thought being derailed by another thought?  That's what happened to the apostle Paul as he wrote his letter to the Church of God in Ephesus - but thankfully for us it was a very productive detour, as Brian Johnston explains in this fourth talk of six-part series on Ephesians.

In this third episode of a six-part series on the book of Ephesians, Brian Johnston takes an in-depth look at one of the great prayers of the apostle Paul in which he prays that the recipients of the letter will come to experience more of God personally - that's still our prayer 2,000 years later!

In this second in a six-part series on the Bible book of Ephesians, Brian moves on to look at one of the most amazing things in the whole of our Bibles - the grace of God!

We commence another six-part series this week and it's another New Testament letter, but this time written by Paul the Apostle to the Church of God in Ephesus.  In his first talk, Brian Johnston explores the meaning of a concept that occurs in this letter more than once - filling. 

SOME OF THE RICH BLESSINGS OF GOD IN EPHESIANSEphesians 1:6 "To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved."Each of these gold mines of blessing are connected with the Greek preposition “in.” The first that we will look at is,OUR ACCEPTANCE"To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved."“The uttermost and chiefest final cause is the glory of God the Father, who saves us freely in his Son. That as his bountiful goodness deserves all praise, so also it should be set forth and proclaimed. Another final cause more near is our justification, in that he freely accounted us as being righteous in his Son. — Geneva Bible Footnotes.This acceptance is, “To the praise of the glory of His grace,” because He determined to save men this way.  The only testimony of salvation must bow to the truth of grace because it is only by grace that we are saved.  So our praise of salvation looks to Him alone and accepts by faith His diagnosis of us.  When we see ourselves as He sees us, we are then ready to receive with thankful hearts that “He hath made us accepted in the beloved.”OUR BLESSINGSEphesians 1:3 says, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"Paul opens the door to the heavenly market place and this truth extends to all of God's children.  Isaiah 55:1 3, "Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David."The Lord has left nothing out that is good for us when He says, with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"WE ARE CHOSENEphesians 1:4 says, "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:"The only way one can be holy in the sense that Paul is speaking of here is to understand the truth of “in Him.” Jesus has in Him all the saints and Satan would have to go through Him to get to us. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." We are new creatures operating as pilgrims in this sinful world with a message that will give the most wicked sinner an opportunity to change sides.  When we are saved we go from Satan's side to God's side.  God extracts us from the kingdom of darkness and places us in God's dear son.  We are the chosen and if God has chosen us, Satan would have to be more powerful than God to re-obtain us.WE ARE INHABITED BY THE LORD JESUSEphesians 3:17 says, "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,"Our body is His temple. 1 Corinthians 6:19 20, "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?  For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."Paul calls attention to God's ownership of us which ought to calm our fears and give us that adrenalin flow that will cause shouts of praise.WE HAVE HIS ENDUEMENTEphesians 6:10 says, "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."We have that heavenly enduement to withstand Satan and to accomplish the work God has called us to do. 1 John 4:4 says, "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you,