Displaying Christian Sermons by tag: ephesians
Read By Pastor Steven Furtick - The Book Of Ephesians. The Book of Ephesians is a letter written by Paul that contains important principles for all believers. Join Pastor Steven as he reads through this impactful book of the Bible.
Kent Hovind - Watch Ephesians 5 - God's Plan For Happy Home!
Kent Hovind - Watch Ephesians 3 - You are invited the biggest WEDDING In HISTORY!
Kent Hovind - Watch Ephesians Ch.2 - Do you feel Hopeless?
John Hagee Sunday (August-21-2022) Daily Devotional: Ephesians 1:3 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.
Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, and every word that he spoke over his two boys became their reality. On his deathbed, Jacob called in his twelve sons to prophetically bless each one. Everything he said came true. His words shaped world history!
Jesus declared to His disciples: “You are the light of the world. You are the salt of the earth.” Here is a wonderful illustration of a prophetic blessing that sculpted the world! When Jesus uttered those words, the disciples were not salt and light. They were selfish and immature.
James and John enlisted their mother to ask Jesus if they both could sit in positions of prominence in His coming kingdom. Peter denied and cursed Jesus three times on the day of His death. Thomas refused to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead until he could place his fingers in the scars in His hands and side. The disciples were a million miles from salt and light on the day Jesus spoke that blessing over them. But after His ascension, they turned the world upside down for Him.
When we speak a prophetic, anointed-by-the-Holy-Spirit blessing over the lives of our children, they will rise to the level of that blessing. The power of the supernatural will sculpt their tomorrows.
Today's Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May your prayers, ignited by the power of the Holy Spirit, promote your children to new levels of success!
Today's Bible Reading:
- Old Testament - Esther 8:1-10:3
- New Testament - 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13
- Psalms & Proverbs - Psalms 37:1-11, Proverbs 21:23-24
John Hagee (June-26-2022) Daily Devotional: Ephesians 6:4 - And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
Just as we provide for our children’s physical well-being, God instructs us to help them develop their God-given attributes.
From the manger to the time of His appointed ministry, Joseph and Mary created a home where Jesus was enabled to become what God had designed Him to be. Even though He sometimes baffled them, they trained and loved Him. Mary treasured what she did not fully understand.
As parents, we might observe frustrating character traits in our children that lead to worry for their future. But just like a bit in the mouth of a runaway horse, we can bridle and guide those characteristics to be used in great ways.
We can teach them to harness and focus those traits, so they become tools in the hands of God. An impetuous Peter can become a fiery preacher. A persecuting Paul can become a mighty missionary.
God entrusted Jesus to Mary and Joseph; their home was the safe space where He had the opportunity to grow into God’s plan. God has entrusted our children to us for the same purpose. It is a sacred charge. Our children are proof of His confidence in our ability to help them grow in wisdom and stature and favor (Luke 2:52).
Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May the divine anointing of God empower you to raise your children in the ways of the Lord. May the coming generation rise up to usher in the glory of His kingdom!
Today's Bible Reading:
- Old Testament - 2 Kings 9:15b-10:31
- New Testament - Acts 17:1-34
- Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 144:1-15, Proverbs 17:27-28
John Hagee (May-18-2023) Daily Devotional: Ephesians 1:7 - In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace…
We have been redeemed by the Blood of Jesus Christ. Our sins have been forgiven, and we are accepted in the Beloved. Oh, the riches of God’s grace!
Colossians 2:14 says that He “wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us.” The impossible-to-uphold Law is the handwriting that stands against us. One broken statute meant we were fully guilty.
“Handwriting” was the term used for the signature on an IOU, a document that acknowledged a debt we could not pay. But Jesus signed our IOU at the Cross.
An ancient method existed for indicating a paid-in-full debt. A person could cross out the writing on the IOU or strike through it with a nail. Jesus’ nail-pierced hands crossed out the judgment against us.
Picture your long list of sins written down for all to see. Can you see the nail pounded through Jesus’ hand to the list beneath? Can you see the stream of His Blood washing away the record that stood against you?
Our sins never to be remembered again. Our names recorded in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Our filthy rags traded for spotless robes of righteousness. Destined to live in mansions prepared by the Architect of the Ages. Redeemed by His precious Blood!
Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May the Blood of Jesus purge from all sin, purify from all unrighteousness, awaken to His purposes, and draw a circle of protection around you. Rejoice in the power of His Blood!
Today's Bible Reading:
- Old Testament - 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29
- New Testament - John 10:1-21
- Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 115:1-18, Proverbs 15:18-19
John MacArthur - Watch Sermon: The Walk of the True Christian, Part 1 (Ephesians 4:25-32)
John Hagee (March-11-2022) Daily Devotional: Ephesians 2:10 - For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
The story is told that, as Leonardo da Vinci was deeply engrossed in painting “The Lord’s Supper,” he also was deeply embroiled in a feud with a fellow painter.
Da Vinci was so enraged that, when he began to paint Judas, he added his enemy’s face to the figure, so all of history would see that man as a traitor. When he moved on to paint the face of Jesus, he could not paint Him satisfactorily. Finally, he realized that his animosity towards his colleague was preventing him from painting Jesus’ face.
After seeking out his friend to ask his forgiveness, da Vinci went back to the work and changed Judas’ face. Only then was he able to paint Jesus – the Prince of Peace – and finish the now-famous masterpiece.
Forgiveness is an act of the will, a decision to extend grace and mercy in spite of our emotions. In the last moments of His life, as He hung despised on the Cross, Jesus breathed out the words, “Father, forgive them.”
Who is it that you need to forgive? How is the refusal to forgive that person keeping you from the good works that God has ordained for you to complete? Forgive that person, so you can get back to work and Christ can complete the good work He began in you.
Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Be quick to forgive, so God may continue His work of making a masterpiece of you!
Today's Bible Reading:
- Old Testament - Numbers 15:17-16:40
- New Testament - Mark 15:1-47
- Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 54:1-7, Proverbs 11:5-6
John Hagee (February-21-2022) Daily Devotional: Ephesians 4:32 - And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
The Greek storyteller, Aesop, said, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” In marriage, we often see this proverb play out.
Husbands and wives live in close proximity. They witness the best in one another, but they also have a front-row seat to the regrettable weaknesses we all possess. If we are not careful, this close association can create a lack of appreciation – and even scorn – towards our spouse.
In our marriages, we must be mindful to extend continuing kindness to one another. When we are exhausted and stressed by daily demands, we are susceptible to irritability. Our tempers become short, and our words become hurtful.
We must keep our hearts sensitive to each other’s needs, preferring our spouse in love. When we choose compassion over conflict and harmony over hostility, we demonstrate sacrificial love. We love the other more than we want our own way. The currency of love is sacrifice.
When divisions threaten, we must quickly restore the bond of peace in our relationships. Since Jesus so generously cleanses and accepts us, we must forgive and repair the rift. Healthy marriages make no room for cold shoulders, the silent treatment, or harsh accusations.
Familiarity need not breed contempt. Instead, our marriages can be marked by sacrificial love, gentle kindness, tenderhearted affection, and warm intimacy that grow through the years.
Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Prefer your spouse in sacrificial love. Practice kindness and tenderness towards one another. May the peace of God rule and reign in your hearts and home.
Today's Bible Reading:
- Old Testament - Leviticus 11:1-12:8
- New Testament - Mark 5:21-43
- Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 38:1-22, Proverbs 10:8-9
