Join me in turning to the book of ephesians, chapter 3. Up to this point, the book of ephesians has been one long theological exhalation. Neither is it originating from humanordained works directly against the religions of the pagans on the one hand and judaism on the other hand. If you have your bibles, id invite you to turn with me to ephesians, chapter one.
The sunday before we begin the saturday night service. The first paragraph in chapter 3 is, in many ways, the key to this great letter of paul to the ephesian christians. Wonderful letter of the apostle paul describing the doctrine of the church. Ephesians is addressed to a group of believers who need to know more about the knowledge of their blessings in christ, in chapter 3. Only when we submit and repent, will we find victory. Then, filled with compassion, jesus takes them back to moses, and then all the prophets, explaining all the things concerning himself in the scriptures. We have been going through this letter of paul the apostle, written to christians in the town of ephesus, the capital city of turkey or asia minor as it was known back them. There have been remarkable gains in medicine over the last 50. Ivor myers the spell with images bible study guide, word of god. Observe, in the first place, there is much said in the word of god on this very subject of the true unity of the children of god john 17. Then for over two years, one of his longer periods of service in one place ac 19. Ivor myers meeting 3 prayer conference 2017 youtube. The working of his mighty power, which he wrought in christ, when he raised him from the dead ephesians 1.
Pray to obtain strength for yourself and for others. Pardoned by the cross first presbyterian church, jackson. Those closest to me know that i like how certain words roll off my tongue. One image piles upon another, just as we saw in ephesians 1. Man cannot proscribe a single solitary work that is going to be spiritual, that is going to make god grant you either favor or blessing or salvation. This wisdom of god is being made known to principalities and powers in the heavenly places 1 not just to the gentiles ep 3. That is the section of ephesians we are coming to now. But another form in which the standard, or measure, is stated in this letter is. Yet, as in the opening cadences of this letter, we find themes made powerful by the repetition of certain words and by the very grammar of the passage. The word able refers to the power one has by virtue of inherent ability and resources. Pastor myers is passionate about evangelism, and equipping church members with the skills to lead others to accept jesus christ as their savior and experience firsthand his. Meyer, critical and exegetical commentary on the new. This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance, unity of the church, prayer, ministry, ethical right living, and instructions to fathers, husbands, wives, children, masters, employees, and employers. This section includes two different prayers that function both as prayers to god and reports to the believers 1.
This deep, spiritual letter discusses our position in christ, the body of christ, salvation by grace through faith, our christian inheritance. If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and. Gtw handbook 2012 pdf brilliantly useful, ivlr intuitive, beautiful ui. In that short, but powerful verse paul reminded his readers that he was the prisoner of jesus.
It is so great that multitudes have literally given their lives for it throughout the ages. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may. Because lack of love for souls reveals either great hardness of heart or inexcusable ignorance. Blueprintgpshome campbell seventhday adventist church. If someone had told me 24 years ago that this former hip hop artist would be at a daniel 11 conference, id been like, youre crazy. Pastor ivor myers began his ministry at the campbell church in november, 2014, after previously serving at the templeton hills sda church for nine years as senior pastor. Powerful sermon by ivor myers, amazing insights into the word of god. The key to revival sermon series by ivor myers the key to revival sermon series by ivor myers and now for a little while grace has been shown from the l ord our god, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a peg in his holy place. Its not bad grammar, its intentionally constructed because everything in these verses are connected to each other.
Campbell seventhday adventist church, 600 w campbell ave, campbell, ca, 95008. I am especially grateful that paul wrote one of his prayers in ephesians 3. There is something about human beings which causes us to be fascinated by something hidden. The first three chapters of ephesians are a theological goldmine. Karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his spirit. Sermon videos blueprint gps prophecies decoded videos revelation between the lines audio sermons music. Ivor myers once belonged to an aspiring hip hop group named the boogiemonsters. Another writer called it a prayer for the impossible. When i first preached this passage years ago, i followed the view that ephesians 1. To the new testament and the early christian literature london. Beyond question, this is one of the greatest prayers in the entire bible. It is so great that, to this day, sacrifices are made worldwide for its benefit.
Paul has emptied the contents of his soul as he has revealed mysteries that were hidden from the foundation of the world. The unfathomable riches of christ for all peoples, above all powers, through the church. The following is a transcript of the keynote sermon pastor myers preached at the village sda church in michigan during their historic 2018 daniel 11 prophecy conference. Ivor myers preaches in the michiana filam church during one of the operation blue print.
There is no room for complacency or spiritual slumber. One writer called it the holy of holies in the christian life. 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. Last week we began our study of this glorious prayer in ephesians 1, beginning in verse 3 and running all the way to verse 14. And were looking at the third chapter of ephesians, the section from. That is a statement or a phrase that combines seemingly absurd opposites. Open your bible, if you will, to ephesians chapter 3 because this morning were going to look at the second great prayer that i direct your attention to in this epistle. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 48,808 views 49. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more.
Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. Mar 19, 2017 that is the section of ephesians we are coming to now. Please use these sermons as the lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission. To create a sense of hope and expectancy that we cannot even imagine what god might be pleased to do through our church for his glory and the good of this city and the hidden peoples if we ventured more on his power. I particularly enjoy bringing words and ideas together. Ephesians 3 ephesians 3 august 6, 2006 good morning. The coming king of the north power of the lamb ministries. Friend of god3 the single secret to succeeding in the christian walk by. But there is an expression in the text, that i would not pass over.
Here he begins to describe in full detail the great mystery which he had devoted his life to propagating around the world. Consider the new life in christ, coming from a change in heart. Sermons from ephesians 3 praying for your prodigal ephesians 1. Feb 22, 2010 another sermon in the ephesians series. Start listening to sermons by ivor myers on your phone right now with player fms free mobile app, the best podcasting experience on both iphone and android. Ephesians 3 commentary the sermon bible commentary. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching, atlanta. Lets take our bibles and turn to the book of ephesians, the first chapter of the book of ephesians. Sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 243 lectionary texts for july 15, 2012. Jesus how their master suffered and died, and that his body has disappeared from the grave. Sermons from ephesians the revelation of the mystery 3.
We come back this morning to our study of ephesians. Its a long runon sentence, but theres a reason for it. Sermons from ephesians 3 and others keep believing ministries. Soren kierkegaard lived in the early part of the 1800s. And when you properly understand ephesians 3, its no mystery why this is so. Page 4 page 32 divine design three angels broadcasting. The moderator is chairman of the assembly, in charge. Making known the manifold wisdom of god through prison and prayer. To create a sense of hope and expectancy that we cannot even imagine. About peoplerosary prayermovie talkephesians 5inspirational moviesgodly.
Here he begins to describe in full detail the great mystery which he had devoted his life to. In our last study, we considered the content of verse 1. Telling the stories of what god is doing in the lives of his people. Paul is not bashful about asking for their prayers for himself in verses 1920. Able describes that which has sufficient or necessary power, means, skill, or resources to accomplish an objective. Pastor ivor myers campbell seventhday adventist church. See more ideas about seventh day adventist, word of god and serve the lord. The atheism prophecy pastor ivor myers 1260 years seventh day adventist. Jan 26, 2003 i am especially grateful that paul wrote one of his prayers in ephesians 3.
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