Ephesians 1

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¹Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

16 sermons on Ephesians 1:1

“Ephesians 1:1-5, He planned the whole thing before the foundation of the world, His thoughts, and this is the attributes of His thoughts.”
ParadoxWilliam Branham, February 6, 1964
“If you want to read that, Romans 8:28-34, and also Ephesians 1:1-5.”
Works Is Faith ExpressedWilliam Branham, November 26, 1965
“He sets forth in Ephesians 1:1-23, which is the whole chapter, (and you know I won't read It to you) the complete and eternal purpose of God wherein we see that the ultimate and never ending Headship of Christ in and over the Bride, can only be realized by the Blood that was shed.”
Resurrection Proves - Perfect Four-Fold DeliveranceLee Vayle, June 22, 1976
“And from all else that flows beginning at the Logos of John 1:1, to the New Jerusalem is Ephesians 1:1-23.”
Why He is Here #5Lee Vayle, October 17, 1982
“Now, watch this dispensation explained, (that's what I was going to tell you about in Ephesians 1:1-14.) so let's look at It.”
Why He is Here #5aLee Vayle, October 20, 1982
“All they had was Ephesians 1:1-14.”
2 Peter Thoughts on the ComingLee Vayle, June 15, 1983

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²Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 sermons on Ephesians 1:2

“And that, then, is the basis of what Paul teaches in Eph 1:2-3 (or a little more).”
Trees, Books & Fountains #2Lee Vayle, July 1, 1989
“In Eph 1:2-3:”
Facts of Our Faith #4Lee Vayle, February 17, 1991

³Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

87 sermons on Ephesians 1:3

“Blessed be the God and Father…(Ephesians the 1st chapter the 3rd verse.)”
Questions And AnswersWilliam Branham, June 28, 1959
“That's proven over here in the Book of Ephesians 1:3-5, 11”
The Doctrine of Election and ReprobationLee Vayle, July 13, 1966. Names it 2 times.
“Now, again It says in Ephesians 1:3-5”
Revelation of the Love of GodLee Vayle, October 11, 1966
“Ephesians 1: 3-9”
The Mighty God's Achievement on DisplayLee Vayle, July 4, 1971
“Now, you will also notice according to Ephesians 1:3-5, that this adoption, or manifestation is the ultimate purpose of God for the Church.”
Adoption (Macon GA)Lee Vayle, December 31, 1971
“Now, we also note, according to Ephesians 1:3-5, let’s read them;”
Adoption #1Lee Vayle, February 6, 1972

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⁴According 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:

10 sermons on Ephesians 1:4

“And Ephesians 1:4 and 5…Let me just read that; it won’t take but just a minute and just so you see that I’m not just — just quoting it; I’m — I’m…All right, here we are; let’s read this.”
Questions And AnswersWilliam Branham, June 28, 1959
"Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's Elect?
The Doctrine of Election and ReprobationLee Vayle, July 13, 1966
“Now, the word 'chosen', let's look at that word, and let's not duck it.”
The Mighty God's Achievement on DisplayLee Vayle, August 24, 1969. Names it 2 times.
“(See?)”
Challenge of Two KingdomsLee Vayle, December 29, 1974
“And It says right here: [Eph 1:4-5]”
Masterpiece #1Lee Vayle, July 15, 1984
“Let’s read It, Eph 1:4:”
Leadership #19Lee Vayle, September 25, 1994

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⁵Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

24 sermons on Ephesians 1:5

“And over in — in the Book of Ephesians the 1st chapter and about the 5th verse, Paul states the word “predestinated” us to the adoption of sons.”
The Faith Of AbrahamWilliam Branham, November 18, 1955
“But in order to be God, He had to know…Now, the word “predestinate,” as is used in Ephesians 1:5, predestinate there, isn’t a good word.”
God's Covenant With Abraham And His SeedWilliam Branham, February 23, 1956
“Or it is said in Ephesians 1:5, I believe, that Christ, God has predestinated us to the adoptions of sons by Jesus Christ.”
Hear Ye HimWilliam Branham, June 11, 1956
“Read the Old Test…Take Ephesians 1st chapter and the 5th verse, and run your reference on that, and see if it don’t go back to your adoption or placing of sons.”
Hear Ye HimWilliam Branham, May 19, 1957
“Read Ephesians, 1st chapter the 5th verse.”
Hear Ye HimWilliam Branham, January 26, 1958
“Ephesians, 1st chapter, about the 5th verse: predestinated to the adoption of the children of God through Christ.”
Jesus Christ The Same Yesterday, Today, And ForeverWilliam Branham, February 14, 1958

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⁶To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

⁷In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

5 sermons on Ephesians 1:7

“Okay, Ephesians 1:7”
Perfect Deliverance by Jesus' DeathLee Vayle, June 20, 1976
“Seven Seals, the Thunders, Malachi 4, Rev 10:1-7, Rev 22:10-22, right down the line: 1 Th 4:16, Eph 1:7-23, Scripture after Scripture.”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #4Lee Vayle, October 21, 1987
“God’s gifts demonstrate God’s empowerment.”
Stewardship #2 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, January 4, 1997
“Now, notice carefully; we read in Eph 1:7-10, the genesis of the Bride.”
Stewardship Q&A #9 - Passive & Active Faith #1Lee Vayle, March 7, 1998. Names it 2 times.

⁸Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

6 sermons on Ephesians 1:8

“Now he says here, in Eph 1:8,”
The Mighty God's Achievement on DisplayLee Vayle, August 24, 1969
“Now, in other words, He could not abound without wisdom and prudence.”
Ephesians # 5Lee Vayle, May 31, 1981
“We go to Eph 1:8.”
Ephesians # 5aLee Vayle, June 6, 1981
“Ephesians 1:8-11.”
Ephesians # 5c2Lee Vayle, June 21, 1981
“(See?)”
Stewardship #2 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, January 4, 1997
“Now, look at Ephesians 1:8-10”
The Mighty God's Achievements of DisplayLee Vayle, the 1970s

⁹Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

6 sermons on Ephesians 1:9

“All right, Eph 1:9-10.”
The Mighty God's Achievement on DisplayLee Vayle, August 24, 1969
“Okay, Ephesians 1:9-10, also It says,”
The Mighty God's Achievement on DisplayLee Vayle, July 4, 1971
“This is the great teaching of our Kingdom, which is Christ’s Kingdom, which is hence; and as God’s entire plan is set forth in Eph 1:9, through grace, that all of us who are in Him shall be caught up in that great day, even so, it is his desire, by His Own sacred Word, yes, His command, that the same ones for whom he laid up treasure, we, for His sake, by grace, also lay up treasure that there maybe the abundant entrance into the kingdom of Almighty God.”
Priorities #1 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 11, 1978
“Now, with this also Ephesians 1:9-10”
The Mighty God's Achievements of DisplayLee Vayle, the 1970s
“Ephesians 1:9-10, notice what It says here:”
The Mighty God's Achievement on DisplayLee Vayle, 1971
“Ephesians 1:9.”
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

¹⁰That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

15 sermons on Ephesians 1:10

“Ephesians, 1st chapter, 10th verse.”
AdoptionWilliam Branham, May 22, 1960
“Now, in Ephesians 1:10, it’s called…Now, if you’re putting it down, Ephesians 1:10, is called, not a dispensation, not the seventh day.”
The Future Home Of The Heavenly Bridegroom And The Earthly BrideWilliam Branham, August 2, 1964
“Again, you'll see the Kingdom restored on the very grounds of Ephesians 1:10-12.”
The Purpose of the Almighty GodLee Vayle, July 27, 1973
“Of course we find in Ephesians 1:10, where It says,”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes InLee Vayle, September 5, 1979
“In Ephesians 1:10, It says,”
None Will PerishLee Vayle, December 2, 1979
“In Ephesians 1:10”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #3Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981

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¹¹In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

13 sermons on Ephesians 1:11

“Now, this is Ephesians 1:11.”
Redemption by the Blood # 2Lee Vayle, May 9, 1976
“And this is what you find over here in the Book of Ephesians 1:11.”
His Resurrection Proves our RedemptionLee Vayle, June 20, 1976
“All right, let's continue, we got to the Book of Ephesians 1:11, (we ought to remember those things in life brother/sister, do us a lot of good.)”
Voice of OmnipotenceLee Vayle, June 23, 1976
“Over here in the Book of Ephesians 1:11, we continue to see His sovereignty, and we just take a couple of verses.”
Omnipotence Has SpokenLee Vayle, February 8, 1978
“Over here in, Eph 1:11-12”
The Great LevelerLee Vayle, December 2, 1979

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¹²That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

12 sermons on Ephesians 1:12

“Ephesians the 1st chapter, 12th verse, 13th.”
The Seal Of The ChristWilliam Branham, March 12, 1955
“The Ephesian Age is the first trusters.”
A Spirit Manifested LifeLee Vayle, January 18, 1978
“In Ephesians 1:12-14,”
Divine Order # 1 (0181-G)Lee Vayle, April 22, 1981
“Now listen, tell you something, in this Eph 1:12 and 13, Paul says:”
Presence #3Lee Vayle, May 13, 1981
“Now, you'll notice in here that this is the same as Ephesians 1:12-14.”
Ephesians # 4Lee Vayle, May 24, 1981
“Now, Ephesians 1:12-14, they are those who are a part of it, as It says over here in 1 Corinthians 12:12-14.”
Ephesians # 7Lee Vayle, July 4, 1981. Names it 2 times.

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¹³In whom ye also trusted , after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

67 sermons on Ephesians 1:13

“And Ephesians 1:13 says the same thing, many other places, that the Holy Spirit is the Seal of God.”
Questions And AnswersWilliam Branham, May 15, 1954
“Now, again, we’ll pull another Scripture, Ephesians 1:13, Paul speaking.”
The Mark Of The Beast And The Seal Of GodWilliam Branham, February 17, 1961
“But, now, to start back on the first verses, we find out…Now, to background where we left off last Sunday, we find in here that Paul, over in Ephesians 1:13 and 14, told us that we are…have the earnest of our salvation, the earnest of our redemption.”
Revelation, Chapter FiveWilliam Branham, June 18, 1961. Names it 2 times.
“Now, let’s read a Scripture I got written down here: Ephesians 1:13 and 14.”
The Breach Between The Seven Church Ages And The Seven SealsWilliam Branham, March 17, 1963
“Ephesians 1:13-14”
Promise of the SpiritLee Vayle, November 15, 1970
“Now reading this here, It says [Eph 1:13-14];”
ResurrectionLee Vayle, June 15, 1975

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¹⁴Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

11 sermons on Ephesians 1:14

“In Ephesians 1:14”
Three Commitments to CourageLee Vayle, June 27, 1964
“Now, our souls and spirits are redeemed, but our bodies are not yet redeemed.”
A Spirit Manifested LifeLee Vayle, January 18, 1978
“But, Ephesians 1:14-15”
ChronologyLee Vayle, April 27, 1980
“You're coming to the "place of face to face, and known as you're know." [1 Cor 13:12] "No more children tossed to and fro, with every wind of doctrine and cunning, and sleight of fancy of men," [Eph 1:14] and the devil and all these things.”
The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation (0682b) - NLV.Lee Vayle, April 9, 1982
“Now watch, this dispensation explained in Ephesians 1:14.”
Why He is Here #5aLee Vayle, October 20, 1982
“With that you go to Eph 1:14.”
Holy Spirit Ministry #2Lee Vayle, December 8, 1982

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¹⁵Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

92 sermons on Ephesians 1:15

“Now you have your Bibles, we can turn to the Book of Ephesians 1:15-23”
We Need RevelationLee Vayle, November 30, 1966
“Now, in Ephesians 1:15-23 which we have been dealing with.”
Power of the CrossLee Vayle, November 14, 1970
“Ephesians 1:15-23 Wherein It says:”
Promise of the SpiritLee Vayle, November 15, 1970
“For in Ephesians 1: 15-17 coupled with whatever is in Matthew 11, It said,”
The Purpose of the Almighty GodLee Vayle, July 27, 1973
“Eph 1:15-21”
Antichrist DeceptionLee Vayle, December 30, 1974
“The prerequisite is what I taught you over here in Ephesians 1:15-23.”
Resurrection Proves -Atonement by the BloodLee Vayle, July 11, 1976

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¹⁶Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

8 sermons on Ephesians 1:16

“But I'm talking now about 1 Thessalonians 4:16 and Ephesians 1:16-23.”
Appearing and Coming # 1Lee Vayle, February 4, 1980
“Now, Paul is praying his own personal prayer for himself, like his universal prayer for the Bride in Ephesians 1:16-20, when he prays a Spirit will come into the Church to raise the dead.”
Ephesians # 5bLee Vayle, June 7, 1981
“And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward, [Eph. 1:16-19] (when He raise Jesus from the dead.)”
Hope of His Calling #7 (2481) - NLV.Lee Vayle, July 12, 1981
“That you may begin to realize what lies there.”
Ephesians # 10Lee Vayle, October 18, 1981
“And Paul said here: [Ephesians 1:16]”
Day of the Lord - Master Husband # 4Lee Vayle, August 14, 1983

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¹⁷That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

217 sermons on Ephesians 1:17

“In Ephesians 1:17-18”
Promises of God in FleshLee Vayle, June 21, 1967
“See, these people don't know for nothing.”
The ResurrectionLee Vayle, December 9, 1968
“Let's go to Ephesians 1:17-20, and see if that's true.”
Adoption (Macon GA)Lee Vayle, December 31, 1971
“Ephesians 1:17”
Adoption Part 2Lee Vayle, January 1, 1972
“Ephesians 1:17-20.”
Adoption #1Lee Vayle, February 6, 1972. Names it 2 times.
“That’s what we said here this morning over here in the Book of Ephesians 1:17.”
Adoption #2Lee Vayle, February 6, 1972

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¹⁸The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

27 sermons on Ephesians 1:18

“See?”
Rapture MysteryLee Vayle, June 9, 1969
“Just like this this fellow over here says, “That you may know the hope of His calling” [Eph. 1:18] (See?)”
Adoption #2Lee Vayle, February 6, 1972
“(See?)”
The Purpose of the Almighty GodLee Vayle, July 27, 1973
“Okay, let's go to Ephesians 1:18”
His Resurrection Proves His DeathLee Vayle, May 26, 1976
“See, they don't know Him, neither knows Him.”
Second Coming of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, July 20, 1977

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¹⁹And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

15 sermons on Ephesians 1:19

“And It says in the 19th verse: [Eph 1:19-23]”
ResurrectionLee Vayle, June 15, 1975. Names it 2 times.
“The reason I'm putting it together, is because one precedes the other, or leads to it.”
A Spirit Manifested LifeLee Vayle, January 18, 1978. Names it 2 times.
“Now, notice how Paul puts it: now here's your revelation over here in Ephesians 1:19, now watch how he puts It:”
Ephesians # 4Lee Vayle, May 24, 1981. Names it 2 times.
“Now, you see that from Ephesians 1:19-20.”
Ephesians # 11Lee Vayle, December 5, 1981
“We saw that in Ephesians 1:19.”
Ephesians # 15Lee Vayle, February 14, 1982

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²⁰Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places ,

6 sermons on Ephesians 1:20

“And Sister Wood, you get me Ephesians 1:20.”
Questions And Answers On HebrewsWilliam Branham, October 2, 1957. Names it 3 times.
“Let's look at Ephesians 1:20,”
Reigning of Jesus # 1Lee Vayle, December 14, 1980
“Now, you will notice that It says in Ephesians 1:20,”
Ephesians # 11Lee Vayle, December 5, 1981
“Let’s go to Eph 1:20-23.”
Christmas Message 1983Lee Vayle, December 28, 1983
“And in 1 Th 4:16, a Rapture, and this makes it all in perfect accord with what we read, in Eph 1:15-22, and of course what we see in Eph 1:20-22, is actually Rev 3:20-21.”
The Voice of GodLee Vayle, April 3, 1988

²¹Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

5 sermons on Ephesians 1:21

“Of which, that great Name of “Jesus Christ” which the Bible said over here in Ephesians 1:21, that, “Both families, in Heaven and earth, is named after that Name.””
God's Provided Place Of WorshipWilliam Branham, April 25, 1965
“That’s Ephesians 1:21.”
God's Only Provided Place Of WorshipWilliam Branham, November 28, 1965
“Then, Ephesians 1:21-23”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #3Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981
“Ephesians 1:21-22.”
The Known God #1Lee Vayle, March 3, 2001

²²And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

27 sermons on Ephesians 1:22

“Then we also find, that in Ephesians the 1st chapter, 22nd verse, you that’s putting that down.”
Five Definite Identifications Of The True Church Of The Living GodWilliam Branham, September 11, 1960
“Now, back again to Ephesians 1:22-23”
The Mighty God's Achievement on DisplayLee Vayle, July 4, 1971
“Okay, Ephesians 1:22-23.”
All Deceivableness of UnrighteousnessLee Vayle, November 22, 1971
“Ephesians 1:22-23.”
Adoption Part 2Lee Vayle, January 1, 1972
“Ephesians 1:22-23.”
Adoption #2Lee Vayle, February 6, 1972
“And over here in the Book of Ephesians 1:22-23”
The Love of GodLee Vayle, August 11, 1975. Names it 3 times.

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²³Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

8 sermons on Ephesians 1:23

“Too long we have said it, there's got to come a day now that's it's real, and that's going to take the Holy Ghost.”
We Need RevelationLee Vayle, November 30, 1966
"For He is the fullness which filleth all in all," [Eph 1:23] and God gave Him the Head to the Church which is His Bride.
The Mighty God's Achievement on DisplayLee Vayle, August 24, 1969
“Was He doing it?”
His Resurrection Proves our RedemptionLee Vayle, June 20, 1976
“Now, looking at those six great words, 'righteousness,', 'redemption', propitiation', forgiveness', justification', and 'reconciliation' has to do with Ephesians 1:23 wherein It set forth the eternal purpose of God relative to the placing with Himself of those sons that were fallen away by sin, and is called redemption by the Blood in verse 7.”
Resurrection Proves - Perfect Four-Fold DeliveranceLee Vayle, June 22, 1976
“That is in process now, because He is here setting Himself at the Head of the Church to bring us all into one in a glorious Resurrection.”
Ephesians # 11Lee Vayle, December 5, 1981
“(1) Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on (to) perfection; (Let’s hit Eph 1:23, Eph 4:13.) not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, (You’re past that.) and of faith toward God, (that’s past that)”
Anointed Ones at the End Time #6Lee Vayle, March 4, 1987

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