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Sermons on Ephesians 1

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Ephesians 1:1

14 sermons

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

  • “Now, that you may thoroughly understand what I am saying, (although we took this previously from the Book of Ephesians,) we are going to read in Ephesians 1:1-12, which is as I have shown you is the abbreviated or encapsulated complete revelation of God in a Bride, wherein God is outworking Himself on her behalf, and working in her that His purpose might be achieved.”

    The Holy Spirit in Ephesians #3Lee Vayle, July 8, 1984

  • “The proof of what I say, based on Bro. Branham’s message, is Eph 1:1 to Eph 2:10.”

    Future Home #10Lee Vayle, May 29, 1988

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Ephesians 1:2

2 sermons

Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Ephesians 1:3

85 sermons

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
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Ephesians 1:4

8 sermons

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:
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Ephesians 1:5

10 sermons

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
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  • “Having a destiny worked out before there was even a speck of star-dust.”

    The Doctrine of Election and ReprobationLee Vayle, July 13, 1966. Names it 2 times.

  • “Ephesians 1:5, and Romans 8:23.”

    Adoption (Macon GA)Lee Vayle, December 31, 1971

  • “If you turn to the book of Ephesians 1:5, and then a couple more in the book of Romans.”

    Adoption #1Lee Vayle, February 6, 1972. Names it 2 times.

  • “Notice, again Ephesians 1:5-6, wherein we're speaking.”

    The Holy Spirit in Ephesians #3Lee Vayle, July 8, 1984

  • “That Word is a conduit for the Holy Ghost to make in you the reality and the life that God wants to have in this hour in a Bride and we’ll see shortly in this message which is Ephesians 1:5 manifested sons of God.”

    Comments 05Lee Vayle, March 15, 1987

  • “Now let’s go to Ephesians the 1st chapter and the 5th verse, and see what Bro. Branham is saying here, so we know what he’s got in mind and that has to do with the manifested sons of God.”

    Anointed Ones at the End Time #13Lee Vayle, April 1, 1987. Names it 2 times.

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Ephesians 1:7

5 sermons

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
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Ephesians 1:8

6 sermons

Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
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Ephesians 1:9

5 sermons

Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
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  • “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 1:10

13 sermons

That 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:
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Ephesians 1:11

12 sermons

In 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:
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  • “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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Ephesians 1:12

11 sermons

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

  • “Now notice how perfect that is with Eph 1:12-14.”

    Presence #11Lee Vayle, July 8, 1981

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Ephesians 1:13

62 sermons

In 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,
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Ephesians 1:14

11 sermons

Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
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  • “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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Ephesians 1:15

92 sermons

Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
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Ephesians 1:16

8 sermons

Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
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  • “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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Ephesians 1:17

217 sermons

That 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:
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  • “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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Ephesians 1:18

27 sermons

The 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,
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Ephesians 1:19

15 sermons

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
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  • “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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Ephesians 1:20

5 sermons

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

Ephesians 1:21

3 sermons

Far 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:
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Ephesians 1:22

26 sermons

And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
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Ephesians 1:23

8 sermons

Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
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  • “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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Ephesians 1, the chapter as a whole

61 sermons

  • “And not only is this so, but let's go to Book of Ephesians, the 1st chapter, beginning at verse 15.”

    White Throne Judgment -Lee Vayle, December 10, 1968

  • “Ephesians, the first chapter,”

    All Deceivableness of Unrighteousness - RexmontLee Vayle, May 23, 1971

  • “Ephesians, the first chapter, verses 22 to 23, it”

    All Deceivableness of Unrighteousness - Sask CampLee Vayle, July 10, 1971

  • “Paul mentioning, (as I read last night in Ephesians the 1st chapter) how that He has predestinated us through the adoption of children by Jesus Christ Himself, according the good pleasure of His will.”

    Adoption Part 2Lee Vayle, January 1, 1972

  • “And that's the whole emphasis of the first chapter of the Book of Ephesians, the purpose of Almighty God.”

    Voice of OmnipotenceLee Vayle, June 23, 1976

  • “Ephesians, the 1st chapter, 15-23.”

    The Parousia (Toledo)Lee Vayle, December 18, 1977