Messages From This Series:

1. 1. God's Plan for the Universe message info

   Stuart Briscoe

   Some people see a world spinning hopelessly out of control, while others explore the universe looking for worlds for mankind to conquer. But both forget one thing. God has a plan—and we're part of it! The epistle to the Ephesians explains.

   Scripture:  Ephesians 1:1 - 1:14

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2. 2. God's Plan for the Believer message info

   Stuart Briscoe

   Having blessed God for His blessings lavished on the Ephesians, Paul comments on their behavior and then launches into a prayer for their continued spiritual development which gives us a clue to what God plans for believers.

   Scripture:  Ephesians 1:15 - 1:23

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3. 3. God's Plan for Salvation message info

   Stuart Briscoe

   It is no secret that the human race is in deep trouble, but there is little agreement on the exact nature and the extent of the problems. Scripture not only explains the situation, but also outlines God's response...His gracious plan of salvation.

   Scripture:  Ephesians 2:1 - 2:10

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4. 4. God's Plan for Reconciliation message info

   Stuart Briscoe

   Too often we focus on issues that divide us as a people instead of the things that unify us. And when that happens, there's the potential to stay within your collective group of like-minded people and treat others differently, maybe even judgmentally. How do you keep yourself from a judgmental worldview so that you can see people as God sees them—precious and in need of a Savior? 

   In this message, Stuart Briscoe teaches from Ephesians 2 and examines how the apostle Paul addresses issues that divide people. There's only one true way to overcoming what divides us, and if we embrace it, the effects can be revolutionary. 

   Scripture:  Ephesians 2:11 - 2:22

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5. 5. God's Plan for the Church message info

   Stuart Briscoe

   Paul was a prisoner of the Emperor Nero, but he said he was "a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of (the) Gentiles," because he had introduced them to God's eternal plan for the church. It was worth while as far as he was concerned.

   Scripture:  Ephesians 3:1 - 3:13

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6. 6. God's Plan for Spiritual Growth message info

   Stuart Briscoe

   Having explained what God was doing in his life and wanted to do in the Ephesians lives, Paul turned to prayer. His concern was that they would discover and experience all that God had in mind for their spiritual growth and development. We need similar concerns today.

   Scripture:  Ephesians 3:14 - 3:21

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7. 7. God's Plan for Unity message info

   Stuart Briscoe

   Having outlined God's revelation concerning the church and after praying that the Ephesians would grasp its significance, Paul exhorted them to implement a lifestyle characterized by the unity to which they had been called. This is our calling, too!

   Scripture:  Ephesians 4:1 - 4:16

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8. 8. God's Plan for Changed Lives message info

   Stuart Briscoe

   God's people are called to live in a way that is worthy of their calling. Therefore, they must be sure of their calling and committed to behavior that is appropriate. Paul gets specific? The extent to which this is done determines the church's credibility or lack thereof.

   Scripture:  Ephesians 4:17 - 4:32

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9. 9. God's Plan for Lifestyles message info

   Stuart Briscoe

   There is a direct connection between the things people believe and the way they behave. Patterns of behavior are now known as "lifestyles." Christians have very specific beliefs which have a direct bearing on their behavior. The result is a Christian lifestyle.

   Scripture:  Ephesians 5:1 - 5:21

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10. 10. God's Plan for Marriage message info

    Stuart Briscoe

    Very often, you will find that when there are problems in marriages, people go for counsel, go to seminars, and read books to get practical advice on handling money, communicating better, dealing with sexual problems, improving their parenting... But rarely are they told that the fundamental problem is a spiritual one. For if you've got two people living in the fullness of the Spirit, submitted to the Lord, and submitting to each other, you'll have a fertile piece of property in which a flourishing marriage can be expected.

    Scripture:  Ephesians 5:21 - 5:33

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11. 11. God's Plan for Society message info

    Stuart Briscoe

    A major part of life is spent in the family and at work. Relationships in these environments are critically important. Societal change has taken place since Ephesians was written but the spiritual principles for societal living outlined are still relevant.

    Scripture:  Ephesians 6:1 - 6:9

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12. 12. God's Plan for Victory message info

    Stuart Briscoe

    Christians who seek to live lives worthy of their high calling are aware that they are involved in a struggle. They need to be clear about the unique nature of the struggle and the way in which God plans for them to stand firm against the enemy and to win the victory.

    Scripture:  Ephesians 6:10 - 6:24

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13. 13. God's Plan for Spiritual Fullness message info

    Stuart Briscoe

    Paul's instructions to the Ephesians "do not get drunk" and to "be filled with the Spirit" are not unrelated. Their juxtaposition is designed to explain the latter in the light of the former. This is important because there is no shortage of confusion on the subject.

    Scripture:  Ephesians 5:18

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14. 14. God's Plan for the Workplace message info

    Stuart Briscoe

    In the first century, many believers were slaves or slave owners. How they conducted themselves in these capacities was vitally important. Our situation is different, but our work habits and relationships are no less significant; half of our waking hours are spent there!

    Scripture:  Ephesians 6:5 - 6:9

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