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Ephesians (2018)

Ephesians (2018)

September 2018 - December 2024

How should we live as believers? Ephesians will inform us of our riches, our spiritual assets, in Christ and how we are to live. Ephesians is the most significant book for understanding our roles and responsibilities as Church Age believers. Listen to the series to put your spiritual growth into hyperdrive.

Video DVDs of these lessons can be ordered here or here.

To view all video Bible studies in the Ephesians series, click here (Vimeo) or here (YouTube). Both platforms now include closed captioning. VIdeos on VImeo include the entire worship service, while those on YouTube only include the Bible teaching from the service.

To listen to this series as a podcast, copy and paste the following URL into your podcast software.
www.deanbibleministries.org/podcasts/2018ephesians.xml
 
Sunday, November 15, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:8-11
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 12 secs

Yikes! Angels are watching me? If you’re interested in learning more about angels and finding out who they are observing, listen to this eye-opening message with its nine-point summary of the role angels play in God’s creation. Learn that if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, then you are under intense scrutiny from angels. See that in the Church Age God is using believers to be a testimony to the unseen realm that surrounds us so they can learn about the mystery doctrine. Understand the intricate connection between these two distinct creations and be ready to have many of your questions answered biblically.

Please note that as of this lesson, the Ephesians series is continued in the Angelic Rebellion series now being taught by Dr. Dean. Please go to the Angelic Rebellion series to continue your study in Ephesians.

Sunday, January 10, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:8-11
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 50 mins 16 secs
Are you losing heart and wondering what your purpose is during these adverse times when evil appears to be winning? Listen to this message to hear that as Church Age believers our destiny is to be witnesses to the angels, both elect and fallen, of God’s marvelous grace. See that God is behind the scenes working out His plan and that nothing is taking Him by surprise. Hear Paul’s words of challenge for all believers to live up to the reality of their mission, just as he did to believers during his imprisonment.
Sunday, January 24, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:8-11 & Colossians 2:15
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 55 secs
What important role do all Church Age believers have regarding the angels? Listen to this message to learn that our lives are a demonstration to the angels of God’s grace. Find out that the angels are eager to learn this and when we are facing life’s problems, we have the opportunity to show them all that God has provided for us. See who the principalities and powers are and how God disarmed them at the Cross. Knowing this, it gives our lives meaning and a purpose that goes far beyond merely existing.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Luke 22:19
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 33 mins 46 secs
Due to inclement weather about to impact the Houston area, our worship service was cut short and included only the Communion service.
Sunday, February 21, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:8-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 15 secs
What comes to mind when you think of the unsearchable riches of Christ? Listen to this lesson to learn that when we believe in Christ as our Savior we are a part of His body and receive all the benefits that go with that. See what the good news is in the gospel. Find out two reasons why Paul was given new information to reveal and how it involves Church Age believers being witnesses in the angelic trial. Learn the importance of applying this knowledge to the circumstances of our lives so we are part of God’s masterpiece creation.
Sunday, February 28, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:12-13
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 23 secs
What gives believers the privilege of God hearing their prayers? Listen to this lesson to learn that what happened on the Cross resulted in a new entity combining Jews and Gentiles into one body and gives access to the Throne of Grace. Find out about how the Temple veil was ripped in two from the top to the bottom during the three hours of darkness and its significance. Rejoice that believers have this access, and never lose heart when things don’t seem to be working out the way we think they should.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:14-19
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 47 mins 26 secs
Would you like to become stronger in your spiritual life? If so, then listen to this message to hear what the Apostle Paul prayed for his hearers in Ephesians. Find out what it means for Christ to be dwelling in our hearts through faith. See what Paul says is God’s ultimate goal for each of our lives since we are God’s masterpiece. Accept that our motivation to continue to mature must always be our increasing understanding of Christ’s marvelous love for us.
Sunday, March 21, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:14
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 3 secs
Do you have a regular non-negotiable prayer life? Listen to this lesson to learn biblical principles and suggestions for how to incorporate these into your prayers. Find out what bowing the knee means and consider its importance in forming habits. Let your prayer life deepen and intensify your growth to maturity.
Sunday, March 28, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:15-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 57 mins 20 secs
How powerful is God? Listen to this lesson to learn about God’s limitless, all-sufficient power. Find out about the whole family in heaven and earth. See what comprises God’s wealth and divine resources. Begin a study of principles of God’s omnipotence and realize that we need only rely on His power to solve all our problems when we trust in Him.
Sunday, April 04, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:16 & Romans 6:1-6
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 19 secs
What gives us the strength to stop sinning constantly when we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ? Listen to this lesson to learn that at the moment we believe we are identified with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection and can choose to walk by means of the Holy Spirit in newness of life. Learn about eight kinds of baptism and which one signifies that we are new creatures. See how Paul prays for believers to be strengthened through the power of God as they move toward spiritual maturity. Accept that Christ is to be our standard in this new life.