Commitment to Prayer

COMMITMENT TO PRAYER

09/14/2025; Ephesians 1:15-23; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: Paul prays that we might know the glorious salvation that God ordained, accomplished, and applied to our lives. That salvation requires God to open the eyes of our heart that we might know Him and the greatness of His power. Therefore, believers should pray with great clarity and confidence!

I. CONTEXT OF PAUL’S PRAYER – (Eph. 1:3-18a)
   A. Praising God for Spiritual Blessings – (Eph. 1:3-14)
   B. Praying for Knowledge of God – (Eph. 1:15-18a)
      1. Thanking God for what He has done
      2. Praying to God for what He will do

II. CONTENT OF PAUL’S PRAYER – (Eph. 1:18b-23)
   A. Hope of God’s Call – (Eph. 1:18b)
   B. Riches of God’s Inheritance – (Eph. 1:18c)
   C. Greatness of God’s Power – (Eph. 1:19-23)
      1. Power of Christ’s Resurrection
      2. Power of Christ’s Ascension
      3. Power of Christ’s Position

III. APPLICATION OF PAUL’S PRAYER
   A. Pray with Clarity
   B. Pray with Confidence