Sermon Title: Praying with Paul
Bible Passage: Ephesians 1:15–23
Preacher: Ken Coleman
Date & Time: Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 9:30am

In Ephesians 1:15-23, the Apostle Paul's prayer for the Ephesian believers is rich, deep, and centred entirely on the work of God in Christ. In Praying with Paul, we will explore what it means to pray not merely for circumstances to change, but for hearts to be opened to the fullness of the gospel.

Paul prays that God would give His people spiritual wisdom, that they would truly know Him, and that the eyes of their hearts would be enlightened. He longs for them to grasp the hope of God’s calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance, and the immeasurable greatness of His power. And this power, Paul says, is the very power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at the Father’s right hand—far above every rule and authority.

This is where the gospel shines through Paul’s prayer. The risen Christ is not distant but reigning. The same power that brought Him from death to life now works in those who trust Him. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, believers are brought into a relationship with God, given a secure hope, and united to the One who fills all things.

This sermon will invite us to pray differently—to pray with gospel-shaped priorities, longing for deeper knowledge of Christ, greater confidence in God’s promises, and renewed strength to live as His people. As we “pray with Paul,” we will see that true prayer is not about trying to get God’s attention but responding to the glorious truth of what He has already done for us in Jesus.