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Sermons upon the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Ephesians

Sermons upon the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Ephesians

By: John Calvin
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Summary

 Though many of Calvins sermons have sadly been lost to history, with the library of Geneva selling them by weight, his powerful sermons on Ephesians have endured. Translated into Early Modern English by Arthur Golding—who also brought Calvins works on Galatians, Job, and Deuteronomy to life—these sermons reveal Calvins unique approach to preaching. Unlike mere textual explanations, his sermons weave through the scripture, revisiting key points with vivid illustrations and continuous applications for the audience. Delivered in French during Sunday services in Geneva in 1558, these sermons were meticulously captured in shorthand by Denis Raguenier, who began as a note-taker and continued this vital work until his passing. Calvin, who preached without notes, aimed to instill a deep faith in his listeners, guiding them to recognize their own helplessness and the boundless kindness of God through Jesus Christ. An example from sermon 14 encapsulates his style and objective it speaks of Gods incredible kindness in reconciling with us through His Son, illustrating the liberation of wretched souls, the release of captives, and the awakening of those once lost in darkness to the light of life. (Summary by InTheDesert)Copyright Family and Culture Christianity Spirituality
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  • 049 - Sermon 48 Ephesians 619-24

    049 - Sermon 48 Ephesians 619-24
    Mar 2 2026
    Though many of Calvins sermons have sadly been lost to history, with the library of Geneva selling them by weight, his powerful sermons on Ephesians have endured. Translated into Early Modern English by Arthur Golding—who also brought Calvins works on Galatians, Job, and Deuteronomy to life—these sermons reveal Calvins unique approach to preaching. Unlike mere textual explanations, his sermons weave through the scripture, revisiting key points with vivid illustrations and continuous applications for the audience. Delivered in French during Sunday services in Geneva in 1558, these sermons were meticulously captured in shorthand by Denis Raguenier, who began as a note-taker and continued this vital work until his passing. Calvin, who preached without notes, aimed to instill a deep faith in his listeners, guiding them to recognize their own helplessness and the boundless kindness of God through Jesus Christ. An example from sermon 14 encapsulates his style and objective it speaks of Gods incredible kindness in reconciling with us through His Son, illustrating the liberation of wretched souls, the release of captives, and the awakening of those once lost in darkness to the light of life. (Summary by InTheDesert)
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    36 mins
  • 048 - Sermon 47 Ephesians 618-19

    048 - Sermon 47 Ephesians 618-19
    Mar 1 2026
    Though many of Calvins sermons have sadly been lost to history, with the library of Geneva selling them by weight, his powerful sermons on Ephesians have endured. Translated into Early Modern English by Arthur Golding—who also brought Calvins works on Galatians, Job, and Deuteronomy to life—these sermons reveal Calvins unique approach to preaching. Unlike mere textual explanations, his sermons weave through the scripture, revisiting key points with vivid illustrations and continuous applications for the audience. Delivered in French during Sunday services in Geneva in 1558, these sermons were meticulously captured in shorthand by Denis Raguenier, who began as a note-taker and continued this vital work until his passing. Calvin, who preached without notes, aimed to instill a deep faith in his listeners, guiding them to recognize their own helplessness and the boundless kindness of God through Jesus Christ. An example from sermon 14 encapsulates his style and objective it speaks of Gods incredible kindness in reconciling with us through His Son, illustrating the liberation of wretched souls, the release of captives, and the awakening of those once lost in darkness to the light of life. (Summary by InTheDesert)
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    33 mins
  • 047 - Sermon 46 Ephesians 611-17

    047 - Sermon 46 Ephesians 611-17
    Feb 28 2026
    Though many of Calvins sermons have sadly been lost to history, with the library of Geneva selling them by weight, his powerful sermons on Ephesians have endured. Translated into Early Modern English by Arthur Golding—who also brought Calvins works on Galatians, Job, and Deuteronomy to life—these sermons reveal Calvins unique approach to preaching. Unlike mere textual explanations, his sermons weave through the scripture, revisiting key points with vivid illustrations and continuous applications for the audience. Delivered in French during Sunday services in Geneva in 1558, these sermons were meticulously captured in shorthand by Denis Raguenier, who began as a note-taker and continued this vital work until his passing. Calvin, who preached without notes, aimed to instill a deep faith in his listeners, guiding them to recognize their own helplessness and the boundless kindness of God through Jesus Christ. An example from sermon 14 encapsulates his style and objective it speaks of Gods incredible kindness in reconciling with us through His Son, illustrating the liberation of wretched souls, the release of captives, and the awakening of those once lost in darkness to the light of life. (Summary by InTheDesert)
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    35 mins
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