In Sermon Illustrations: "Ephesians 1:1-6:23"

A Few Resolutions  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 22, 2004

A FEW RESOLUTIONS Here are a few less-serious resolutions: “I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast.” “I have resolved to live in my own little world, because at least they know me here.” “I have resolved to stay married, because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-16

Tags: New Year's Day, Fool

If Our Greatest Need Had Been Information, God ...  PRO

Contributed by Martin Kim on Dec 28, 2004

“If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent an economist. But, our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Tags: Christmas Advent

Denomination: Adventist

Sanctification Is A Fancy Church Word That Simply ...  PRO

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 20, 2005

Sanctification is a fancy church word that simply means cleaned up and ready to use. Your laundry that has been washed, dried, and ironed is sanctified because it has been cleaned and prepared for use. My son is a tennis shoe freak. It started out with a pair of Jordan sneakers. He has lots and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Baptist

The Smithsonian Is Vast Collection Of Museums ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2005

The Smithsonian is vast collection of museums that could take weeks to see, but we hurried through two or three of the most popular. One of our favorites was the Air and Space Museum, which features everything from the original Wright brothers’ aircraft to displays of advanced space exploration. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Cymbala's Easter Story  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2005

CYMBALA'S EASTER STORY Jim Cymbala preaches at a church in the slums of New York. He tells the following story: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the end of the day that I just went to the edge of the platform, pulled down my tie and sat down and draped my feet over the edge. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:15-18, Luke 23:32-34, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, John 13:34-35, Matthew 25:34-45, Psalm 40:1-3, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 1:1-11, Matthew 18:22-35, Matthew 22:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Second Coming, New Year, Dignity, Body Of Christ, Supper, Work  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Royal Lineage  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2005

OF ROYAL LINEAGE People will pay big bucks to be royal. A scrap book that once belonged to Britain’s Queen Victoria is now up for auction, and the current high bid is £53,400 (101,117.42 dollars). One of the bidders is hoping to prove royal heritage through a hair that belonged to Victoria ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-25, Ephesians 3:26-29

Tags: Becoming A Christian, Kingdom Of God

Does Anyone Know What That Piece In The Middle Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 3, 2005

Does anyone know what that piece in the middle of the washer is called? The part in the middle that moves back and forth and shakes the clothes back and forth? What is that called? I’m going to call it an Agitator…. What is the purpose of the Agitator? As far as I can tell, it sole purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Nazarene

The ‘holy Grail' Of Super Glues!" John 17:1-5 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 15, 2005

“The ‘Holy Grail’ of Super Glues!” John 17:1-5 Key verse(s) 4:“I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” It takes a special hand to deal with glue! Some are born to handle the sticky and others not. I am one of the latter lot. While, like most men, I find the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5, Ephesians 4:1-6

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Lutheran

The Art Of War  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 26, 2005

INTRODUCTION Sun Tzu was a general in China about 500 BC. If we relate this time to other world events, the Jews were in captivity and the prophets Haggai and Zechariah were preaching. About 520, the Jews began to rebuild the temple and Jerusalem and we can read about this in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Tags: Temptation Power, Temptation General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

D.w.i.!  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jun 4, 2005

D.W.I.! (06.07.05--Family--Eph. 6:1-4) The American family under assault! Did you know that one out of three children in the United States are growing up without a father present in the home or that last year in a number of major U.S. cities more children were born out of wedlock than within? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Tags: Children, Parenting

Denomination: Lutheran

Many Years Ago, Al Capone Virtually Owned ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jun 21, 2005

Many years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago. He wasn’t famous for anything heroic. He was notorious for filling Chicago with everything evil. How did he keep himself out of jail? That is where his lawyer came into play. Big Al’s lawyer was nicknamed “Easy Eddie.” He was excellent at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Proverbs 22:1

Tags: Parenting, Children, Father, Footsteps, Example  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Know When You Buy Toys For Your Kids Or ...  PRO

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 29, 2005

You know when you buy toys for your kids or grandkids often times on the package in fine print are these words: “Batteries not included.” Do you know what that means? It means that you get the toy, but the power to make it work is not included. That is not the kind of gift that God gives. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Holy Spirit In Believers

A Teenager Noticed This In His Own Life And ...  PRO

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 3, 2005

A teenager noticed this in his own life and sought out his pastor. A teenager was sitting in the pastor’s office saying,"Sometimes I don’t think I am a Christian. I don’t seem to have the same interest and excitement, or enthusiasm I once did. It isn’t easy for me to remember God, to come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:22-24

Tags: Discipleship, Baptism Adult

Denomination: Lutheran

Coil And Spring! (11.07.05--Christian ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 3, 2005

Coil And Spring! (11.07.05--Christian Soldiers!--Ephesians 6:10-17) As I walked with her this morning in the dim morning light, she trotted obediently at my side. There was no pulling on her part. She simply walked obediently at heel anticipating each new smell that wafted through the nearby ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Lutheran

Widow-Makers! (11.11.05--Christian ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 9, 2005

Widow-Makers! (11.11.05--Christian Soldiers!--Ephesians 6:16-17) Beech trees tend to bend and grow at odd angles. When it comes to felling one, you have to do a bit more than simply cutting it down. First you need to determine which way the tree is leaning. Then you need to size-up the other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Tags: Angles, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Lutheran

He Led Them Up The Steep Slope Out Of The River ...  PRO

Contributed by Todd Anderson on Dec 8, 2005

“He led them up the steep slope out of the river valley and then slightly to the right apparently by the very same route which they had used that afternoon in coming from the hill of the stone table. On and on he lead them into dark shadows out into pale moonlight. Getting their feet wet with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Tags: Narnia

Denomination: Lutheran

A Few Years Ago Psychologist Ruth W. Berenda And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2005

A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed to show how a person handled group pressure. The plan was simple. They brought groups of ten adolescents into a room for a test. Subsequently, each group of ten was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

The Wall Separating Church And Economics Is Being ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

The Wall Separating Church And Economics is being breached. “More and more scholars have been using conventional economic methods to understand the way in which religion relates to the rest of society, and to the economy in particular,” says George Mason University professor Laurence R. Iannaccone. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Tags: Christian Values

Church Tech: 9 Out Of 10 Protestant Pastors Have ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Church Tech: 9 out of 10 Protestant pastors have Internet access, and about half of all Protestant churches maintain a church Web site, according to a recent Ellison Research study. While 90% of ministers are online, only a third of those use a content filter on their church office computer. 88% ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:13, Nehemiah 8:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, John 10:1-30, Mark 10:45-52, James 3:1-20, James 3:1-18, Ephesians 4:1, 1 John 1:1-10, Luke 6:19-31, Joshua 1:1-30, 2 Timothy 3:10-17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Church General

Don Quixote De La Mancha  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2006

Have you ever heard the story of DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA? Don Quixote was called the KNIGHT OF THE SORROWFUL COUNTENANCE! Don Quixote was a knight, he had a horse, he had full armor, and knew important people. Don seemed to have some mental problems. Don decided to go to battle, he grabbed his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Assembly Of God