Sermons on Ephesians 2:13-21:

Excellence #3 - A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

AN EXCELLENT LIFE IS ONE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF HOLY SCRIPTURE.

A Life Of Excellence: Part 3 A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Ephesians 2:20 1. Who were the Apostles & Prophets? - Mere men - with similar faults & failures as us A. Moses - fits of anger B. David - unchecked lust C. Solomon - extravagance & lust D. Elijah - depression E. Peter - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Barrier Between God And Mankind

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000

There is a barrier between God and the human race that is removed by Jesus Christ’s work on the cross, which reconciled us to God.

THE BARRIER BETWEEN GOD AND MAN (Eph. 2:12-16) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/barrier.html] Because of Adam’s original sin, there is a barrier between God and every person at the moment we are born. This barrier consists of a number of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In My Flesh Dwellesth No Good Thing

Contributed by Lauran Webb on Dec 1, 2000

This sermon talks about the stuggle of our fleshly nature. It is up to us to get our body in agreement with our spirit, once we become born again.

The word flesh in the Bible is seen often and used vaious ways. The word flesh is "basor" in Hebrew and "sorx" in Greek. The most significant use of the word flesh is made by paul when he refers to the unregenrated person. He says in romans 7:14 " I am fleshly." It is not just a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Ephesians 2:15

Denomination: *other

Scriptural Truth In Salvation>

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Jan 2, 2001

Bible Facts Concerning Salvation

There are many False Teachings today regarding the Salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Let us remember to Preach the Word as it is to men as they are. Preach the Word,as it is in the Word of God. 1. The Present Condition of the Unsaved Person. vs.1 a. they are Dead...a dead person is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cornerstone

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of our faith.

The Cornerstone Truck commercial - Like a Rock - Chevy I’ve got a chevy, its a rock, just sits there, doesn’t do anything The prison Alcatraz was called The Rock People use the term Rock, as a nick-name for diamonds. Insurance Co. - “get a piece of the Rock” (show Gibraltar) These terms, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8, Ephesians 2:19-20

Get Right, Church

Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 25, 2001

We must break down the walls of racial, cultural, and traditional division in the Lord’s Church.

The following is an excerpt from a sermon preached by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1956, entitled: PAUL’S LETTER TO AMERICAN CHRISTIANS. In this sermon, Dr. King reads a fictitious letter written by himself, but he presents it as if it were a lost letter of the Apostle Paul to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must Break Down The Walls

Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001

If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

(This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're Not A Stranger Anymore

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001

Paul, in writing to the Ephesians talks about being “near and far.” Notice that Jesus has brought us all into relationship with one another through faith. What are the steps to being “brought near”?

You’re Not A Stranger Anymore © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. --EPH 2:13 NASB Do you ever remember being the “new kid in town”? Going to a new school for the first time is a traumatic experience. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

By Grace . . . By Works

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 10, 2001

This study endeavors to strike a Scriptural balance between faith and works.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com BY GRACE . . . BY WORKS By Charles W. Holt Eph. 2:8-10 James 2:14-25 Faith works! No, I really mean it. Faith works. But, you may reply, every Christian knows that. My response: not necessarily. My argument here is that too many have a one-dimensional view of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dont Forget The Lord

Contributed by David Swensen on Sep 17, 2001

A Call to remember the Lord in the midst of busy lives.

DON’T FORGET THE LORD Ephesians 2:11-20 INTRODUCTION In a beautiful district of Scotland, a boy from a well-to-do family in England was swimming in one of the lakes. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church (A Family) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001

This is the 7th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. Once we are born again, we become a part of God’s family.

Sunday Evening October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #7 THE CHURCH: A FAMILY Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: 1. This morning we looked at the church as a body and that we must be unified and work together. 2. This evening, let’s look at the church as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unity ~ What Is It?

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 6, 2001

What we need is unity. Not division. Let’s pursue Jesus’ unanswered prayer.

Unity ~ What exactly is it? We did this a few Sundays ago, but let’s do it again just to humor me, and to get it through to us all! When I count to 3, I want all of us to shout out what church we attend. Now, when I count to 3, I want you to shout with a loud voice, who are you here to worship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-22, Ephesians 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Peace Mission Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 17, 2001

We were alienated from God, but He undertook the Great Peace Mission.

I. Remember Your Past Relationship. (vs. 11-12) A. Christless "without Christ." B. Stateless "from the commonwealth of Israel" (outside the community of God’s people according to the covenant rights). C. Friendless "from the covenant of promise." D. Hopeless "enjoying no hope.” E. Godless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting For Peace Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 13, 2001

God’s work for us in Christ can give us the tools to fight against despair that may set in from dealing with people, circumstance, or our own selves.

Our feelings make us go crazy! We need to compensate for things that can drive us nuts! Complex challenges can limit any of us Our views affect the ways we view life; safe with God or building lives without God. We must depend on God’s love for us. 1. God chooses to love us as He finds us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Our Peace

Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 19, 2003

In light of terrorist threats, possible nuclear war, the threat of economic collapse, and denuci- ation of Christians and Christian values, we des- perately need peace with God.

CHRIST:OUR PEACE Text-Ephesians 2:14 "For he is our peace..." Introduction- We are now living in one of the most trying times our nation has ever faced. There are threats of terrorist activities in our homeland, fears of nuclear war globally, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist