Sermons on Ephesians 4:1-16:

Climbing The Ladder Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 1, 2002

Life is a one step at a time process to maturity.

Climbing The Ladder of Maturity [Ephesian 4:12] … prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up [13] until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

El Llamado De Dios

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002

Como Dios nos llama a su servicio

Intro: Cuando tome un viaje largo (México) yo mire un mapa pero aun así no sabia que me esperaba en el camino. - Las luces de un carro solo enseñan lo que esta un poco por delante. Lo demás es fe Hay diferente clases de llamados: ejemplo de cuando era niño y me llamaba mi familia. Unas veces ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Equipping Them! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 3, 2002

Church is a place where people come together; a place where everyone, not just the pastor, cares about and takes care of one another; a place where every person matters.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. It’s more than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an organization. A community. Church is a place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

If Christians Only Practiced What Shamu Does

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 23, 2002

Spiritual Maturity

I. As most of you know, we went to San Antonio this past week, and no trip to San Antonio is complete without a trip to Sea World. A. Being a minister I am always thinking in terms of ministry and I learned that the people that work with killer whales know something that a lot of Christians have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2, Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up Christians

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians 5-5-02 Ephesians 4:11-16 The Last Few weeks we have been learning how to build a strong Godly church and its purpose in our community. The questions we are asking are: "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose Here in Hermosa ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jul 3, 2002

Demonstrates how unity and fulfilling the purposes of the church go hand in hand. Gives practical characeristics to exhibit in order to achieve unity.

Unity in the Church Philippians 2:1-11 Here Paul is instructing the church how they are to act one to another. He’s leading them to unity. And it’s unity for a purpose. Vs. 2 says "working together with one heart and purpose." It’s when we follow these instructions of Paul and we, the Church, are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-26, Galatians 5:19-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The Transition

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

A message to military chaplains considering the major transition of retirement

I’ve heard it said, “Real soldiers don’t know any civilians.” For those who make the military chaplaincy a career (the lifers), there is the danger of becoming institutionalized. One becomes used to wearing the uniform, learning the language (the slang, buzz words and acronyms), sharing the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Congregational

Growing People For Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 9, 2002

This sermon casts the vision for a spiritually mature church and mature Christians.

We recently completed a series on Growing in Faith. If we are to grow in our faith, then we, the church, are to provide opportunities and an environment for people to grow. We are to be Growing People for Jesus. Growth is common metaphor used in the New Testament – 47 times. One thing is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

Excerpts From The Past

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 10, 2002

The following compiled excerpts are to remind us that truth has always had its battles.

EXCERPTS FROM THE PAST The following compiled excerpts are to remind us that truth has always had its battles. WORLDLY ENTERTAINMENT ROMAN R-RATED ENTERTAINMENT 260-330 AD Lactantius "I am inclined to think that the corrupting influence of the stage is even worse [than that of the arena]. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Protect Our Church

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002

In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, An Intimate Relationship

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 30, 2002

We the church Of Jesus Christ at large today, have become institutions that possess a Martha mentality

Mary, an intimate relationship HHM Pastor Jim Parisi July 28, 2002 Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity: An Essential

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 8, 2001

Unity, according to Jesus, is essential for the well-being and success of any institution. This is especially true of the family and the Church.

Christ made a profound statement rgarding the importance of unity in MARK 3:24-25. Let us stop to examine the context of this statement. Jesus had just cast-out demons from a fellow. Rather than admit Jesus’ Divine power, the spiritually blind Pharisees were making the claim that Jesus expelled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:24-25, Ephesians 4:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Special Gifts From God

Contributed by Michael Davis on Dec 18, 2001

In the giving of the greatest gift to mankind,God packaged up multiple gifts in the one package.

Sunday December 23, 2001 Pastor----Mike Davis SPECIAL GIFTS FROM GOD Ephesians 4:7-8 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Starting The New Year Right

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2002

In this new year, we need to focus on: 1. Personal development. 2. Building relationships. 3. A life of service.

One of the positive effects of the recent tragedy our country experienced is that people appear to be shifting their priorities. People are centering their lives more on home and family rather than jobs and careers. We are looking again at the value of relationships, and even our relationship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Dusty Piano

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jan 28, 2002

God calls ordinary people to graetness.

Do you have a job? Is there some chore you’re expected to do regularly? What would happen if you didn’t do it or didn’t show up for work for a week or two? Do you think your boss would be happy? Do you think the person standing in for you would be happy doing your work as well as his or her own, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational