Sermons on Ephesians 5:15-33:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Make The Most Of Every Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us correctly adapt our perceptions in all situations to suit God’s greater purposes.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us correctly adapt our perceptions in all situations to suit God’s greater purposes. Paul wrote, "Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people). Making the very most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Being A Loser - Using The Spirit's Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many Christians fail to realize they must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit if they do not want to be a loser. Paul wrote, "Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s

1. Many Christians fail to realize they must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit if they do not want to be a loser. Paul wrote, "Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roles And Responsibilities In Christian Marriage

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000

On July 29, 1981, one of the most highly publicized and glamorous weddings in history took place.

On July 29, 1981, one of the most highly publicized and glamorous weddings in history took place. Britain's Prince Charles married Lady Diana in a ceremony watched by an estimated audience of 750 million people worldwide. 4500 pots of fresh flowers lined the route to St. Paul's cathedral. 2500 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Provides The Perfect Example For Every Husband

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The bride of Christ is the church and He is the perfect example of what every husband should be, should do and should strive to accomplish.

The bride of Christ is the church and He is the perfect example of what every husband should be, should do and should strive to accomplish. Paul writes, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Husband: What He's Supposed To Be Like And Why

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Just last year an old friend of mine got married.

Just last year an old friend of mine got married. She married a fella who is an automobile mechanic. A couple of friends and I agreed that this was a big score for her. What better than to land a guy who can fix cars. I suppose in a way my opinion has been colored by the Red Green show. At times ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Fullness Of The Spirit

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

Last week, we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of Waterford Gospel Church.

Last week, we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of Waterford Gospel Church. However today, we celebrate another anniversary, it is the anniversary if the Church Universal. Today is Pentecost Sunday, or Wit Sunday, as some call it, marking the birthday of the Church at Pentecost. With this in mind, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Ephesians 5:18

Husbands, Priests And Fathers

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

The father is the spiritual compass of the family. It is the responsibility of the man to be a Husband, Priest and Father.

Husbands, Priests and Fathers In honor of Father’s Day I want to take a look at the husband’s role in the family. A family is a symbol of God’s complete design for the church. If the family is dysfunctional, so will the church and the people in the church. The goal of this study is to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28, Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Servant

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 30, 2000

Sermon Outline on being a Humble Servant

HUMBLE SERVANTS GAL. 5:16; PHIL. 2:3-4 I. Intro. There was once a lion who was very proud of his mastery over the rest of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure that the other animals knew that he was king of the jungle. He was so sure of himself that he by passed the smaller ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-16, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Bible Church

Four Styles Of Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Four Styles of Leadership

Four Leadership Styles DIRECTOR - The authoritarian leader wants everyone to know that he is in complete charge of his operations. He has a deep need to be in control of his people and their activities. He prefers people who are dependent and who do not question his authority. He is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power To Move

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Aug 28, 2001

Illustrates the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit.

POWER TO MOVE Acts 2:4 There are all types of power: Man’s own power (our physical ability) Man-made power (machinery; generators; etc.) God’s power (in nature [glaciers; earthquakes; volcanos]; in Spirit [thru us]) We can use one or more of these different powers either separately or in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Roles Of The Christian Husband

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

What is hte role of the Christian husband

INTRODUCTION Whenever you talk about the relationship between a husband and wife, you must always deal with prevailing attitudes. Our attitudes and understanding of what makes a good marriage and of the roles of husband and wife may or may not be right. Even in Christian circles, we have come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Wife

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

What does the Bible sya about being a Christian wife?

INTRODUCTION I am going to venture into an area of teaching that is probably one of the most sensitive areas of teaching in the church and the society today. It is an area in which there has been much abuse over the years. It is a subject that has been done a great injustice over the years. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

For Christians, thanksgiving should not end at the observance of the holiday, but should be a constant attitude of the soul.

Thanksgiving Day began with the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony. In 1621, Governor Bradford appointed a day of thanksgiving, a day of feasting and expressing gratitude. Abraham Lincoln, in the midst of the Civil War, in 1863, established the annual celebration of Thanksgiving when he issued a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Husbands are to give themselves completely to and for their wives.

I. It means husbands are to give themselves completely to and for their wives. A. Ephesians 5:25 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" B. Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Rethinking The Routine

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 26, 2002

how to transform the routine things we do and change ourselves to become more spiritual and in touch with God and others

Rethinking The Routine Sunday School Lesson Notes Eph.5:21 (NIV) “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Eph.5 passage speaks to families – wives, husbands, children, even workplace - service of love to each other I.e. all about routine stuff of life. Submitting to each other in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free