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  • Doug Johnston avatar

    A Clean Mirror Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,909 views

    If we are to imitate Christ as Paul asks us to in 5:1, we must keep our lives clean by allowing nothing to dirty the mirror that is our life so we may reflect Christ clearly.

    Paul tells these people to follow (5:1), or mimic, God as they demonstrate a worthy walk (4:1) that should be part of every Christian’s lifestyle. We must mirror God’s ideals in daily living. Controlling My Wants (2-3) Is my attitude one of giving, or taking (2) ? Is what consumes me open or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    Instead of hiding our eyes from God’s light, we should approach it and take it for our own use and to light the lives of others.

    Living in darkness: Seen by unclean acts [here, primarily immoral] (1-5) Makes one an object of God’s wrath [active punishment] (6) Joining with disobedient people (7) Is a description of a believer’s former condition (8) We must light the darkness we live in. Approach God’s Light (8-13) As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be All That God Has Made You To Be

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    In this sermon I try to follow the flow of comfort and directives as Paul uses it in his directives to the Ephesians to live as children of Light.

    February 27, 2005 Ephesians 5:8-14 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let The Son Shine!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,348 views

    Let the Son Shine! 1) On you; 2) Through you

    Even if the temperatures don’t always reflect it, the position of the sun proves it. Spring is on its way! Sure there is still lots of snow on the ground and the sidewalks are plenty icy, but the sun keeps climbing higher and staying longer in the sky – a sure sign of spring’s approach. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wake Up Call

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    Walk in the Light

    This is a true story – no I mean it, it really is true. Warren had an MRI a couple of weeks ago. I don’t know if you have ever had one. I’ve had a couple. One a long time ago and one just a few years ago. They have gotten better. For the first MRI that I had, the MRI was this big tube that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Full Exposure

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,288 views

    Today we’re going to find out who you used to be. This text describes who you used to be, who you are now, and what it means for your life today.

    Full Exposure Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRO: How many of you are glad you are no longer what you were? Recently I was going through some pictures and I came across some painful reminders of what I was. [show old pictures of Dave]. I sure don’t want to go back and relive those days! Aren’t you glad I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Walking As Children Of The Light

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,778 views

    IN THIS SERMON, WE SEE THE FACT OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT, THE FRUIT OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT, THE FELLOWSHIP OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT, ABD THE FEATURE OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT.

    WALKING AS CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT EPHESIANS 5:8-14 There is a company in England which makes beds with a price tag Of $7.000.00. It includes bedspreads of mink, heated mattress, build in TV and sound system. I can’t imagine paying that much for a bed but I guess if one were weary enough, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,763 views

    It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee.

    What time is it? The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power, to tell just where the hands will stop, at late or early hour! To lose one?s wealth is sad indeed, to lose one?s health is more, To lose one?s soul is such a loss, as no man can restore! So live, love and pray, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    False Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,688 views

    There is a lot of talk about true love. But what is true love? So much of what passes for true love is really the opposite. In Ephesians 5:3-7 we learn that there is such a thing as false love and that the consequences are serious for those who are fooled

    Introduction I want to begin our time together today by telling you the true story of a duke who lived during the fourteenth century named Raynald III. Raynald III lived a life of indulgence and was obese. His Latin nickname was Crassus, which means, “fat.” One day Raynald and his younger brother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Every Kid Needs: A Role Model

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,785 views

    Every child needs a role model. Today, we’ll examine 3 things every parent needs to model for their children.

    “What Every Kid Needs: A Role Model” Ephesians 5: 1-7 February 22, 2004 Intro: Steve DeVore has built a multi-million dollar company on the principle of role modeling. DeVore is president of Syber Vision, a company that markets instructional video and audio tapes on everything from golf to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Thomas avatar

    Leave The Light On

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,611 views

    There is a great difference between light and darkness, not just in the physical world, but also in the spiritual world. This sermon describes what living in the world of spiritual darkness is like and helps the hearers find out why Christians - - who are

    Introduction Brian Warner once said: “Initially I was drawn into the darker side of life. But it’s really just human nature. I started to learn that everything that’s considered a sin is what makes you a human being. All the seven deadly sins are man’s true nature—to be greedy, to be hateful, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lifting Our Speech Out Of The Gutter Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    This message deals with the specialness of God’s name and image in man.

    LIFTING OUR SPEECH OUT OF THE GUTTER Ephesians 5:3-12 Exodus 20:7 INTRODUCTION: We live in an increasingly relativistic society. Decency has become a relative matter. We have warning labels on everything from video games to music CD’s. Yet, EVEN with those warnings, children, younger and younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Of Time

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    This is a message about our proper use of time.

    STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Ephesians 5:1-17 INTRO: To redeem means to reclaim by payment of money, or to recover by labor, that which has been lost or alienated; or to preserve by prudence that which is in danger. This definition is wisely applied to our use of time. I. IT IS ASSUMED THAT TIME IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children Of The Light

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Until you get to heaven, you will never fully understand and comprehend what Jesus did for you by saving your soul.

    CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT With “Thanksgiving”, we know that every Christian is blessed – 1. Salvation and forgiveness 2. Deliverance from the darkness of sin and disbelief 3. Given hope for tomorrow and an eternity with the Lord 4. Strength for living each new day The Bible tells us that we haven’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Black avatar

    Be Pure! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,075 views

    Christians are to walk worthy of our call by avoiding any hint of sexual immorality; different from the world around us.

    Be Pure! Ephesians 5:1-20 Focus: Christians are to walk worthy of our call by avoiding any hint of sexual immorality; different from the world around us. Function: To challenge & call Christians to holy living in their sexual purity. What is it that makes gold . . . pure gold so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ