Sermons about Ephesians 5:8-16

Whose Time Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

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When you give Christ your life you really mean your time as that is what comprises a life.

Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God: (KJV) God is a jealous God. He is jealous of time as well. He is not an ATM machine that dispenses ready blessings on demand. He demands the deposit and investment of your time before you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

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How are we to be people of integrity in a world that’s opposed to God? By being children of light, and living as light in the world. That means ensuring that the things we do are things that we’re proud of, things that we’d gladly do in the presence of Go

What does it mean to be a person of integrity? Well, the word derives from the word integer, which means something that’s complete or whole in itself. So when you’re reading a letter like Ephesians, which concentrates so much on unity in the Church, it’s appropriate that we think about unity of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Anglican

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

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Have you time to prepare for time running out?

If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 4:13-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Revelation 1:3, 1 Peter 4:17-18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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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

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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

Humble Servant

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 30, 2000

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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

Do You Know What Time It Is?

Contributed by Billy Wright, Jr. on Nov 6, 2000

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Exhortation to the take the gospel to the next generation.

Introduction: A. Do you know what time it is? B. After doing a word study, I wrote this paraphrase of Ephesians 5:15-17. "Be aware of the circumstances around you and live for God. Don't be void in understanding, but with open eyes, realize what is going on. Make the most of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000

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We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

New Years - Now Is The Hour!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

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When this year is over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, OK (Revised: 2010) I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 13:11-14, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awake, Arise & Accept

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Apr 23, 2002

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Invitation to come to Christ

AWAKE, ARISE AND ACCEPT Text: Eph 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. I. AWAKE - "Awake thou that sleepest" a. The world is asleep Spiritually: They read books, watch TV, go to movies, but ignore the Bible. b. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Live As God's Children Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

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Paul begins a detailed discussion of the Christian life-style

Introduction: Several years ago the "Christian Life and Faith" magazine presented some unusual facts about two families. In 1677 an immoral man married a very licentious woman. Nineteen hundred descendants came from the generations begun by that union. Of these, 771 were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween: Problem Or Potential

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 20, 2002

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Halloween is a major-moneymaking holiday that captures our lives this time of the year. Every store is filled with Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations. Halloween is rooted deep into our culture. What should we do?

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Halloween: Problem or Potential? The culture in which we live challenges a Christian lifestyle daily. As Christians, we often face tough ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21, Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Methodist

Wash Me Series

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

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Part 1 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. God’s Word teaches us how to discern the difference between being "accepted" by God and being made "acceptable" to God.

WASH ME Eph. 5:1-11 INTRO. While visiting my wife’s parents, my 4 year old son got the opportunity to play outside. After about an hour, there was a knock on the back door, there was Brandon completely covered in dirt. He wanted to come inside to get a drink. I told him to stand right where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Covenant Together Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

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Part 2 in a study on the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 2 “THE CHURCH COVENANT” Date: May 26, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Ephesians 5:14-21 Introduction This message does not fit with the Memorial Day celebration that is coming up tomorrow and honoring those men & women who have served our country in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

By The Aid Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

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Part 3 in a study on the Church Covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 3 “THE CHURCH COVENANT” Date: June 2, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Ephesians 5: 8-14 Introduction We have for the last several weeks we have studying through the church covenant. I gave a definition of the word covenant as a binding agreement ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

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