Sermons on Efesios 4:23:

Bumper To Bumper On The Highway Of Holiness

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 9, 2001

Uses the metaphor of driver’s education to explore St. Paul’s understanding of personal holiness as it relates to corporate solidarity and ecclesial unity.

BUMPER TO BUMPER ON THE HIGHWAY OF HOLINESS Ephesians 4:17-32 INTRO. A COMMON HIGHWAY: DRIVERS EDUCATION FOR CHRISTIANS I was driving to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and I happened to get on the Dan Ryan Expressway just about the time of rush hour was ending. Now I don’t know if you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sore Joints In The Body

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

Poor Communication or complete lack of it, is one of the greatest problems in the church.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unlearning And Learning

Contributed by Guido Brits on Aug 27, 2001

To be a Christian is a process of getting rid of old and sinful habits and behaviour

Ephesians 4: 17-24 “Unlearning and learning” Introduction In my preparation of tonight’s sermon, I came across something saying that in 1962, in the “Australian Social Studies “ magazine, which was distributed to school children, one of the first five articles was titled, “The Christian Way of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Danger Of Anger Series

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Aug 31, 2001

This sermon teaches practical steps on how to master the emotion of anger.

INTRODUCTION: Well, I can second this emotion. When I was growing up there used to be a song that we would sing that said, "if you are happy and you know it clap your hands, stomp your feet, and say Amen!" "If you are happy and you know it then your face will truly show it." I believe this was to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Difference

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Oct 15, 2001

There are five areas of the Christian’s life that must be different from the world’s.

What’s the Difference? Ephesians 4:17-32 I’m always amazed at deer hunters. It is my understanding that deer are color blind, right? If that is true, then why do you wear the camouflage clothes along with a large orange vest? I’ve asked many hunters this question and have been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist

Wearing The Family Name Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 23, 2002

This is sermon 3 in a series of 4 from Chapter 4 of Ephesians.

Wearing the Family Name One of my favorite football stories is credited to Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers. It’s probably an urban or sports legend but I still like it... It seems that there was a rookie running back (Paul Horning?) who celebrated wildly in the end zone when he made ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Worm And The Butterfly

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

The change that takes place in a Christian’s heart should be able to be compared to the change that happens when a worm becomes a butterfly.

So much can be drawn, by analogy, from the butterfly. A. Who here has never been drawn to the beauty and grace and freedom of the butterfly? 1. Granted, they have their mortal enemies, but if the butterfly could think and reason...what butterfly would want to give up all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loose Me And Let Me Go

Contributed by Kenneth Cherry on Jan 10, 2004

Don’t allow your past to destroy where God has placed you

Text – St. John 11: 40 – 44 Subject – Loose me and let me go! Intro. The greatest problem that we as believers are faced with is our past. The situations that plague us most are things that took place before we met The Lord. Even if they took place after you met The Lord, and happened in a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40-44, Ephesians 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Mental Makeover! Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004

Describes the renewal of the mind which takes place in the life of a believer.

EXTREME MENTAL MAKEOVER EPHESIANS 4:20-24 INTRO.: The important word in our society today is "makeover." 1. It is a phenomenon that has swept our country by storm. 2. Some people are having radical surgeries, some go on extensive diet and exercise plans, and some are having their hair redone, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

Sharing Places

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 16, 2004

A look at how the world would see us if Christ’s heart were to complete reside in our body for one day with nothing else changed. How would we be perceived.

Sharing Places Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:1-5 Ephesians 4:20-24 Other Ref.: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. In 1983 a movie starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd and entitled Trading Places was released. b. In the movie, two millionaire commodity brokers wager a bet that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24, Philippians 2:1-5

The Value Of Community

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

Examining the core value of community. What it means to truly experience community among our church family.

One Sunday morning, early in the life of our church I asked the question, “What does the word value mean?” There were many responses that morning, but the one that I think most captured the true meaning of this word was, “Values are what make us who we are.” In other words, the things that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Vivir Como Hijos De Luz

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Aug 29, 2006

God calls to live as light in a world of darkness. Series in Ephesians

Vivir como hijos de luz Efesios 4:17-32 Debemos vivir de una manera diferente al mundo alrededor nuestro. Recuerda que Pablo nos exhorta en Efesios 4:1 “os ruego que andeis como es digno de la vocacion con que fuisteis llamados.” En Efesios 1:4 dice que “Dios nos escogio en el antes de la ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Righteous Mind

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

To show that we must turn our minds over to God and allow Him to renew them as we desire to live in holiness before Him.

-This morning I want to think about your brain -Have you ever seen a picture of a brain? -It’s not very pretty -It doesn’t look very impressive -The brain is a very vital organism to us -It is what helps us decide what to do each day -It is what keeps your body functioning -Involuntary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Light Of Unity - Ephesians Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2006

We are to live our lives in a manner that is worthy of our calling from God and that is rooted in the unity of the Spirit.

The Light of Unity – Ephesians 4 On the Lighter Side of life: Can you imagine yourself to being the nun that is sitting at her desk grading these papers all the while trying to keep a straight face and trying to maintain her calm and posture! PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE WORDING AND SPELLING. IF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Damaging The Truth - That Ain't Right Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2005

Should a Christian always tell the truth? And what happens when we don’t

OPEN: I once read the true story of a husband and wife that returned from a day of shopping to find that the light on the answering service was flashing. The husband went over and activated the machine. The only message was from a friend of his wife Janet. The friend had called to say she had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ