Sermons on Efesios 4:8:

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

God has united us and now we are called to maintain that unity.

BI: God has given gifts to every Christian to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). Maturity is speaking gospel truth so we build each other up in love (14-16). We are in the second half of our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based on the New Testament letter to Ephesians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Marty Baker on Apr 22, 2024

The Holy Spirit is God's power and presence within you. When you receive His gifts, your life will be changed. Today I want to talk about spiritual gifts. A genuine sign of being a Christian is the strong desire to identify your spiritual gifts and to them to help others.

The Holy Spirit Series #3 Understanding Spiritual Gifts Dr. Marty Baker / April 21, 2024 / 1 Corinthians 12:7 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church. I am so glad that you are here today. I want to welcome all of you in our Grovetown Campus and in our South Campus and all of those watching online. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:1-12, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Grace

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 25, 2024

Within one body, there are many individual members with specific and unique gifts. Our diversity does not create division or discord; in fact, it adds to the beauty and harmony of the whole. Such diversity within the body is within the Lord’s sovereign design for His church.

The Gift of Grace Ephesians 4: 7-11 As we come to the text today, we must bear in mind the preceding verses. Paul has spoken at length regarding our unity in the Lord. We have been called to walk worthy of our calling, serving and loving one another, while endeavoring to keep the unity of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Ends The Momentous Easter Period – Explaining The Ascension Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 28, 2024

40 days had passed after the Resurrection and Jesus had been teaching His disciples. Now it was time to depart this scene in the Ascension. We are looking at various aspects of the Ascension and His coming again. It was an interesting time.

THE ASCENSION ENDS THE MOMENTOUS EASTER PERIOD – EXPLAINING THE ASCENSION [A]. THE INTRODUCTION FOR OUR MESSAGE TODAY ON THE ASCENSION The days after the Lord’s resurrection were understandably happy ones for the disciples, probably tinged with uncertainty. They were not sure what was ahead. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14, John 21:20, John 20:17, Acts 1:3, Acts 1:4, John 14:16-18, John 16:6-7, Amos 9:13-15, Acts 1:6, Acts 1:9, Acts 1:10, Acts 1:11, Acts 2:32-34, Hebrews 8:1, Acts 7:55-56, Ephesians 4:7-13, Luke 23:42-43, Psalm 16:10, John 3:13, Luke 9:51, Revelation 19:11, 2 Timothy 4:8, Zechariah 14:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In Unity, Grow In Maturity Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 28, 2024

Paul urges the believers to live the truth (expressed in Eph 1-3) by walking in unity, watching their attitudes, and growing in maturity as a Body of Christ.

Eph 4:1-16 WALK IN UNITY, GROW IN MATURITY We are at a turning point in this book, moving from doctrines to the practice of the truth. • Chapters 1-3 on the DOCTRINES – who we are as the church of Christ and 4-6 talks about our CONDUCT – how we ought to live as the church. • 1-3 talks about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, John 17:11-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Great Gifts For His Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2024

1. Flow out of His grace (vs. 7). 2. Came because our Deliverer went the distance for us (vs. 7-10). 3. Are given according to God's perfect wisdom (vs. 11, 15-16). 4. Are given for great purposes (vs. 12-16).

God's Great Gifts for His Church Ephesians 4:7-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 6, 2024) BACKGROUND: *How do you describe God? There are many great ways we can find in His Word, but today we will focus on the fact that God is a great giver. James 1:17 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025

Ephesians 4

THE BODY OF CHRIST (EPHESIANS 4) I accepted Christ when I was 17 in a mid-size church. Our church did not have a pastor since the last one left a few years ago before I accepted Christ. I was baptized by a former pastor. In the third year of my faith the church hired a pastor who traveled from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Church #6 Are You Worthy? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

We have come the point in Ephesians where salvation changes everything. Paul now examines how our actions are to change because of our gratitude for this salvation.

~ Intro: As in the video where gratefulness changes everything… We have come the point in Ephesians where salvation changes everything. Paul now examines how our actions are to change because of our gratitude for this salvation. Turn with me to our text for today Ephesians 4:1… 1. We become ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Growth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2023

This is the 175th sermon in the series Action". This is the 12th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#175] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- GROWTH Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: One of the most important things that people desire to see in any relationship, a job, or an organization is growth. Just surviving is not enough. The theme of Ephesians 4 is unity. Without unity, there is no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Los Oficiales De La Iglesia: Autoridad Espiritual

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 3, 2024

La iglesia tiene UNIDAD, AUTORIDAD y FINALIDAD

Tengo la bendición de ser presbiteriano de tercera generación y durante mis años en la iglesia desde niño, en la iglesia local donde crecí, podías notar al frente, en el estrado, unas sillas grandes, que más bien simulaban ser como tronos, que no podían pasar ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saints, Pioneers!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 9, 2024

We who are Christians have been called by our Lord, Jesus Christ, to be courageous pioneers, helping to build highways that men may find that city whose builder & maker is God!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 1:12-14; Galatian 6:9; Deuteronomy 6:4-7, 33:7; Ephesians 3:16-19, 4:8; Luke 12:28; John ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Deuteronomy 33:7, Ephesians 3:16-19, Ephesians 4:8, Luke 12:28, John 3:17, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 18, 2024

Paul teaches that there is no divorcing Christian doctrine from Christian duty! He is saying, “You know the truth, now walk in it!” The bottom line is this: Where there is genuine faith, there will be genuine works to back it up!

Ephesians 4:4-8 “The Unity of the Spirit” February 18, 2024 These verses teach us that unity is not just a possibility; it is a divine requirement if we are to be everything God wants us to be as a church. Paul begins this passage with the use of the word “therefore,” and this word draws our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection

Contributed by James Draviam on Feb 20, 2024

The resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it has to do with any one who believes

Introduction: In this world it’s for sure that everyone who has born has to physically face death one day. But for a Christian who has accepted Jesus as his Savior death is not the end of all. Let us briefly go through the stages that lead to the resurrection of Christ and the same stages that can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3, Revelation 20:12, Romans 5:12, Acts 24:15, Ephesians 4:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

United We Stand Series

Contributed by James Osborne on Apr 19, 2025

In these very troubled times it is critical that the Church unites around the love that flows from the Resurrected Lord.

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL INTRO: We are so exited to have everyone here this morning. It is the first time in 2 years that we have been able to celebrate Resurrection Sunday in our sanctuary and we have so many guests. Those things are amazing. However, it is important that on this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, Ephesians 4:1-13, Romans 12:17-21, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking Truth With Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 5, 2024

Main Idea: To grow in maturity and build up the body of Christ, we must learn to speak the truth in love to one another.

Alright, guys, let's dive into Ephesians 4:1-16. It's all about living a life that's all about love. And not just any love, but God's love. One way we can do this is by keeping it real with each other, but doing it with love. Speaking honestly, but with kindness, helps us experience God's love. It ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Topics: Honest Communication, Compassionate Honesty, Truthful Love, Loving Truth