Sermons on Efesios 5:20:

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007

Do you benefit from your time or cheat yourself by misusing it.

Scripture: EPH. 5:15-21 Theme: REDEEMING THE TIME VS 16 Remembering that time is one of God’s Gifts to everyone with an equal share. It is also the responsibility of each one to use it the way he or she decides to. You either benefit from your time or cheat yourself by misusing it. Lets take a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Anointing

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Feb 3, 2007

In this message, I wanted to explain to the congregation about the anointing, and why we need a fresh anointing daily.

A Fresh Anointing Today, I am going to be talking about the anointing, and staying filled with the Holy Ghost. How many of our problems would be solved if we just had a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We know from the word of God that it is His will that all be filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

24/7: Twenty-Four Seven Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

A sermon on living like Jesus lived

24/7: Twenty-four seven A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, the soldier and the young woman kept eyeing one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: *other

Finding Strength In Walking Series

Contributed by Christopher Gallagher on Sep 14, 2006

This is part of a series on the book of Ephesians. It is designed to strengthen each person in their Christian walk. The strength in the church is found in the people.

Sermon Outline: I Walk in love A Paul encourages them to be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1). B Paul motivates them to walk in love by reminding them of the greatest sacrifice (Ephesians 5:2). C To become an imitator of God, the Ephesians must put away the things of the flesh (Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Is Enough

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Feb 18, 2007

Grace is a concept that is too difficult to understand, but is extremely difficult for some to implement and accept. It needs to be know that what Jesus accomplished on the cross was enough, for where sin abounded, grace abounded more!

The story is told (by Ernest Hemingway) of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained to the point of breaking. Finally the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search of his rebellious son. Finally, in Madrid, in a last desperate effort ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, Exodus 2:2

Empty Your Bucket

Contributed by Paul Duke on Feb 27, 2007

Illustrated sermon of making room for Jesus

EMPTY YOUR BUCKET PAUL DUKE Ephesians Chapter 5 and Galatians Chapter 5 Before I begin. I want to tell you about a two special guests we have here today. My mom and dad came to visit. Now just to let you know. My parents are the ones you all can blame for my nuttiness. See, my mom was my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Mar 2, 2007

The Christian life was not meant to be lived without the filling of the Holy Spirit.

“Filled With the Spirit” 1 Corinthians 12:13 Ephesians 5:18-21 Introduction: 1. We need to know the difference between the baptism and the filling of the Holy Spirit. 2. 1 Corinthians 12:13, “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Live To The Fullest

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

The filling of the Spirit empowers us to live our lives to the fullest.

We love Superman. He seems to be so invincible... so powerful... except of course in front of a kryptonite. Still, we love superheroes. We know they’re not real. Yet how we wish we would become superheroes. For most of us, we only have the strength to barely pull us through the day. After a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Foolish

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 18, 2006

How we use our time reveals the priority God has in our lives. We should be careful to always seek first the will of God.

Don’t Be Foolish – Ephesians 5: 15 - 20 Intro: I’m not real fond of country music. Perhaps it’s because my dad and his brothers had a country band that practiced at our house --- The one thing I do like about country music are the titles for the songs. Here are a few I remember reading in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Traits

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 19, 2006

This message expounds upon the important traits or characteristics of a Christian as outlined by Paul to the Ephesians.

Text: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise” (v. 15). Introduction: I wonder how many people ever think along these lines. Many people take life for granted and do what other people do. They never stop to consider how to live. Children are influenced by their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Ephesians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

What About Your Gestures?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 21, 2006

The gestures of worship - lifting up holy hands in praise - must be in sync with the gestures of holy living.

Gesture Theology Ephesians 5:15-20 August 20, 2006 I remember the very first sermon I ever preached. It was at License to Preach School down at DePauw University during the summer of 1972, between my freshman and sophomore years in college. I knew that I was headed for seminary by that time, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-20

Denomination: Methodist

Survive This Evil World

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 5, 2006

Survive This Evil World 1) With sharp eyes 2) With a melodious mouth

Wednesday’s newspaper reported that there were 74 deaths in Iraq in one day. What is the total body count up to now in Iraq and Afghanistan? It has to be in the thousands if not the tens of thousands. Because of this, Iraq and Afghanistan are not exactly places you and I would consider for holiday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Let The Joy Of The Lord Overflow In Your Marriage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 2, 2003

Today, too many couples scarcely relate to each other, after years of marriage. Many other activities, responsibilities and interests seem to crowd out the importance of a happy marital relationship for millions in America.

Let the Joy of the Lord Overflow in Your Marriage (Eph. 5:20-25) Quote: Let the wife make the husband glad to come home; and let him make her sorry to see him leave. Martin Luther Today, too many couples scarcely relate to each other, after years of marriage. Many other activities, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Do! I Do! Because I Love You! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 7, 2002

“I do, I do!” It’s suppose to mean I love you till death do us part. The intent of the, “I do’s” means I commit to work hard so our marriage and family is a success. In turn this creates true happiness and honors God.

"I Do, I Do - Because I Love You!" Thesis: “I do, I do!” It’s suppose to mean I love you till death do us part. The intent of the, “I do’s” means I commit to work hard so our marriage and family is a success. In turn this creates true happiness and honors God. Introduction: Greetings, fellow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Live With One Another And Still Love It! Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Second in a series on family living from a Biblical perspective.

BIBLICAL FAMILY LIVING II HOW TO LIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND STILL LOVE IT! EPH 5:15-33; PROV 22:15 Sunam 2/10/02 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:15, Ephesians 5:15-33

Denomination: Pentecostal