Sermons on Efesios 5:26:

Are You Married Or Just Dating The Church? Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 8, 2020

This morning, I want to talk to you about Christ's love for his bride, the church. I want to speak to you about His devotion and sacrifice for what is, for Him, the unrivaled passion of his heart.

TITLE: ARE YOU MARRIED OR JUST DATING THE CHURCH? SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:25-32 (This is not an original sermon as selective portions were gleaned from various ministers that contributed to on-line platforms) This morning I will conclude our Four-Week Series entitled “The Church Series.” If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing Of God Comes From The River Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 22, 2020

The daily Anointing of God flows from the River of Life directly from His Throne

I have always been amazed by the power of the ocean, the strength of a flowing river, and the majestic peace of a lake. I lived in Lake Tahoe, California, for many years. I consider it one of the wonders of the world. I always feel great peace and contentment each time I look out upon its vast ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, John 7:38, Revelation 22:1-2, Zechariah 14:8, Revelation 7:17, Isaiah 55:1, Revelation 22:17, Ephesians 5:25-27, Isaiah 12:3, Psalm 46:4, Psalm 63:1-4, Ezekiel 47:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kingdom The Size Of A Tiny Dot? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2020

Jesus always used healings as an opportunity to teach about the kingdom of God, which begins within each Christian heart.

Tuesday of the 30th Week in Course 2020 In the last episode of our Gospel drama–yesterday–Jesus encountered two obstacles on a Sabbath day, right in the synagogue. He was teaching and a woman with what appears to be a deformed spine or chronic back muscle problem hobbled in. Now if you’ve ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-21, Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Glorious Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2020

1) The Manner of Christ's Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ's Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church".

Ephesians 5:25-33 [25] Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, [26] that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, [27] so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Other

The Truth That Transforms John 17:17-19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2023

On this first Sunday of 2024, we embark on a transformative journey through God's Word in our new preaching series, "Transformed by Truth."

"The Truth that Transforms" Introduction: Happy New Year, may Grace and peace be with you. On this first Sunday of 2024, we embark on a transformative journey through God's Word in our new preaching series, "Transformed by Truth." The foundation for this series rests on ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-19, John 17:17, Ephesians 5:25-27, John 17:18, Matthew 28:19-20, John 17:19, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christians Checkbook- The Value Of Love Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 20, 2024

This is the 183rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 20th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#183] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- THE VALUE OF LOVE Ephesians 5:25-33 Introduction: One of the main themes of the Bible is love. That love is seen over and over throughout the Bible. Without love, there is no creation, no salvation through Jesus, no Holy Spirit within us; and I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Husband's Choices Can Shatter The Family's Harmony. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Proverbs 14:29 tells us, "A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him." His foolish decisions bring pain and sorrow to his family.

I want to write to you about the importance of being a godly husband, by examining the traits of an evil husband as described in the Bible. In the book of Proverbs, it says, "A wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands" (Proverbs 14:1). An evil ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15, Ephesians 5:23-33, Proverbs 19:20

Establishing Strong Christian Families Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 20, 2023

Strong Christian families are important in and of themselves, but beyond that as testimony to attract a lost and hurting broken world to Christ. People want to know if following Christ makes a difference.

There are two God ordained institutions. The first is the church that Jesus Christ instituted. The second is marriage and family established by God at the Garden of Eden. We need to support Christian marriages and Christian families. The church should see as a goal to establish strong Christian ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Wife, Respect Your Husband (Ephesians 5:15-33) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 7, 2025

Key points: "submission"= treat with respect; "head" is a metaphor, and doesn't mean "ruler"; husbands love/cherish/sacrifice for their wife-bodies, which is why wives submit.

Today, we have the privilege of starting to tackle one of the more heated and debated passages and topics in the Bible. It's about how husbands and wives should relate to each other. With respect to this topic, and this passage, there are three main questions that are debated among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Husband, Love Your Wife-Body (Ephesians 5:15-33) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 9, 2025

Husband, you love your body. Your wife is your body. Love your wife. We focus on the head; Paul's interested in the head-body metaphor. Love by sacrificing, cherishing, providing.

Today, we continue our series on Ephesians, and we continue to talk about husbands and wives, Christ and the church. Last week, I focused on wives, because that's where Paul starts. We saw that what it means for a wife to submit to her husband primarily revolves around the idea of treating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Husbands And Wives, Heads And Bodies (Ephesians 5:15-33; 1 Corinthians 11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 11, 2025

A follow up, summarizing, clarifying paper/sermon, addressing "head-body," "submission," and husbands and wives. For those who wanted more.

A note to my readers: I wrote this in preparation for the past two sermons, (1) as a way of collecting my own thoughts, (2) to make a resource for those who wanted more, (3) to link it to my earlier study of 1 Corinthians 11, and (4) to pull the arguments all together from three separate sermons on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Love Our Spouses Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2023

For the love of family, we must love our spouses. But what does it mean to love our spouses? Scripture teaches us that the marriage of a man and woman is a picture of Jesus and His bride, the church. We need to learn to love our spouses as Jesus loves the church.

Introduction Video Ill.: I Love My Wife — The Skit Guys The Stories Behind the Heart Emoji Source: Marilyn Yalom, The Amorous Heart (Basic Books, 2018), pages 219-223 Copied from Preaching Today https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2022/august/stories-behind-heart-emoji.html   The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Titus 2:3-5, Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sweeter As The Years Go By

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Marriage thrives when couples embrace God’s covenant love, renew commitment, and practice daily grace so their romance grows ever sweeter through every season of life.

It’s a beautiful thing to stand at the front of a church and watch a bride and groom lock eyes. Hope and excitement fill the air. Everyone can sense that they believe with all their hearts that their love will stay strong forever. And why not? They have planned, dreamed, prayed, and promised. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Hebrews 10:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2024

If you want your marriage to matter, live out your role and responsibilities.

Marriage Matters Rev. Brian Bill Ephesians 5:21-33 April 13-14, 2024 I heard about what happened at a golden wedding anniversary party for a couple. The husband was very moved by the occasion and wanted to share his feelings with his wife. She was hard of hearing, however, and often ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Redemption For Unloving ,uncaring,forgotten And Neglectful Spouse. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 28, 2024

Have you ever felt ignored and neglected by your spouse years together?

Have you ever felt he has taken advantage of you or taken you for granted? Maybe you’ve been overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten. It’s a painful and isolating experience. But today, I want to remind you that God sees you, and He has a plan to send a good man into your life. I want to address this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Psalm 27:10