Sermons on Ephesians 2:16:

Where God Lives

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2015

When we are in Christ and Christ is in us, God takes up residence within us.

Title: Where God Lives Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thesis: When we are in Christ, God takes up residence within us. Introduction The United States of America has often been referred to as a “melting pot” where people from many different countries, races, and religions, all hoping to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconcile: Jesus Is The Reconciliation Artist Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 17, 2019

A new relationship becomes possible when we recognize what God has done in Jesus to reconcile us. Conflict leads to reconciliation and back to the cross.

This our second message in our 3 week series entitled “Reconcile.” Jesus once said, the scriptures say an “eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”(Matt 5:38-39) In this simple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Matthew 5:38-39, Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One And The Same

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2019

A journey through Ephesians focuses on Jew and Gentile coming together as one new person in Christ.

A Unified Different Ephesians 2:11-21 October 20, 2019 A couple of weeks ago at the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers football game a controversy was started. It literally had nothing to do with the game itself. The officials didn’t blow a call, nobody said anything too bizarre. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Word Of Hope Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2019

God's plan for Israel and Jerusalem goes beyond the current struggles the people are facing. The future is beautiful and glorious. God will establish His Kingdom through Israel.

Zechariah started to speak when the remnant resumed the rebuilding of the Temple. • His first words were ‘repent and return to God’, never to repeat the mistake of the past and reject God again. • They would have understood, having suffered the wrath of God and 70 years in exile. God has not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13, Ephesians 2:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Born Again Christian 5b Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 20, 2019

This message concludes my series on what it means to be a born again Christian. This message focuses on Ephesians chapter two and identifies specific attributes that Christians share.

Born Again Christian Part 5 Who Are You? Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Isaiah 55:11; Ephesians 1:1-2:22 Two weeks ago in part one of this message “Who Are You” which is concluding my series “Born Again Christian” I had you answer the question “Who are you?” I shared with you that as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22, Genesis 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oneness In Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

There are so many different barriers that can separate us from each other. As believers, we should be one in Christ which should also help us break down some of the barriers that separate.

Introduction- Isn’t God good? We as believers in America have opportunity to gather in a place of worship and lift up the name of Jesus without someone busting down the door- At least today. We have a God who not only wants to save us, but a God who wants to deliver us, protect us, dwell with us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Down With The Walls Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 9, 2020

We can construct walls that isolate and insulate us. When we break down the walls God comes into our lives and we can see others as He does.

1. Berlin Wall Under the cover of darkness on Aug. 13, 1961, a wire barricade was stretched the middle of Berlin. It ended up 28 miles long and became one of the most controversial boundary lines of the 20th century. It eventually became known as the “Berlin Wall.” It was the symbol of the border ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Down The Walls

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 8, 2019

Just as the Apostle Paul had to deal with separations between Jewish and Gentile Christians in his day, we need to deal with separations between white and black churches (and many other ethnicities as well) today.

(This sermon was preached in 1997 and needs updated examples) There was once a subway car, almost empty, except for a Chinese man and a Jewish man, who sat in their seats, silently, holding their newspapers high as they read. Suddenly the Jewish man stood up, rolled up his newspaper, walked over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

The Posture Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 31, 2019

If active faith can move a mountain then active faith can calm a storm!

Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction • For many people this week has been largely consumed with watching and preparing for Hurricane Dorian. • I was reminded of when Jesus spoke to the storm… I. The Posture of Faith - Trust God A. The importance of Scriptural Context while studying the Word 1. Share ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:6-7, James 5:16, Acts 16:25-26, Hebrews 4:12, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 147:3, Song of Songs 2:4, Ephesians 2:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 2: ‘a United Church In A Divided World’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 13, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 2: 'A united church in a divided world' - Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-18. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-18. SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Before They/We Became Christians: • They were without Christ (vs 12a) • They were without citizenship (vs 12b) • They were without covenants (vs 12c) • They were without hope (vs 12d) • They were without God (vs 12e) (B). After ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

Religions, Aren't They All The Same Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 6, 2019

In this message we will attempt to help answer the question whether or not all religions are the same.

Religions: Aren’t They All The Same Ephesians 2:11-21 I’d like to ask you a few questions as we begin our time together today… They are real easy questions to answer. OKAY – here we go. • Is every soft drink the same? • Is every french fry the same? • Is all music the same? • Is all fried ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 2:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joint Account Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 24, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#7] JOINT ACCOUNT Ephesians 2:11-18 Introduction: Paul began the book of Ephesians with praise and continued with prayer and then he began to preach. Paul preached that we are made alive in Christ, raised up with Christ, and seated in Heavenly places in Christ. We are saved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Forever Family" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017

The word church in the Greek is the word ekklesia. It is used roughly 100 times in the Scripture. But I want you to understand something. A church is not about a building or a location... It is about people. God’s people gathered together to worship and

FAMILY MATTERS “God’s Forever Family” Ephesians 2:13-22 It was way back in the 1970s before I was married in fact that I became a part of what was known as THE JESUS MOVEMENT. I drove a 1969 Mustang, candy apple red and the license plate I posted on the front of the car said just one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

You Are God's Holy Temple Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 2, 2017

In this passage Paul wants to share that in Jesus the Messiah we can experience ONENESS , PEACE and BE THE LIVING TEMPLE OF GOD.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Theme: You are God's Holy Temple! In this passage Paul wants to share that in Christ we can experience ONENESS , PEACE and BE THE TEMPLE OF GOD. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This morning as I look around it is easy to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Love & Joy In Believing

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message focuses on the importance of believing in Jesus

I. "WHOM NOT HAVING SEEN, YE LOVE; ON WHOM, THOUGH NOW YE SEE HIM NOT, YET BELIEVING, YE REJOICE GREATLY WITH JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF GLORY" A. In the preceding verses the apostle has been speaking of the exceeding joy of the apostolic believers: 1. This in spite of bitter persecution and great ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, John 15:26, John 14:1-3, Romans 5:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-16, 1 John 2:1-3, Matthew 1:21, Romans 8:1, Ephesians 3:17-19, Galatians 2:20, 2 Peter 1:2-8, Matthew 22:34-37, Matthew 5:1-48, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 7:29, John 7:46, Romans 8:34, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Galatians 5:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist