Sermons on Ephesians 2:16:

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014

Division. There is division all over the world. But Christ has come to bring unity, but how does He brings unity through Christ.

Unity in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Slide What do you think of when you think of walls? Well, when we think of a wall we typically think of dividing something. We build walls in houses to divide the house into different rooms. In countries or towns, there were often walls that were built to show ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Walls

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2015

God built His church to be ONE... but Satan builds walls to divide that church. How do we identify what the Devil does so that we can unify our church and challenge the power of the evil one?

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. (You’ve heard this one, haven’t you?) The first little piggy built his house of straw, and the big bad wolf came and huffed and puffed and blew that house down. The second piggy built his house of sticks, and the big bad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 19, 2015

In Ephesians 2:12-18, the Apostle Paul shows how believers are One in Christ through a 1) Peaceful Body (Ephesians 2:13–17) and 2) Access to God.

This week saw the visit of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada. He is regarded as such a unique individual because he comes from a low caste. His family belonged to the Ghanchi (oil-presser) community, which is categorised as an Other Backward Class by the Indian government (Illaih, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18

Denomination: Other

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

Living With Those We Disagree

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

When we live in community with those that are different then us we show a little taste of heaven to those around us.

The Others: Living With Those We Disagree Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Bottom Line: When we live in community with those that are different then us we show a little taste of heaven to those around us. Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis and I’m the Connections Director here. And it’s great ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatness Of God Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 26, 2017

I recently ran across a statistic compiled by a German scholar. He determined that in Paul’s 13 epistles, he uses the term “In Christ” or some form of it ~ “in Him”, “in the Lord” ~ no less than 164 times! Paul loved to talk about Jesus!

(Capital Stewardship Day) The Greatness Of God Ephesians 1:15-20AMP Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Before And After The Cross - (Easter Expository Teaching) - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Apr 21, 2017

The New Man is something different, amazing and too complex for the human mind to comprehend. He is not the same with the man before the fall. No! A thousand times more glorious that the Edenic State of Adam. He was born on the resurrection day.

I am not here this morning to teach another sermon to you. I know you might have heard it all these years that Jesus died and God raised Him up on the third day. Every Easter Sunday comes with this message almost everywhere, but Last week, as I sat in my study room walking up and down the ladder ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:16

Denomination: *other

Christ Our Peace Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 2, 2017

Ephesians 2:14-18 gives us a description of the reconciling work of Christ.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” Ephesians 2 has two main sections. The first is verses 1-10, and the second is verses 11-22. Each section addresses our past, our present, and our future. Regarding our past, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"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

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

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

Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 10, 2019

Through Jesus, we have fellowship with God and those in His family!

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO- Berlin Wall. • SLIDE #1 • Can you imagine living in a place where there was a dividing wall that you would be shot if you tried to get to the other side? • I cannot imagine living under such circumstances. • On June 12, 1987, when President Reagan encouraged Soviet leader ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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