Sermons on Ephesians 4 3a15:

Songs Of Our Faith Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 8, 2012

Part 4 focuses on the song "take My Hand, Precious Lord" by thomas A. Dorsey.

Songs of Our Faith Part 4 Precious Lord Scriptures: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: As you know I grew up in a small Baptist church that was located in the country. I lived in the south and our small church was typical of a small, close knit family church. As a family church there were certain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Circle Maker 4: Think Long Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

We need to be willing to pray for as long as it takes. Pray that it will take long enough and be hard enough for God to receive all of the glory.

Introduction On the Swedish Island of Visingso, there is a mysterious forest of oak trees; mysterious because oak trees aren’t indigenous to the island and its origin was unknown for more than a century. Then in 1980, the Swedish Navy received a letter from the Forestry Department reporting ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guardrails Pt 4 The Money Consumption

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 19, 2018

This message is about how we should prioritize our spending in life. It is part 4 in the series of our version of "Guardrails" that came from Andy Stanley.

Guardrails Part 4 Money--The Consumption Assumption Proverbs 3:5-10 Luke 12:13-21 Is there anyone here who has ever bought something you wanted really badly and once you got it, you either said, “I wish I could get my money back” or you would have been glad to have sold it for ½ of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Designed Destruction-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2018

4 of 4. All on the ark escaped the destruction of the Flood. Divinely designed destruction can be escaped/avoided. But how? Escaping God’s designed destruction requires...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION-IV—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION(Waiting for Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Response—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 4) The Perfect Man And Speech Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Discussion of Teachers in Chapter 3. The Tongue is dangerous

THE PERFECT MAN AND SPEECH I. Introduction: A. In Bible times, men were allowed to meet in assemblies and discuss--debate issues. Men were free to discuss whatever was on their mind. This method was often used by Jesus, Paul and others to spread the Gospel. It gave men a sense of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018

Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

The 4 M's Of Christmas

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 4, 2018

There's something wonderful about this season. There's something "Christmasy" about Christmas

“The Four M’s Of Christmas” Luke 1 and 2 David P. Nolte This is a blessed time of year. Excitement fills the air, a sense of nostalgia pervades our minds, and there is a warmth in our hearts. But let me tell you about a single mother who didn't see Christmas like that. It was 1960. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise # 4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

During the 1988 Vice Presidential debate, Senator Lloyd Benson from the Democratic party debated nominee Vice President Dan Quayle from the Republican party.

It was at that time that Vice President nominee Dan Quayle made reference to something that President John F. Kennedy said, to support what he believed. Senator Benson's response was, "Mr. Vice President, I knew President Kennedy, and you are no John Kennedy!" Ever since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatology 4 Of 16 The Tribulation Period

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

Today we are going to talk about something that is horrifying to even think about.

In the last three sermons in this Bible series on eschatology, we have been having a shouting time talking about the rapture of the church and receiving our glorified bodies. But much of what we are going to be talking about today, will cause us stand in awe! Most of the Book of Revelation deals ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Call Upon The Lord-Part 4 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 19, 2022

Personal testimony by Pastor Kiruba Stephen- How God answered her earnest prayers.

So from then, we were able to go to church, and have birthday parties. That’s why Saturday we have thanksgiving. That’s why we are able to go to meetings. We are able to be with people. Before, we were all by ourselves. We couldn’t even go to a park. But, God is so faithful. He can go, he can go ...read more

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 4b)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over. 1) He has told them who He is, 2) Pointed out their failures, and counseled them to correct their failures. 3) He has also given them the great promised of heaven.

Now it is time for the churches to see the future events that are coming upon the earth, it is time for the churches to know that Jesus Christ is coming back to earth and rapture the saints of God. He is going to end the world the way we know it and establish the kingdom of God. What did John see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 4a)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

In chapters 1 through 3 we just left the past as we dealt with the seven churches of Asia Minor.

Now, when we come to chapter 4, we are about to step off into the future. Chapter 4 and 5 takes us into the very throne room of God, where we can see ourselves and what we will be doing when we get to Heaven. 1) The Judgement Seat of Christ 2) The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Also, chapter four ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To My Faith Part 4 Series

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jan 13, 2022

Trials are a fact of living in this fallen world, so we all need to learn what God’s Word tells us about how to handle them. The problem is, the biblical approach to trials is just plain crazy!

Trials are a fact of living in this fallen world, so we all need to learn what God’s Word tells us about how to handle them. The problem is, the biblical approach to trials is just plain crazy! Paul says that he glories or rejoices in his tribulations. But it’s not just Paul. James says the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

08 - James 4:1-10 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 29, 2021

This is the 8th of 11 Studies in the Book of James. In this study we'll be looking at the root of conflict, friendship with the world, pride, humility, submitting to God, resisting the devil, repentance and more.

James 4:1-6 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5, Proverbs 3:34, Matthew 19:16-30, Exodus 20:5-6, Matthew 24:25-34, Matthew 6:24, James 1:8, James 4:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

09 - James 4:11-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 29, 2021

This is the 9th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, where James tells us why we should not slander one another, and why we should not boast about tomorrow.

James 4:11-12 11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible