Sermons on Ephesians 4 3a15:

Mind Control 4 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 15, 2006

Please note the last phrase of both verse 28 and 29. Both have to do with this promised “rest”. In verse 28 Christ said “I will give you rest”. Then in verse 29 Christ tells us how we get that rest. Christ says that we will find our “rest” by doing tw

Romans 6:16 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin to death, or of obedience to righteousness? 17 But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Understanding Revelation #4 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 4, 2008

In Revelation 4-5, John has a Vision of God the Father, our Powerful Creator, and Jesus the Son, our Loving Redeemer. Our response? To glorify God, and enjoy Him forever!

CHAPTER 4: A HEAVENLY VISION OF GOD THE FATHER: “After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.” (Rev. 4:1). v.1 - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

Survivorman Part 4

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

SurvivorMan Pt. 4 I. Introduction We have been talking about how to survive the dry times for three weeks. I hope I haven’t preached you into a dry time during this. What I do hope is that you have learned the lessons necessary to make it through the dry times productively. I know some of you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Myths #4 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 9, 2010

Fearing God's rejection when we don't feel we measure up to his expectations is totally wrong.

Love Myths #4: How Then Should We Love? February 7, 2010 Intro: In this sermon series on what it really means for us to live lives of love, I’ve hesitated to use many examples of love in the context of marriage because of our tendency to romanticize love rather than understand love from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008

God will hold us responsible he has already told us that for those that know to do good and do it not to them it is a sin. Faith without works is dead. That means to be a Christian we have to do something for God.

REVIVAL (Part 4) Luke 16 Tonight I want to talk to you about the condition we must be in to receive revival. Now if you have read your Bible then you know history of Lazarus is in the 16th chapter of Luke. But we are not going to talk about Lazarus tonight. Tonight we are talking about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Twelve, Part 4

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009

This is part three of a seven-part series on Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on Bartholomew, James, Thaddeus and Simon.

I want you to imagine for a few minutes that you have been invited to the White House and the President is having lunch with you. You are sitting in on his cabinet meeting and they are talking about some foreign issues and they are dealing with some internal issues. They have brought lunch in and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Calls Of Missions

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2009

Four good reasons we should be sharing our faith with others.

FOUR CALLS OF MISSIONS At age twelve, Robert Louis Stevenson (who later wrote Treasure Island) was looking out into the dark from his upstairs window watching a man light the streetlamps. Stevenson’s governess came into the room and asked what he was doing. He replied, "I am watching a man cut ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Doctrine Of Angels #4 Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 25, 2009

This message considers the appearance of demon spirits in the Old Testament. Demons don’t just suddenly appear out of thin air in the Gospels, but are seen in the Older Testament as well

ANGELOLOGY The Doctrine of Angels #4 Demons in the Old Testament Dr. Russell K. Tardo This study will begin with clarification of certain items within The Doctrine of Angels, under the sub-heading The Ministry of Angels. As discussed in previous sessions, the scriptures reveal the angels to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs 4 Translation

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

A paraphrase of Proverbs 4 to gain a greater understanding of the Bible.

My Translation of Proverbs 4 by Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION In the 50s, youth leaders had young people paraphrase a portion of Scripture as a teaching method. This is a paraphrase of Proverbs 4 that (1) uses modern words, (2) with the same meaning as the Bible, (3) to help us understand the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 4 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 22, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

Study in Revelation #4 In these verses we can see the first vision given to John by Christ. It is a vision of Christ Himself, in His glory. He wanted John to know without doubt who it was that was speaking to him. He wanted John to reveal the truth to all believers and possibly nonbelievers as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Article 4: Creation. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 12, 2009

This sermon unpacks article 4 Creation. From the Baptist confession of faith 1689 and takes a look at the fingerprints of God in Creation, humanity and our relationship with Creator and creation.

GENESIS CHAPTERS 1-3. THE FINGERPRINTS OF GOD. HAS ANYBODY EVER HAD THEIR HOME BROKEN INTO AND THEIR POSSESSIONS TAKEN AND DESTROYED? MAYBE WHILST YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY OR UPSTAIRS ASLEEP, A WINDOW HAS BEEN SMASHED AND ENTRY GAINED THE NEXT DAY YOU RETURN FROM HOLIDAY OR FROM UPSTAIRS AND YOU ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 1-4

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2006

Going into the New Year by taking the congregation along on a walk-through of the Bible, starting in GENESIS.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ….’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible, and to use it in your daily ...read more

Denomination: *other

Revelation, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 27, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 4 Revelation 2:18 – 3:6 Introduction Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” We ought to be able to give an answer – to give hope to the future and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Corrupt Church - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

The Corrupted Church – Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 > For the past month we have asked the question, “What kind of church are we?” The very reason for asking such a question is to see if we are, in fact, what God wants. > We are looking at the 7 churches found in the Revelation and characterizing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Kfc - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2007

Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

The Kingdom Focused Church Experiencing the Kingdom Focused Church Matthew 6:24-33 * Please take your Bible and turn to Matthew 6. We will read verses 24-33. * Jesus is beginning His earthly ministry with a foundational message which we have called the “Sermon on the Mount”. He has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Baptist