Sermons on Ephesians 5:16:

"the Gospel According To Forrest Gump" Series

Contributed by Dr. David C. Penn on Dec 14, 2019

Having watched the captivating film entitled “Forrest Gump” with a great deal of interest, I was impressed to a large degree by this man whose lifestyle embodied “INTEGRITY,” “HONESTY,” and “SIMPLICITY!”

While watching the movie entitled “Forrest Gump,” I laughed when Forrest laughed! I found myself cheering when Forrest ran through opposing teams to score a number of touchdowns! I was moved with compassion when he lost his best friend in the Vietnam War! I became excited when I heard the nostalgic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Directions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 23, 2019

We think of the new year as a new direction for our lives. God offers us new directions every day.

1. The Bible has a great deal to say about “New” • New Covenant • New Heart • New Life • New Way • New Creation, to name a few 2. We tend to view the New Year as our big opportunity to restart. It can be true but actually each day is a new beginning. It really is the “first day of the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In 2020, I Resolve To:

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 29, 2019

Making Resolutions and How God Offers Us Admonitions Via The Apostle Paul

Message/Devotion December 29, 2019 Ephesians 5:1-20 In 2020, I resolve to: The Reading Walk in Love 5 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 3 But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Christian Life Sermon Iii: Making Christ The Head Of Our Homes Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

In these days when the institution of the Family has come under attack as never before, Christ must be reinstated as the Head of the Home in which family members practice submission to Christ and mutually to one another in love.

THE VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: MAKING CHRIST THE HEAD OF OUR HOMES No institution in my lifetime has come under the severity of attack that the family has come under in the last, say, 30 years. Deterioration of this basic unit of humanity has left society ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Slow Down

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 8, 2019

People who hate to wait suffer from what he calls “Hurry Sickness,” which he defines as “an increased sensitivity to the passage of time.”

TITLE: SLOW DOWN SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:15-16 I came across an article about a real problem that is afflicting most people in the 21st century. It is called “Hurry Sickness.” Hurry Sickness, first diagnosed in the late 1950s, has reached epidemic proportions. So, I thought this would be a good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Depend On God’s Spirit” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 14, 2019

If we are going to apply God's wisdom and stand firm in God's will, we must depend on the Holy Spirit.

In the April 1989 edition of Time magazine, an article appeared which, I believe, is still relevant for us some 30 years later. It was titled, “How America Has Run Out of Time,” and the opening lines say it all: “If you have a moment to read this story with your feet up, free of interruption, at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 11, 2019

We examine being filled with the Spirit. The fact is, we have all of the Holy Spirit at the time of our conversion and regeneration. The question is, does the Holy Spirit have all of us?

Over the this last month, we have been examining what Paul described as: that you put off, … the old man ... and that you put on the new man … (Ephesians 4:22a and 24a) As Christians, we have become a new creation in Christ. As a new creation, we discussed how taking off the old man is like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of The Time

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

It is not God's will for us to be constantly pressed for time. A few practical techniques can help us handle our time well.

Well, here we are. We made it to the year 2015. I’ve written the number 2015 several times already and am getting use to it. So we’re in the month of January. The Romans gave it the name January after their god, Janus, who had two faces, one looking forward and one looking back. And that’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Releasing Control

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

We make like to do everything our own way, but we all need to learn the freedom that comes from an appropriate submission

Stuart Briscoe tells the story of a young man who reached his 18th birthday. To celebrate, he asked his Dad for the car keys to go out with his friends. His Dad said, "It’s a school night; we want you home by 10:30." The young man said, “I’m 18 years old now. Nobody can tell me what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Advent 2019 - One Plan - Two Purposes Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 11, 2019

The Lord and Joseph had the same plan; that Joseph and Mary would go to Bethlehem. But, they each had a different purpose for the trip.

Advent 2019 – One Plan, Two Purposes Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 1:3-4, John 1:1, John 1:14, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 2:29-32, Ephesians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Be Foolish Serve God

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019

To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Joshua 24:15, John 8:30-32, Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeem The Time Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

In this final message of our series 'This Year can Be Different' we are going to talk what we need to do in order to redeem the time - 'trust in God's timing, and keep doing good.'

Redeem The Time Good morning MGCC! Welcome to His Church! I want to start off our time with some words from a prayer that Moses prayed over 3,400 years ago… Would you stand and pray it with me. We will take turns I’ll go first. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Esther 4:14, Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom In Watching And Walking (Ephesians 5:1-21)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

WISDOM IN WATCHING AND WALKING (EPHESIANS 5:1-21)

WISDOM IN WATCHING AND WALKING (EPHESIANS 5:1-21) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Ants

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 28, 2020

But King Solomon says “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!"

Dear brothers and sister, what are the thoughts that comes to your mind when you think about the common ants. They are seen everywhere in the park, along the path, and in many homes. Even though they are so tiny, they can give a painful bite if you are bitten by one. Some people only think of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8, Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Use Your Time Wisely

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 5, 2020

If we use the gift of today wisely, we’ll be able to position ourselves for new opportunities.

USE YOUR TIME WISELY "It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem." 2 Samuel 11:1. At the time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1, Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational