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God's Purpose

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004

based on 164 ratings

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We all need to discern God’s purpose for our lives.

INTRO.- Eph. 5:17 “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” We all need to understand the Lord’s will or the Lord’s purpose for our lives. If we claim to believe in God the creator and Christ the Savior we must seek to understand their will/purpose for our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basics For Dealing With People Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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This sermon shares some basic biblical principles for dealing with people.

Intro to series: “Dealing with People.” Sometimes we say, “Life wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for all the people.” We have to deal with people. Next week: “Dealing with the Spouse” Controversial passage. Then: “Dealing with the Kids” Parent/child relationship is vital. Finally: “Dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can I Know God's Will?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 17, 2004

based on 58 ratings

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One of the great mysteries of Christianity involves knowing God’s will for a person. Often we resort to fleeces, fasting, flipping, feelings or floundering to coax God into telling us His will. Use this GUIDE to know God’s will for your life...

In his letter to the Ephesian church, Paul exhorted them to “redeem the time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” It seems that one of the great mysteries of the Christian walk involves discovering God’s will for a person. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Go Mad

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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The Choice to live an ordinary life is no longer an option! How you can go from ordinary to extraordinary!

Go MAD Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (NIV) Go MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Everyone wants to have a certain degree of SUCCESS. Accolades and awards, tributes and trophies may grace your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Life's Too Short To...play It Safe, Prt. 2 Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 2, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Examines the pull between our bodies, which crave comfort and stability, and our spirits which require risk and adventure in order to thrive.

Life’s Too Short To…Play It Safe, prt. 2 Part 2 of series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church 4/10/05 David Flowers Last week we launched a new series called Life’s Too Short To… We began with the fact of the brevity of life – how recognition of the brevity of life is the thing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Life Is Too Precious To Waste Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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Beginning of the Forty Days of Purpose series; why knowing our purpose is so vital

Life Is Too Precious to Waste Ephesians 5:15-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life is too precious to waste! It is! But you can! Life can be wasted. We all know that. We see it happen. We talk about it. A talented, bright, energetic young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day.

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up and realize what the condition of the world is and not just set there and let evil take over!

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day. Sunday June 18, 2000 A.M. We take our text this morning from Ephesians 5:14-33 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Learn How To Live Today Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2006

based on 81 ratings

| 22,042 views

Paul’s Advice: Treasure your time because it’s limited, make the most of every opportunity, and understand what the Lord’s will is.

Today we’ll conclude on the series of sermons on the New Year. With the start of a new year, people want to make new resolution and start things afresh. • Like what King Solomon says in Eccl 1:9 “…there is nothing new under the sun.” • The Bible tells us only in Christ can we find the new life and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage As Christ Modeled

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 15, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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To show that Christ’s relationship with us gives us a wonderful picture of what our marriages should be like.

INTRODUCTION Our society is full of many so called “Urban Myths” These are stories that are claimed to be facts and likewise widely distributed and believed, yet with no basis to them at all One such myth came into popularity in the 90’s when it was said that the uncooked rice thrown at couples ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Too Busy Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 18, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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How many countless people are merely existing, even in the church? It is often the result of not focusing on God’s agenda and direction for the way we spend our time.

Text: 10Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it. 11Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. (The Message) Last sermon I shared an overview of what stewardship is. Stewardship lesson one: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

based on 88 ratings

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God has given us enough time to carry out His plan for us. If we don’t have enough time it is not that God has not given us enough time, but that we need to redeem time.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. REDEEMING THE TIME EPHESIANS 5:13-20 Introduction: I would be more involved in church but, I just don’t have enough time. I would _________ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-20, Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Wasting Your Life - Precampaign Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 18, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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As we prepare to enter into an intense time of prayer and discovery together, I want to share some thoughts with you this morning. This message has been adapted from Rick Warren.

Message Adapted from Rick Warren: If you will take out your outlines, I heard about a bumper sticker one time that said, “Life is too precious to waste”. But how do you do that? How do you prevent wasting your life? Well, the Bible says this in Ephesians, 5:15-17…Let’s read it aloud together, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Master Bedroom Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 18, 2004

based on 157 ratings

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Second in a series on what God might want to do in our homes to make us more like Him. Master Bedroom deals with our marriage committment.

Project Master Bedroom RENOVATING YOUR MARRIAGE COMMITMENT EPHESIANS 5:15-33 Opening Why talk about the marriage commitment? A few facts: There are over 18 million single parents in the Us alone who have children under 18 in the home 46% of all marriages involve one spouse who has been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33, Ephesians 5:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 20, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 6,643 views

We see in Ephesians 5:15-21 that Paul instructs us how we should walk in the Spirit.

Walking in the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 I. The How and Why We Should Walk in the Spirit (v. 15-17) A. We Should Walk With Caution (v. 15) B. We Should Walk With Purpose (v. 16) C. We Should Walk In Obedience (v. 17) II. The What & Who Behind Walking in the Spirit (v. 18) A. We See What Destroys ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have The Power Of The Spirit?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 7, 2005

based on 23 ratings

| 3,294 views

Speaks on the Power of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.

DO YOU HAVE THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT? Ephesians 5:15 - 20 The Power of the Holy Spirit is how we posses that power that the apostle’s had back in Jesus’ day!!! In order for us to be that light of the world for Jesus, we have to posses this power. After Tonight, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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