Sermons on Ephesians 5:1:

Christian Traits

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 19, 2006

This message expounds upon the important traits or characteristics of a Christian as outlined by Paul to the Ephesians.

Text: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise” (v. 15). Introduction: I wonder how many people ever think along these lines. Many people take life for granted and do what other people do. They never stop to consider how to live. Children are influenced by their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Ephesians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Some Things Just Don't Belong Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 30, 2006

When we put on the new life of Christ there are some things that have no place in our lives anymore.

Some Things Just Don’t Belong Ephesians 5:1-5 Ephesians 5:1 (NLT) Follow God’s example in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Follow the Leader  Following requires focus • Upon the activity of God • John 5:19 John 5:19 (NLT) Jesus replied, "I assure you, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Strength In Walking Series

Contributed by Christopher Gallagher on Sep 14, 2006

This is part of a series on the book of Ephesians. It is designed to strengthen each person in their Christian walk. The strength in the church is found in the people.

Sermon Outline: I Walk in love A Paul encourages them to be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1). B Paul motivates them to walk in love by reminding them of the greatest sacrifice (Ephesians 5:2). C To become an imitator of God, the Ephesians must put away the things of the flesh (Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Like God Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007

A person takes on the characteristics of the family to which he or she belongs. In this text Paul, shares at least three ways that we are to imitate God.

How To Be Like God Ephesians 5:1-14 It is for me the most memorable scene of the movie. Pongo is watching out the window as a stream of people pass by heading toward the park. Each passing pet look like their owners. When a couple have been together for a long time. They begin to look like one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hot Topic Night: Music

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 7, 2007

Should having a relationship with God affect what we listen to and how we listen to music?

***Start off with movie clip*** Tonight, we are going to be spending some time talking about music, which is something that is a really big part of most of our lives. Over the last twenty-five years, music, which was already a main focus in culture, has become an even bigger factor in our every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Very Best

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Feb 17, 2007

“We look like God the most when we give to him our very best.”

Ephesians 5:1-2 “Our Very Best” “We look like God the most when we give to him our very best.” February 4, 2007 Sunday Morning Sermon Introduction: Video – “Wholehearted” – Clip from facing the giants – 5minute clip. Discussion: (Start with Title and Text) Someone once described a football game as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

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

Walk As Love, Light And Wise

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Why is it so important that we "Walking In Love, Light, And Wisdom"? As indicated in Ep 5:1, we are to be "followers of God as dear children"; and just as God is "love, light, and wisdom" personified, so we should try to imitate our Father!

Walk as Love, Light, And Wise Ephesians 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION 1. We are now entering chapter five, we have looked at how to "walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" 2. Now we are going to learn about our "walk" (or conduct) which is love, light, and wise Why is it so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping As A Stranger Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 8, 2007

Why does God call us to live differently than the world around us? It doesn’t seem fair!

Way back in September, when we started Breakaway for the new school year we introduced our theme for the year as Jump! The whole idea was looking at the importance of jumping into a relationship with Christ. We picked this word for three main reasons. First, we said that jump communicates no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We The Bride Of Christ?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007

Talk about the relationship between God and Israel and Christ and the New Testament Church. How that Israel is God’s wife and the New Testament Church is Christ’s bride. Speak about Jewish customs with marriage and the arrangements that are made in

Talk about the relationship between God and Israel and Christ and the New Testament Church. How that Israel is God’s wife and the New Testament Church is Christ’s bride. Speak about Jewish customs with marriage and the arrangements that are made in preparation for husband and wife. Are we the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 6, 2006

Veterans Day message centered on becoming imitators of God.

Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1 Don Jones Introduction I think everyone in this room knows the old adage, "the acorn does not fall far from the tree". I would have to say that after 26 years in the public school and 5000 students later that particular adage is pretty accurate. I was always ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Followers Of God Through Jesus Christ

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jun 23, 2006

To describe ourself as a "Christian" is an awesome responsibility that is not to be taken lightly. We must strive to live so that others might actually see the SPIRIT and the DIVINE NATURE OF JESUS CHRIST present in all that we say and all that we do.

What Does It Mean to Be a Follower of Jesus Christ? Scripture Reference: Ephesians 5:1-2 ’Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Living A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

How we act and how we speak to each other really does matter to God. You may be just mirroring what you see people doing and saying around you - but is it right?

The cover story of the September 14th issue of Newsweek magazine is very revealing about our culture today. The story is entitled: "How to say no to your kids." What I found interesting wasn’t the tips of saying "no" but on why it’s so hard for parents to do it. Some statistics jump off the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Part Of The Family

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2004

This is a devotional written for our church newsletter

Part of the Family Ephesians 5;1-2 How many of you love your children? How many would do everything you could for them? 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Entertainment Center Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 11, 2004

Third in a series discussing how the church has become so much like the world that we might need an extreme makeover. Takeoff on the popular television series. Powerpoint available upon request

Extreme Makeover “Family Room” Entertainment Center Ephesians 5:1-7 Let’s look at some of the entertainment choices we make daily and our children make daily. Here are some stats that may surprise you: Pornography is one of the fastest growing industries in America: Last year: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist