Sermons on Ephesians 5:1:

Aspects Of Becoming Behavior

Contributed by David Cambridge on Oct 28, 2002

Aspects of becoming behavior that are often neglected among Christians: good manners, graceful speech, good works, and modest dress.

Aspects Of Becoming Behavior "1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor. 3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hidden Danger

Contributed by David Berthiaume on Nov 2, 2002

Music affects you more than you think, it affects your mind, your body and your spiritual life. Is the music you are listening to damaging your soul?

Music is a part of everyone¡¦s life. It is a language that is universal. It has the power to cheer us up, make us sad, make us laugh, and make us cry. Human emotions are a wonderful gift from God that can enhance the life of an individual. Unfortunately at times people in positions of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-19

Denomination: Adventist

Imitation Or Imitators? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Apr 13, 2003

Ephesians Series #17 Our world is filled with cheap replicas…imitations of something greater. Imitations come into being because there is a market for something that looks like the truth, but a lack of desire to pay the price for authenticity.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 17 “Imitation or Imitators?” Text: Ephesians 5:1-2 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on once again in our study in Ephesians entitled a walk that is worthy. Specifically this morning we will be looking at a message entitled “Imitation or Imitators?” Now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imitadores De Dios

Contributed by Juan Alvelo on Jul 9, 2005

La palabra de Dios nos exhorta a ser imitadores de Dios como amados, así como el hijo imita al padre así nosotros debemos imitar a nuestro padre.

Titulo: Imitadores de Dios Texto: Efesios 5:1-20 Introducción: 1. El ser humano por naturaleza busca un modelo al cual imitar. a. El niño imita a sus padres. b. El adolescente imita a su artista preferido. c. El adulto imita a aquel a quien el considera una persona exitosa. 2. El cristiano tiene ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Imitators Of God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006

Transformed by God’s grace, we walk before others, including our families, exemplifying the fruits of the Spirit

Ephesians 5:1-2, 8-14 “Imitators of God” INTRODUCTION Is faith a verb or a noun? Most of us would identify “faith” as a noun. The Christian faith is a set of theological principles to which we give assent and adhere. For example, we believe in the truth that Jesus Christ lived, died and rose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

Biblical Marriage Under Fire

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006

Marriage is under attack today from secular society and we as Christians must expose the fruitless deeds of darkness and fight for the preservation of the Biblical marriage and family unit.

Biblical Marriage Under Attack On the lighter side of life: From the book: Wacky Laws, Weird Decisions and Strange Statues, Main Street publishers. Marriage and Family laws: a. It’s against the law for children under the age of seven to go to college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. b. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage As Christ Modeled

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 15, 2006

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

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

The Love Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 27, 2005

the do’s and don’t of a believers love

Christianity is different from the way non-believers live. Instead of revenge, anger, hatred, the believer takes the higher road, the road of love. Why do we love? Because Christ loves us. Amy Carmichael wrote, “If I belittle those whom I am called to serve, talk of their weak points in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qué Tiene De Malo Halloween?

Contributed by Gil Roman on May 26, 2006

Aun algunos pastores y ministros se vestiran de diablos, solo para entretener a sus niños en las iglesias, Oh! Como ha entrado lo pagano en nuestras iglesias; cuando hemos sido llamados a ser luz, y si luz que hay en nosotros son tinieblas, Comó seran las

Qué tiene de malo Halloween? (Efesios 5:1-20) Major Gil Román Pastor Bellflower Corps Bellflower CA 90706 INTRODUCCIÓN Aun algunos pastores y ministros se vestiran de diablos, solo para entretener a sus niños en las iglesias, Oh! Como ha entrado lo pagano en nuestras iglesias; cuando hemos sido ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

"...be Filled With The Spirit"

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Jun 5, 2006

Every Christian is called to be filled with the Holy Spirit

…..be filled with the Spirit. Eph 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Introduction • (We might have expected the apostle to plead for abstinence as over against intemperance. But he takes a more startling and positive line. He urges his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Depths Unmeasured

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the fact that God’s love for us cannot be measured.

Depths Unmeasured Ephesians 5:1-2, Ephesians 3:19 December 2, 2004 I. Several hundred feet below the ground of the Texas hill country is and underground lake. A cavern that holds the water that gives life to a dry country. It’s called the Edwards Aquifer. A. The people in South Texas ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist