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  • Christopher Gallagher avatar

    Finding Strength In Walking Series

    Contributed by Christopher Gallagher on Sep 14, 2006
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Imitate Jesus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 27, 2006
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    When we imitate Jesus as our Role Model, we become role models for others to follow.

    IMITATE JESUS --Ephesians 5:1-5 As a child and youth I learned that anything which was an imitation was cheap and not as good in quality as the original. It was not the best product for your money. The first King James Bible that my parents gave me was genuine Moroccan leather, the very best ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Gilbert avatar

    Walking The Walk

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006
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    How can we make a difference in our world today. 3 ways to walk in a dark and desperate world.

    There is absolutely no doubt that we are living in dark days. Watch the news for 10 minutes or read the front page of your daily paper. Certainly you will recognize that we are beriong bombearded with horrific stories. Evil is present with us and at times it seems to be winning. How should we, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • George Yates avatar

    Be Imitators Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Oct 10, 2006
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    Once lost in sin, now Christ has saved us and put a new nature in us. We must renounce our former state and by grace and the Spirit we must choose to be imitators of Christ and soar as His chosen people.

    EPHESIANS 5:1-7 October 8, 2006 New Covenant EPC “BE IMITATORS” Body Life The Book of Ephesians I. The stamp on an object tells a lot about its maker. A. Too often it says, made in China or made in Taiwan. 1. It is reassuring when a well made product is stamped with Made in the USA. 2. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Jones avatar

    Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 6, 2006
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Right Thinking Brings Right Action

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
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     | 6,037 views

    Ephesians 5

    Ephesians 5 - September 3, 2006 **Prayer for school starting - students, teachers, AWANA Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 5. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Francis avatar

    Imitators Of God?

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Dec 2, 2007
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    When we give our lives to Jesus Christ we are given the permission to imitate God, how by loving one another as God loves all so should we if we are to be like Jesus and advance his kingdom

    Imitation They say that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, well I suppose if someone would rather be you than themselves that sort of makes you better, then that most likely would puff up the ego, till it dawned on you that most likely they need help desperately in my case. Who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redeeming The Time

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 89,086 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Imitate The Perfect Example

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 15, 2009
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    Paul tells us how we can imitate God who is our perfect example.

    Text: “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children” (Ephesians 5:1). Have you ever imitated anyone? When I was a child I remember imitating or mimicking my dad while he was driving the car. I would sit beside him and watch his every move. My pretend steering wheel would turn every time the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    From Dark To Light Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011
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    There are three people from whom we cannot hide if we are to mature as Christians: God, ourselves, and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

    When I was in high school we got a little orange cat from the pound. We named him Kumquat because he was such a very small orange; he fit in the palm of your hand. He didn’t stay that way, though. He grew. But he never figured it out. He had formed the habit of sleeping on the round needlepoint ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clay Gentry avatar

    Be Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 5, 2013
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     | 7,553 views

    To call for Christians to imitate, or live like, their God is just as needed now as it was 2,000 years ago.

    Ephesians 5:1 is rather plain, “Be imitators of God.” As God’s children, we have no higher calling or purpose in life than to be like of heavenly Father. The Way of Christ is designed to reproduce godliness in our lives and therefore mold us and shape us into the image of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Wrath Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2013
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    God’s wrath is real, but can be avoided through the atonement of Jesus Christ.

    The Wrath of God August 4, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s wrath is real, but can be avoided through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14 Introduction: The popular hymn "In Christ Alone" won't appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A New Year Resolution Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2013
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     | 45,997 views

    Paul’s writing to the Ephesians gives us some sound spiritual resolves for the next year. 1- Be more God-like 2- Shun the evil of this world 3- Use your time wisely

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here’s what one guy wrote about a resolution he made: 1999: I will get my weight down below 180. 2000: I will watch my calories until I get below 190. 2001: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 200. 2002: I will try to develop a realistic attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Teem Jr. avatar

    The Abc's Of Faith Series

    Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jan 22, 2013
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     | 11,431 views

    Do we know what all the Bible has to say about Faith? Here is a more in-depth look into the subject of Faith.

    THE ABC’S OF FAITH - JOHN TEEM JR. HEBREWS 11:1-8 - APRIL 25, 2010 THE BIBLE HAS MUCH TO SAY ABOUT FAITH AND WE ALL KNOW THAT FAITH IS AN IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTE FOR CHRISTIANS TO POSSESS. BUT WHEN WE REALLY SEARCH OURSELVES ESPECIALLY WHEN SURROUNDED BY TROUBLE OR DOUBT DO WE STILL HAVE ...read more

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  • Timothy Dolan avatar

    The Way We Walk

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Sep 30, 2012
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    Being an imitator of God means that we must live a life of love and light. Verse 2 of Ephesians 5 describes living a life of love (imitation of Christ's love) and walking as a child of light (verse 8) another imitation. Word imitation means to mimic.

    The Way You Walk Scripture Text: Ephesians 5 Introduction: -- Plato once said: “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark: the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Instead of trusting Christ, modern-day thinkers insist on using human wisdom alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist