Sermons on Ephesians 1:1-22:1:

Free Refills Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

September 11 and Paul’s prayer

Eph. 3:14-21 Steve Simala Grant, Sept. 15/16, 2001 We live in a crazy world – a world where hatred and violence exists, persists, and at times shocks us with the evil that some people can perpetrate on other people. We have seen pictures this week of planes full of people slamming into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2002

Encouragement to recognize and take advantage of opportunities God places in front of us.

Making the Most of Every Opportunity Ephesians 5:15-16 June 2, 2002 Introduction Have you ever walked away from a situation frustrated because you realize you just missed an opportunity? Maybe it was to make a sale, or make an improvement, or maybe even make a point. Maybe it was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forgiving One Another

Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002

God owns the title deed to forgiveness. What is forgiveness to Him?

Forgiveness Key Verse: Ephesians 4:32 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted; forgiving one another; even as God, for Christ’s sake, hath forgiven you.” Definition of Forgiveness Pardon. To give up the wish to punish or retaliate. Not to have hard feelings at or towards. Forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing The Ladder Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 1, 2002

Life is a one step at a time process to maturity.

Climbing The Ladder of Maturity [Ephesian 4:12] … prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up [13] until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

El Llamado De Dios

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 2, 2002

Como Dios nos llama a su servicio

Intro: Cuando tome un viaje largo (México) yo mire un mapa pero aun así no sabia que me esperaba en el camino. - Las luces de un carro solo enseñan lo que esta un poco por delante. Lo demás es fe Hay diferente clases de llamados: ejemplo de cuando era niño y me llamaba mi familia. Unas veces ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Equipping Them! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 3, 2002

Church is a place where people come together; a place where everyone, not just the pastor, cares about and takes care of one another; a place where every person matters.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. It’s more than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an organization. A community. Church is a place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Flip The Switch Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

Living as children of light

Flip the Switch – Eph. 5:3-20 Steve Simala Grant – Nov. 3/4, 2001 Intro: (Sun) Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Battle Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

Our battle is not an earthly one, but a spiritual one

The Real Battle (Eph 6:10-20) Steve Simala Grant, November 24/25, 2001 Bridge from Mike’s Testimony into message. (Matt’s sermon also?). Today brings us to the end of our study of Ephesians, just in time for the season of Advent which begins next Sunday, and which Pastor Sue will be speaking at. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Want To Go Today?

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002

Mediocrity is the greatest enemy of greatness!

Where Do You Want To Go Today? Microsoft goes for "station domination," and wallpapers a San Francisco metro station with recruiting ads. By Katharine Mieszkowski March 2, 2000 | "You could spend your whole life trying to change the world." The ponderous message looms above hordes of commuters ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beauty & The Beast Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 6, 2002

In our homes, believers must deal with the sin nature. Being in control of the Spirit rather than the flesh is the difference between Beauty & Beast.

¡§Happily Ever After¡K¡¨ ¡V Part One ¡V 2002 Family Sermon Series ¡§BEAUTY AND THE BEAST¡¨ OUR SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT MATE Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction: Brief background of Fairytale ¡§Beauty and the Beast¡¨ followed by ¡§what they both discovered about themselves was the potential to have both ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Walking Worthy" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 26, 2003

We are called to walk in a way that is consistent with our calling as God’s holy ones (#10 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called” As we move through this epistle we come to a slight bend in the road. As we travel along it, the farther we go the more likely we will be to lose sight of what came ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Orthodox

A Single New Humanity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

In the past we were alienated from God and from others, but now we have been reconciled to God through the work of Jesus Christ, so let’s seek to live for the future, for a time when all of God’s people will be joined as one, in a new heaven and a new ear

One of the things we love to do is to remember the past. We keep journals and photo albums, we tell stories and reminisce, all to preserve our memories. On the other hand there are some memories that we don’t want to remember. Memories of past hurts, of things we’ve done that we’re ashamed of. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Anglican

"The Mark Of The Christian" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2003

In admonishing the believer to walk according to what God has called them, Paul lists the primary things that set the Christian apart (#11 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Always Be A Winner

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 4, 2003

Ask the Lord to help you to grow in all wisdom, faith and obedience so that you can more fully assured of God’s triumphal attitudes working in and through you!

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Always Experience a Winning Attitude - I Cor. 2:14-17 Illustration:Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put On The Whole Armor

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Arming ourselves with the armor of God will protect against Satan.

Wear the Full Armor of God Ephesians 6 (NCV) 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his great power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil’s evil tricks. 12Our fight is not against people on earth but against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ