Sermons on Ephesians 1:1-6:20:

Will You Be A Stone In The Temple

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Aug 28, 2002

The Lord is building an eternal Temple with Jesus as the Chief Corner Stone. This sermon explores your relationship with Jesus and how you can be sure you will be a part of the Temple.

Will you be a stone in the temple? 8/18/02 Minister Cedric A. Portis cedque8@cs.com Ephesians 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Tame Your Temper

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

How to Tame Your Temper (Ephesians 4:26-27) Anger is one of the seven deadly sins that all of us can relate to. If we are going to experience deepening relationships, peace in our hearts and joy in the Lord, we need to learn to manage anger.

The Crossing Community Church “How To Tame Your Temper” Pastor Jim Botts July 14, 2002 Introduction After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring long lines, rude clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Glenn Vaughan stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for his son. “I brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Three Prayers For The Ephesians" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2002

Three things we can be praying for one another. (#11 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.” A very interesting thing happened to me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Helping Jesus Build His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2002

The most efficient form of government is a benevolent dictatorship. It’s totally efficicent, totally logical, and totally without human error. But Jesus didn’t set up His kingdom that way. Why not?

OPEN: In the 1970’s Andrew Richardson, a Liverpool postal worker, declared his semi-detached flat to be the independent nation of Granbia. After a while, however, Richardson lost interest, and the apartment reverted to England by default. In 1964, Leicester Hemingway, the little brother of author ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Increasing Your Spiritual Assets

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 1, 2002

Learn to increase the worth of your relationship with God

I received an email this week asking the question, "What’s the difference between people who pray in church and those who pray in casinos?" The answer, "The ones in the casinos are serious." There may be more truth to that email than we want to believe. The prayer to increase one’s wealth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

Live As God's Children Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

Paul begins a detailed discussion of the Christian life-style

Introduction: Several years ago the "Christian Life and Faith" magazine presented some unusual facts about two families. In 1677 an immoral man married a very licentious woman. Nineteen hundred descendants came from the generations begun by that union. Of these, 771 were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God's Fullness Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

Paul’s prayer for us to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man

EXPERIENCING GOD’S FULLNESS I/ GOD’S POWER STRENGTHENS US: Ephesians 3:14-16 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, {15} Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, {16} That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Four Step Plan For Building A Harmonious Fellowship Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

How to get opposing groups to agree

INTRODUCTION: Many people feel loneliness, isolation and alienation today. Some feel lost in the crowd, a nameless face in a sea of faces. Many people feel isolated, they may want to break out of this isolation, but they are paralyzed by the very idea of pulling down their masks and becoming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Glorious Salvation Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

The redemptive work of the 3 Persons of the Holy Trinity

I/ THE REDEMPTIVE WORK OF THE FATHER A/ WHO HATH BLESSED US - Ephesians 1:3 Blessed <be> the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <places> in Christ: 1. We have a Heavenly Heart within us. Ezek 36:26 A new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Paralyzed In The Menial

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2002

We are so focused on the sensual and emotionalized the spirit of God, that we have distracted our attention from the real issues of the church and we have allowed our hearts and actions to be paralyzed.

PARALYSIS IN DAILY CHRISTIAN LIVING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and HAVING DONE ALL, TO STAND... James 1:22 But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Hopeless Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 18, 2002

Remember being Lost

A Life Without Hope Ephesians 2:11-22 · Ephesians is filled with mighty truths, fantastic statements which remind us of what if means to be a Christian. IF we ever grasp these truths we will never be envious of a lost world, never wish to be like them in any way, and never be drawn back to those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

The Difference God Makes Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 18, 2002

New Life in a lost life

What a Difference You Made in My Life Ephesians 2:13-22 · This morning we looked at the pagan’s condition ‘without Christ’. That defines lostness. You can be very worldly and lost or you can be very religious and lost. The question is your relationship with Jesus Christ. The ‘Gentiles’, which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

The Battle For The Family

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

If we are going to have strong families then we must battle Satan for our families

The Battle For The Family Ephesians 6:11-18 As we begin this message with our focus on the family there will be several matters to consider. First of all we must understand the the family is the foundation for all of society. When the family fails: 1. The Community Fails 2. The Schools ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Armed And Dangerous

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 21, 2002

Here’s the truth, whether we want to recognize it or not: we’re in a battle. When we choose Jesus Christ, we’re not choosing the easy path in life. Our foes are worse than any of those in human battles: we’re battling “spiritual forces of evil”. Our foe i

“Armed and Dangerous” Ephesians 6:10-20 Kung Fu Clergy. Martial Arts Ministry. If you think these are cute oxymorons, think again. More karate clergy are cinching their black belts than ever, chopping for Christ, kicking, blocking, flipping and punching their way into churches everywhere. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

"But Jesus...: Faith In The Face Of Reason"

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 21, 2002

In the struggles and hard times of our lives, we are called to look beyond our own understanding, beyond our reasoning and recognize that faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains. In your life if you have not already experienced them, times wil

“‘But Jesus…’: Faith in the Face of Reason” Mark 6:30-44 For many people, the events of this fall have resulted in changed lives. In the beginning of September we traveled on airlines without fear and seldom gave thought to things like anthrax and small pox. Before September 11th, few people knew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Methodist