Sermons on Ephesians 1:1-6:24:

The Work Of The Father, The Son, And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 20, 2014

How the various Persons of the Trinity work in loving, redeeming, and sealing us in Christ.

Ephesians 1:1-14 Outline Intro: Ship built by little boy, lost and then found and bought by the boy. He truly owned it. CIT: The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit plan all things. CIS: They work together to redeem, save, and seal us as adopted children of the Father. V1-2 “at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Run Your Life With Negative Splits"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Feb 21, 2014

We need to finish the race of life strong and not crawling to the finish line. This lesson will teach us how to do that.

Do you view God as a God that is waiting for you to slip up so He can drop the other foot or do you view God as a God of Mercy and Grace? First of all we have to quit working for the world and work for the Lord. The world loves us for our last deal. The saying “What have you done for me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Pearl Mystery

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 22, 2014

A treasure of supreme value. What is the mysterious secret to the value of this pearl? Let us see what is so special about a pearl.

Pearl Mystery Matthew 13:45,46 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: (KJV) 45 También el reino de los cielos es semejante a un mercader que busca buenas perlas; (RVG04) 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Must I Do? You Must Be Holy Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 23, 2014

Loving the world separates us from God – loving God separates us from the world.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE HOLY EPHESIANS 4:17-24 Big Idea: Loving the world separates us from God – loving God separates us from the world. 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you MUST no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Built To Serve God (Part 2)

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 24, 2014

There are several building blocks that God will use in your life to prepare you to serve Him effectively and to make an impact on others for Christ.

Built To Serve God (Part 2) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. The Bible is quite clear. Nobody is saved from the penalty of sin by being good enough. We are saved by God’s grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ. 2. You were created by God as a new person in Christ for the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Bible Church

Addiction Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2014

In this sermon, we explore the three steps needed to overcome our addictions.

Introduction: A. A man stood at a podium and said four short and simple words, “Don’t be like me.” 1. His name was Mickey Mantle. 2. When he graduated from a high school in Oklahoma, he signed with the Yankees. 3. This began a rapid assent to super stardom. 4. Mantle was on 7 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 24, 2014

What a to do, a sinful woman entering the house of a Pharisee, and the performance that she put on at the Rabbis feet, hwy did she show so much emotion? In coming to Jesus her sins were forgiven. In coming to Jesus our sins can also.

Forgiven, Luke 7:36-50 If you've been here over the last couple of weeks you will know that I’ve been speaking on this topic of ordinary to extraordinary. The thing is that as Christians we have encountered the extraordinary in encountering God, we have discovered that by God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Asking God To Do Big Things!

Contributed by James Barnes on Feb 26, 2014

This is a sermon that encourages us, and our church to trust the Lord to do great things through us when we seek to do them for His glory.

Text: Ephesians 3:20-21 Cosperville Baptist Church Series: Building Project Excursion Pastor Jim Barnes Topic: Prayer, Growth, Success January 12, 2014 “Asking God To Do Big Things!” Intro: Johnny, a very bright 5 year old, told his daddy he'd ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am Heard" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 26, 2014

What goes through your mind when you think of prayer?

“I Am Heard” (Eph 3:14-21) What goes through your mind when you think of prayer? If I were to say at the beginning of the service that we are not going to have any music or sermon or anything else this morning, we are just going to pray together for an hour, what would you’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Christ-Like Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 26, 2014

One of the clearest statements contained within Scripture, regarding the purpose and goal of Christian faith, is this passage: “Imitate God… in everything you do. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.”

WAC2BL: Christlike Scripture Text: Ephesians 5.1-2, NLT INTRODUCTION When we listen to a passage - like Ephesians 5 - …we should imagine ourselves sitting in someone’s living-room ~ …or sitting on the back-porch of a friend’s house ~ …and listening to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Insiders And Outsiders Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2014

God destroys the barriers that divide us. In Him there are no insiders or outsiders.

EPHESIANS # 4 Last week I took the text for the message from Ephesians 2:1-10. That passages hinges on two words in v. 4 – “But, God...” With those words darkness is turned light, hopelessness is thrown aside for favor, a desperate situation is changed to one of amazing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Holy Spirit Fill And Control You.

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 27, 2014

The one thing needful for the church, and the thing which above all others, men ought everywhere to seek for with one accord and with their whole heart, is to be filled with the Spirit of God. . . .

From the devotional: Daily thoughts on Holiness Devotions for a Deeper Spiritual Life, by Andrew Murray Eph 5:18 ...Let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. NLT JANUARY 22 The one thing needful for the church, and the thing which above all others, men ought everywhere to seek for with one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

Two-fold: first, to recognize that the relationships/inter-connections within this church family are first and foremost a product of the redeeming, providential work of God the Father. Secondly, the result of this reality should be a response of celebra

WAC2BL: Family Scripture Text: Ephesians 1.3-8 INTRODUCTION Aren’t families a funny-thing!?! They come in all-kinds of shapes-and-sizes ~ …each with a different-personality-and-style! For-example, you’ve got Ray-and-Deborah Barone (of Everyone Loves Raymond), …on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Waiting And Working

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 27, 2014

Waiting brings the needed strength for working-preparing us for joyful and unwearied work.

From the book God's plans for you by Andrew Murray (Previously published with the title: "How to work for God") Eph 2:10 For we are God's own handiwork, His workmanship, recreated in Christ Jesus, born anew, that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Armour Bearing

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2014

To expose the doctrine of armour-bearing and discuss the biblical way of doing it.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your armour-bearing biblical? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Advanced Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose the doctrine of armour-bearing and discuss the biblical way of doing it. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:11 (Amplified Bible) 6:11 Put on God’s whole armor [the armor of a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal