Sermons on Ephesians 2:1-19:

What Gave Jesus Joy? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 29, 2012

Do you know the difference between the "Joy of the Lord" and the "Joy of the World"? What does this text teach us about both of those?

OPEN: In my files I have comments by several people about what they felt would make someone happy. Daniel Boone - “All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.” Albert Schweitzer - “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” Johnny Carson - “Happiness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Alive

Contributed by David E. Watters on May 10, 2012

The focus is once again all on God. Heart change can only come from the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives. One of the images in the Bible to describe this change is the image of re-birth – the old dies and something completely new is born in its pla

Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 1 You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3 All of us once lived among them in the passions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

God's Favor

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 10, 2013

You are frustrated with your faith because you don't recognize the power of the resurrected Jesus in your life. You limit yourself based on what you think you can do or accomplish.

This Scripture teaches us about what God's Favor is all about. "God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Show His Grace

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2013

God has shown us A LOT of Grace, we can be excited at the prospect of showing that grace to others!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in the middle of a series entitled, “REASONS FOR MY HEART TO BEAT.” • This series deals with things that can help bring passion back to our faith, things to help give us the drive to live life with passion and gusto. • The REASONS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“you Were Shaped To Serve God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 14, 2013

God has uniquely shaped each of His children to serve Him by serving others.

Today going to look at God’s fourth purpose for your life: You were Shaped to Serve God. (READ TEXT) The word, “workmanship,” can be translated, “masterpiece.” Notice, the Bible says that through faith in Christ, that is what you already are. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

But God

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013

The other day I found myself in a negative/hard/bad ________________, but God made a way where there seem to be now way! And He will do it for you; just fill in the blank.

Quotes: “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins “You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” Ruth E. Renkl “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Build His Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2013

WE can get excited about building HIS church because we once were not able to be a part of it!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We welcome you this morning. • We are in the middle of a series entitled, “Reasons For My Heart To Beat.” • This series is designed to give us reasons to have passion about our faith. As we examine each of the reasons for our heart to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved For A Purpose

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013

You don't have to be a theological scholar to figure out what God expects of those who follow Jesus. He made it really clear. Take care of those who are in need in Jesus Name because you love God and you love people.

What followers of Jesus call the providence of God the world calls coincidence. I have so many stories about how God's providence showed up in our life just when we needed it to. I'm sure you have some, too. Kristi and I marvel at how God has provided for us in various ways through the years; an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearin' Down The Wall

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2013

Jesus came to break down the wall of separation. Does that wall still exist in your heart? Allow God to break it down now!

Tearin' Down the Wall Ephesians 2:11-22 When the Berlin wall came down it was a monumental event, but nothing compared to the wall which came down in v. 14. v. 14 both = Jew and Gentile. v. 13 'But Now'. What a contrast when Jesus comes on the scene. v. 17 'which were afar off' = Gentiles. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Can Jesus' Blood Do For You? Tear Down Those Walls

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 22, 2013

What does the Blood of Jesus do for you?

What Can Jesus' Blood Do for You? - Tear Down Those Walls Ephesians 2:11-18 God's grace is amazing to you and I. God's mercy to you and I is overwhelming. His love is immeasurable to you and I - by simply providing Jesus Christ as a sacrifice for our sins. We've seen this picture painted time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Walking Dead: Alive! Series

Contributed by N A on Mar 31, 2013

Apart from Jesus, we are all the Walking Dead. But because of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, we can become fully alive.

THE WALKING DEAD: ALIVE! (EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION) OPENING: Declare: “Christ is risen!” Pray for all of the other churches in town. INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever seen the TV show The Walking Dead, or any of the popular zombie movies? The basic idea behind them all is that during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Greatest Peace Mission

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2013

There will be no peace there until the Prince of Peace comes in person and establishes that peace! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Greatest Peace Mission Ephesians 2:12-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PeaceMission.html In September of 1938 the British Prime Minister Chamberlain returned from conferences in Nazi Germany. He was certain that he had stopped Adolf Hitler. He said, "Peace in our time, peace with honor." A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Workmanship In Our Lives

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 8, 2013

In this sermon outline we share nine works of God in our lives to make us what He wants us to be. He always wants good things for His Children and we are His workmanship when we permit Him to have His own way in our lives.

God’s Workmanship in our lives. In this sermon outline we share nine works of God in our lives to make us what He wants us to be. He always wants good things for His Children and we are His workmanship when we permit Him to have His own way in our lives. Ephesians 2:8-11 (KJV)8 For by grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-11

God's Amazing Grace Part One

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2013

God's grace is unmerited and undederved favor with God. We ought to live our lives as not only physically alive but spiritually alive also.

God’s amazing Grace Part one Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction- This morning we start a 2 week sermon on grace. God’s amazing grace and what benefits it means to each of us. Commercials are designed to create a picture of need and a picture of want. Words like “revolutionize ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Amazing Grace Part Two

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2013

God's grace is unmerited and undeserved favor with God. We ought to be living our lives no only physically alive but spiritually alive also.

Amazing Grace Part two Ephesians chapter 2:1-10 Ephesians chapter 2:1-10 Prayer Last week we started a two week message on God’s Grace. (Same verses) We saw that these words of the Apostle Paul paints a picture. It paints a picture of man’s need for God It shows that without God we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene