Sermons on Ephesians 2:1-7:

Part One - Choosing Sides Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 10, 2009

Exploring the baptismal vows of church membership; what it means to be a member of a church

1You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2in 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. 3All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, following the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Thoughts On Zombies

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 13, 2009

We are no longer dead in our sins but Jesus has set us free and brought us back to life; so live!

Eph 2:1 – 10 God’s thoughts on Zombies 1) All of us start as zombies (vs 1) You were born as a zombie (vs 1) Vs 1 – We are all born zombies (the walking dead, alive in our sin) 2) What do zombies do? (vs 2, 3) Blood lust – likewise, we too – lust after things of this world Is not blood lust a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Before And After

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 22, 2009

We all like these pictures that show what we were like and what we are now, well sometimes we do. This before and after picture is one we should like and appreciate what God has done for us.

Before and After Eph 2 Having laid the foundation of our life in Christ and living through his resurrection power, Paul expounds on the theme of salvation by reviewing the merciful means that God uses to bring us in to His Family. What is mercy? Micah 7:19 tells us MIC 7:19 You will again have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 5, 2012

Full text sermons focusing on Ephesians 2:8-10

Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:5-10 ©Copyright September 30, 2012 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche Series: Ephesians Our text this morning is one of the most eloquent and beautiful passages in the Bible. Ephesians 2:8-9 are two of the most memorized verses among Christians; for good reason. These verses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Works In The Plan Of Salvation!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 7, 2012

In this outline we list 10 works that we and the Holy Spirit does in our lives as we walk in His Plan Salvation. A preacher once explained grace to me with this acronym: God's Riches At Christ's Expense

Ten works in the Plan of Salvation! In this outline we list 10 works that we and the Holy Spirit does in our lives as we walk in His Plan Salvation. A preacher once explained grace to me with this acronym: God's Riches At Christ's Expense I. God 's Grace Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) 8 For by grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Being Defined By God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2012

The world tries to label you. Those labels will hold you back. Let yourself be defined by God's grace. It is liberated.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How do you define yourself? • Do you define yourself by your vocation (I am a teacher)? By your accomplishments (I am in the Hall of fame)? By a title (I am A CEO)? • How do you define yourself? • What kinds of labels do we use on one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2012

The Council Fathers made much use of Paul's theology of the Church in writing the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, and it points us outward to a starving world.

Monday of 29th Week in Course 2012 Vatican II Documents The occurrence of the Letter to the Ephesians in our Lectionary right at the beginning of the year of faith, in which have begun to study Lumen Gentium, is quite providential. Here in chapter 2 of the letter, St. Paul makes a subtle change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Grace For The Beginning Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

Grace for Methodists is understood as a three-stage process: prevenient grace, justifying grace, and sanctifying grace. That being said, we need to understand that grace is just that, grace. Prevenient grace, justifying grace and sanctifying grace are not

Grace for the Beginning of the Journey Ephesians 2:1-10 John Wesley started the Methodist movement after having an encounter with the Holy Spirit in his small group Bible study when his heart as he described it was “strangely warmed.” From that point on, Methodism made significant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Grace Transforms 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 24, 2011

Christianity never becomes about human effort. We do not move on from grace – we move deeper and deeper into it. The gospel not only ignites us to faith, it fuels our entire journey.

Dakota Community Church September 25, 2011 Grace Transforms 3 Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. 1. What is biblical grace? 2. Where does grace originate? 3. Grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Grace

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Aug 20, 2010

This sermon is about one of the most used and probably least understood words in the Christian faith today. GRACE. Greater men than myself have tried to fully explain grace and have failed. In a small way I only wish today to talk about grace and how it a

Grace Introduction: Today’s sermon is about one of the most used and probably least understood words in the Christian faith today. GRACE. Greater men than myself have tried to fully explain grace and have failed. In a small way I only wish today to talk about grace and how it affects us and man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace, More Than A Girl's Name

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 15, 2013

What is grace? And who is it evidenced in our lives.

Grace, More Than a Girl’s Name When I had been a Christ follower for a few days my best friends brother asked me what my favorite song was, I wasn’t sure exactly what answer he was looking for but considering he was a pastor I figured that “We’re Here for a Good Time” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Christ To Save Ephesians 2:1-10 Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 20, 2010

A reflection in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti on the truth that 'Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord' Psalm 33:12

17.1.10 THE POWER OF CHRIST TO SAVE Ephesians 2:1-10 INTRO The News this week has dominated by the events following the earthquake in Haiti, and not surprisingly. The UN have described the scale of the disaster as unprecedented. I don’t suppose it will be possible to calculate how many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Life Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 27, 2010

One does not look for signs of death but signs of life. That is true when we look for spiritual life as well. One of the "Great Buts" of the Bible. Vvv. 1-5

As late as 5 pm Wednesday a 5-year-old boy named Monley was pulled alive from a collapsed Haitian home on Wednesday, eight days after the earthquake.1 In addition rescue workers heard a faint tapping from the Hotel Montana but it ceased following the after-shock. Nicholas Reader, spokesman for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

All glory for our change goes to God. He provided us with salvation. We do not need to do good works to merit salvation, but we should do good works because we have received salvation. This is God’s plan for every believer.

Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want Your Fortune Told?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Looking at our future with Christ.

DO YOU WANT YOUR FORTUNE TOLD? Ephesians 2:1-12 Charles Dederich is credited with the famous line, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” II Corinthians 6:2 behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. I. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REVEAL OF THE PAST ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist