Sermons on Ephesians 2:15-23:

Sonnet Saints Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 25, 2002

What Kind of Work of art are you?

SONNET SAINTS Ephesians 2:10 · This morning we looked at this wonderful gift of salvation that we possess. It is BY GRACE - THROUGH FAITH - OF GOD. As we look to verse 10 it reminded me of a story I once heard. There was a minister out taking a walk on a beautiful street. He noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 2:8-10

You Belong Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002

When Jesus was crucified in the flesh, we lost our capacity to distinguish ourselves from one another based on what we can see. We belong because we belong to him.

You Belong Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 2:11-22 Let me introduce you to Dain. It’s not hard to tell that Dain is a Christian. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was a child and grew up in the church. He went to Sunday School every week, winning perfect attendance pins more often ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receive Grace To Proclaim Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002

God wants you to understand and believe that being a servant of the gospel is his gift to you. He invites you to receive that gift as a part of his life-changing grace.

Receive Grace: To Proclaim Christ Ephesians 3:1-13 Pastor Jim Luthy Paul said he became a servant of "this gospel." "This gospel," according to Ephesians 1-2, is the good news that we are blessed in the heavenly realms. It is finished. The papers have been signed the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receive Grace To Present Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 27, 2002

The presence of God will never be revealed to us, through us, or in us, if we don’t receive our gifts and employ them in unity.

Receive Grace: To Present Christ (Together) Ephesians 4:1-16 Pastor Jim Luthy What we have learned so far from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus is that we are to pursue understanding and receive grace. Having pursued understanding, we know that we are blessed in the heavenly realms, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Are Bright-Eyed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 28, 2002

God’s grace cures all spiritual blindness.

The other week was interesting to say the least. Our whole family was infected with “pink eye.” Joseph had it the worst. His eyes were irritated and red; watery, itchy, and oozy. Pink eye made it hard for him to see. The doctor examined him and put him on an antibiotic drop. God examines our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Grieve Not The Holy Spirit Of God

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 28, 2002

We grieve the Holy Spirit of God by how we mistreat our brothers and sisters in Christ. See five ways you should not treat your brothers and sisters in Christ.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Walking Worthily"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 1, 2002

This sermon stresses the need to live by faith and experience the miracles of God in our lives.

"Walking Worthily" Text: Ephesians 4:1-3 "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation where- with ye are called. With all lowliness and meekness, with long- suffering, forbearing one another in love; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Spirit-Filled

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 1, 2002

Canada’s Olympic glory gives a picture of God’s will - the fullness of His Spirit, the Joy of God , so how can we get in on it.

How to be Spirit-filled Team Canada’s gold medal win in Salt Lake City Olympics has spread a spirit of patriotism. Waves of red and white all over the country, coast to coast. Spontaneous singing, outburst of shouts of triumph, joy and celebration! Some say declare a holiday in Feb. to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Indescribable

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Mar 2, 2002

Trying to re-capture the wonder of our first love of Christ and to understand his indescribable love for us.

Have you ever been speechless? Have you ever been so overcome with emotion that words failed you? I can think of times in my life when I have been hard pressed to put words to my emotions and those times are more than memorable. Sometimes those moments that defy description are moments of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfillment For An Empty Life

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Message on the Purpose of Life

Fulfillment For An Empty Life (Ephesians 1:1-11 (NT) Also Romans 8:28 (NT)) (Evangelism, Priorities) (Topical) The ancient philosophers always had three question they debated… 1.) Where did I come from? 2.) What is my purpose? 3.) Why is there so much evil in the world? Every conversation and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dress Appropriately

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002

For protection, put on the full armor of God.

Dress Appropriately 1. Does it seem you have more trouble after becoming a Christian than you did before? May not be imagining it. When you accept Christ as Savior, you enrolled as agent of Heaven & gained enemy. 2.Commitment to Jesus, enlisted as soldier in the army of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Light

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002

An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Better Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2003

Enjoying a better life in Christ begins with an understanding of who the Bible says we are.

Ephesians 1:1-6 A Better Life in Christ Introduction Are you looking for a better life? You are not alone. People everywhere today are looking for a better life. Politicians know this, because in every presidential election, candidates declare how they will lead our country so we can all have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Number One Draft Choice

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003

Through no effort or work on our part, we have been chosen and blessed.

Number One Draft Choice Well, here we are in the New Year. New Year’s resolutions, the end of our breaks from school and work, and the end of the College Football Bowl games marathon. How many here watched any of the bowl games offered this year? Did anyone get burnt out watching ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How A Church Can Change For The Better

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003

In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist