Sermons on Ephesians 2:15-23:

Ministerial Gifts Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007

Continuing to look at the Ministerial Gifts within the local church and their true purpose and whether or not these gifts are still vital today.

Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Everything God does, he does well. Not only in the creation, but also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following In His Footsteps

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Apr 19, 2007

The test of a true Christian comes in our everyday walk with Christ.

FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS (Ephesians 4:1-6) [Ask song director to sing “Footsteps of Jesus” #325 red hymnal] This morning our Scripture reading is Ephesians chapter 4, verses 1 through 6. The message is entitled “Following in His Footsteps,” and we’re going to be talking about walking. Talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Just What The Doctor Ordered: Unity In The Spirit

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007

Encourage the church to unite together and fulfill it’s purpose.

Just What the Doctor Ordered: Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 August 17, 2003 Humor A severe rash prompted a man from a rural area to come to town to be examined by one of my colleagues. After the usual history-taking followed by a series of test, the physician advised the patient that he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Or Filled? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 22, 2007

In order to be in the will of God, believers today must be filled with the Holy Spirit. Anything else is utterly ridiculous.

1. Two contrasts and two comparisons (17-18) 2. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with praise (19) 3. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with thankfulness (20) 4. To be filled with the Spirit is to overflow with humility (21) EPHESIANS 5:17-21 I love my kids with all my heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Under Siege

Contributed by James May on Apr 22, 2007

In these last days, we are a church under siege by the powers of darkness, but we will prevail because we are armored by God.

Under Siege By Pastor Jim May On May 23, 1863, nearly 30,000 Union soldiers were camped in a semi-circle around one of the most unlikely places in the country. Just 35 miles north of where we are right now there was a fort built on a high bluff overlooking a sharp bend in the Mississippi River. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 23, 2007

God’s clothes never wear out.

Many of us got new clothes for Christmas I love the way I look in new clothes I look good... I look different... I look fresh This morning... I want to give you some clothes SO YOU LOOK GOOD...DIFFERENT...FRESH Ephesians 6:10-17 The armor of God... Looks good on you For every piece of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Grace Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 24, 2007

To experience a life of meaning and purpose we must first embrace and engage in the grace of God.

Live Out Loud – Our GRACE April 22, 2007 Ephesians 2:1-10 Recap: We’re in a series in Ephesians entitled – Live Out Loud. The intent of this series is to help us learn how to live in the grace and power of Christ in us so we might experience the abundant life Jesus promised. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 24, 2007

The importance of the belt of truth (Bible) in the Christian life.

The Believers Boot Camp Series The Armor Explained: The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6: 13-14a Illustration: Do you know and love the author? The story was told about a young college woman who read a book that she found to be extremely boring. Reading each page of the book was cumbersome and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Vision Tests Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Determining calling by examining Passions, Gifts and Experiences.

Vision Tests Focusing on a Personal Vision There was only one letter on the first eye-chart I ever saw. It was the letter “E.” I could see it just fine. It was big and bold. I actually knew other letters at the time, but not all of my classmates in Kindergarten did. So there was just the one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Ahead

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 25, 2007

Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare

“The Battle Ahead” Ephesians 6:10-18 “Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare.” Sunday Morning Sermon 4.22.07 Intro: Rocky Story Clip – Youtube.com cut off at 3:53 to avoid credits and blank screen. (Title and Text) I love the rocky movies – Who doesn’t love a story about an athlete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Together Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2007

The intorduction to 40 Days of Comunity campaign

40 Days of Community “Better Together” April 15, 2007 Intro: As humans, we are created to live together. This past week, Paul Watzlawick died. He was a revolutionary psychotherapist who believed that the key to overcoming emotional issues in life was not self-analysis but effective ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

7 Truths About The Church

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

The church is the body of Christ. It is not a building or an event. 24/7 x 365 days a year, we are the church!

7 Truths About the Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: What is the church? Is it a building? Is it an event? Does church begin when the doors are unlocked on Sunday morning? Does it end when the last light is off and the doors are locked? Does church begin when the music director begins ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 27, 2007

Start living like those who have been blessed in Christ.

Our Spiritual Blessings In Christ Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Roman historian named Titus Livius once said, "Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. 2. There are many Christians today that walk around with an interiority complex because they do not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

Is The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost Necessary To Have The Gifts? Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

Question: Is the baptism of the Holy Ghost necessary to have the Gifts of the Spirit? The answer: YES

Question: Is the baptism of the Holy Ghost necessary to have the Gifts of the Spirit? There is not one scripture that says so, but the Principle is there. Let’s go to the disciples before Pentecost. Luke 10:1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building The Bride

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Apr 28, 2007

We must first understand how the church is built in order to build it for God’s glory.

BUILDING THE BRIDE Eph. 2: 18-22 INTRO: The church is : A chosen bride, a cherished bride, and there is a chastening of the bride Christ said He would build—“upon this rock” but He was not referring to Peter (Matt. 16: 15-18) “Rock”—the gr. word “Petra” ; meaning a mass of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist