Sermons about Ephesians 4:1-5:15

If Christians Only Practiced What Shamu Does

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 23, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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Spiritual Maturity

I. As most of you know, we went to San Antonio this past week, and no trip to San Antonio is complete without a trip to Sea World. A. Being a minister I am always thinking in terms of ministry and I learned that the people that work with killer whales know something that a lot of Christians have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2, Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up Christians

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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Our Purpose - Building Up Christians

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians 5-5-02 Ephesians 4:11-16 The Last Few weeks we have been learning how to build a strong Godly church and its purpose in our community. The questions we are asking are: "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose Here in Hermosa ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jul 3, 2002

based on 498 ratings

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Demonstrates how unity and fulfilling the purposes of the church go hand in hand. Gives practical characeristics to exhibit in order to achieve unity.

Unity in the Church Philippians 2:1-11 Here Paul is instructing the church how they are to act one to another. He’s leading them to unity. And it’s unity for a purpose. Vs. 2 says "working together with one heart and purpose." It’s when we follow these instructions of Paul and we, the Church, are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 4:4, Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-26, Galatians 5:19-26 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The Transition

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

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A message to military chaplains considering the major transition of retirement

I’ve heard it said, “Real soldiers don’t know any civilians.” For those who make the military chaplaincy a career (the lifers), there is the danger of becoming institutionalized. One becomes used to wearing the uniform, learning the language (the slang, buzz words and acronyms), sharing the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Congregational

Growing People For Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 9, 2002

based on 50 ratings

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This sermon casts the vision for a spiritually mature church and mature Christians.

We recently completed a series on Growing in Faith. If we are to grow in our faith, then we, the church, are to provide opportunities and an environment for people to grow. We are to be Growing People for Jesus. Growth is common metaphor used in the New Testament – 47 times. One thing is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

Excerpts From The Past

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 10, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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The following compiled excerpts are to remind us that truth has always had its battles.

EXCERPTS FROM THE PAST The following compiled excerpts are to remind us that truth has always had its battles. WORLDLY ENTERTAINMENT ROMAN R-RATED ENTERTAINMENT 260-330 AD Lactantius "I am inclined to think that the corrupting influence of the stage is even worse [than that of the arena]. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Memorial To My Mother, Juanita Shepherd

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2002

based on 140 ratings

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My mother, Juanita Shepherd, passed from this life on June 30, 2002. This message was given in her memory.

A MEMORIAL TO MY MOTHER, JUANITA SHEPHERD Ephesians 5:1-2 "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." INTRO.- Someone said, "It’s better not to have lived than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'd Fish More

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 5,460 views

A sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 about fishing for men.

Sermon for 7/14/2002 I’d fish more Colossians 4:2-6 Introduction: In the movie called the Dead Poet’s Society, Robin Williams plays the role of a teacher in an exclusive eastern prep school. On the first day of school, he takes the class of boys out into the hallway to look at the pictures of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Protect Our Church

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002

based on 130 ratings

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In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-24, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Of Light

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 23, 2001

based on 70 ratings

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Beware of false prophets.

2 Cor 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Proverbs 6:12-15, Ephesians 4:14, Ephesians 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Power House Marriages

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 24, 2001

based on 187 ratings

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Giving practical building blocks for creating and maintaining a powerful marriage.

Power House Marriages "5 building blocks"  In these end times, family values have come under great attack.  Marriages have become a disposable item.  The commitment is gone.  God’s word has not changed.  We can have great marriages  We can have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14, Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Community - Value One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

based on 104 ratings

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As we gain a right understanding of how much worth and value each person has, as we come to see each other the way God sees us, then we will gain an appreciation for one another that will strengthen love and build community.

This is the fifth and last message in our series on Building Community. In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 5, 2001

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Friendly Fire is when you are hit by the ammunition from your own troops. How many church members have been injured from our friendly fire?

Friendly Fire Introduction: A few years ago, back in 1990, we were involved in what was known as the Persian Gulf War. Our troops took on the Iraqi forces out in the desert of Kuwait. In those two months, January and February, we won an outstanding victory, and we had relatively few casualties. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: *other

Bumper To Bumper On The Highway Of Holiness

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 9, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 3,117 views

Uses the metaphor of driver’s education to explore St. Paul’s understanding of personal holiness as it relates to corporate solidarity and ecclesial unity.

BUMPER TO BUMPER ON THE HIGHWAY OF HOLINESS Ephesians 4:17-32 INTRO. A COMMON HIGHWAY: DRIVERS EDUCATION FOR CHRISTIANS I was driving to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and I happened to get on the Dan Ryan Expressway just about the time of rush hour was ending. Now I don’t know if you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sore Joints In The Body

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

based on 40 ratings

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Poor Communication or complete lack of it, is one of the greatest problems in the church.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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