Sermons on Ephesians 4:11-16:11:

Equipping The Body Of Christ For Service

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2022

This message is about the purpose of leadership in the church, which is to equip the body of Christ for service in the church.

Equipping for Service - Sermon for October 30, 2022 If you have been following along for the last little while, you know that we have been talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit to the church. Part of the reason that we have been doing this series is so that we can be encouraged that each of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7, Ephesians 4:11-16, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grab Your Battle Rattle Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

You cannot stand against the enemy without your battle rattle. You must be wearing the whole armor of God.

You cannot stand against the enemy without your battle rattle. You must be wearing the whole armor of God. The battle is not a natural one, therefore natural weapons are ineffective. Spiritual battles are fought with spiritual weapons. The armor has a purpose, our responsibility is to put it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Grab Your Battle Rattle? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

When facing an enemy, we must be wearing the proper gear for battle.

You cannot stand against the enemy without your battle rattle. You must be wearing the whole armor of God. The battle is not a natural one, therefore natural weapons are ineffective. Spiritual battles are fought with spiritual weapons. The armor has a purpose, our responsibility is to put it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Grab Your Battle Rattle? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

Now we come to part 2 regarding our battle rattle.

Now we come to the second half of our sermon. In verse 15: Shoes are needed for conflict and for traversing treacherous ground. These shoes are designed for warfare. Without a pair of shoes, you can only walk or run so far. Your feet are exposed to the elements. Are our shoes for running or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Alive In Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 8, 2022

What does it mean to be alive in Christ? if we are not alive in Christ, what are we?

Being alive in Christ Ephesians chapter 2:1-10 Introduction- Good morning to those watching online, we are glad you are here. Please turn with me to Ephesians 2:1-10 Prayer- Questions: What does it mean to be alive in Christ? If we are not alive in Christ, what are we? What has to take place in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Making Of A Saint

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 8, 2022

A sermon for All Saints' Sunday, Year C

November 6, 2022 – All Saints’ Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 1:11-23 The Making of a Saint Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. As we gather this morning in worship, we come bearing our grief. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 14, 2022

We should imitate both God's love and His purity in the way that we live. But that kind of life is only possible as we allow the Holy Spirit to fill us.

Many of you have probably seen the movie Groundhog Day where Bill Murray portrays Phil, a grumpy weatherman who got stuck living the same day, February 2, over and over again. Every morning he woke up to the same song and the same DJ announcing, “It's Groundhog Day!” The movie made us think: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Today, we will look at three powerful things Christ does that help define you as a believer

Background to passage: one of the most spectacular, all-encompassing letters in the NT regarding the church and our place in it. It puts on display God’s ultimate purpose for creation, the church, and your life. It was written to the Ephesians and possibly other churches in the region. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Easter?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

For those of you here today who are saved, this message will help you to rejoice in who you are in Jesus. For those of you here today who are not following Christ and have never been born again, this message is to offer you what Jesus died and rose again to give.

Background to passage: Today is our second pass through the opening sentence in the book of Ephesians; a book written to the saints there, whom Paul knew well. These believers within the fourth largest city in the Roman Empire. This is the first sentence after the greeting. It is powerful, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Power Hungry Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Why?

POWER HUNGRY Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Salvation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2022

People often ask, have you been saved? Do we even know what that means?

What is salvation? How does it work? In Greek the word for Savior or Deliverer is s?t?? (soter) and so we call the study of salvation soteriology. The word save means to liberate, deliver or rescue. We must look at the context to understand what kind of salvation is being referred to. Temporal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church, Keep The Unity

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2022

We are one body in Christ. Therefore, we should all be doing our part in keeping unity within the church.

What is unity? Definition: the state of being united or joined as a whole, oneness, a condition of harmony - accord, the quality or state of being made one - unification, a totality of related parts. In this passage of scripture, Paul is writing to the Ephesians to encourage keeping unity within ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Year! New You!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 29, 2022

A New Year's Day sermon playing off an idea from Narnia.

New Year! New You! Ephesians 3:20-21 January 1, 2023 One of my favorite Christians authors is C.S. Lewis. In part, because he wrote so many deep and profound books which are challenging, and also because he was able to write Christian fantasy books. One of them is a series of books, called The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Shining Light On Darkness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but condemn them instead.

"Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but condemn them instead." - Ephesians 5:11 As children of light, we are commanded to shine brightly in a world shrouded in darkness. But what does it mean to "take no part" in the unfruitful works of darkness? And how do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

The Armour Of God

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Be ready for warfare

The whole armour of God Introduction: - It is our protection against the Evil - It is our protection against the Devil • Because the Devil wants to bind the heart of the believers (Matthew 12:29-30) • Because the Devil wants to blind the heart of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God