Sermons on Ephesians 4:13:

Enhancing The Unity Of Christ’s Body Series

Contributed by Niran Seriki on Dec 15, 2020

God wants us to be united as Christ's Followers, the same way there is Unity in the GodHead. God loves unity and of course, in Unity, lies strength, Progress and Renewal.

1. UNITY – THE INGREDIENT FOR SUCCESSFUL ACHIEVEMENT Unity is a very important ingredient required for progress, movement, accomplishment and making great strides in all areas of life. No team can succeed without unity. No progress can be made without unity. For instance, all parts of your car work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 4:13

5 Keys To Grow Up Into Christ Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 6, 2021

Traits of Babies: fussy, cranky, want pacifier, throw fits, want sweets, wear diaper -- is what many Christians resemble. God wants us to grow up. Here's 5 tips to gaining maturity in Christ.

5 KEYS TO GROW UP INTO CHRIST BURLY IN GROWTH Eph. 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Elon Musk Jokes 1. Conversation between a guy and a salesperson during the new Tesla roadster drive test..."Excuse me, sir, I see on the specs that the new Tesla roadster comes standard with a defibrillator. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does The Contract Say?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 7, 2021

You better not rewrite it. The better you know it the better it is for you and those you impact.

When I was training to be a Contract Specialist in South Carolina, my mentor, Art Nalley, always stressed one thing. “What does the contact say?’ That was second only to “Don’t worry about the mule going blind just load the wagon” when the workload was intense. That is a Mississippi adage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-46, Galatians 1:6-8, 2 Timothy 2:15-18, Ephesians 4:11-16, John 16:13-15, 1 Corinthians 14:19, 1 Timothy 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is A Christian?

Contributed by Taiwo Ola-Victor Babalola on Dec 6, 2021

Some distinguish Christians as “good or bad” Christian but in reality, it is either a Christian or not.

Pastor (Dr.) Elijah O. Abina, define a Christian as one who belongs to Christ through personal relationship with Christ. Some distinguish Christians as “good or bad” Christian but in reality, it is either a Christian or not. We examine who a Christian is not, the Christian identity, the benefits of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Gift From The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

A woman decides to try riding horseback, even though she has had no lessons or prior experience.

• She mounts the horse unassisted and the horse immediately springs into motion. • It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the woman begins to slip from the saddle. • In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot seem to get a firm grip. • She tries to throw her arms ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Maturity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2022

It is necessary for us to grow in our faith so that we can fight the battle against Satan.

The Maturity of the Church Text: Eph. 4:7-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: There are no short cuts to maturity. It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. The development of Christlike ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Methodist

Ligaments Of The Church

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Jan 27, 2022

with a worldwide Pandemic plaguing us for the past two years, our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family of rich relationships.

Ligaments of the Church Ephesians 4:12-16 Have you ever thought much about ligaments? You know what I am talking about, right? Ligaments. …the things that hold our skeletal system together. Ligaments are the super strong fibrous connectors that hold our bones together. They are different from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Hugging A Heretic

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 30, 2021

We are called to mark them who cause divisions. How much more so those who teach doctrinal error?

Titus 3:10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. A heretic after the first or second admonition you reject or have nothing to do with, not keep supporting their ministries. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:17, 1 Timothy 1:20, 2 Timothy 4:14, Ephesians 4:11-17, Titus 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Serving and ministering to others is why you were created. Each and every one of you were called to ministry. The call to salvation and the call to service are identical.

Some years ago, my family went to Washington, DC for vacation. If you ever have the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital, it is an amazing experience. From the new Museum of the Bible to the war memorials it is a moving experience for all ages. Of course, while we were there, we wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Different Roles, Same Assignment

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 9, 2021

There are some in the body of Christ who see those with public roles (ministries) in the body of Christ as being more valuable to the kingdom than those who don’t. But this is simply not true when you see “the big picture.”

Over the years, I’ve known Christians who, because they didn’t have public ministries, believed that they were, somehow, second tier to those who did. They were not preaching. They were not teaching Sunday school. They didn’t lead the choir. They served on committees. They were not unhappy. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10, Luke 9:1-2, Luke 10:17-20, Luke 10:1, Genesis 1:31, Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 2:21-22, Genesis 1:26, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 4:12-14, Luke 15:7, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

11th Sunday After Pentecost. August 4th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2021

Year B, Proper 13.

2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-13, Psalm 51:1-12, Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:9-15, Psalm 78:23-29, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35. (A) AMAZING GRACE FOR BACKSLIDING BELIEVERS. 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-13. It is not my purpose at this time to go into all the sordid details of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-13, Psalm 51:1-12, Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:9-15, Psalm 78:23-29, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Body: An Exposition Of Ephesians 4:1-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 26, 2021

what is God's vision for His Church and how does He bring this about?

One Body: An Exposition of Ephesians 4:1-16 One of my favorite hymns is “The Church’s One Foundation.” Christians share a common confession that Jesus Christ is Lord. He is the foundation of our faith. The writer goes on to say that the Church has been chosen from among all different nations over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Ones

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 29, 2021

This passage is the beginning of a "handbook" for the Christian disciple.

7 Ones – Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Intro: I found the following poem while researching this sermon. “One night, I had a wondrous dream; one set of footprints there was seen, the footprints of my precious Lord, but mine were not along the shore. But then some stranger prints appeared, and I asked the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Did He Go?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 31, 2021

Much is said about unity of the body of Christ. Here Paul tells how to accomplish this. He also goes into the depth that God will go to unify His Church.

Sermon Title: Where did He go? Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Now hear the reading of God’s word. There will be a few stops on our way through our Scripture Text too. Ephesians 4:1-16 NLT Unity in the Body 4 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leading A Worthy Life

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 3, 2021

We don't wake and decide that, today we'll live with integrity. It's a lifetime of decisions and training.

Leading a Worthy Life 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 4:1–16   • Real-life integrity • [IMAGE] Story of Robert Adams who found $17,000 in cash in a bank bag beside an ATM in Chicago. • At first, he thought is was prank/joke. But no TV crews popped out to catch him. • Bag had Chase on the side, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13, 1 John 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ