Sermons on Ephesians 4:1:

Resolution Number Three: Live Well With Others

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2008

The third of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’

We are now more than half way through first month of 2008 and this is the third of a four part series, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008.’ Four chapters, all from the New Testament, are being studied for the purpose of making four important resolutions for this year: (Slide 1) • Live Free in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Unity … It's Not Just A Concept

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

A sermon on unity in the church giving the incentives, imperatives and incarnation of unity in the church

"The Battling Baptists" ... that’s the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Take A Walk

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

Walking is a good illustration for living our Christian Life

BP12LetsTakeaWalkEphesians Ephesians 4: 1-32 Intro: Evolution of walking 1. roll/crawl 2. Walk – unsteady; need others 3. Walk – more confidence; still hold on but take steps without help 4. Try new things – walk, run, jump, skip; more skills, more strength, more coordination Still fall, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Methodist

How To Prevent A Church Split Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2007

27th in a series from Ephesians. Our attitudes are the key to preserving unity in the church.

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that there has been a lot of press lately about various church denominations that are facing possible splits over theological issues. Perhaps the most publicized battle recently has been within the Episcopal Church here in the United States ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living With One Hope

Contributed by Chris Willis on Oct 2, 2007

Paul writes in Ephesians 4 that we have one hope, and that hope is based upon our calling. When we understand our calling, we will understand our hope, and we’ll know how to live like Jesus.

Living With One Hope Ephesians 4:1-4 Let’s start with our text this morning . . . READ: EPHESIANS 4:1-4 Today we will focus on the exclusiveness of the Christian faith as we try to understand what it means for us to have one hope. But before we talk about hope, actually in order for us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advice For Walkers

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 31, 2007

Tips and benefits for those who are seeking to walk worthy of their calling.

ADVICE TO WALKERS IT ALL BEGAN WHEN MY MOTHER TOOK HER HAND AWAY and I took my first steps. I’ve been walking ever since. Long before I learned how to ride a bicycle, I walked everywhere. If I wanted to take the bus to school, I had to walk to the bus stop which was halfway to school, so I just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sticking Together

Contributed by Jarrod Bottley on Nov 9, 2007

This sermon is about family and friends sticking together. So many times everyone wants to do their own thing, but where there’s unity there’s strength.

History. In Rome, Paul was in official custody. Although his movements were restricted, he continued to guide the early church and preach the gospel. Paul identifies himself as the author of Ephesians at the beginning and in the middle of this letter (1:1, 3:1). Internal evidence supports Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Walk

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 15, 2007

The Bible uses the term "walk" to mean more than shoe-leather express. It means how we live.

Three times the Bible gives us this command. We see it also in Colossians 1:10-14; then, we see it again in 1 Thessalonians 2:12. The immediate question arises as to how we might possibly walk worthy, and what does the phrase, “the calling with which you were called,” mean? I want to spend ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up One Another Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007

Using our spiritual gifts and encouraging one another will help build the church.

Building Up One Another Ephesians 4:1-8; 11-16 October 28, 2007 For the past few weeks I have been discussing with you an important aspect of the church. We have all been gifted by God to use the spiritual gifts He has given to us. When we are faithful to God, we are also fruitful. Because if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Blueprints Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

And as we build the church, there are certain things that simply have to be in the plans if we’re going to be the kind of church God wants us to be. Community, Teamwork, Love.

It’s amazing what you can find on the Internet. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a Star Trek fan, so I was impressed when I found this. I found a website of pictures of the USS Enterprise made entirely from lego. (http://homepage.mac.com/happywaffle/enterprise/) The interesting thing about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walk The Walk

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Ephesians 4:1, “I… beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” I really believe that there are a lot of people who claim to have a relationship with Christ, but don’t. They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk.

Walk The Walk; Ephesians 4:1 Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches with bushy hair and a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:2-25

Doing Church (The Way) You And God Have Always Wanted

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The second sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church that You and God have Always Wanted.’

(Slide 1) When my mom was here last weekend, she related a story that happened probably not long before I was born and that took place one Wednesday night at the church she and dad attended then. It seems that there was a visitor that particular Wednesday night who was willing to sing a solo. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Bear With One Another Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 20, 2007

God commands us to bear with even the "difficult" people in our lives.

In the lat 1800’s there were two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield, Kentucky. The two deacons didn’t get along and always opposed each other in any decision related to the church. On one particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden peg on the back wall of the church so the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Supreme Call To Unity Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

Because we are indwelt by the same Spirit, saved by the same Savior, and children of the same Father, we are to be intertwined together in One Unity. In Him, we are one body . . . one spirit . . . one hope . . . with one Lord . . . one faith . . . one ba

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 3. A SUPREME CALL TO UNITY (Eph. 4:1-6) INTRODUCTION: Folks, we have followed together carefully through these first three chapters of Paul’s epistle to the Romans. From this study, we have learned the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Feet To Your Faith

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

In Ephesians 4:1, five times Paul exhorts us to walk in a manner befitting the gospel we bear.

PUTTING FEET TO YOUR FAITH Ephesians 4:1 INTRO: We have often heard the expression “Put feet to your prayers.” As I studied Ephesians that expression took on new meaning. The apostle Paul would have us put feet to our faith. In Ephesians 1-3, Paul explained the salvation we have in Jesus. When he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist