Sermons on Ephesians 4:29-5:7:

When Emotions Stifle Our Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 15, 2021

Many people are struggling with jealousy. Notice how jealousy arises in our hearts only when we compare ourselves with others. Most often our comparisons are only with those who are doing better than us, never with those who have much less than us.

When emotions stifle our conscience In Genesis 42:21, we read, “Then they said to one another, “In truth we are guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us and we did not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.” (ESV) These are the words ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Other

Forgive And Heal

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 20, 2021

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. Joseph had an opportunity to punish his brothers for their treachery but instead forgave them. The result was a cohesive people group leaving Egypt 400 years later to become the nation of Israel. Forgiveness brings healing.

20211218 Parsha Vayechi – Forgive and Heal Notes Torah Portion Gen 50:15-21 Haftarah 1 Kings 2:1-7 Brit Chadashah Ephesians 4:26-32 The last reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayechi, which means "and he lived." The title comes from the first verse of the reading, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: *other

God's Answer To Anger

Contributed by Jarrett Stephens on Jan 5, 2022

We all know what it is to be angry.

Intro – Eph. 4:26-32 Now, all of us know what it is to experience anger. Your anger may be rooted in something as serious as abuse or something as insignificant as someone taking a parking spot that you were waiting on, but we all know what it is to be angry. And listen…it is a problem. Just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 37:8, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Proverbs 15:1  (view more)  (view less)

Keep The Light Burning!

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 11, 2021

This sermon is a podcast on iHeart Radio from my GodNAmerica Ministry. This lesson reflects the power of God's light on the lives and hearts of people. Light IS greater than darkness.

Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Ephesians 5:6-14 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Characterization Of Christian Love

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 19, 2021

What is the difference between Christian Love and the way the world's love? The answer is astonishing

Introduction I’ve always loved limericks: “There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, and they clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats… there weren't any.” (Pulpit Helps) Now that strikes us as funny because we can picture cats ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-39, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:31-32, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 4:8, Leviticus 19:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

2x4 In My Eye Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 1, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“2x4 In My Eye” Luke 6:37-45 A sermon for 6/6/21 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 6 “41 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye? 42 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45, Galatians 6:7-10, Luke 6:35-36, Ephesians 4:25-31, Matthew 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:15, James 3:8-12, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Five Steps To Getting Along

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Church people are more famous for our bickering than our brotherly love--why is that?

Ephesians 4:25-32 25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27and give no opportunity to the devil. 28Let the thief no longer steal, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Love Does Not Return Evil For Evil

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 9, 2021

You say you abide in Christ, then be imitators of Christ.

Those of you who say you abide in Christ ought to make every effort to walk the path that he walked (1 John 2:6). "Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him" (Ephesians 5:1, GNT). To live as a Christ-follower is the promise we made when we embarked on this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6, Ephesians 5:1, 1 Peter 3:9-10

Denomination: Other

Renew 2021 - Redemption Good Friday Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2021

Today is Good Friday and the reason we are here to celebrate tonight is all about Redemption – the action of God clearing our debt to sin!

Good Friday Service: Redemption Introduction to the message of Redemption: Today is Good Friday and the reason we are here to celebrate tonight is all about Redemption – the action of God clearing our debt to sin – the action of recovering us from the heartbreak and bondage of sin – the action of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13, Ephesians 5:2, Genesis 3:12-15, Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Sunday 2021 - Why The Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 3, 2021

To an unchurched, Biblically illiterate population the resurrection of Jesus from the dead may be confusing or even rejected out of hand as a fable. It is only when we see it in its proper context that we can even start to grasp the magnitude of this great series of events.

Why Is The Resurrection Important? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 John 4:8, Ephesians 5:6, Genesis 6:5, Isaiah 53:8, Romans 5:9, Romans 6:23, Revelation 21:8, John 3:18, Luke 18:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Healing Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 11, 2021

Today's message looks at the doctrine of forgiveness, what it is and isn't, why we need to forgive, how we go about forgiving, and what then is confession and how that is the beginning of the forgiveness process.

The Healing Power of Forgiveness How many think people in general are weird? Now, how many think others are weirder than you? Now, in my almost 70 years of life, one of the things I’ve learned is that we’re all weird, and a little bit odd at times, or for some, most of the time. And the reason is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:12, Job 5:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Communication Is Key Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 14, 2021

This is the 7th devotion from the series entitles, Building Relationships that Last,' and talks about the importance of communication in building healthy relationships.

Communication, we can say, is the life-line to maintaining meaningful relationships. Today, more than ever before, there are myriad ways we can communicate with one another. The advancements in science and technology have placed before us, numerous options to communicate effectively, and the boom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Luke 19:1-10, John 2:13-17, James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:29, Ecclesiastes 3:7, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Crazy Little Thing Called Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 19, 2021

The emotion of love and living a life of love can be very complicated. How do we navigate through all the confusing and emotionally charged stuff involved in love? By knowing God and walking in God's ways.

A. One day two men named Bill and Steve were discussing the possibility of love. “I thought I was in love three times,” said Bill. 1. Steve asked, “Thought you were in love, what do you mean?” 2. The man explained, “Three years ago, I cared very deeply for a woman who wanted nothing to do with me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, Romans 5:5, Matthew 22:37, John 13:34, Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 John 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Santa

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

What do Jesus and Santa have in common? Nothing? Perhaps more than you think, just not how you think! The true story of a man who got a name, though he personally would rather all credit go to The Son!

While we know very little about the man who likely bore the name, the most likely person was the Bishop of Myra, near modern Finike, Turkey, in the 300s. Nicholas' parents died when he was just a teenager. His parents left him a lot of money which made him a rich young man. He went to live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Romans 3:23, Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be Weak In Jesus

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Apr 25, 2021

What does it mean to be weak in Jesus? We need to be honest with ourselves, understanding that we are sinful and we are weak. We need THE savior daily in our life.

What It Means to Be Weak in Jesus People like winners • Every day on earth there are contests to see who is best at something. • Olympics, contests, leagues – everybody cheers for the winners. • People respect strong people – healthy, disciplined, practiced, pretty. So, • What does it mean to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10, Philippians 2:12, Luke 12:5, Ephesians 5:3, Matthew 7:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God