Sermons on Ephesians 4:49-5:2:

Core Value 3 - Equipping Disciples Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019

This sermon uses Ephesians 4:11-16 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of Equipping Disciples where we seek “To train believers through God’s Word, which is proclaimed from the pulpit, taught through small groups, and applied through training events.”

Message Ephesians 4:11-16 Equipping Disciples You will find many great pictures on the internet which make fun at body builders who never attend “leg day” This is what happens when you put too much emphasis on one, or a few, parts of your body which neglecting the other parts of your body. Your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Running Into Love.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 24, 2020

The Apostle Paul explained God’s love in this fashion: Ephesians 3:18NLT "And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is."

Running Into Love. Jeremiah 31:1-4NIV I think it’s fare to state, that time and time again, Israel ran into love from every direction. God’s love has no limitations. David’s cry—Psalm 61:2NKJV From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-4, Ephesians 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity Of The Body - 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 15, 2011

In order to reveal the miracle of unity that exists in Christ, Paul lays down the harsh reality of how divided the fall has left us. He doesn’t want the Ephesians (or us) to miss the weight of this thing. He doesn’t want a “no big deal” attitude to arise

Dakota Community Church October 16, 2011 Unity of the Body - 1 Ephesians 2:11-22 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men) — 12 remember that at that time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Mennonite

The Whole Counsel Of God

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Jun 14, 2003

In Acts 20, when Paul gives his farewell address to the Ephesian elders, we really see his heart as a pastor. What was driving him? Being aware of the necessity of being God’s "watchman." How did he accomplish this? "For I have not shunned to declare unto

Ephesus was a city in which many Jews took up residence + Here the seeds of the gospel were sown immediately after Pentecost = [Acts 2:9, 6:9] + At the close of his second missionary journey (about A.D. 51) + When Paul was returning from Greece to Syria, first visits city = [Acts 18:18-21] + He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2011

In Ephesians 2:1-7 we see how to have Victory in Christ, regardless of the circumstances through: 1) The Church (Revelation 2:1), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 2:2–3, 6), 3) The Concern (Revelation 2:4), 4) The Command (Revelation 2:5), and 5) The Couns

Today, more than 200 million Christians around the world face brutal opposition and persecution for simply naming Jesus as their Lord and Saviour and for choosing to serve Him. Their daily reality includes discrimination, intimidation, attacks, fines, imprisonment, unimaginable torture, and even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

Familiarity Breeds Contempt- And Children Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 22, 2015

1) God’s plan in creation is for men and women to marry and have children. 2) In this fallen world, marriage is not God’s best for everyone, and having children is not God’s calling on all couples. 3) Focus on Ephesians 6:1-4 (from John Piper)

HoHum: “Familiarity breeds contempt -- and children." Mark Twain WBTU: Must go back to the context here. At the end of Ephesians 5 Paul talks about marriage. He does give the role of the husband and the role of the wife in marriage, but there is so much more. In Ephesians 5 Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Years To Bear Fruit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 26, 2015

To show that GOD placed a time even on our spiritual growth so don't waste time but use time for GOD's Glory. Ephesians 5:16 (Amplified Bible) 5:16 Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Colossians 4:

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD place a time on everything? Yes. Look at the creation, it's divided into 6 days of creation. GOD created a time and placed a time on everything. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (The Living Bible) 3:1 There is a right time for everything: 3:2 A time to be born; A time to die; A time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Promise To Love, Honor And Cherish? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2015

Talk about the two roles in marriage: husband and wife (material adapted from: http://idcraleigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Ephesians-5.18-33idc.pdf and Andreas Kostenberger's book, God Marriage, and Family, chapter 3, Marriage in NT, pgs. 64- 75)

HoHum: Clint Eastwood- They say all marriages are made in heaven, but so are thunder and lightning. WBTU: Review and background for Ephesians 5:21-33 God designed marriage Vs. 31 we have heard a lot lately. Paul quotes from the Genesis account in Ephesians like Jesus did in Matthew 19. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do In The Day Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Psalm 41 describes a "time of trouble". Like David and Jesus, we all face our own evil days. Ephesians 6:13 reminds us to put on the whole armor of God to stand firm in these times of spiritual warfare. No one is immune, but God equips us to endure.

What to Do in The Evil Day! Psalm 41 Introduction: Look: v.1 – Underline: 4 words: “in time of trouble.” “Time” = a season – season of trouble “Trouble” = more than a trial or difficulty – (lit) day of evil or evil day. “Evil Day” = when the enemy comes in like flood – seeks to overwhelm ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Essential Commitments To Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

To Jesus Christ the Lord "Grow Up Into Christ Who is the Head of the Church" (Ephesians 4:15) To the Planting and Growing of Christ's Church "I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18) To Christ's Great Commission"Go and make disciples of all nations"(Matthew 28:19,20) Without a holistic unde

To Jesus Christ the Lord "Grow Up Into Christ Who is the Head of the Church" (Ephesians 4:15) To the Planting and Growing of Christ's Church "I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18) To Christ's Great Commission"Go and make disciples of all nations"(Matthew 28:19,20) Without a holistic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Reality? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 20, 2014

We often rely on our senses and even our emotions to tell us what’s real. Paul, as he begins the letter to the Ephesians, tells of a reality more real than you have ever known, with advantages far greater than anything this age has to offer, all in Jesus.

If I asked you the question: “how do you know something is real?” you might say something like: “It’s real if I can experience it with my senses.” Our idea of the “realness” of something is tied to what our brains tell us based on the information gathered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rethinking The Routine

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 26, 2002

how to transform the routine things we do and change ourselves to become more spiritual and in touch with God and others

Rethinking The Routine Sunday School Lesson Notes Eph.5:21 (NIV) “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Eph.5 passage speaks to families – wives, husbands, children, even workplace - service of love to each other I.e. all about routine stuff of life. Submitting to each other in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is Your Wife Married To A Man Or A Manikin Series

Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 27, 2002

A real man HANGS OUT with SAVED friends. A man HUGS his wife lots. A man is HAPPY with his STUFF. He HOLDS his wife till "death-do-us-part."

The title today is a question every husband must answer: "IS YOUR WIFE MARRIED TO A MAN OR A MANIKIN? This “Dear Ann Landers” letter appeared in the newspaper from a wife: “My husband doesn’t talk to me. He just sits there night after night, reading the newspaper or looking at T.V. When I ask ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Reflections On A Stone

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 29, 2002

This is a captivatng sermon on spiritual lessons that a believer can learn from the various instances mentioned in the bible about a stone

BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON A STONE OUTLINE 1.FOUNDATION -CORNERSTONE 2.RECOLLECTION -MEMORIAL 3.DESTRUCTION -WEAPON 4.CONDEMNATION -PUNISHMENT 5.CONTRITION -BROKENESS 6.TRIBULATION -STONY HEARTS 7.CONSTRUCTION -FOUNDATION THE MESSAGE BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You "In Christ"?

Contributed by Matthew Brown on Mar 30, 2002

This sermon shares the advantages of being In Christ.

Are you “In Christ?” Pt I Eph 2:10 – I was created for a purpose. God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do. 2Co 5:17 – I’ve been created over again. A fresh start. Whoever is a believer in Christ is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal