Sermons about Ephesians 4:1-16

Try This At Home Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2006

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Many Christians believe that ministry should only be attempted by "trained professional". "Don’t try this at home" is their mantra. But Ephesians 4 teaches something entirely different.

OPEN: (The following illustration originated from either Tom Osborn or Lynn Malone here on sermoncentral.com) I read the following description of a preacher’s job from someone who had known a number of preachers over their lifetime, and they had put together a synthesized view of a man they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 2 Series

Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006

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Unity with diversity of gifts, talents, experiences. Purpose of diversity and unity is for the body to do works of service and the building up the body to become the fullness Christ intended.

EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 17, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Part 2 Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. Last week we began this passage “Keep the Unity of the Spirit” A. (vs 1-3) Live up to your calling - humble, gentle, bearing with one another, keep unity of spirit bond ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 3 Series

Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006

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Unity in Spirit occurs as the whole body matures and disunity happens as we let the immature wreck havoc. Speaking the truth in love means words of exhortation. Unity comes as Christ is exalted. Unity means each member serving the team.

EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 24, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Part 3 Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. The last 2 weeks we have been focusing on this “Keep the Unity of the Spirit” A. Two weeks ago 1. (vs 1-3) Live up to your calling - humble, gentle, bearing with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian In The Church

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

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All Christians are called into God’s Church. And all are given gifts that they may play their part in the life and ministry in the Church. Each person’s gifting needs recognition, not least by church leadership

In that passage from Ephesians chapter four that we heard, Paul begins by saying that he wants his Christian readers to live lives that are worthy of the calling they have received; lives which are ’worthy’ in the sense of being worth-while and of refelcting that calling- that their calling by God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Next Step -Life After The Decision Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

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We have too many decisions in the church but few disciples.

Decision or Disciple The Next Step Life after the Decision The Word of God refers to your conversion as a new birth.(John 3:3) When you prayed the sinners prayer and asked God to forgive you and come into your life you were born again. It is a spiritual birth, and like your physical birth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

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GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

For a number of years renewal has been occurring in the church. This renewal is taking place across denominational lines. The church is once again turning its attention to the Gifts of the Spirit. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal interest in Rick Warren’s best selling book The Purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparation For Promotion Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

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Part 3 in the series.

Preparation For Promotion Part 3: Test of Faithfulness Scriptures: Ephesians 4:13-15; Philippians 4:11; Introduction: So far in this series, we have talked about the test of trusts and security. In the tests of trust and security, we learned the importance of trusting in God and being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come...together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 27, 2007

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We are to walk and work together.

COME … TOGETHER Ephesians 4.1-3 S: Unity C: Attitude Pr: WE ARE TO WALK AND WORK TOGETHER. ?: How? How do we achieve this kind of unity? KW: Virtue TS: We will find in Ephesians 4.1-3 four virtues we are to practice in order for us to achieve unity. Type: Propositional; topical The ____ virtue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Jesus Grow His Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2007

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In this text the Apostle Paul explains how Jesus grows his church.

Scripture About five years ago someone apparently stole several copies of the Miami Hurricanes’ football playbook from an assistant coach’s office. Later, some of the contents from those playbooks appeared on the Internet. It didn’t help the Hurricanes’ opponents! A playbook, as I understand it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 29, 2007

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Paul commands us to "walk worthy," but what does the "worthy walk" look like?

THE CHURCH Blessed To Be A Blessing Ephesians 4:1-6 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity … It's Not Just A Concept

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

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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

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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

The Three In One

Contributed by Chris Willis on Sep 12, 2007

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There are certain beliefs that we hold that make us ONE. The doctrine of the Trinity is one such belief.

ONE The Three In One Ephesians 4:4-6 This morning as we enter into a new season as a church, we’re beginning a new mini-series as we journey through Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church. The Mini-series is called ONE and is based on ONE long sentence (like only the apostle Paul can write) that has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Prevent A Church Split Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2007

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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

Birds Of A Feather Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 17, 2007

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28th in a series from Ephesians. The seven ties that bond us together as believers are based on the unity of God Himself.

I need your help this morning. Let’s see if you can help me complete the following sentence: Birds of a feather [flock together]. I’m sure all of us are familiar with that idiom that some sources indicate may go all the way back to the Greek and Romans cultures. It indicates that people who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

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