Sermons on Ephesians 4:1-6:

Unity In The Body Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 16, 2018

We are called to unity, not just to be together. No one was ever called to walk this Christian life alone. Every member of the body is responsible to maintain the unity. We maintain unity by individually and collectively keeping our focus on Jesus.

Concerning unity in the church, one of my favorit commentators and Christian authors, A.W. Tozer, the great evangelist and Christian theologian from 60 years ago, commented: Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same tuning fork are automatically tuned to each other? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Textures Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

Texture means the surface or the exterior of the building. We can also say the outdoor walls, outside of the building look. Church is a building as well as people. Building is the place where people gathered for church.

Topic: Textures of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: When we develop a garden, we buy varieties of flora plants. We expect different colour flowers. In your fish tank you would like to see different colourful fish. Likewise, God placed us in the Church with varieties of textures. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

"Hanging Together"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 31, 2018

The church will be sucessful if it hangs together.

Hanging Together Ephesians 4:1-16 • Benjamin Franklin said, "We must all hang together, or assuredly we will all hang separately "He said this to the fellow patriots before they signed the Declaration of Independence • 1. Hanging Together Works for the ant and I believe it could work for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is The Bread Of Life

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 3, 2018

Jesus reminds us He is 'the bread of life' forever

“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” (John 6:24-35) We just heard Jesus say: “I am the Bread of Life.” (John 6:35) Jesus does not say, “I am the pickled pigs feet of life,” or “the head cheese of life,” or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35, Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Episcopal

You Are Called In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 4, 2018

As Paul moves to chapters 4-6 of Ephesians, he begins his "application" part of the letter. In 4:1-16, Paul talks about what it means to be called. What that looks like for life, your church life, and your serving.

As you know, for the last three weeks, we have been in the book of Ephesians. Paul has told us back in chapter one how we are blessed, adopted, chosen, and sealed in Jesus Christ. In chapter two, he told us about what we were like before Christ came, aliens and strangers to grace! Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Ephesians 4:1-7, Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Receiving Salvation Is Simple, But Not For The Many Who Refuse To Believe

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 5, 2018

The story of salvation is really a simply one, and yet many people refuse to accept it. Is this because it is free, would they feel better if it were earned?

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th August 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Exodus 16:2-4,9-15 Psalm 78:23-29 Ephesians 4:1-16 John ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Exodus 16:2-15, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal

Unity, Maturity And Service

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2018

There is no organization more powerful than the Church—it is ordained in Christ and for His glory.

Each week at the meeting of a local Rotary club, a different member gave a brief statement about his job. Eventually it was the minister’s turn; he stood up and said: "I'm with a global enterprise. We have branches in every country in the world. We have our representatives in nearly every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Other

Conducting Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 22, 2018

Maybe they call it a relationship because it can seem like we're on a ship. Sometimes the seas are nice and calm and sometimes they are stormy. And sometimes it can go from calm to stormy in a matter of moments. We need to learn how to navigate.

CONDUCTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Maybe they call it a relation-ship because in our relationships it can seem like we're on a ship. Sometimes the seas are nice and calm and sometimes they are stormy. And there are times when it goes from calm to stormy in a matter of moments. This is how it often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:27-30, 1 John 4:19-21, Ephesians 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Christian Maturiy

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Feb 8, 2018

What are the marks of growing in Christian maturity

Introduction: Eph. 4-16 talks about Christian maturity- • The resources in verses 1-12 (church, common faith, God's grace, Ministers and servants, faith in Christ) • The purpose and results in verses 13-16 (Unity, maturity, protection against instability, growth, personal building up in love and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In A Pagan Nation Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016

In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in mora

Living in a Pagan Nation 9/20/15 Introduction: In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Walk With God

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

How blessed it is to walk with God. What fellowship and joy we have as we walk with Him. But, there is a great price to pay if we desire to walk with Him.

HOW TO WALK WITH GOD TEXT: Ephesians 4:1-3 INTRODUCTION: How blessed it is to walk with God. What fellowship and joy we have as we walk with Him. But, there is a great price to pay if we desire to walk with Him. Athletes do a lot of trash talking. Can they walk it. Steven Curtis ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

“the Importance Of Unity” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2014

Unity is so important that those within the church must strive to maintain it.

Today we are starting a series that will be based on this passage in Ephesians. We are going to think together about unity in the church and what binds us together. Paul says that unity is so important, that we are to pursue it “making every effort.” (READ TEXT) In his book The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am Gifted" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 5, 2014

What is Christ’s gift? Well it’s the spoils of his victory over sin and death. We know that he has all authority in heaven and on earth, he has inherited all of creation. So the measure of his gift is unlimited.

“I Am Gifted” (Eph 4:1-16) One of my best friends when I was growing up played hockey with me. We did everything together. Played army at construction sites, floor hockey in his huge basement, tobogganed on the hill behind his house, rode dirtbikes, went to the same school. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Bow's, Arrows & Strings

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 24, 2017

This is a message about working together across generational barriers. The Bow's need the Arrows and they both need the String...

Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 7  Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. 8  There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Mark 16:15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Ephesians 4:17-32, Ephesians 4:1-16, Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiastes 4:7-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Declaration Of Interdependence

Contributed by George Durham on Jun 28, 2017

Christians are called to Interdependence (not independence) even on July 4th weekend

Declaration of INTERDEPENDENCE: EPHESIANS 4: 1-32 The 4th of July always reminds us of our FREEDOM as a people. It is a great celebration of independence. Unfortunately, this word "independence" has come to mean something that our forefathers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist