Sermons about Ephesians 4:11-32

Sound Doctrine

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 8,009 views

Emphasis on five essentials points pertaining to sound Bible doctrine with scriptural support for each.

SOUND DOCTRINE Ephesians 4:14 admonishes us "that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine…" Colossians 2:7 urges us to be "rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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The Church is described as the Body of Christ to stress the connections that we all have to one another, as well as our response to the direction of the head, Jesus Christ.

For the next several weeks I’m going to be preaching a series of messages called “A God’s Eye View of the Church.” In these sermons we’re going to be taking an up close and personal look at what God wants the church to be, and hopefully an honest appraisal of who we really are. Now I want to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Spiritual Giftedness Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Nov 21, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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Sermon discusses the Biblical basic that every believer is spiritually gifted, and the purpose of those gifts.

TEXT: Ephesians 4:7-16 ETS: The Lord has given grace gifts to every believer. ESS: Every believer is to use his God-given spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. OSS: Believers will commit to serve through the church. PQ: What does the Bible teach about spiritual gifts? UW: Statements TOPIC: The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Hulk (How To Lose Your Temper) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 10,021 views

This is a part of the series on movie blockbusters.

SLIDE 1 Welcome to Bethany, especially if you are a guest today. Could I ask you to sign the attendance pad and pass it on to your neighbor and as it comes your way especially notice if someone is sitting in your row that you do not know. Or did not know their name and be sure to introduce ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-26, Proverbs 11:29

Denomination: Methodist

Sending Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

based on 4 ratings

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For Reformation Sunday: Luther’s reform taught us that the church has an apostolic gift, whereby each of us -- the priesthood of all believers -- can break new ground for the Kingdom. Sometimes, however, we send back the gift!

Have you ever had the experience of sending a gift, only to have it returned? What does it feel like? Somebody’s birthday is coming up – and you’ve found just the perfect gift. You wrap it up, you package it securely, and you trot off to the post office. She’s going to love this! Three days ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Universality Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

based on 23 ratings

| 13,434 views

Thanks to Constantine’s move, the church gradually began to think of its universality as power rather than as an evangelical mandate. Christ is to be lord of our political life, our cultural life, our everyday life -- every aspect.

Christ is lord of all! What a bold statement! Maybe even an arrogant statement! Lord of all? Do we believe that? It was said of one preacher that “for tender minds he served up half a Christ.” Behind that lie two realities – first, that many of us don’t want the full gospel, we’d rather just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13, Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 12, 2003

based on 4 ratings

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Holiness is the gift of an identity, appearing to be too good to be true, but received by accepting forgiveness.

Today’s message is framed by incidents provided by two church members. I will not be naming the players, but they have given me both the beginning and the ending of this message on holiness. The beginning: a few days ago one of you told me that you came to worship each Sunday so that you could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

"No Longer Children" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 12, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 4,211 views

It’s time to grow up... (#15 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;” E. K. Simpson, in commenting on this verse, points out that the Christian is to be ever a child and childlike ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Orthodox

"Body Language" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 20, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 4,080 views

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the ’body language’ that must be spoken in love, for the lost to be saved.(#16 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ, from whom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Building Blocks For A Healthy Body Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003

based on 118 ratings

| 12,868 views

In Ephesians, Paul lays out for us the key ingredients and foundational building blocks for a healthy body (church) life together.

INTRODUCTION Probably everyone who has ever looked at the back of a cereal box can at least recognize that familiar black triangle known as the Food Pyramid. You may not know that this dietary guideline was first published by the government in the 1960’s. It started with the Basic Four (milk, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13, Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Piety In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jun 25, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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This is the 3rd sermon in a series of 8 on the biblical characteristics of a disciple.

Discipleship Series, Sermon #3, purity, 6-17-03 Last week we continued our discipleship study by looking at the principal of submission. We learned the importance of submitting to God and surrendering all areas of our life to him. That was the first principal we looked at, because as we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-23, Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Grow Up In All Aspects In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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"I want to, I need to, be more like Jesus." Thirty-four dimensions of maturity in Christ. When I became a man, I put away childish things -- including the fear of childishness and the desire to be grown-up.

The Problem of Becoming Mature in Many Aspects Ephesians 4:15-15 The word teleios is the Greek word used for maturity. It implies a wholeness, perfection and completeness. Growing up in all aspects in Christ is a life-long exercise in discipling ourselves for the purpose of godliness. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive One Another

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 1, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 9,665 views

Jesus teaches us to forgive others on the basis of His forgiveness ... out of grace & mercy ... not because they deserve it.

“Forgive One Another” INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 4:31-32 Ephesians 4:31 - Last Sunday we looked at “bitterness” … WHY we are bitter … WHAT bitterness looks like … HOW to overcome bitterness. TODAY we will look at one of the CAUSES of BITTERNESS. If we want to AVOID bitterness, it is essential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

based on 181 ratings

| 20,902 views

Being a Christian means being a minister.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:7-16 TITLE: Guideline #7: “EVERY MEMBER IN MINISTRY” (bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. Sometimes it’s extremely difficult to get a well-established church to get moving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermon 4 & 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 22, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Final two sermons of series....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermons 4-5

“Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?” Part 4 I Corinthians 16:1-4 Tonight we come to the fourth in our series on “Why On Earth..........?” Thus far we have given you three words....one in each prior message to help us in answering the question......so that we might define our purpose. Do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

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