Sermons about Ephesians 4:12-14

Growth Is Not An Option

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon is about God’s expectation that all believers will grow in Christ.

Growth Is Not An Option GNLCC Exodus 2:1-14 Ephesians 4:11-16 Hebrews 11:24-27 Come go with me on a trip for a moment on a pastoral visit to Louise’s house.. What would you think if I told you that when I went to Louise’s house I had a chance to meet her son for the first time. The fellow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-14, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Slowly-Moving Ship

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 21, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 3,868 views

A sermon for my friend’s induction service, it uses a long analogy of a rescue ship with food and medicine, unwilling to share with others.

Ephesians 4:1-16 – A Slowly-Moving Ship A ship rocked slowly upon the greasy seas. Its sails were tattered, its masts spliced, and its hull leaky with worm-eaten planks, but it still stayed afloat. It had been sailing for many years – for generations, actually. Many years ago it had been loaded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003

based on 116 ratings

| 9,402 views

Some things need to be revved up.

INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joe's Dream Continues

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 31, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 3,580 views

Jesus calls us to love Him, one another and the Lost.

JOE’S DREAM CONTINUES GENESIS 37: 2-11/ EPHESIANS 4: 1-16 DECEMBER 29, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Members of the Church Three pastors were having lunch together at a church dinner. The first pastor said: "Ya know...since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in the basement of my church." ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual People

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,238 views

Paul wrote in his letter that he wanted to speak to the SPIRITUAL PEOPLE, but was not able to.

SPIRITUAL PEOPLE Text: I Corinthians 2:14 thru 3:1 This morning I want to look at three types of Christians the Bible teaches. They are all very different from one another. I have never met anyone who was not one of these three. You cannot be kind of like one and kind of like another. As ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preserve Unity! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Feb 20, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 11,592 views

God calls Christians to live a life worthy of their calling by preserving the unity of the Spirit among Christians.

Preserve Unity! Ephesians 4:1-16 Focus: God calls Christians to live a life worthy of their calling by preserving the unity of the Spirit among Christians. Function: To challenge Christians’ selfish tendencies towards division and strife& to re-examine how fervently we are striving for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28-29, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Renewed Mind

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 2, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 16,832 views

God desires not only a Change in the Mind of His children at the time of conversion; He also desires a Mind that is Totally Renewed. The Reason evil spirits can work is that we have not been liberated entirely from a Carnal Mind.

God desires not only a Change in the Mind of His children at the time of conversion; He also desires a Mind that is Totally Renewed. The Reason evil spirits can work is that we have not been liberated entirely from a Carnal Mind. We may start out with a Narrow Mentality which cannot tolerate others ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32, Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

One Is The "Only-Est" Number

Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Mar 8, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 3,036 views

This sermon helps us to understand the nature of God’s commitment to an imperfect church and how we fit in the picture.

One Is The “Only-est” Number Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-16 I believe that God is at work in our midst faithfully building his church. There are many who absolutely hunger to see Him break through in an unprecedented manner in our midst and in their individual lives. This message will be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The New Testament Church; Its Ministry Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 16, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,959 views

The ministry of the specially gifted, the ministry of all God’s people, and the benefits of an "every member"ministry.

The Church; Its Ministry Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRO.: In Ephesians, Paul seems to be possessed of the idea of expressing the glory and majesty of the Church and her unique place in God’s plan of the ages. He begins the fourth chapter with a plea for unity in the Church. He says all Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16, Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Church Be The Church Part Ii: The Pastor

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2003

based on 97 ratings

| 10,820 views

FOR THE CHURCH TO BE THE CHURCH, THE CHURCH MUST LET THE PASTOR BE THE PASTOR

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART II: THE PASTOR EPHESIANS 4: 1—16 MAY 4, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD CAN’T DO A Sunday School teacher was questioning her pupils after a lesson on God’s omnipotence. "Now children," she asked, "is there anything God can’t do?" The Pastors son thrust his hand into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Body Language" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 20, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 4,109 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

| 12,894 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

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

What We Believe: The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 7, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 3,453 views

Discover the areas and ways the church can mature

We’re in our two-week study of what we believe about the church. Last week, we looked at three essentials of the church, the make-up, the miracle and the mission of the church. This morning, we’ll be looking at the maturation of the church. This week, a lady and her son moved into our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

A Harmonious Church Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 1, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 8,639 views

This sermon looks at what makes a harmonious church. It desribes an attitude that is necessary to cultivate unity, then the basis for that unity, and finally it ends with some practical applications to foster unity within the body. Includes study guide a

Series: What Makes a Great Church! Sermon: A Church that is united. Text: Eph 4:1-16 As a parent, one of your primary desires concerning your kids is that they would get simply along. No parent desires to see their dearest offspring going out it and bickering. A while back my two oldest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

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