Sermons about Ephesians 4:12-15

"Construction Equipment" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 6, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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God gave gifts for the building up of the Church. Apostles prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers. (#14 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Orthodox

A Slowly-Moving Ship

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 21, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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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

| 9,387 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

Form-Able Habits Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 27, 2003

based on 39 ratings

| 5,069 views

This sermon encourages Chrisitians to grow and mature in their relationship with God

Form-able Habits Eph 4:15, Heb 6:1, 1 Pet 2:2, Rom 12:12, James 1:25, 1 Cor 16:2, Deu 14:23, Heb 10:25, I. Today’s sermon is nothing fancy, and it is all about some things that you have heard me say before. A. But, it is something that I can’t say too many times. The question that I have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

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

Let The Church Be The Church Part Ii: The Pastor

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2003

based on 97 ratings

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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

Sound Doctrine

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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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

Ten Blessed Areas Of Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 19, 2004

based on 134 ratings

| 7,784 views

Without the Lord’s enabling, empowering and envisioning we are unable to do the ministries according to His mighty power. We need the mind of Christ to help us perceive,process and perform in a way that pleases Him and bears fruit in every good work.

Ten Blessed Areas of Ministry (Eph. 4:11,12) For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry for the building up of the body of Christ The Barna research group found that people want the following from their leaders: 1. 87% want a leader who motivates their people to get involved in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, Luke 24:46-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Detectors 1.1: Why You Need To Know The Truth Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Apr 20, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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This is the opening message in a series that focuses on knowing and understanding the truths of basic Christian doctrine. It lays a biblical foundation for seeking God’s truth. Future messages will deal with specific doctrines. (04-18-04)

*Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 1 “Why You Need to Know the Truth” Ephesians 4:11-16 Opening Illustration There was once a certain ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 12,598 views

A good way to examine what life is all about, to stop and take account and re-evaluate! GOD’S DESIRE, DESIGN, DESCRIPTION FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

THIS IS YOUR LIFE! EPHESIANS 4:11-16 I Love My Life Sunday? [Kimberly-self!] John 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. I Love My Lord Sunday! This is a once in a lifetime day, the average lifespan will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

based on 181 ratings

| 20,907 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

Learning To Love Christ's Church

Contributed by David Parks on May 24, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church.

LOVE FOR THE CHURCH Introduction: 1. Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. 2. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church 3. Over the course of the last few months we have talked a great deal about what the Bible says about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And Now, The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 4,368 views

This is the 16th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross". This is also an Easter Sermon.

Series: “From The Cradle To The Cross” [#16] AND NOW, THE REST OF THE STORY Ephesians 4:1-13 Introduction: Ephesians 4:1-13 1. Typical Easter sermon- Jesus died on Friday and arose from the dead on Sunday. 2. What happened during those three days? 3. And now, the rest of the story. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Community

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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Examining the core value of community. What it means to truly experience community among our church family.

One Sunday morning, early in the life of our church I asked the question, “What does the word value mean?” There were many responses that morning, but the one that I think most captured the true meaning of this word was, “Values are what make us who we are.” In other words, the things that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

New Year's Needs

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 30, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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If we?re going to make New Year?s resolutions, let?s make some that will make an eternal difference in our world, such as more, I. Passion For Lost Souls; II. Proclivity For The Scriptures; and III. Progress In Our Spirituality.

NEW YEARâ€™S NEEDS Text: Eph.4: 10-13 Intro: Iâ€™m not sure why it is, but every year when New Yearâ€™s Day rolls around, I find myself experiencing a certain excitement and expectancy. Perhaps itâ€™s just the sense of starting over. Or maybe itâ€™s the thought of a new beginning coupled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

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