Sermons on Ephesians 4:12-15:

Form-Able Habits Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 27, 2003

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

Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

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

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 Pastor 'move Over'

Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches that the Pastor is not supposed to do all of the work of the ministry of the Church! NO! The Pastor equips the laity to do the work of the ministry.

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Pastor ’Move Over’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16, KJV Purpose: Is the Pastor supposed to do all of the work of the ministry of the Church? NO! The Pastor equips the laity to do the work of the ministry. That’s the Pastor’s ministry. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Holiness

Receive Grace To Present Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 27, 2002

The presence of God will never be revealed to us, through us, or in us, if we don’t receive our gifts and employ them in unity.

Receive Grace: To Present Christ (Together) Ephesians 4:1-16 Pastor Jim Luthy What we have learned so far from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus is that we are to pursue understanding and receive grace. Having pursued understanding, we know that we are blessed in the heavenly realms, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Value One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

one of a series on building community

Building Community - Value One Another In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an organization. A community. A place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Is Not A Dirty Word Series

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 14, 2002

A sermon outlining the necessity of life long change in the Christian Life and in the church.

Change Is Not a Dirty Word Ephesians 4:14-16 Introduction: • Imagine being a member of the early church in Ephesus. • Perhaps you were a faithful Jewish believer looking for the coming of the Messiah. You embraced Jesus as the Messiah, and you have now committed yourself to being His disciple. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Unity And Diversity In The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

So how can a diverse body like the church achieve the sort of unity that God desires? By growing up. By becoming more like Christ as we grow into him. So speak the truth in love, and grow into Christ who is our head, Do your part in bringing the church to

Paul has spent the first three chapters of this letter explaining the mystery of God’s eternal purpose for the world as it’s being worked out in history. He’s given us all the theory, he’s even given us the prayer he prays for his converts, and now he goes on to speak about the practicalities of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Every-Member Ministry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve.

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve. Intro.: 1. I love being a minister! a. Preaching ... Weddings ... Baptisms ... Funerals. b. Illust. "Folder of Encouragement" (read excerpts) 2. But do you know what's sad? So many of you have been led to think that only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

How To Mobilize People For Action

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people are worried about things being done right that they neglect doing the best things. Few lay people think that they have what it takes to be used of God as those who are professionally trained ministers. However, God equips everyone uniquely

How to Mobilize People for Action (Eph. 11-13) "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Christians To Be Effective Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Caution to newly promoted executives—remember what the mamma whale told the baby whale: “When you get to the top and start letting off steam, that’s the time you’re most apt to be harpooned

HELPING CHRISTIANS ASCEND TO HIGHER LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS (Eph. 4:15,16) "No longer should we be like children tossed like ships to and fro between chance gusts of teaching and wavering with every changing wind of doctrine, the prey of cunning and cleverness of unscrupulous men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Spiritually Progressing Or Regressing?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal.

Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal. Regressing - To move backwards while falling back to an earlier spiritual level of growth. To return to an earlier state of development, maturity or understanding. Why People Spiritually Regress - Some people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Portrait Of A Disciple - Part 2

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW 1.

A. REVIEW 1. Just before Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven, He issued to all His disciples -- the Church U __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ -- the G __ __ __ __ C __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and m __ __ __ d __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

The Problem Of Becoming Mature In Many Aspects

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ.

Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understand. Furthermore, we cannot do all that our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Essential Commitments To Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

To Jesus Christ the Lord "Grow Up Into Christ Who is the Head of the Church" (Ephesians 4:15) To the Planting and Growing of Christ's Church "I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18) To Christ's Great Commission"Go and make disciples of all nations"(Matthew 28:19,20) Without a holistic unde

To Jesus Christ the Lord "Grow Up Into Christ Who is the Head of the Church" (Ephesians 4:15) To the Planting and Growing of Christ's Church "I will build my church" (Matthew 16:18) To Christ's Great Commission"Go and make disciples of all nations"(Matthew 28:19,20) Without a holistic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational