Sermons on Ephesians 4:14-16:

One Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 7, 2018

Churches and believers must act in ways that support what they believe.

One Hope Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Intro: The police officer said to the woman as she was escorted back to the booking desk, “I’m very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you and cussing a blue streak at him. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 29, 2019

If you want to resolve your conflicts, expect tension at times so it doesn’t trip you up; express truth in love; but most importantly, exalt the Lord.

This last week I came across an old joke about a letter to a neighbor. It reads: Dear Frank. We've been neighbors for six tumultuous years. When you borrowed my tiller, you returned it in pieces. When I was sick, you blasted rap music. And when your dog went to the bathroom all over my lawn, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Mature Church (Ephesians 4:1-14)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE MATURE CHURCH (EPHESIANS 4:1-14)

THE MATURE CHURCH (EPHESIANS 4:1-14) A friend who immigrated to the United States a few years ago had breakfast with me on Wednesday (September 28, 2018) in Hong Kong. He told me how unstable in the East Coast the last two years had been for four churches within the greater region. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A Noisy Life

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 7, 2019

God has called us to be part of the Body of Christ… to work in unity with other believers not just in our own church and ministry, but across our communities and around the world

This morning, we’re going to talk about “Living a Noisy Life”… To help you understand what I mean, we’re going to do something a little different… Does everyone know how to clap? You can clap both hands together, or you can clap one hand on your leg… you can even stomp your feet if you want… But I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 2:4-9, 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, Amos 3:3, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Ephesians 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2023

APEST provides a new leadership structure where the body of Christ can receive the impulses of the Holy Spirit to do His work on earth through us

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 68:18, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Job 38:18, Ephesians 4:7-16, Ephesians 4:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of A Timely Word - Proverbs 15:23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 22, 2024

Proverbs 15:23 - explore the power of timely words and how, through God's wisdom, we can speak life into others' lives.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of a Timely Word - Proverbs 15:23 Introduction: A Word in Season Words hold immense power. Proverbs 15:23 (NLT) tells us, “Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!” Today, we’re going to explore the power of timely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:23, Proverbs 18:21, James 3:5, Ecclesiastes 3:7, John 14:26, Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 4:6, Luke 4:22, John 8:7, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 19, 2024

God has given gifts his people to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). More specifically, God has given gifted leaders to his church to equip everyone in his church to build it up to maturity (11-16).

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Building Up Christ’s Church Ephesians 4:11-16 February 23, 2020 David Taylor BI: God has given gifts his people to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). More specifically, God has given gifted leaders to his church to equip everyone in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 19, 2024

God has given gifts to every Christian to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). Maturity is speaking gospel truth so we build each other up in love (14-16).

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Working Together Toward Maturity Ephesians 4:14-16 March 8, 2020 David Taylor BI: God has given gifts to every Christian to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). Maturity is speaking gospel truth so we build each other up in love (14-16). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biblical Foundation Of The 5-Fold Ministry Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 6, 2024

The 5-fold ministry, as described in Ephesians 4:11-16, is a fundamental aspect of the New Testament church.

The Biblical Foundation of the 5-Fold Ministry The 5-fold ministry, as described in Ephesians 4:11-16, is a fundamental aspect of the New Testament church. This ministry is composed of five distinct gifts: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. In this article, we'll explore ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, James 3:1

The Good And Perfect Gift

Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2024

A Message given at Christmas, but good for anytime. It speaks of the Good and Perfect Gift of the Savior as well as the Gifts that were given to the church, and carries over into the eternal gifts to come.

The Good and Perfect Gift Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Christmas time has always been known as the season for gifts. We know that it all stems from the gifts that God gave to mankind through his own Son, Jesus. We also know that God’s gifts are priceless and always perfect. The Wise men from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11, James 1:16-17, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time For The Church To Get Back To The Word!

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Jul 30, 2023

The church is losing the battle of truth. It’s time we as Christians get back in the word, spend time with the word, and speak the truth of the word!

THE WORD! A couple of weeks ago, we had vacation bible school here at the church.  If you were here, you know how hungry these kids were for the Word of God.  For those of you who weren’t here, about 3 of those nights I spent time under a barrage of fire from every question imaginable. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18, Revelation 13:8, Matthew 4:4, Joshua 1:8, Ephesians 4:15, John 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Gifts - What Are Yours?

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 4, 2023

Spiritual Gifts are a biblical concept and a Fundamental Belief of our church, and yet most of us don’t know what our Spiritual Gifts are – to the peril of the body.

August 05, 2023 Today we are talking about Spiritual Gifts. Clear back in the book of Exodus, God told Moses that He was going to gift certain men in Israel with the gift of craftsmanship for the construction of the Tabernacle: • Exodus 31:1-5 - Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 "See, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Exodus 31:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Romans 12:4-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Navigate Doubts And Difficulties Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2023

How to Navigate Doubts and Difficulties Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey & Josh Call – July 30, 2023

How to Navigate Doubts and Difficulties Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey & Josh Call – July 30, 2023 Intro (Brad) - Today we are concluding our series called…The Deconstruction Zone ….Navigating Doubts and Difficulties At one level it’s about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:18, Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Good To Be Home - A Homecoming Service Sermon

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 28, 2023

If you’ve ever been traveling for a long time, one of the first things we say when we get home is “it’s good to be home!” The same is true about our spiritual home on earth, the church. By studying the story of the lost boy, we can see why “it’s good to be home!”

Introduction Video Ill.: The Prodigal (Abridged) - The Skit Guys The Dream Home Is Dead Source: Adapted from Julie Kilcur, “The Dream Home Is Dead,” CT magazine (September, 2020), pp. 33-40 https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2022/november/dream-home-is-dead.html Copied from Preaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Galatians 6:1-3, Ephesians 4:11-13, Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

United In Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023

We are all individuals but joined together, united by the Holy Spirit as part of God's church.

UNITED IN SPIRIT Reading: Ephesians 4v1-16 Recap on last time: The Christian family We Belong; Children of God; Children of Light; Heirs of the Kingdom. Read again: v3-6 People are different! But as social people, we need each other. We all definitely need each other's company, support, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Congregational