Sermons on Ephesians 4:15-21:

2: Equipping The Saints Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Some people are content for church to be a spectator sport. But church works best when everyone gets out of the stands and gets into the game of ministry.

Would all the ministers of the church please raise their hands? You all know I’m the minister with my name on the sign. Are there any other ministers? I see hands going up. Let’s see some more. Let’s see more and more until every hand is up. If you are in God’s family, you are called to be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

3: Building Up The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Do you neglect your soul all week, then come to church, expecting to be filled up? Or do you nourish your soul all week and come to build up others?

The Bible is full of different images to try to explain what the church is like and how it works. For example, the Apostle Paul often talks about the church as a building. But he didn’t mean a building made of wood or brick or stone. He meant a figurative building in which the members of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 2:5, Romans 14:19, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 15:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 14:26  (view more)  (view less)

3: The Church Is A Living Body Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

We need to rise above seeing the church as an institution and see the warm heart of love that really makes us the church

We are continuing in one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of the church, a picture of a church that will meet many of the deepest longings in our hearts for rich and deep relationships, but a joyful and effective church. And there is so much in it to build that it takes a while to do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Ligaments In The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family with rich relationships.

You’ve heard me talk about my days of playing basketball years ago. I was never a star, but I had a lot of fun. There could be several reasons that I was never a star. There were a couple of minor problems, like I wasn’t especially good at either shooting or dribbling a ball. But another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Romans 12:16, Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:10, Romans 15:7, Galatians 5:13, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

5: Speaking The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Churches can become deeply dishonest as we fear to talk about the deepest longings and pains in our hearts. We grow when we dare to be honest together.

Back in 1997 a Jim Carey movie came out called Liar, Liar. Carey plays the title role. He is an attorney, a very successful attorney. But the movie opens with his little boy at school on the day when the children are giving reports on what their fathers do, and his son announces, “My daddy’s a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Speaking (And Hearing) The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

It can be scary to be really honest with one another. Here are some guidelines to help us get started.

Two summers ago Kathy and I headed to northern Wisconsin for a vacation week. One of our stops was a day of white water rafting on the Wolf River. It was late in the season and the water was low, so it wasn’t as fast and splashy as the springtime might be. But the low water brought another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Galatians 6:1-2, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 10:17

Coming Into The Light Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Much of our world goes through life with blinders on, blind to the good things God has for us.

If you go into Chicago, maybe to the loop or North Michigan Avenue on a warm evening, you might see a strange sight, a 19th century horse and buggy out in the street in the 21st century. It’s wonderfully quaint to be brought back in time to ‘the good old days,’ and see a real horse in modern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Part 2: Putting Away The Old Self Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

If we want to walk in God's freedom, a first step is to stop doing the things that distance us from our God.

If you go into Chicago, maybe to the loop or North Michigan Avenue on a warm evening, you might see a strange sight, a 19th century horse and buggy out in the street in the 21st century. It’s wonderfully quaint to be brought back in time to ‘the good old days,’ and see a real horse in modern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

3 Putting On The New Self Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

All our lives people tell us who we are, whether out loud by their words, or silently by the way they treat us. A distorted self image leads to a distorted life. Jesus says we are children of God. Put that image on every morning as you start your day.

Every morning we face the world with this momentous decision. “What am I going to wear today?” If you are doing something important in your job you might put on your very best, just that combination that says I am confident, but not too pushy. Something creative, but not weird. Something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Yes, It's Mother's Day!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 11, 2020

Today is Mother's Day, & this used to be such an easy Sunday for preachers because we could preach sermons filled with warm, happy illustrations. And everybody wore flowers.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a shorter & newer [2020] version of a previous message.) TEXT: Proverbs 23:25; Ephesians 4:15 & 32 ILL. A man came home from work one afternoon & found his three ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:25, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Build Your Relationship To God!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020

Get this relationship right and earthly ones will also change as you practice the same principles.

II Corinthians 11:21-33 Proposition – You must build your relationship with Jesus! I. By being totally committed! A. Forget feelings! II Timothy. 2:1-7 Newlyweds-everything fresh, different, after awhile routine Examples: soldier, athlete, farmer B. Recognize your position! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-33, Ephesians 1:15-23, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Acts 20:18-38, Ephesians 4:11-16, Psalm 133:1, Job 13:15, 2 Timothy 2:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of Coronavirus Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 2, 2020

The pandemic we have today is a great opportunity for us to show our faith and hope of Christian life

In the Midst of Coronavirus Matthew 14:22-27 Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. Matthew 14:22 (NLT) Father, we want to give thank you today for your mercies. We thank you today that you do not leave us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27, Hebrews 3:14, Ephesians 4:17-24, Matthew 10:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Puedo Respirar

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 7, 2020

Cada año miles mueren por falta de respiro. En Minneapolis un hombre murió diciendo las palabras “no puedo respirar”. En este sermon examinaremos lo que dice la Biblia de respirio, el respeto mutuo, y la vida.

Cada año miles mueren por falta de respiro. En Minneapolis un hombre murió diciendo las palabras “no puedo respirar”. Los imagines y el video de el acto cruel que tomo su vida nos debe hacer pensar de como nos miramos los unos a los otros para apreciar cada persona y cada respiro. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Job 32:8, Acts 2:38, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:17, Ephesians 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What We Owe The Church Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 8, 2020

This sermon follows the sermon - What do we Owe the World. We Owe the Church 1. Being available and accessible to the LORD 3. Living the Life of a Servant

`Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe The Church INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What a joy it is to be with all of you today! A couple of weeks ago we looked at “What we Owe the World/Others”. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Human Chameleon.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 8, 2020

Again Paul writes in, Ephesians 4:2TPT With tender humility and quiet patience, always demonstrate gentleness and generous love toward one another, especially toward those who may try your patience.

The Human Chameleon. Ephesians 4:1-3, 14-16 In a world of smart phones, text messages, Facebook, and e-dating, many are creating virtual relationships which mask a person’s true identity in an attempt to protect themselves from the reality of real relationship. They want to avoid the possible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal