Sermons on Ephesians 4:20-26:

7 Nature Of Man – Soul:emotions - Hindrances : Anger, Fear, Sadness, Disgust, Contempt Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 22, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the emotions are summarized as the destructive emotions listed above. Anger and other destructive emotional attitudes can keep us separated from God.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the emotions are summarized as the destructive emotions listed above. Anger and other destructive emotional attitudes can keep us separated from God. Definitions: Emotions are lower level responses(autonomic) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32, Galatians 5:19-21

Don't Sleep With The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 23, 2022

This message is so needful today warning us of the dangers and temptations lurking around every corner to rob and entice us to sin, offering us the best of both worlds, opening a door for the enemy to rob us of the blessings God intends for us.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Numbers 22:16-18) (16) "And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me:" (17) "For I will promote thee ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29, Numbers 21:22, Numbers 22:7, Revelation 2:14, Ephesians 4:25-30, Numbers 22:16-18, Numbers 19:16-20, Numbers 31:16, Numbers 31:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Shall Not Steal Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 25, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:15 - Sermon encourages hearers to consider biblical antidotes to stealing.

“YOU SHALL NOT STEAL” Ex. 20:15 FBCF – 7/24/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lawyer speaking to prisoner: “Well, Johnny, so you want me to defend you? You have any money? “No, but I’ve got a mule, a few chickens, & a hog or two.” “That will do fine. So what are you accused of stealing?” “Oh, a mule, a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Philippians 4:11-13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 4:22-24, Ephesians 4:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 25, 2022

Truth destroys the deceptions of our time.

"To Tell the Truth" was a classic television game show from 1956 to 1968 in which a person of some notoriety and two impostors tried to match wits with a panel of four celebrities. The game's objective was to try to fool the celebrities into voting for the two impostors. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anger Issue

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 4, 2022

When our temperature begins to rise, and we start to get angry over a slight or a wrong, what are we to do? I mean, is it possible to be angry and not sin? In Sunday Morning’s message will be looking at what the Bible says, “Be angry, and do not sin.”

The Anger Issue Ephesians 4:26-27 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpH0NtBfAWY In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, he makes one of the most controversial and one of the most discussed statements from his writings, if not in the Bible itself. “Be angry, and do not sin: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 19:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Help Me Change Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 25, 2021

Once you experience life-changing conversion, you can then put in the work to be a better person. Jesus died to make you compassionate. Jesus died to make you kind. Jesus died to make you honest

If you were to make a list of the things you’d like to change about yourself, what would be at the top of the list? Are you addicted to food? Late-night snacking? Or is it a more serious issue? Do you hate you? Do you have narcissistic tendencies? Do your relationships frazzle quickly, and no one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For The Mind

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 25, 2021

The Bible makes it clear that the nature of the battle we are in as believers is spiritual, but the primary ground upon which this battle is fought is in our thought life. It’s a life and death battle for the control of our minds

The Battle for the Mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h0NJP-pWQM There is nothing easy about living a Spirit-filled life, no matter how enticing some try to make it to be. Living a Spirit-filled life is a battle, which is why Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God. He says, “Put on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, Ephesians 4:23, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Peter 1:13, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 23:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 11th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2021

Year B, Proper 14.

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Samuel 18:15, 2 Samuel 18:31-33, Psalm 130:1-8, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalm 34:1-8, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, John 6:35, John 6:41-51. (A) WOULD GOD I HAD DIED FOR THEE. 2 Samuel 18:5-9; 2 Samuel 18:15; 2 Samuel 18:31-33. When I was still on the threshold between ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Samuel 18:15, 2 Samuel 18:31-33, Psalm 130:1-8, 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalm 34:1-8, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, John 6:35, John 6:41-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Wavering

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2021

Things getting rough? Hold on, it will get worse, but it it worth staying strong!

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:13-21 Galatians 1:6-18 Proposition: You must remain steadfast in the Gospel! I. Because it is ONCE delivered to the saints. 6-9 A. Truth never changes with circumstances. 6-7 (Jude 3) B. Truth cannot changed by messengers. 8,9 II. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-18, Ephesians 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

What marks the believer as distinct from the unbeliever? After all, we all struggle with the sinful call of the flesh, and Christians are not immune to moments of weakness. Paul explains here how to mark the distinction between the motivations of the unregenerate and those of the believer.

Intro Illustration: “A good set of clothes makes all the difference. A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don't you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn't have proper clothes. So a member of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Sin Against The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Idowu Babalola on Aug 31, 2021

Sin against the Holy spirit is real, yet people commit it.

Many believers are confused about the exact interpretation of the scripture about blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and so they live in fear of not sinning against the Holy Spirit. There are three (3) sins against the Holy Spirit: 1) Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit 2) Grieving the Holy Spirit 3) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32, Ephesians 4:20-30, 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Other

Get Your Armour On

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 20, 2020

The word of God has a lot to say about how we can defend ourselves against the attacks of the enemy. It’s my goal today as your pastor, to equip you with information that can protect you against the spiritual onslaught of the enemy and prepare you for spiritual war.

Ephesians 6:10-18 Our country and our communities are living through a very difficult time right now. It’s time for the church to be the church. It’s time for us to get our arms around our community, show them God’s love, and offer them hope. Today we will talk about getting our armor on. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:10-13, Ephesians 6:14-17, Ephesians 6:18, John 8:31-32, Ephesians 4:22-24, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus 2

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 22, 2020

All churches should have an ongoing ministry that includes every member and regular attendee

The coronovirus is going to be with us for a long time. We all have a responsibility to ourselves and our families to take it seriously and follow every precaution directed and suggested. As time goes by, the inclination to become complacent and careless will become more and more tempting. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get It Right Sermon Iii: Mature Christians Build Each Other Up In The Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

Unity in Christ is needed as never before, so love for God plus love for others takes priority over differences on issues that do not matter as much as words and deeds that show God's love toward all people.

Mature Christians Build Each Other Up In Word and In Deed “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Oh yeah? Listen to this: An elderly man had serious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Holiness Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 30, 2020

We must be aware every moment of our lives that we are responsible to the testimony of our lips.

HOLINESS, THE CHRISTIAN’S LIFE STYLE “You must be made new in mind and spirit, and put on the new nature of God’s creating, which shows itself in the just and devout life called for by the truth.” Ephesians 4:23-24 NEB “There was no king in Israel at that time. Everyone did whatever they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-24, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Nazarene