Sermons on Ephesians 4:20-26:

A Fresh Coat Of Paint Without Sanding Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

Paul tells us in the second half of chapter 4 that we need to let Christ sand us way down to the bear wood, in order to cover us with His way of thinking and acting.

I like to see a nice new coat of paint on something - like this bench we had outside on our patio. The problem is - in order to have a nice coat of paint I had to strip off the old - but I was lazy. So when I painted the new coat on, the old paint underneath began to chip and peel and push the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Daily Routine Of Abiding Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Abiding in Christ takes daily effort

Purpose Series #3 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The Daily Routine of Abiding John 15:1-8 SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 4:22-24 INTRODUCTION: All of us have some kind of morning routine. Mine has advanced in complexity since my college days. Back then, I just got up, threw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Pattern?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 21, 2003

What is the pattern for your life? Whom or what are you copying?

Ephesians 4:17-24 “WHAT IS YOUR PATTERN?” “What is your pattern?” I asked one of our members this question when I was visiting her the other week. “What is your pattern?” She was knitting a blanket – lots of brilliant colors, a very complicated design. It was turning out to be a very nice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

"Satan The Opportunist" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2003

Satan specializes in crimes of opportunity. We’re supposed to deprive him of opportunities! (#20 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. The more than a century of feuding between the McCoys of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Denomination: Orthodox

Anger

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 23, 2003

Anger is something we all experience. How does the Bible deal with it? Our text says, "Be angry and do not sin ..." Let us deal with that today.

ANGER EPHESIANS 4:26 Be Angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Who this week has been angry? Just out and out mad at someone or something? ▪ You have been stuck in a long traffic jam or you have got behind the slowest driver in the whole ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Bottom Line

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 24, 2003

Pentecost 11: Believers are called to be different than the sinful world. But where does the child of God find the power to live a God-pleasing life? Our lesson today points us to our relationship with God through the forgiveness Christ has won for us. We

Take a look at this. It’s one of those little slips of paper that the bank’s automated teller machine gives you when you make a withdrawal. It’s got some interesting information on it. Apart from the name and other basic account information, the ATM machine prints the amount of money you withdraw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Like Father Like Son

Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 7, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the aspects of being made in Gods image and thus our purpose of being Christlike.

Have you met my father? I don’t know if any of you here have ever met my father. He is the kind of guy though that once you have met him you would not forget him. He is an incredible guy actually. He is from the old school.- he is one of those dads that provided and still provides for me and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Extreme Mental Makeover! Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004

Describes the renewal of the mind which takes place in the life of a believer.

EXTREME MENTAL MAKEOVER EPHESIANS 4:20-24 INTRO.: The important word in our society today is "makeover." 1. It is a phenomenon that has swept our country by storm. 2. Some people are having radical surgeries, some go on extensive diet and exercise plans, and some are having their hair redone, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Bitterness Battle (Mid Week Series) By: Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2005

There’s never a right time to do the wrong thing. Holding on to bitterness is one of those many wrongs thing we do. Most never admitt it’s devastation until it’s too late. Let’s examine this together!

Introduction We all have a lot to be bitter about. Failed expectations; battered relationships; dashed hopes; soured friendships and the list goes on! What does this tell us. More than we are willing to admit. i.e. How destructive these circumstances can be when left unchecked and unresolved in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Out With The Old, In With The New.

Contributed by Robert Mccracken on Nov 13, 2004

A brief study of Ephesians 4:22-24, how one needs to get rid of their old sinful self, and become a new creation in Christ.

Message: Out with the Old and In with the New. This morning we are going to take a look into a small portion of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. This letter is somewhat different than some of Paul’s other writing. This book has three main themes, the believers position through grace, the truth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rise And Shine And Give God The Glory

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A strong lesson which is a warning to the lukewarm and indifferent person.

Title: Rise and shine and give God the Glory!! Text: Ephesians 4:8-20 Introduction: Have you ever thought about how difficult it might be to preach to an audience as diverse as this? ‒ We have new Christians--Precious babes in Christ. ‒ We have veteran Christians--Served the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get Good And Angry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: It is not a sin to be angry if anger is handled properly.

Thesis: It is not a sin to be angry if anger is handled properly. Intro.: 1. Illust. Everyone has his/her pet peeve. Mine is bonehead motorists. You know the type-- the kind who see a sign that says, "Right lane closed ahead, merge left," and zoom past a long line of cars on the left and push in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

How To Have A Good Fight Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

Whenever you have relationships -- really any kind of relationship -- you’re going to have conflict. Most marriages are marked by periodic skirmishes -- and occasionally by an all out war. It is critical that married couples learn to fight fair and hono

How to Have a Good Fight Whenever you have relationships -- really any kind of relationship -- you’re going to have conflict. Most marriages are marked by periodic skirmishes -- and occasionally by an all out war. Marital warfare may take place in the trenches of hostility or moodiness. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Management Series

Contributed by Paul Dixon on May 20, 2003

Erroneous views on anger management versus God’s prescription

Anger Management Eph 4:26-27 May 18, 2003 Our country seems to be having a serious problem with anger. More and more people are losing it and manifesting their rage against family members, friends, work associates, or with people they don’t even know. Consider the following… - One anger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-21, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 22, 2001

In a culture that said women had no power, Abigail successfully leads a peace delegation and stops a war between the two most powerful men in the region. We, too, must use our power to make peace.

Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker 1 Samuel 25:2-44 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence October 21, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant We displayed a transparency that said: USE YOUR POWER TO MAKE PEACE 1. Beware of anger. 2. Act with holy boldness. 3. Humble yourself. 4. Be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26, 1 Samuel 25:2-44

Denomination: Methodist