Sermons on Ephesians 4:20-30:

Get A New Life

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 10, 2005

This is a sermon on the new creation that is created when salvation occurs. It shows that people can’t continue living their old life with old hatreds and beliefs after salvation.

Get A New Life Eph. 4:14-32 All the time I hear people talking about starting a new life. People say I am starting over. I am going to move and create a new life for myself. I am going to leave my past behind and start over somewhere where no one knows me. But all of these fail. Someone or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-32

Denomination: Baptist

My Stupid Mouth

Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 11, 2005

Christians must be willing to rid themselves of unwholesome speech and use words that will build up other Christians.

INTRODUCTION: It is a rare junior high boy who wants to be in choir. Most would prefer study hall. However, as the story goes, Jared got stuck singing in the choir. That whole year was a laugh. First their teacher, Mrs. Johnson, quit because she couldn’t control the boys. Then, they got a new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Andy Batchelor on Nov 19, 2005

We live in a dark world in the light of Jesus. How should we behave, and how can we live as God wants us to ?

Sermon – A Clear Conscience in the light (Ephesians 4 17-32) Prayer: Lord, may these words be your words. May our minds and hearts be open to hear them. In Jesus name. Amen. Good evening everyone – my name is Andy, and I am one of the Church Wardens here at St Peter’s. I hope you will all have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Walk Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 20, 2005

What is one of the hardest things for believers today?

What is one of the hardest parts of being a Christian? For most people, I would have to say, walking out their faith amidst an unchristian world. With all the distraction and attractions which pull at our lives, the walk of a believer is tested on a daily basis, sometimes hourly, it seems. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dumb Crooks

Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2005

The devil will make a bunch of "dumb crooks" out of us all if we aren’t careful of his lies and deceitful ways.

DUMB CROOKS Revised by Pastor Jim May (This sermon was adapted and quoted in part from a sermon I read on the internet. I have modified it greatly as well. I cannot give credit to the original source because I have been unable to find it again. If anyone knows the original writer, please ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk The Walk

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Ephesians 4:1, “I… beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” I really believe that there are a lot of people who claim to have a relationship with Christ, but don’t. They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk.

Walk The Walk; Ephesians 4:1 Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches with bushy hair and a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:2-25

Healing An Old Wound

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 23, 2007

Doing this is not only good theology but also good medicine. Latest medical and psychological research says doing this is good for our souls and good for our bodies. People who do this benefit from . . .

Healing an Old Wound Ephesians 4:30-32 Studies show that doing this is not only good theology but also good medicine. Latest medical and psychological research says doing this is good for our souls and good for our bodies. People who do this benefit from . . . • better immune system ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brand New Man Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

As Christians, our daily walk should be categorically different than that of non-Christians. Our walk should reflect the fact that we are newly created in Christ.

1. A brand-new man thinks right (17-18) 2. A brand-new man feels right (19) 3. A brand-new man acts right (20-22) 4. A brand-new man is right (23-24) EPHESIANS 4:17-24 I remember back several years ago when we lived in Mississippi, I had an old, beat up Toyota pickup. I bought it while we were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

When Christ saves us, He transforms even the very details of our lives.

1. The first transformation is from lying lips to a truthful tongue. 2. The second transformation is from wrath to righteous anger. 3. The third transformation is from stealing to sharing. 4. The fourth transformation is from destructive to constructive words. 5. The fifth transformation is from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Anger

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Aug 30, 2005

So what is Anger? More importantly, what isn’t anger?

INTRO: Define anger and its effects Anger is 1. Proper use of anger. Illus: My gun has proper use 25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin"[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

New Clothes

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 2, 2005

We need to learn to clothe ourselves with Christ, not with the things of this world.

-We all like to get new clothes from time to time -<Hamrick’s Shopping> -There are many reasons we often get new clothes 1. We like to look good -We desire the newest styles -We need to look modest -The fashion industry hates modesty -We need to base our appearance not on selfishness, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Angry But Don't Sin

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 8, 2005

This sermon addresses how to deal with your anger in a God pleasing way.

September 11, 2005 Ephesians 4:25-32 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “Be angry but do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not leave space for the devil. He who has been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Angry Men

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Examining anger by considering the experiences of seven biblical characters: Cain, Moses, Balaam, King Ahab, Haman, Esau, Absalom. Illustrated with clip from movie, "The Hulk".

Seven Angry Men Eph. 4:25-32[1] 3-7-04 Friday, the American Medical Association released the results of an interesting study teenage anger. The study was conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. It found that teenagers, who don’t manage their anger, are at a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Damaging The Truth - That Ain't Right Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2005

Should a Christian always tell the truth? And what happens when we don’t

OPEN: I once read the true story of a husband and wife that returned from a day of shopping to find that the light on the answering service was flashing. The husband went over and activated the machine. The only message was from a friend of his wife Janet. The friend had called to say she had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting Fair Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 13, 2005

3 of 5 on Home and Family. This message focuses on fighting fair. Eph 4 is the main text. Bill Brian was the source of several points.

Heaven Help the Home Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Security & Significance – Oct 9 Fighting Fair – Oct 16 Taming the Tongue – Oct 23 Leading & Loving – Oct 30 Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Romance Reality Regret Renewal Security and Significance – Oct 9 Proposition 1: Our two most basic human needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ