Sermons on Ephesians 4:22-28:

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

My Crazy Mixed Up Family #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

Forgiveness creates the door for redemption

We’re probably a lot like you in that we have struggled in coming to understand why God created us and then placed us in such crazy mixed up families. Can I get a witness? The good news this morning is that we are not alone. Throughout the ages, people have struggled with question, where is God in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrender Your Anger Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 2, 2019

Is anger always wrong? This message looks at why we get angry and how we respond to that anger.

If I asked you to think of an angry person, I would suspect it wouldn’t take very long for a particular person to come to mind. Don’t look around. Maybe your boss, or a stranger that you’ve never met, but you’ve witnessed their anger, maybe it’s someone you are close to, perhaps a parent or a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 4:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Attitude Counts

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 11, 2020

Your attitude represents your very character. The Word of God says in Prov. 23:7; "For as a man (or woman) thinks in his or her heart, so he/she is..."

The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23, Nehemiah 8:10, Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting On The New Self Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2020

The Apostle Paul helps us understand what it means to Put on the New Self in showing us: 1) What was Not Put On (Ephesians 4:20), 2) Know what to Put On(Ephesians 4:21), 3) Put off the Old Self (Ephesians 4:22), 4) Put on the New Self (Ephesians 4:23–24)

Ephesians 4:20-24 [20] But that is not the way you learned Christ!--[21] assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, [22]to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, [23]and to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Other

Give Grace

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 21, 2020

We are to Give Grace in 1) Truth (Ephesians 4:25), when dealing with 2) Anger (Ephesians 4:26–27), 3) Possessions (Ephesians 4:28), 4) Words (Ephesians 4:29-30), and 5) Virtue (Ephesians 4:31-32).

Ephesians 4:25-32 [25] Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. [26] Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, [27]and give no opportunity to the devil. [28] Let the thief no longer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Other

How To Grow In Christ!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2020

Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.

Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stressed Out By Stress

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 27, 2020

One of the greatest truths of Christianity is God's promise to always be with the Born-Again Christian in every situation and circumstance of life. This is one truth that is known, yet somehow is hard to truly believe!

"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." (Isaiah 12:2 NIV) A Harris Poll taken for the American Psychiatric Association (Stress in America Survey 1/2012) discovered that 81% of women say ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26, Matthew 5:43-45, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Anger

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

This message, on anger, probably applies to all of us at one time or other. Today’s society seems to have much anger in it.

For example... 1. WE SEE ANGER IN OUR HOMES. We see much anger about significant and insignificant things. Some people have so much anger inside them there is nothing anyone could do to please them. Illus: This reminds me of the husband who was always angry and hard to please. One morning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

"anger (Part 2): Four Types Of Anger In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 13, 2021

This sermon address the factors that can trigger anger, the four types of anger in the Bible, and how we should deal with them.

Illus.: A passenger boarded a Los Angeles-to-New York flight. He asked one of the flight attendants to wake him up and make sure he got off in Dallas when the plane was transiting there. But he woke up just as the plane landed in New York. He was furious. He called the flight attendant and asked ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:32, Matthew 11:29, Matthew 21:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:1, Ephesians 4:26-27, Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:21-22, Proverbs 19:19, Proverbs 22:24-25, Proverbs 21:19, Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 15:8, Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 14:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anger (Part 3): How Should We Handle Our Anger Rightly? Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 13, 2021

After learning about factors that can cause anger and types of anger, today, we will learn how to handle our anger rightly. Some people manage their anger wrongly by denying it or suppressing it, or expressing it unwisely.

After learning about factors that can cause anger and types of anger, today, we will learn how to handle our anger. People dealt with their anger in many ways. For example, Thomas Jefferson said: "If you are angry count to 10 before you speak. If you are very angry count to 100." Mark ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 24:11, 1 Samuel 11:6, Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 29:22, Proverbs 29:11, Proverbs 22:8, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Best Offense Really A Good Defense?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 17, 2022

Why are so many so offended by everything today, and are we exempt from this problem? What is the best response (the Christlike one) when things are offensive to us?

INTRODUCTION: Illustration- There’s an old saying – “The best defense is a good offense.” It’s been used in sports, in business, and in war. It’s also known as the strategic offensive principle of war. The theory is that being proactive with a strong offensive action will make your opponent so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:14, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26-27, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never The Same (Ephesians 4:20-32)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

NEVER THE SAME (EPHESIANS 4:20-32)

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Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bankrupt Or Rich?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 12, 2019

This is the 13th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#13] BANKRUPT OR RICH? Ephesians 4:17-24 Introduction: Statistics show that 80% of millionaires earned the money themselves. Only 20% of millionaires inherited the money. Many of those who earned the money started with nothing. 2nd generation millionaires tend to not end up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Account Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 12, 2019

This is the 14th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#14] ACCOUNT IDENTITY Ephesians 4:25-32 Introduction: I want to ask 1 of my favorite questions. “What does a Christian look like?” We know that the answer is, “We have no idea”. We live in a time where the crime of Identity Theft is common. People work very hard at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist