Sermons on Ephesians 4:22-32:

Part 2: Mastering Anger Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

Anger is a problem all of us deal with. Anger isn’t a forbidden emotion, but sinning while your angry is forbidden...

Last week, we talked about how worry and our desire to master control over our lives goes hand in hand. Worry impairs a Christian’s ability to walk in faith. It impedes our ability to move forward in our lives as Godly men and women. In fact, God never intended for us to be in full control. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

La Bondad, Rasgo De Un Triunfador / Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Sep 13, 2004

La Biblia nos enseña que la bondad es divina y ella nos puede llevar al éxito; si queremos ser hombres y mujeres triunfantes tenemos que dejar relucir el rasgo de bondad en nuestras vidas.

La bondad, rasgo de un triunfador ¿Qué es bondad? De acuerdo al diccionario, Bondad es: Calidad de bueno; Natural inclinación a hacer el bien. Efesios 4:32 “32 Más bien, sean bondadosos y compasivos unos con otros, y perdónense mutuamente, así como Dios los perdonó a ustedes en Cristo.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Our Words

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 27, 2004

to encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up.

The Power of Our Words Ephesians 4:29-32 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up. In his book “The Weight of Your Words” author Joseph Stowell tells the following story: "My junior high school had scheduled its annual operatic production. Talented ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Bonds Of Bitterness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2004

Bitterness will DEVASTATE you spiritually/DESTROY you physically/DISCOURAGE you emotionally/DIVIDE the fellowship/DEPRIVE you of blessings/DEFILE your relationships! Powerpoint at website.

The Bonds of Bitterness Eph. 4:31 Has someone ever said or done something to you for which you found it difficult to forgive them? Every time their very name is brought up, even if it was years ago, it still brings butterflies to your stomach. When you think of them, your heart rate increases. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformed Life

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 20, 2004

This is the seventh in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with the hallmarks of a transformed life in Christ.

The Transformed Life Ephesians 4:17-32 As we continue to look at Paul¡¦s message concerning the early church and it¡¦s ministry, tonight we move on to a difficult and much maligned subject. The transformed life. Jesus makes it clear that Salvation is about Change ¡V it is not a magic incantation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: *other

Grieving The Holy Spirit

Contributed by D Dimedio on Nov 11, 2004

What it means and what the effects of grieving the Holy Spirit.

There are some amazing truths contained in the NT concerning the person of the Spirit of God. I am afraid that because He is unseen, He is so often overlooked. Yet He is so frequently mentioned and given such prominence, that we overlook Him at our own demise. In our text we are given a command ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

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

"What Forgiveness Looks Like" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Just what does real forgiveness look like?

In our passage for today, Paul speaks about the dangers of unforgiveness. He tells us that unforgiveness . . . A. Negatively impacts our influence on others - v. 29 B. Negatively impacts God’s influence on us - v. 30 Consequently, he tells us to all those things associated with unforgiveness - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

Derek Kidner wrote: "What is done to you is not as important as what is done in you." Sticks and stones are not as powerful as words and attitudes.

Family Security Encourage One Another Various Scriptures We come to our final message in this series. We based this on an acrostic I came across. John Maxwell described a study in which they were looking for qualities of a good, strong family, and they came up with these six Characterisitics of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

Express Positive Thoughts Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004

The way we communicate communicates a lot. Strong families look for the good in each other without ignoring the bad, but they emphasize the good.

Family Security: Expressing Positive Thoughts Ephesians 4:29-32 We are basing this series on an acrostic I came across in an article by John Maxwell, citing a study that discovered six keys to strong families. Six Keys To A Strong Family S = Spiritual Bonding E= Express Positive Thoughts C= ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Angry [taming Your Temper]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 5, 2004

It is possible to be angry and yet not sin. These Biblical and practical helps will cool ’hot heads’ and yet are great for all believers in some way or another. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

How to Get Angry Eph. 4:26, 27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowToGetAngry.html -Andy came to work one day, limping something awful. One of his co-workers, Josh, noticed and asked Andy what happened. Andy replied, "Oh, nothing. It’s just an old hockey injury that acts up once in a while." Josh, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Places

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 16, 2004

A look at how the world would see us if Christ’s heart were to complete reside in our body for one day with nothing else changed. How would we be perceived.

Sharing Places Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:1-5 Ephesians 4:20-24 Other Ref.: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. In 1983 a movie starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd and entitled Trading Places was released. b. In the movie, two millionaire commodity brokers wager a bet that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24, Philippians 2:1-5

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