Sermons about Ephesians 4:7-13

Marks Of Maturity

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 18, 2005

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A description of four marks of Christian maturity.

I found a poem on the internet that I would like to share with you. It bears some striking resemblances to a very well-known poem. Listen carefully, though, because it is not quite the poem that you might expect. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing Up: A Challenge To Become A Maturing Church

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 20, 2005

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Making a few comparisons between an immature church and a maturing church, and see where we think we fit in.

INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, Christ the King Oak Harbor will turn five. To those who have been here since the beginning, that may seem amazing. It seems hard for me to believe that in just a few months I’ll celebrate my fourth anniversary as pastor here. Birthdays give us a chance to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Division And Unity

Contributed by James May on Nov 13, 2005

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I do not believe that God is pleased with the divisions within the Body of Christ that cripple our witness. Where do we draw the line on division and acceptance with one another?

DIVISION AND UNITY By Pastor Jim May We live in an age when there are great divisions within the church. I have no doubt that I am considered too liberal by some standards, but then there are others, even more liberal than I, who consider me to be too strict and legalistic. Where do we draw the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Diversity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 15, 2005

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we are the same in Christ, different in our gifting

We live in a world of diversity, one of choice. Looking around the room we see people of difference, men and women, different ethnic backgrounds, differences in appearance and in personality. When God finished creating man and woman he said, it was good. We can be thankful we are not all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Background Checks! (Ephesians, Chapter 4) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 15, 2005

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“Am I spending the spiritual riches, the spiritual wealth provided by my Father in Heaven?”

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Background Checks! (Ephesians, Chapter 4) Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

To Each One Grace Has Been Given

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

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If Christ brought you to this congregation, then Christ has given you a special grace to serve in a way that is needed within this congregation.

Early on in my seminary career, I was asked by a committee charged with my nurture as a fledgling pastor-wannabe about my role models for ministry. “Who,” the committee asked, “did I consider to be an example to follow?” “Who was my role model for ministry?” I guess it was a reasonable question, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perfecting The Saints

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 15, 2006

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Church, weve got a problem...

Perfecting the Saints Scripture setting- Ephesians 4:8-12 Text-Ephesians 4:12 “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” “Houston, we’ve got a problem!” came a voice from space. It was an Astronaut high above the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Purpose Part 2

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

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This sermon deals with our purpose of being equipped to do the ministry of Jesus Christ. (Video /audio version avaialbe at web site www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Part II Be Equipped 1 Samuel 17:32-40 Ephesians 4:11-13 and 6:10-18 GNLCC 8/6/08 If you saw someone go into a sports store, and she was buying a white shirt, white shorts, some Nike’s, a tennis racket and some tennis balls, what would you assume they were being equipped to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Try This At Home Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2006

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Many Christians believe that ministry should only be attempted by "trained professional". "Don’t try this at home" is their mantra. But Ephesians 4 teaches something entirely different.

OPEN: (The following illustration originated from either Tom Osborn or Lynn Malone here on sermoncentral.com) I read the following description of a preacher’s job from someone who had known a number of preachers over their lifetime, and they had put together a synthesized view of a man they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 2 Series

Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006

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Unity with diversity of gifts, talents, experiences. Purpose of diversity and unity is for the body to do works of service and the building up the body to become the fullness Christ intended.

EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 17, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Part 2 Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. Last week we began this passage “Keep the Unity of the Spirit” A. (vs 1-3) Live up to your calling - humble, gentle, bearing with one another, keep unity of spirit bond ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian In The Church

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

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All Christians are called into God’s Church. And all are given gifts that they may play their part in the life and ministry in the Church. Each person’s gifting needs recognition, not least by church leadership

In that passage from Ephesians chapter four that we heard, Paul begins by saying that he wants his Christian readers to live lives that are worthy of the calling they have received; lives which are ’worthy’ in the sense of being worth-while and of refelcting that calling- that their calling by God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Next Step -Life After The Decision Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

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We have too many decisions in the church but few disciples.

Decision or Disciple The Next Step Life after the Decision The Word of God refers to your conversion as a new birth.(John 3:3) When you prayed the sinners prayer and asked God to forgive you and come into your life you were born again. It is a spiritual birth, and like your physical birth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

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GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

For a number of years renewal has been occurring in the church. This renewal is taking place across denominational lines. The church is once again turning its attention to the Gifts of the Spirit. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal interest in Rick Warren’s best selling book The Purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Walking Worthy In Our Diversity Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 13, 2006

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As the body of Christ God has called us to unity in our diversity.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ WALKING WORTHY IN OUR DIVERSITY Ephesians 4:7-16 (Eph 4:1) I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, “Worth”: value: Is God getting what He paid for - Walk with a Godly Attitude ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Spiritual Growth: Sunday Morning Is Not Enough

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 14, 2006

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This is a message on growing to be like Jesus through being a part of a small, accountable discipleship group.

Your Spiritual Growth: Sunday Morning Is Not Enough --Ephesians 4:7-13 Our Sunday evening small, disciple group ACTS, Academy for Christian Training and Service, small group is using Bishop Reuben P. Job and Dr. Norman Shawchuckï¿½s devotional guide entitled A GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR ALL WHO SEEK ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

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