Sermons on Ephesians 4:7-13:

What Should We Expect From Church Leaders? Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

Leaders in the church must know their spiritual gifts, and how to use them effectively for the kingdom. #2 of 5.

Title: What Should We Expect From Church Leaders? Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 Theme: Leaders in the church must know their spiritual gifts, and how to use them effectively for the kingdom. Introduction - Define Reality Max DePree gets to the heart of things ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointing On Ministry Gifts

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Understanding the UNIQUE role of the ministry gift to the body of christ

THE ANOINTING ON MINISTRY GIFTS Eph. 4:11ff Bishop David Ibeleme The Anointing  Divine Enablement  Supernatural Empowerment  The Power or Might of God There are two (2) distinct types:  Within (character)  Upon (charisma) There are three (3) types of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practicing Simplicity Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 9, 2008

Simple Scriptural maxims tied to our spiritual riches in Christ.

We’re beginning a new three-part series today on Simple Living. Why this topic? First of all, the Bible teaches simple living. So from that, we know it’s important. Secondly, complicated living is killing us. It’s keeping us from experiencing life the way our Creator meant for us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2008

It should be the desire of every Christian to work towards unity.

Unity In Christ Text: Eph. 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A farmer noticed a highway department truck pulling over on to the shoulder of the road. A man got out and dug a hole, then got back into the truck. Then the other occupant got out, filled up the hole and got back in the truck. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Dwarfs In Heaven

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message on Christian growth.

DWARFS IN HEAVEN Ephesians 4:13 INTRO: We all were born into this world. There is no other way of getting into it. It was the beginning of all to which we have attained. We began as little, strengthless babies. The Christian is born ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Church In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008

Christ is building His church through the ministry of His people.

Being the Church In Christ Text: Eph. 4:11-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man called a pastor’s office at a church one day to inquire into membership in the church. He stated that he would not be able to get involved or anything, but he felt it was important to have some religious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Dying Church

Contributed by Rev. Ryan Peters on Aug 5, 2008

The Church needs to realize it’s God given calling!

Rev. Ryan Peters East Aurora AG Title: “The Dying Church…” Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: • Speaking today on The Dying Church… o Christians without leadership o Christians without ownership o Christians without action... o Christians without recognition to their calling. o When we realize ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time For Ministry!

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 11, 2008

Let’s learn about the perfecting process of the saints and know that God is preparing us for purpose.

Time For Ministry (Turn to Ephesians 4:11,12) I. Call To Ministry (Introduction)... How many in here this morning knows that God has called you to the ministry? If God has called you to salvation he’s called you into ministry. Amen? He may not have called you to preach or teach or prophesy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

A Marvelous Work Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Aug 12, 2008

Sermon 2 from 4 part series called Changed from Inside Out from Ephesians 4; describes the incredible work that God does in saving us.

A Marvelous Work Ephesians 4:7-16 Intro: During our vacation 2 weeks ago we had the opportunity to visit the Creation Museum in Northern KY, just outside of Cincinnati. If you are not familiar with this facility, it is nearly 2 years old now and the brain child of Ken Hamm and the Answers in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Identity: Live Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2009

After having learned who we are in christ in the first three chapters now we know right belief. Paul begins the last three chapters of Ephesians with right behavior. It begins with unity and leads to maturity.

Intro: Bruce Howell tells of “I Can’t Change Jesus” Bill Irwin, a man who is blind, has a talking computer he uses to study the Bible. He’s had a few chuckles over some of the pronunciations. "For a long time," Bill says, "the computer pronounced Holy Bible as ’holly bibble’ until I figured out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Called? Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008

First in series on truth that every Christain is called to minister.

ARE YOU CALLED? EPH. 4:1-16 4/20/08 INTRO: A FRIEND SAID SOMETHING TO ME SEVERAL MONTHS AGO ABOUT HIS SPIRITUAL GROWTH OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAS FINALLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT IT IS TO BE “CALLED” AND THAT NOT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THIS TRUTH. HE SPOKE WITH LOTS OF WISDOM WHEN HE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Comming Harvest

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Jun 3, 2008

The lost responded and those of His people that recognized His favor led them into the Kingdom. The rest sit on the side lines to watch the show or criticize it.

The Coming Harvest The Great Commission and the harvest scriptures are some of the greatest examples of our goal as the Body of Christ to reach the World for God. Christians almost always try to reach the lost thinking like a Christian or from a Christian perspective ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In Unity Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008

Let’s face it. We all get into conflict—sometimes. Even with those close to us. How are we supposed to handle it? Is it okay to hate people? Can we disagree without being disagreeable? Unity chooses to believe that there is good in every person who is a C

Opening Activity: Acting out—Fight! Stage a fight with one of your adult volunteers—prepare him ahead of time, of course. Have the volunteer interrupt you and continue to talk while you’re talking. Ask him to stop talking several times. Then just lose it and start yelling, telling him to leave the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2008

All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church.

As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church. Ephesians 4:11, 12 “And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 5, 2008

These are critical days for Christianity and how we respond and react to this sweeping sea of change within our culture, will tell a lot about how Christianity survives in the next 25 years!

Last week I said, “As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist