Sermons on Ephesians 4:9-11:

"Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 2 Series

Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006

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

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

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

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

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

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 Shawchuck�s devotional guide entitled A GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR ALL WHO SEEK ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called Out Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 25, 2006

You have been called by God according to His glorious grace.

Called Out Ephesians 4:1-10 August 6, 2006 Ephesians 4:1 (NLT) Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Called by God  God has specifically called you  His child  His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pastor Qualification

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 26, 2006

God gave these particular spiritual gifts unto men only.

Pastor Qualifications Good Day! This day you are going to hear the Word of the Living God and His Son Jesus Christ. The Word will set you free from any deception. There are many qualifications of a Pastor. I will only cover one of them today. First we must lay a foundation of the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-11

Grow Up

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2006

As followers of the risen Christ, we are expected to grow in our daily walk becoming mature and attaining full stature in the image of Christ.

Grow Up – Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Intro: I found this interesting poem while researching this sermon. It sounds a bit like another poem you might recognize; but, listen closely. I think you will hear a difference. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing Church Together

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 6, 2006

At its best, the church is communal, creedal, charismatic, and caring.

Doing Church Together Ephesians 4:1-16 August 6, 2006 One of the things that I have learned through the years as I have taken scores of psychological tests for ordination and continuing education is that I am terribly introverted. I am so introverted that I am almost off the scale. Extraverted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Ministry & The Minister

Contributed by Toby Powers on Aug 7, 2006

Ordination Sermon: This world is not in need of more politicians, philanthropists, or professors. We are in need of real Preachers who become real Pastors who really care about, help, and direct their people for the honor and glory of God.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA 30110 www.trumpetoftruthonline.org The Ministry & The Minister Ephesians 4:11-13 Intro: This world is not in need of more politicians, philanthropists, or professors. We are in need of real Preachers who become real ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Health Plan Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2006

God is looking for healthy disciples. To promote maximum health he has placed a variety of leaders into our lives.

God’s Health Plan Ephesians 4:11-16 Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT) He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. [12] Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

La Iglesia Y Su Proposito

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Aug 9, 2006

What is the purpose of the church and how do we fulfill that purpose.

El Proposito de la Iglesia Efesios 4:7-16 Estamos viviendo en un tiempo donde la la iglesia tiene menos y menos influencia sobre la comunidad. Muchos argumentan que la mas grande desafio que la iglesia enfrenta hoy no es en desaparecerse, sino ser irevelante. Dios dice asi en su palabra en 1 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Soul Being Fed?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 14, 2006

We are fed by nurturing and loving others. We talk a lot about love, but are we really loving others?

Are you being spiritually fed? I want to share several things that you can do to make sure you are being spiritually fed. First, love. As simple as that. Now that makes sense – we all want to be loved. And being loved makes us feel good. We feel supported by others when they love us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed