Sermons on Ephesians 5:14:

Women, Tongues, And Church Order Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2024

Must women be silent in the church? Can a person under the unction of the Holy Spirit control himself? This message examines guidelines Paul taught in 1 Corinthians 14 concerning church order.

Intro We are in the last half of 1 Cor. 14 for our text today. Last week, we concluded with Paul’s words in verses 18-19, “I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all; 19 yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Ephesians 5:1-24, 1 Corinthians 12:1-30, Galatians 3:28, 1 Corinthians 9:1-22, Isaiah 28:11-12, Mark 12:25, 1 Timothy 2:1-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Mujeres, Lenguas Y Orden En La Iglesia Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2024

¿Deben las mujeres guardar silencio en la iglesia? ¿Puede una persona bajo la unción del Espíritu Santo controlarse a sí misma? Este mensaje examina las pautas que Pablo enseñó en 1 Corintios 14 con respecto al orden en la iglesia.

Introducción Estamos en la última mitad de 1 Corintios 14 para nuestro texto de hoy. La semana pasada, concluimos con las palabras de Pablo en los versículos 18-19: “Doy gracias a Dios que hablo en lenguas más que todos vosotros; 19 pero en la iglesia prefiero hablar cinco ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, 1 Corinthians 12:1-30, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 14:31, 1 Corinthians 14:34, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Corinthians 9:1-22, 1 Peter 3:1-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-15, 2 Kings 22:14, Acts 2:16, Acts 21:9, Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:1-24, Ephesians 5:21, Ephesians 5:22-24, Galatians 3:28, Isaiah 28:11-12, Mark 12:25, Titus 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Wise For Worthy Life

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 17, 2024

Apostle Paul discussed the rules to follow of those who belonged to the Lord Jesus Christ.

I. To WAKE Up 1. The POWER of the light *verse 13, (EVERYTHING that is hidden will be EXPOSED by the light) "But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. 2. The PERK of the Lord *verse 14, (rise from SLEEP so that Jesus SHINE on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christ Exposes The Darkness And Lies Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 12, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on the light of Christ and its role in exposing the darkness and lies of the devil.

As believers, we are often reminded that we live in a world filled with darkness and deception. The Bible teaches us that Satan, the father of lies, seeks to deceive and manipulate humanity, leading us away from the truth and into the darkness of sin and error. However, the light of Christ shines ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, Ephesians 5:11-14

Wake Up Thou That Slumber And Sleep

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 23, 2025

. Let us pray that the division that are being used to utterly destroy us as a nation, as a people, are themselves destroyed and we can come together in unity and Love regardless of political, spiritual, racial, economic or any other differences.

Wake Up thou that Slumber and Sleep By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Ephesians 5:14 “Wherefore he saith, Awake, thou that sleepest and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give the light”. OPENING: - This scripture literally refers to a spiritual awakening from the state of sin and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Spiritual Zombies, Arise! (Ephesians 5:3-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 29, 2025

When we are saved, we move from death to life. When we go back to our old way of life, we become as a people who are dead, living in the dark. Paul urges, rise from the dead, and let Jesus' light shine on you again.

This week, we continue our Ephesians study, and we find ourselves picking up midstream in Paul's argument. What we've seen up to this point, is that God is a good and loving God, who acts rightly toward his people, showing them grace and kindness. And God is the process of creating one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

A Rebuke To Forgiveness-Only Salvation

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 30, 2025

This is a challenging passage. Surely Paul doesn't mean that we have to actually live like that?! What it all points us to is a false gospel that is too often preached today - "forgiveness-only" belief. What does this passage tell us about what real salvation looks like?

A COMMON BELIEF TODAY: I am “saved” and unchanged. - Matthew 7:15-20; Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 13:6-9; John 15:8. - This passage makes us uncomfortable. It sounds harsh and unrealistic. We will delve into how we are to understand it as we move forward. - A good place to start is a major reason why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief! Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

We all thirst for meaning, hope, and grace. In Christ, we find the living water that truly satisfies. “Good grief” awakens us to our need for Him, leads us to repentance, and brings new life. The world is thirsty. Don’t leave them under an empty spigot — point them to Jesus, the living water.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Cat Funeral — The Skit Guys This morning, we are continuing our study The Gospel According to Peanuts. Charles Schulz, through something as simple as a comic strip, often pointed to some of life’s deepest spiritual truths — and even the truths of the gospel. That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Ephesians 5:14, Romans 13:11-12, Romans 6:6-8, John 3:3, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Begins With Me

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

Revival starts where one heart turns—opening closed doors, cleansing hidden sin, and welcoming the Spirit’s rain until joy returns again.

Introduction — The Long Wait for Rain Sometimes revival doesn’t arrive with thunder. Sometimes it seeps in quietly—like rain through hard, cracked ground. For years we may live with the crust of complacency, calling it contentment. We tell ourselves that the season of power is past, that we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-9, 2 Chronicles 29:10-11, Deuteronomy 30:2, Joel 2:12-13, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Wake Up And Shine

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 16, 2020

This sermon examines 1 Samuel 3:1-20, the story of Samuel and Eli, and gives lessons on, what defined them, as a dying priesthood, and a rising prophet. These lessons can be applied to our Churches, and lives today, which can result in what spiritual impact we will have on today's world.

AWAKE OR SLEEPING 1 Samuel 3:1-20 In our text we see a transition from a Priesthood who had taken God for granted, to a rising Prophet, who would awaken a Nation. From Eli to Samuel. Eli means to ascend or "lofty". There are two ways to look at him, as a Priest he was called to ascend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awakening To Righteousness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

Awakening to righteousness is a personal decision that requires intentional separation from sin and commitment to godly living.

AWAKENING TO RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:34 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 5:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 INTRODUCTION: We are living in times when the line between righteousness and unrighteousness is becoming increasingly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:34, Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk In The Light

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2025

If we are to walk in a way that pleases the Lord, we must walk in love; we must walk in righteousness, and we must walk in the light. This is not optional – we must walk in the light.

Walk in the Light Ephesians 5:8-14 As we move forward in this fifth chapter of Ephesians, we continue to be reminded of the lives we are to live in Christ. Our text today is a continuation of the thoughts from the preceding verses. If we are to walk in a way that pleases the Lord, we must walk in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: "A Light For Dark Days”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2025

In today’s message, we’ll explore what the light of Christmas - Jesus Christ - can do for our dark days of disappointment, distress, doubt, or depression. Jesus came to light up our dark days and encourage, strengthen, guide, and change us. Don’t miss out on this wonderful time.

Christmas: “A Light for Dark Days” One of my favorite activities during this season is driving around to look at all the Christmas lights. Although the day after Thanksgiving is the official start for these lights to go up, somehow the shopping malls and stores never got the message — or they ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46, Job 30:26, Lamentations 1:20, John 12:35, Lamentations 3:19-20, 2 Samuel 22:29, John 8:12, Psalm 119:105, Ephesians 5:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Wake Up To God's Purpose

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 19, 2025

God calls us to be spiritually alert and prepared to respond when He calls. There’s a world that needs us now… not later.

Introduction As a Firefighter one of the worst things in the world that can happen is sleeping through an alarm… I remember one time after we had a long day of hose testing, everybody was pretty tired and we were hoping for a quite night, which never seems to happen… about 1:00 or 2:00 in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of Your Time SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

God has bestowed upon us ample time to fulfill His plan. If we feel short of time, it's not due to God's insufficiency, but our need to better manage and redeem our time.

Introduction: Many of us often find ourselves saying, "I would be more involved in church, but I just don't have enough time." We use lack of time as an excuse for not doing the things we know we should. However, God has given each of us 24 hours a day to use wisely. Time is a precious commodity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-20

Topics: Time Management, God's Plan