Sermons on Ephesians 5:15-6:18:

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 8, 2008

Opportunities in life are not to be missed since it might bring in unexpected blessing.

The sermon that I want to preach to you today will be on “Making the most of every Opportunity.” I remember someone tell me about the Japanese culture of eating, their ways of doing it will surely give an insight into how best we make use of the opportunity. When they sit around the table, they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Basic Training: Becoming A Spiritual Warrior Series

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Aug 8, 2008

So often we are fooled into trying to stay on the sidelines of the spiritual battle raging around us. This is a call to suit up and become a spiritual warrior.

I serve a great king. Isn’t that the truth this morning? The video we just watched actually kind of gives me chills at the end because it’s an amazing declaration of the victory we have in Christ Jesus. If you have your Bibles with you this morning, would you turn with me to the book of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's Gotta Be The Shoes Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 10, 2008

60th in a series from Ephesians. Peace is the foundation that allows us to stand firm against the devil.

Opening: Clip of Nike commercial – “It’s gotta be the shoes.” This 1989 classic Nike commercial was intended to convince the buying public of the importance of having the right shoes. And, although shoes are often much more of a fashion statement than functional, there are still many times when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 17, 2008

Gives a synoposis of the Armor of God and how to apply it to our lives.

Armor of God Theme: Show the importance of putting on the armor of God in our lives Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction Paul begins this chapter talking about the walk Eph 4:1 – 6:9 . Yet he seems to interrupt his thought and bring up spiritual warfare. Yet isn’t that a part of the believers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Shield Of Fatih Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2008

61st in a series from Ephesians. The shield of faith requires belief that results in action.

Just a little over a week ago on August 8, Russia invaded the former Soviet republic of Georgia and it is quite apparent that Georgia just doesn’t have the ability to stop the Russians. While this action by Russia certainly has some very interesting implications for Biblical prophecy, especially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Conspiracy Theory

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2013

Exposition of Conspiracy

Text: Ephesians 6:10-11, Title: Conspiracy Theory, Date/Place: NRBC, 1.27.13, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the roller coaster of Les Cox’s spiritual life over the past 14 years, but the relative stability over the past 2 years because of his recommitment to Christ. Now he is at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Should The Church Be In 2013?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2013

Simply put a church is a local called-out Body of Christ that has united together as the Family of God to worship and to obey His commands. The bottom line is the church is you and I. The question is, therefore, “What should we be in 2013?”

What Should the Church Be in 2013? Ephesians 5:25b-27 Before answering the question, “What should the church be in 2013”, it would do us good to define what we mean by the term “the church”. Some would define church as a denomination – the Roman Catholic Church, the Lutheran Church, the Nazarene ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

All Kinds Of Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

There are different kinds of prayer mentioned and modeled throughout the Bible. They are discussed in different places in the Bible and in different ways. All prayer is communication with God, but as with communication with people, there are many ways

All Kinds of Prayer “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.” – Ephesians 6:18 There are different kinds of prayer mentioned and modeled throughout the Bible. They are discussed in different places in the Bible and in different ways. All prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Charismatic

It’s Time To Report For Active Duty

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 26, 2013

One word from God, the strength it gives, can take you from where you are, to where you need to be,

It’s time to report, for active duty! Ill. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the world celebrated! WHY? Because World War I was over. President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation to celebrate Armistice Day on November 11. In 1938, the day was declared a national ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wearing God's Armour

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 10, 2013

Although many of us would rather deny it, we are in a constant battle. This battle is not against other men, but against Satan and his demons. In order to be successful in our battle, we must wear each piece of God's armour. What are these pieces?

Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Although many of us would rather deny it, we are in a constant battle against Satan and his demons. As with any good soldier, we must not only wear our armour, but use the pieces of our armour in our defense against the archenemy Satan. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 12, 2013

Are we using our time to advance the cause of Jesus and to enhance our relationship with Him? Is our time well spent?

Sweet Brown is an Oklahoma City resident who was interviewed by local news station KFOR News Channel 4 after evacuating from her apartment building that was set on fire last spring. Her dramatic testimony of the chaotic scene quickly led to massive exposure on YouTube and became viral. On the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Other

Speak To One Another In Song

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 31, 2011

A pentecostal sermon discussing Spiritual Songs.

SPEAK TO ONE ANOTHER IN SONG (This sermon was adapted from a sermon by David Dykes) Ephesians 5:18-21 (NKJV) 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satan Is A Defeated Foe

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011

Satan's reasons for doing what he does • To discredit God • To deceive Christians • To blind as many as he possibly can to truth • To cast aspersions on the word of God • To adulterate God's salvation plan by making the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus

Thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ we have escaped the devil's influence As we look at the world today we will find that mankind has a great fascination of and appreciation for those who are able to remove themselves from perplexing and troubling situations. The world has a great romance with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

For The Love Of Labor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2011

Both Jamestown and Plymouth nearly failed in their early years. But it was the Pilgrims' view of labor that not only saved it's colony, but became the driving force in making our nation great.

OPEN: (Asking the Crowd) What is this weekend? That’s right – it’s Labor Day Weekend. And our sermon today is the beginning of a series on “What Made America Great”. This first sermon deals with the greatness that has been brought to our nation because of how and why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

We are in a life and death struggle with the forces of Satan's kingdom...and because of that it is crucial that we put on the full armor of God.

THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD EPHESIANS 6:13 We've been examining the subject of spiritual warfare...and last week we saw that the war we're involved in is against a highly organized kingdom of darkness ruled by Satan. And it is a kingdom of demons...evil spirit-beings whose headquarters are in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13