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  • Dan Cale avatar

    The Next Best Thing Pt 6 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007
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    This sermon series asks the question - Do we really look like Jesus? Are we disciples or are we just tagging along? Are we becoming imitators of God?

    The Next Best Thing Eight Secrets to Imitating Christ Pt 6 Ephesians 5 A couple of weeks ago we began this series looking at Paul’s challenge to the church to be Imitators of Christ. The question that we posed last week and will continue to pose during this series is “Are you the next best thing ...read more

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  • Richard Francis avatar

    Imitators Of God?

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Dec 2, 2007
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    When we give our lives to Jesus Christ we are given the permission to imitate God, how by loving one another as God loves all so should we if we are to be like Jesus and advance his kingdom

    Imitation They say that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, well I suppose if someone would rather be you than themselves that sort of makes you better, then that most likely would puff up the ego, till it dawned on you that most likely they need help desperately in my case. Who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Pleasers

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 30, 2007
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    WE NEED TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHAT PLEASES GOD

    EPH 5:1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    As Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2007
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    We are called to walk as children of Light. The Apostle Paul offers us help. He offers us a Caution, Reminds us of the change, and then exposes to us the clarity of walking as COL.

    In the Sermon On the Mount, Jesus said, "there are 2 roads, paths, gates.." Later in Matthew 25 He said, "there were sheep & goats." In the OT, Joshua said, "choose you today whom you will serve." At MT Carmel (1 Kings 18:20) Elijah asked, "How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Walking In Daddy's Shoes Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
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    Just like a young son wants to imitate his father, Christians are to imitate our Heavenly Father.

    1. An imitator of God walks in love (5:2-7) a. Have loving relationships—purity of the body (3) b. Use loving speech—purity of the tongue (4) c. Maintain loving fellowship—purity of the church (5-7) 2. An imitator of God walks in light (5:8-14) a. Expose the will of God—examine the Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Making Light Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
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    Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.

    Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk As Love, Light And Wise

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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    Why is it so important that we "Walking In Love, Light, And Wisdom"? As indicated in Ep 5:1, we are to be "followers of God as dear children"; and just as God is "love, light, and wisdom" personified, so we should try to imitate our Father!

    Walk as Love, Light, And Wise Ephesians 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION 1. We are now entering chapter five, we have looked at how to "walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" 2. Now we are going to learn about our "walk" (or conduct) which is love, light, and wise Why is it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    Children Of The Light Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
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    This is message 10 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    Children of the Light Ephesians 5:1-21 I. We Must Keep Away from Darkness "…have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness…" A. Immorality B. Impurity C. Greediness E. Foolishness II. Then We Must Walk in the Light “Live as children of light…” A. Imitate God “Be imitators of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Imitation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 28, 2007
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     | 6,990 views

    The highest priority of the Christian is to become an imitator of Christ - a replica of our Lord. In Ephesians 5, Paul addresses how to be such an imitation.

    Live Out Loud – Our IMITATION Ephesians 5:1-21 Video: Scriptural Imitation – www.sermonspice.com Insert: Play a quick game of Simon-Sez – what are you doing? You have just imitated everything I modeled and asked you do. Trans: As we continue our study in Ephesians today we’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Leave The Light On Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 27, 2009
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    God calls His children to go into the darkness and leave their light on.

    Light has amazing qualities. It attracts and transforms. Turn on a light in the darkness outside and watch what happens. Every flying critter within range will flock to it. Turn out all the lights at night in your safe, comfortable house and what happens? It becomes a treacherous obstacle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Imitate The Perfect Example

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 15, 2009
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    Paul tells us how we can imitate God who is our perfect example.

    Text: “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children” (Ephesians 5:1). Have you ever imitated anyone? When I was a child I remember imitating or mimicking my dad while he was driving the car. I would sit beside him and watch his every move. My pretend steering wheel would turn every time the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Wise Investing

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 15, 2009
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    What kind of investment advice have you gotten lately? In Ephesians 5 we learn about what REAL investing is!

    There is a lot of talk lately about what is wise and unwise. We see this especially in relation to the financial world. With economic times being tough, it seems that there are “experts” popping up everywhere like weeds to tell us how to invest wisely. They tell us that we need to diversify our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Walk In Love And Light Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
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    If we want to be effective in winning the lost, we must be imitators of God. There are two ways to do this: walk in love and walk in light. (Part of a series)

    WALK IN LOVE AND LIGHT Text: Ephesians 5:1 – 16 Introduction: · “Followers” = imitators (v. 1) · If we want to be effective in winning the lost, we must be imitators of God · Two ways to do this: walk in love and walk in light Body: A. Walk in love 1. Meaning (v. 2) · Sacrificial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    The Path Of Purity Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    In this sermon I discuss several of the admonishions given to us by Paul as to how Christians should live their lives.

    The Path of Purity Text: Ephesians 5:1-7 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now before I begin let me just say that this sermon is rated NC17, no one under 17 is admitted without an adult… just kidding, but I bet I got some of your attention there didn’t I? There is a slogan today in marketing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Driving Out The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,748 views

    A study of how the light of Christ in our lives transforms us and drives out the darkness that we were previously in.

    Driving out the Darkness Text: Ephesians 5:7-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) When I was a little boy, in grade school I remember taking a field trip to The Alabaster Caverns. Well when we moved back into this area I was excited about taking Leslie and Gabriel to Alabaster Caverns. They didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible