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Walking As Light Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 16, 2012

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Who are you? And being who you are, what difference does it make in the way you live? Those are the two questions that our passage addresses.

Introduction Who are you? And being who you are, what difference does it make in the way you live? Those are the two questions that our passage addresses. Text Paul has ascribed different terms for the identity of the Christian believers. They are “saints”; they are “members of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Develop Healthy Partnerships Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2012

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Since the Church has too long tolerated the teaching of our culture on sexuality and sexuaol relationships, it's time to speak up about building quality relationships.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Develop Healthy Partners” Eph. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 6:9-20 Sometimes the words of Scripture hit me in the gut. In preparation for today’s message I was directed to such words, from Jesus Himself. In Rev. 2:19 Jesus commends the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Respect The Temple Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 31, 2012

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Our bodies are not o nly sensational and special - they are also sacred.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Respect the Temple” Eph. 5:3-8; Ps. 139: 1-6 & 13-18 Let’s begin with a brief exercise. When I say “Now”, I want you to exhale and empty your lungs. Ready? Now…Now take a deep breath and fill your lungs. In the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Too Close Makes Us Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 1, 2011

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is the fourth message in a series that will be a journey of discovery to gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit's power, presence and role....This message looks at how we often experience discomfort with getting closer to the Holy Spirit.

The majority of Christians are extremely curious in regard to the Holy Spirit. We have heard accounts of people supposedly getting the Spirit. The vast majority of us over the years have received some vague teaching in regard to Him. However, if we were really honest we would have to admit that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People The Church Cannot Do Without

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 2, 2011

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Adapted from another pastor on SC, this message speaks to the need of the local church to have a special breed of people,

People the Church Cannot Do Without Ephesians 5:1-17 / 1 Peter 2:9-10 * It was in the hill of Caesarea Philippi as recorded in the 16th chapter of Matthew where Jesus initially mentioned the church. In the everyday vernacular Jesus turned to Peter, who had just expressed a strong, supernatural ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 27, 2011

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Using 2 video clips I begin by encouraging people to turn to Christ if they haven’t yet. Then I unpack this passage as to what it means to live as children of light, full of forgiveness, avoiding even a hint or a whiff of impurity.

(Note to the reader: I began this talk by showing a video called Ribbons, available from PremierTV2006: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9K86vcHOLI. It shows how Jesus took upon himself the penalty for sin and all that binds us; see 1 Peter 2: 24-25.) ‘[Jesus the Messiah] himself bore our sins in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Who Do You Imitate?” Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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Everyone Imitates Someone

Who Do You Imitate? Ephesians 5: 1-14 OPEN: Today we want to continue with our study through the book of Ephesians. Today we want to talk about the issue of imitation. Context: we’ve been new garments to wear – Eph. 4:22 - Part of the worthy walk – a balancing of the scales Paul says ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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We're the citizens of the Kingdom and we must act consistent with our identity.

“Turn on the Light!” Eph. 5:8-14 August 30, 2009 OPEN: Now as you know, we are studying the book of Ephesians. The first three chapters - who the Christian is. The last three how he lives, how he acts, how he functions. And Paul here in chapters 4, 5 and 6 gives us a clear, concise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Right Thinking Brings Right Action

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Ephesians 5

Ephesians 5 - September 3, 2006 **Prayer for school starting - students, teachers, AWANA Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 5. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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• Are you making God smile today? • Do you have a loving & close relationship with His Son Jesus Christ? • Do you make God smile by Trust and obedience? • Trust and Obey, for there is no other way. • Do you acknowledge God and do you serve Him?

What Makes God Smile? Have you ever wondered that if something you said • Or something you did made God smile? • I know as a parent there are things that my children have done • that make me smile. • At the same time there are something’s that my children say • that would cause just about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Living A G-Rated Life In An R-Rated World

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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I borrowed the title from a Sermoncentral contributor because it was so good. But the rest of this sermon deals with sexual immorality and how the Christian needs to walk in a sexually darkened world.

LIVING A G-RATED LIFE IN AN R-RATED WORLD Let me tell you about a couple I have become familiar with, Josh and Jerusha. These two grew up together in the same neighborhood, you could say. Actually, Josh was a few years older than Jerusha and had the pleasure of watching Jerusha grow from an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Reflections On Halloween

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 31, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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How does a Christian deal with Halloween in a way that glorifies God?

Halloween can be a troubling holiday. Many of us carry fond memories of Halloweens long ago, back when we were growing up. Many of us remember it as innocent fun—a special day just for children. I remember dressing up in silly costumes and going door to door begging for candy. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Simplicity Of Life

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 2, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Too often we make life more complicated than it really is. In fact life really is simply when we live according to God’s Word.

LIVING YOUR FAITH: THE SIMPLICITY OF LIFE EPHESIANS 5:8 A little more than 11 years ago, Sherri and I had our first warm debate…it all surrounded the game of life A. The details are conveniently little fuzzy 1. One of us decided to make up the rules as we went along 2. New and improved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Doesn't Grow In The Dark

Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005

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We must continually draw close to the Lord of Light because He is the one who produces fruit in our life.

INTRODUCTION Who’s afraid of the dark? Who’s ever been afraid of the dark? I was. Yep, that’s right. I had a nightlight too. Anybody have a nightlight? I had one of those really cool care bear ones. Wish Bear to be exact. Did you ever stop and think why people have nightlights? I mean, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Past Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 28, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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We need to remember where we came from so we don’t go back again

The older we get, the more we seem to reminisce about the “good old days.” The Beatles had a song called “Yesterday” where they sang of bygone days where all their troubles seemed so far away yet, the reality is, there is usually sometime in everyone’s past that was not so good, something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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