Sermons about Ephesians 5:1-12

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

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006

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Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-19

Denomination: Orthodox

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

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

We'll Leave The Light On For You Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 9, 2008

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45th in a series from Ephesians. How to live as light in the midst of darkness.

Most of us are probably familiar with the advertising for Motel 6 that ends with the advertising tagline, “We’ll leave the light on for you.” The image that those ads are trying to create is that Motel 6 is a place of hospitality, refreshment and rest for weary travelers. As we continue in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Wake Up Call Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 17, 2008

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46th in a series from Ephesians. A wake up call to Christians to be light in a dark world.

[Video clip of “Cat Wake Up Call” - found on YouTube] Unfortunately, too many of us are kind of like the man in that video clip. We need a wake-up call, but unfortunately we don’t pay attention to some of the more subtle ways that God tries to wake us up, so eventually he has to hit us over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Follower Of God

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

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We are to follow God as dear children.

Be a Follower of God Eph. 5:1-5 I. Followers a. Importance of choice of leaders i. Follow the leader. Hitler. Jim Jones (called “father”). Hollywood. b. Influence of choice on others The Asche conformity experiments The Asche conformity experiments demonstrated the impressionability of a group’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Devil Blocks The Door Go Through The Roof

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 22, 2008

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Getting our needs met

When the devil blocks the door, go through the roof Mark 2: 1-? 1 ¶ And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1, Matthew 5:13, Matthew 26:36, Luke 19:1-10, Jeremiah 33:3, Amos 8:11-14, Luke 13:24, Mark 11:12-25, Malachi 3:8-10, 1 Corinthians 7:1-19, Matthew 1:5, Matthew 2:16, Romans 7:14-18, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 5:1-10, Exodus 4:1, Matthew 16:13-20, Numbers 20:11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Light Walkers

Contributed by Mark Roper on Apr 2, 2008

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Don’t get angry at people in spiritual darkness for not being able to see what’s obvious to you. Instead, bring them some spiritual light

Light Walkers -- Plato once said: “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark: the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Instead of trusting Christ, modern-day thinkers insist on using human wisdom alone for answers to eternal questions. The tragedy of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Walk In A Manner Worthy Of Your Calling

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 4, 2008

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All of us are either walking toward or away from God. In today’s sermon we will look at the three themes Paul provides to determine which direction we are walking - Love, Light and Wisdom.

“A Walk Worthy Of Our Calling” Ephesians 5:1-8,15 04/06/2008 by Chris Nerreau TITLE: Your Walk SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 5:1-8,15 DATE: 04/06/08 May the words of our lips and the meditation’s of our heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise glory and honor to Your name our Rock and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-15

Denomination: Orthodox

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

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice: The Ultimate Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

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Christ was the ultimate sacrifice.

Tonight we are kicking off our new series – “SACRIFICE” – sounds a little morbid for a back to school series, even to me … but here’s where we are at! Tough topic … so let’s start with a little fun … Things You Don’t Want to Hear During Surgery •Better save that. We’ll need it for the autopsy. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Biblical Marriage Under Fire

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006

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Marriage is under attack today from secular society and we as Christians must expose the fruitless deeds of darkness and fight for the preservation of the Biblical marriage and family unit.

Biblical Marriage Under Attack On the lighter side of life: From the book: Wacky Laws, Weird Decisions and Strange Statues, Main Street publishers. Marriage and Family laws: a. It’s against the law for children under the age of seven to go to college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. b. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage As Christ Modeled

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 15, 2006

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To show that Christ’s relationship with us gives us a wonderful picture of what our marriages should be like.

INTRODUCTION Our society is full of many so called “Urban Myths” These are stories that are claimed to be facts and likewise widely distributed and believed, yet with no basis to them at all One such myth came into popularity in the 90’s when it was said that the uncooked rice thrown at couples ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Too Busy Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 18, 2006

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How many countless people are merely existing, even in the church? It is often the result of not focusing on God’s agenda and direction for the way we spend our time.

Text: 10Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it. 11Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. (The Message) Last sermon I shared an overview of what stewardship is. Stewardship lesson one: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

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