Sermons on Ephesians 5:1-20:

Lent

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 17, 2023

The Lent Season is a season of testing our spiritual health and readiness for the end of our life in this world or the second coming of Christ.

Lent is the season of forty days (excluding Sundays) leading up to the passion week and Easter. The church calendar starts this season with Ash Wednesday as the start of the Lenten journey of forty weekdays (Monday through Saturday) that takes the church to the eve of Easter. Ash Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Other

Now I Can See

Contributed by Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei on Mar 18, 2023

Have you ever been in darkness for a moment where you could not see anything or anyone around you due to the intensity of the darkness? How did you feel when the lights were back? The joy of being able to see again is always desirable.

Nature of Blindness I will be speaking on two main kinds of blindness. Spiritual blindness and Physical Blindness. Physical Blindness – John 9: 1-14 In this passage, we encounter a man born blind from birth. While blindness can be caused by various eye problems, some are also born blind from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blind Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 20, 2023

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year A

March 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Blind Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A famous test was conducted in 1999 called The Invisible Gorilla. Perhaps you’ve seen the video. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Formula For Growing In Christ - For If These Things Be In You And Abound

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 20, 2023

Peter said, Grace and Peace be multiplied in YOU in the Knowledge of GOD and JESUS our LORD. Then he gave us a "formula" for fruitful growth. Faith + Virtue + Knowledge + Self Control + Perseverance + Godliness + Brotherly Kindness + Love = FRUITFUL GROWTH IN FAITH

2023.03.19.Sermon Notes. For if these things be in you and abound. A formula for Growing in Christ William Akehurst, HSWC KEY SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Scriptures Referenced: Galatians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-11, Luke 9:23-27, Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Galatians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-11, Luke 9:23-27, Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 3:16-17, Acts 4:10-12, Psalm 34:1-3, 1 Chronicles 26:10-14, Acts 16:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Imitators Of God

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 22, 2023

The goal of the Christian life is perfect imitation of God because God is the only one who is perfect. He’s full of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. God made us to imitate our creator.

The Lent Season is a season of testing our spiritual health and readiness for the end of our life in this world or the second coming of Christ. The annual call to observe a holy Lent by self–examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self–denial; by reading and meditating on God's Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Other

Three Keys To Being Continually Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 26, 2023

In this text, the writer offers three keys that facilitate a continual infilling of the Spirit.

Introduction: God created the eye and all its power of perception. The garden He placed Adam and his wife in was filled with beauty. Every tree he planted was "pleasant to the eye" (Gen 2:9). God looked at everything that He had made and it was very good (Gen 1:31). It was pleasant and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live As Children Of Light

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 27, 2023

Light is just as necessary in our spiritual life as it is in our physical life. In the spiritual realm, darkness means whatever is contrary to the God.

Paul started the chapter saying that the goal of the Christian life is perfect imitation of God. Paul is exhorting the believers in Jesus Christ to "Live as children of light." (Ephesians 5:8) because God is light. The apostle John said that one day, “we shall be like him, because we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8

Denomination: Other

The Operations Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 3, 2023

It is a continual process. Being filled with the Spirit happens as you continually choose to live under his influence daily.

“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18). To conclude about the Holy Spirit in our lives, I like to remind us of the central point of this topic. That point is the “infilling of the Spirit.” You can know all the doctrines of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shining Light On Darkness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but condemn them instead.

"Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but condemn them instead." - Ephesians 5:11 As children of light, we are commanded to shine brightly in a world shrouded in darkness. But what does it mean to "take no part" in the unfruitful works of darkness? And how do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Sorrow Of Heart

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 25, 2024

I have been feeling a tug for a while that I needed to speak a little bit about depression.

Sorrow of Heart PPT 1 Title PPT 2 Text Numbers 21:4 And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. I have been feeling a tug for a while that I needed to speak a little bit about ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4, Proverbs 13:12, Nehemiah 2:2, Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is One Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon addresses three questions: Who is the One Spirit?, What is the role of the One Spirit?, and How should we respond to the One Spirit?

Introduction: A. The story is told about a Christian who arrived in Heaven and was excited to meet many people from Old Testament times and he had lots of questions for them. 1. To Noah, he asked what it was like to be in the ark with all those animals. 2. To Joseph, he asked what it was like to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, John 7:37-39, John 3:3-5, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Romans 8:10-27, Matthew 12:31-32, Ephesians 4:22-32, Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:18, Ephesians 6:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Show Them The Way Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 29, 2024

Parents have the responsibility of preparing their families for Jesus' return. Fathers: leading spiritually. Mothers: examples of faith. We need to be mindful of the evil days we are in and set a positive example so that all are ready for Jesus’ return.

Introduction Video Ill.: Parenting - A Holy Stewardship Parenting is not easy! Parents Have It Rough Source: John Maxwell, "What Children Owe Their Parents (and Themselves)," Preaching Today, Tape 140. https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/1997/july/737.html Copied from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34, Ephesians 5:2, Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:1, 2 Timothy 1:5, Titus 2:3-5, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Characteristics Of A Strong Human Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 5, 2024

In order to care properly for our spirit, we must know what qualities a well-maintained human spirit should have. In this message, we process what condition the believer's spirit should be in so that the person fulfills God's will for his or her life.

Intro My objective for the next two messages is to instruct you on how to care for your spirit. Much is said about caring for your body. We need to eat right and exercise regularly if we want a strong, healthy body. Most of us know something about that, even if we don’t do what we know to do. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Ephesians 3:16, Ephesians 5:18-21, 2 Corinthians 3:17, John 8:36, Acts 17:16-17, John 2:17, 1 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Encountering God's Transformative Love 1 John 4:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2024

Explore the profound depths of God's transformative love. God’s love has the power to change hearts, renew minds, and restore lives. As we delve into the Bible and consider God's Word, may His transformative love grip our hearts and lead us to a deeper understanding of His grace.

Encountering God's Transformative Love Introduction: Today I want us to explore the profound depths of God's transformative love. God’s love has the power to change hearts, renew minds, and restore lives. As we delve into the Bible and consider God's Word, may His transformative love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, Romans 5:5, 1 John 4:8, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 3:17-19, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 4:11, Ephesians 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Transformative Power Of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2024

We delve into the profound truths of 1 Corinthians 13, where the Apostle Paul expounds on the transformative power of love. Paul reveals the essence of genuine love and its indispensable role in our lives as followers of Christ.

Title: The Transformative Power of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truths of 1 Corinthians 13, where the Apostle Paul expounds on the transformative power of love. In this passage, Paul reveals the essence of genuine love and its indispensable role in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 John 4:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Romans 13:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal