Sermons about Ephesians 5:1-22

What Does God Think About The Church ?

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

based on 186 ratings

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Some people do not always possess the kind of positive view of the church that Father God does. Learning to look at the church as he does is really important for us.

WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH ? Many opinions circulate concerning the church both outside the church and inside. some Christians have negative views of the church. Some have even ‘retired’ from church life, they no longer attend or are involved in ‘Church’ in any way, but they still regard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Face Life Challenges 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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This sermon deals with the beattitudes of mercry and pure in heart.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part III 3/25/2001 NLF Psalm 32:1-11 Eph 5:1-20 Matthew 5:7-9 How many of you had some problems in your home or on the job last week in which things did not go the way you had wanted them to go? One thing about life is, if we keep living, it will keep on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9, Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spirit Filled Living

Contributed by Duane Boehm on May 2, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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Here we will learn what it means to be spirit filled, and how to live it.

THE SPIRIT FILLED LIFE EPH.5:15-21 GAL. 5:22-23 INTRO: The spirit filled life transforms the believer to a higher level of a understanding of God. Love--(unconditional,unselfish) Joy--Jesus 1st Others 2nd You last Peace-Only from God Longsuffering--real patience,patience put to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001

based on 184 ratings

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In this message we will see what we can learn about fatherhood from the perfect father...

The Perfect Father "Be imitators of God...." Eph 5:1 Introduction "You, " said the doctor to his patient, "are in terrible shape you’ve got to do something about it. First, tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. Stop working like a dog. Also inform your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership In The Home

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 29, 2001

based on 108 ratings

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How the Biblical model of male headship should work, and what it is meant to show us about God.

This morning, my choice of topics presents me with a difficult task. No one compels me; I willingly undertake it. But it is difficult. Because I know that what I have to say concerning leadership in the home – or rather, what the Scriptures have to say – will likely encounter some resistance. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up The Christian Marriage In This Post-Modern World

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on May 29, 2001

based on 83 ratings

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Out of thanks for the love that God has shown us, the Christian husband and wife will submit to one another in humble love in the roles that God has given them.

Today we continue our series about building up families in a post-modern world. And I have been assigned the task of talking to you this morning about marriage. And you know, I don’t think it would be too wise of me to preach today based on the vast knowledge that I have acquired after two whole ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Fortaleciendo Al Matrimonio En Este Mundo Moderno

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on May 29, 2001

based on 90 ratings

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Dios quiere que le agradezcamos por su amor al someternos completamente a nuestro cónyuge en amor humilde.

Siguiendo con el tema “Fortaleciendo a la familia en este mundo moderno”, me toca a mí hablar con ustedes esta mañana acerca del matrimonio. Esta mañana no les voy a contar todo lo que he aprendido en mis años de estar casado (o sea, después de dos años), sino que hoy vamos a ver lo que dice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Submission In The Home

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 3, 2001

based on 56 ratings

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The Bible sees no contradiction between the equality of men and women before God, and the distinction in roles in marriage.

Last Sunday, I spoke on the issue of male headship in the home. I mentioned that this was a difficult topic to preach on, because this is an area where our society is so far out of synch with God’s plan. I said that today, those who uphold the Biblical pattern for the home are ridiculed and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Real Submission

Contributed by Mark Johnson on Jun 4, 2001

based on 125 ratings

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What Mutual Submission Looks Like

Darryl and Amy, today you’ve chosen to include such words as "submission" and "leader" and "head." These are words that are often associated with authority, and superiority (and inferiority). You know, and we’ve talked about it, that this is not the case. Those words have nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Mennonite

A Clean Mirror Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001

based on 35 ratings

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If we are to imitate Christ as Paul asks us to in 5:1, we must keep our lives clean by allowing nothing to dirty the mirror that is our life so we may reflect Christ clearly.

Paul tells these people to follow (5:1), or mimic, God as they demonstrate a worthy walk (4:1) that should be part of every Christian’s lifestyle. We must mirror God’s ideals in daily living. Controlling My Wants (2-3) Is my attitude one of giving, or taking (2) ? Is what consumes me open or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001

based on 29 ratings

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Instead of hiding our eyes from God’s light, we should approach it and take it for our own use and to light the lives of others.

Living in darkness: Seen by unclean acts [here, primarily immoral] (1-5) Makes one an object of God’s wrath [active punishment] (6) Joining with disobedient people (7) Is a description of a believer’s former condition (8) We must light the darkness we live in. Approach God’s Light (8-13) As a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Spirit-Filled If I've Never Spoken In Tongues? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 14, 2001

based on 55 ratings

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Instead of the demonstration of a miraculous special gift, Paul indicates our Spirit-filling can be tested by much simpler means.

1 Corinthians 12:29-30 Q: Does every believer have the role or gifts going with an apostle? Prophet? Teacher? Miracle worker? Heal? Tongues? Interpret tongue-speaking language? A: The answer to all those questions is: “...no…” (Greek term for question with an assumed answer of "no" is used ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, 1 Corinthians 12:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Marital Dominoes Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 25, 2001

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Paul teaches that Spirit-filling plays out in a practical way in our personal relationships, keeping our lives from knocking down the things that are most important instead of building them up.

Introduction The following game, Marital Dominoes, is an effective way for a husband to cause a negative chain reaction in his wife. The “benefits” of this game then are double. Not only does the husband enjoy his own sins, but he also gets to put up with his wife’s. Everybody loses! The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Make The Most Of Every Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. The Holy Spirit helps us correctly adapt our perceptions in all situations to suit God’s greater purposes.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us correctly adapt our perceptions in all situations to suit God’s greater purposes. Paul wrote, "Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people). Making the very most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Being A Loser - Using The Spirit's Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Many Christians fail to realize they must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit if they do not want to be a loser. Paul wrote, "Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s

1. Many Christians fail to realize they must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit if they do not want to be a loser. Paul wrote, "Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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