Sermons on Ephesians 5:12-29:

Asleep At The Pew

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

What could be worse that being asleep at the wheel? How about being asleep at the pew?

ASLEEP AT THE PEW? Eph 5:14 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. I used to sleep walk at the old North Side Assy of God Church when I was a child. My mother would place a blanket on the floor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why I Love The Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 13, 2006

Many people say they love the church, but do their actions support that? The church has some flaws and problems, but I love the church and here is why I love her

“Falling in Love With the Bride of Christ…Why I Love the Church?” Introduction: A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is claimed to be the world’s worst dog. He crashed through screen doors with alarming regularity. He went berserk during thunderstorms, destroying everything in his path. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 14, 2006

Being filled with the Holy Spirit is a daily command and not a suggestion. It is not about emotions but about obedience

FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT EPHESIANS 5.18-21 Why is it that so many Christians feel there is something missing in their spiritual life? We read the NT accounts of believers and feel that our faith is just not that exciting, why? We read about the Holy Spirit coming upon individual believers and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Marriage As Christ Modeled

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 15, 2006

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

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

Learning Your Love Language Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 2, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 1. This message helps husbands and wives learn how to effectively communicate love in a language their spouse can understand.

LEARNING YOUR LOVE LANGUAGE Living a Life of Love – 1 Ephesians 5:22-33 March 5, 2006 INTRODUCTION: “The State of Our Unions 2005,” an annual report put out by the National Marriage Project at Rutgers University, highlighted the dismal state of the family in the United States. Among the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

God has given us enough time to carry out His plan for us. If we don’t have enough time it is not that God has not given us enough time, but that we need to redeem time.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. REDEEMING THE TIME EPHESIANS 5:13-20 Introduction: I would be more involved in church but, I just don’t have enough time. I would _________ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-20, Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Me2church Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

Who we really are is revealed by how we think about four major areas of life: God, time, money, and relationships. This message looks at the second two.

Me2Church Thanksgiving Message Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers I believe that developing spiritual eyes – eyes that see God all around us – spot Him in things and in people and in world events and in circumstances good and bad – this is the key to thanksgiving. All over the world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Awake, Thou That Sleepest

Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006

"Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." Ephesians 5:14 In discoursing on these words, I shall, with the help of God, -- First. Describe the sleepers, to whom they are spoken: Secondly. Enforce th

I. 1. And first, as to the sleepers here spoken to. By sleep is signified the natural state of man; that deep sleep of the soul, into which the sin of Adam hath cast all who spring from his loins: That supineness, indolence, and stupidity, that insensibility of his real condition, wherein every man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Feb 18, 2004

Biblical guideline for marriage

Marriage This week a friend of mine asks me to find some books that deal with marriage relationships. Basically he wanted books that would teach Christians how to instruct their mate without driving them. And he also wanted information on how to be a better Christian leader in his community. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Some Enemies Of The Church.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 20, 2004

THE LOCAL CHURCH IS GODS INSTRUMENT ON EARTH TO CARRY OUT HIS COMMANDS.

EPHESIANS CHAPTER 5-22-26 TITLE, ENEMIES OF THE CHURCH A, THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM. B, THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF FELLOWSHIP AND EDIFICATION. C. THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF SPIRITUAL INSTRUCTION. I KNOWN THE DEVIL IS A ENEMY OF THE CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-26

Music In Worship

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

This is an examination of the kind of music that God deems acceptable in the worship of the Lord’s Church.

From the earliest days, music has played an important element in the worship of God. In both the Old and New Testaments, one can read of the use of music in worship. During the last 1600-1700 years, there has been much controversy as to the nature of acceptable music in Christian worship. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leave The Light On

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 27, 2004

There is a great difference between light and darkness, not just in the physical world, but also in the spiritual world. This sermon describes what living in the world of spiritual darkness is like and helps the hearers find out why Christians - - who are

Introduction Brian Warner once said: “Initially I was drawn into the darker side of life. But it’s really just human nature. I started to learn that everything that’s considered a sin is what makes you a human being. All the seven deadly sins are man’s true nature—to be greedy, to be hateful, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Women Wish Men Knew About Women Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Part 2 of a series entitled "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships". Part 3 - "What Men Wish Women Knew About Men"

I have to begin this morning by letting you know that this sermon could in fact be the last sermon I ever preach, for today I am being presumptuous enough and perhaps even foolish enough to stand up in front of you and tell you what women in our congregation are thinking. If I get this right I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Men Wish Women Knew About Men Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Part 3 of a series entitled "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships" - Part 4: "The Love of a Lifetime"

A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be fine. The first is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33, Ephesians 5:21-24

Denomination: Methodist