Sermons on Ephesians 5:18-27:

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 9, 2019

To shed light, we have to live like children of the light.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have been examining the concept of being a Masterpiece in Progress, last week, we examined the importance of having the correct attitude concerning life. • What we think eventually becomes what we do. • Listen, we live in a world that is full of bad things. • We live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning How To Walk Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Since we have been made “partakers of His nature” (2 Pet. 1:4) we should learn to imitate (mimic, copy) God. Now that we are children we should resemble our father. That can only happen as we grow more in grace.

Learning How To Walk Ephesians 5:1-22 Introduction: For you parents, do you remember the thrill of watching your child take that first step? Don’t you think God takes great delight in watching us learn to walk? Note in verse 1 how Paul describes us “dearly loved children”. Paul teaches us that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Paul exhorts us to live wisely.

The Walk Of Wisdom Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction: Paul exhorts us to live wisely. Note the word “careful” (NIV) in v.15. It suggests looking around and giving attention to circumstances and consequences as one might do when passing through a dangerous place. It expresses the idea of living in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

How can we get to know the Holy Spirit?

Getting To Know The Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18; Acts 19: 1-4 Introduction: John Calvin said, “The sin of the O.T. times was the rejection of God the Father. The sin of the N.T. times was the rejection of God the Son. The sin of modern times is the rejection of God the Holy Spirit.” Much of what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Let’s just take an honest look at this verse and see what we can discover.

Be Filled With The Spirit Ephesians 5:18 Introduction: This text has been abused and misused by “modern day perfectionists” (second blessing teachers), “modern day Corinthians” (tongues speaking is evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit), “modern day healers” (they place the physical over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

My Pop's Tops Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

God has a definite purpose for fathers. What makes a Pop tops?

My Pop’s Tops! Ephesians 5:22-23 Introduction: God has a definite purpose for fathers. What makes a Pop tops? I. His Relationship To His Wife (5:22-23) The greatest gift you can ever give to your children is to love their mother! Give them a healthy marriage. They are watching! They are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dating The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Are you dating your church?

Dating The Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: Are you dating your church? This has nothing to do with determining the age of the institution. It has everything to do with one’s affection toward the institution. What do you mean? Think about it. Many people reject the church. A lot just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

There is little fruit where there is little filling.

Filled With The Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: There is little fruit where there is little filling. Let’s study these two texts. I. The Equality Of The Spirit Jesus claimed equality with God (Phil. 2:6). The Holy Spirit is just as equal. God is one in three. See ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church: The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019

PAUL USES MARRIAGE AS A DRAMATIC EXAMPLE OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRIST AND THE CHURCH.

THE CHURCH: THE BODY OF CHRIST EPHESIANS 5:20-33 FEBRUARY 03, 2019 WE ARE CONTINUING WITH OUR SERIES ON THE CHURCH. THE SCRIPTURE WRITERS, UNDER THE INSPIRATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, USED MANY DIFFERENT IMAGES AND SYMBOLS TO COMMUNICATE DIVINE TRUTHS. WE ARE LOOKING AT ONE TODAY WHERE THE CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership In The Church And In The Home Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2019

God has created men and women with equal status and value, but with different roles. God has given the primary role of spiritual leadership in the church and in the home to men. God has very high expectations for the kind of leadership men employ in the home and in the church.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two police officers who responded to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. 1. When they arrived on the scene, they found a father, mother and two children who were all unconscious inside the wrecked car. 2. After the ambulances arrived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 23:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, Ephesians 5:25-31, Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:7, Hebrews 13:4, Deuteronomy 6:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gifts Of Singleness And Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 16, 2019

There is a prevailing belief in modern culture that never getting married is a fundamental failure of fitting in and belonging, therefore marriage will make a person happy.

My best friend since High School never got married. He says it wasn’t his choice to be single. He is now in his 60’s. I learned more about unconditional love through him than from anyone else. As an eighteen-year-old teenager, I was taken under the wing and discipled by a person in her 70’s who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 13:4-6, Revelation 7:17, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Colossians 2:16-19, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Matthew 19:12, Isaiah 56:4-5, Romans 15:17-19, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 3:28-29, John 3:29, Ephesians 5:25-33, Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 5:31-32, Revelation 19:7, Revelation 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Love Your Wife As Christ Loved The Church Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Christ's love for the church is without limits. He gave His life for the church - before you loved Him.

His love does not depend on your love for Him. Under God's authority - love your wife as service--as giving your life to God. Be thankful for your wife and realize the favor you have received from God."(Proverbs 18:22) A husband must seek to be like Christ if his wife is to be like the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Ephesians 5:25-28

Don't Lose Your Song

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 13, 2018

What could cause us to lose our song? Imprisonment? Financial setbacks? A major accident? A serious health condition? In the moment of tragedy sorrow is inevitable but what about afterwards? Let's look at some people who sang in 'unsingable' situations.

DON'T LOSE YOUR SONG ARM prison outreach ministries newsletter story, "What would it take to make you lose your song?", by Lester Roloff. "Let me ask you a question. What would it take to make you lose your song? Could you sing in the jail? The Lord taught me to sing in the jail one night. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-26, Acts 16:22-34, Ephesians 5:18-20, Psalm 96:1-6, Colossians 3:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ, I Am...light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

Shine the light of Christ on our own darkness, and the darkness of the world. Then, shine as a light in the world.

IN CHRIST, I AM…LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS—Ephesians 5:1-20 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Read the sermon title from the card. There is a lot of darkness in the world. The media bombards us with stories of injustice, oppression, and corruption. We see people who are caught in a web of sin, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Christ, I Am...committed To Us Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

Marriage: Submit to one another, out of reverence to Christ. Help your partner thrive, and make each other radiant.

In Christ, I Am…Committed to US—Ephesians 5:21-33 We’re going to talk about marriage today—but not just marriage. The broader context in Ephesians is how people who are in Christ live together in love. Chapter 5 begins, “Follow God’s example, as dearly loved children, and walk in the way of love, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed