Sermons on Ephesians 5:6-21:

Awake, Not Woke Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 22, 2022

In the Bible, God and Jesus are repeatedly identified with light.

7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-14

Denomination: Brethren

The Spirit-Led Walk In Jesus Alone Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 30, 2022

Last week, we talked about being awakened and living in the light. This week we continue with that thought as we move through walking as children in the light and becoming unstuck

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Tony Evans spoke of being on an elevator in a high-rise building. He said he’d never been particularly comfortable on such elevators. He worried that something would go wrong and he would get stuck in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Christian Lifestyle Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 1, 2022

Nothing we do is more serious and important than worship. The basis of our worship, and the only basis of our worship, is to be the person, nature, and character of God through His son, Jesus Christ.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Last week we spend some time covering this portion of Scripture in Ephesians Chapter 5 where Paul is writing about the spiritual walk of the believer. The fact is the moment you put your faith in Jesus Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

Things Worth Being Thankful For

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 3, 2022

Do we really know what matters most in life?

Many times, hospital visits help us to understand what is really important. Do we really know what we need to be thankful for? Do we really know what matters most in life? As Paul writes this letter, he is sharing with us just why it is we need to be thankful. Paul was a very thankful man, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"church Awaken To Your Divine Purpose!"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 7, 2022

The phrase "Awaken Church to Your Purpose!" is a compelling call to action that confidently urges the church—believers united—to recognize, embrace, and actively engage in its divine mission to reach out and bring hope to those who are lost.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 25:1-5) (1) "Then the kingdom of heaven, shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom." (2) " Now five of them were wise, and five were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Isaiah 65:13, Matthew 25:11, Matthew 25:16, 1 Peter 4:17, Luke 12:40, Revelation 9:7, Matthew 13:35-37, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Single And Blessed Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 17, 2022

Singlehood can be an option for some who are gifted by God to remain unmarried. Paul highlights the reasons for staying single - the present distress, the passing world and the pressures of life.

Paul has been addressing issues regarding marriage and divorce. Today he ends the chapter with the last question about marriage – what about singlehood? • Is it good to remain unmarried? Is staying single alright? 1 Cor 7:25-40 ESV 25Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 2:5-11

Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Mind of Christ” Philippians 2:5-11 Pastor John Bright Philippians 2 “5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 8:4-5, Ephesians 5:17-21, James 4:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 29, 2021

The first recorded message we have of Jesus defines for us the purpose of his arrival and the continued purpose of the church in the Great Commission

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/jU3zxPM80MI Introduction I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew and said, "Does anyone here know how to pray?" One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 5:8, Jeremiah 5:21, Revelation 3:17, Matthew 19:24, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 4:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Redeeming Time

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 30, 2021

A message about the importance of making the best of the time we have.

Redeeming Time (Speak to Yourself) Theme: Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Ephesians 5:15-21 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (16) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17) Wherefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. (18) And be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking In Love Series

Contributed by Michael Taber on Feb 9, 2021

A series of messages that suggest that walking with the Lord daily is as easy as Peter's walking on the water. If we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus we will be able to carry out the commands to walk found in Ephesians 4-6.

Here this morning we are moving our message series from Sunday nights to Sunday morning. Because I believe that this mini-series is one that our entire church needs to grapple with and I am praying that this concept will grip your heart. That when God calls you and I to walk in love, to walk in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

True Vision

Contributed by Esther Collins on Feb 17, 2021

“We live in a world where people look down on those who have any form of disability, but let us realize the greater disability is when we are not able to see ourselves for who we are and are unable to recognize God for who He is” Check out this message to learn more.

True Vision (Based on John Chapter 9) “We live in a world where people look down on those who have any form of disability, but let us realize the greater disability is when we are not able to see ourselves for who we are and are unable to recognize God for who He is” Often when we meet or pass by ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, Ecclesiastes 7:20, Exodus 4:11, Mark 2:27-28, Matthew 5:17, Luke 19:10, John 4:24, Ephesians 5:19, Romans 12:1, Matthew 13:19, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, 1 John 2:11, John 12:39-40, John 3:19-20, 2 Corinthians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Living In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 28, 2021

Today's sermon looks at what life in the Holy Spirit looks like. We look at what fellowship with the Holy Spirit looks like, what being filled with the Holy Spirit is like, and what is the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Living In the Holy Spirit ** Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyBdcUt6aQc Last week, we ended our study on the Trinity with Paul’s benediction to the Corinthian Church, where he used God as a Trinity as the basis of His blessing. “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Acts 1:4-5, Ephesians 5:18, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Foursquare

Cohabitation Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 1, 2021

This is the second message in the series that looks at what Christians say about issues and then compares them to what God says about them in scripture.

Would you please open your bibles to John 5:30? Jesus says “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.” Now turn to Ephesians 5:1. Paul writes “Be ye therefore followers of God, as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 21:2, Hebrews 13:4, 2 Peter 2:22, 1 John 1:5, Ephesians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 8:13, Romans 13:11-14, Proverbs 14:12, John 5:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Shining

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Paul reminds us that as new born-again-baptized people, we are new creatures in Jesus Christ who are called to exemplify His light in our living and witness, walking as Gods children of light (Ephesians 5:8).

Ephesians 5:8-14  for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light  (9)  (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),  (10)  and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.  (11)  Take no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fruit Of Godly Meditation

Contributed by Terry Denis on Mar 2, 2021

This passage is the longest chapter in the Bible, composed of 176 verses, divided into sections that start with the letter of the Hebrew alphabet in alphabetical sequence, beginning with Aleph, Bet, and so on, and so forth. It is like an acrostic, probably to aid the memory of the readers

The Fruit of Godly Meditation Psalms 119:97-105 INTRODUCTION. 1. The most extensive passage in the Bible. This passage is the longest chapter in the Bible, composed of 176 verses, divided into sections that start with the letter of the Hebrew alphabet in alphabetical sequence, beginning with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105, Ephesians 5:15-18, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ