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  • James Dorman avatar

    Time's Wasting, Do It! Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016
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    This is an outline of Ephesians 5:16 and wraps up the series from Twitter by examining the phrase "Time's wasting, Do it!".

    Time’s Wasting, DO it! Making the most of time Ephesians 5:1-21 key verse 16 . Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk — not as unwise people but as wise — making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Steps To A Good Marriage Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 19, 2016
     | 8,432 views

    The message gives the six steps or foundational principles in building a Christian Marriage

    Messages on the home Preached 1971 – 2008 By Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle MESSAGE 1 Annual Sermons Text: Eph. 5:18-21 Vol. 9 No. 19-20 Bob Marcaurelle SIX STEPS TO A GOOD MARRIAGE Most husbands feel they already know the steps to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Power

    Contributed by Rev. Dwayne Kight on Jun 1, 2016
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     | 11,450 views

    A sermon intended on helping us understand how powerful we can be and where that power comes from.

    Most Christians are powerless. This might make some of you raise your hand in agreement or cringe with disgust. Either way, it is a statement about the church I not happy to have to make. Consider what “normal” Christianity in the typical believer looks like today. This person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Power

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016
     | 5,580 views

    Most Christians are powerless. Now, that might be a statement you agree with or it might be a statement you feel is too judgmental. Either way, it’s a statement about the church I’m not happy to have to make.

    WHERE IS YOUR POWER Ephesians 5:14-18 Acts 4:31 Most Christians are powerless. Now, that might be a statement you agree with or it might be a statement you feel is too judgmental. Either way, it’s a statement about the church I’m not happy to have to make. Consider what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Fellowship Of Saints 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2014
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     | 2,442 views

    What is appropriate conduct in Christian Fellowship

    Dakota Community Church Ephesians 61 February 16, 2014 In the Fellowship of Saints - 2 We are given six behaviours we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviours which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth Instead of outbursts ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Addiction Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2014
     | 11,547 views

    In this sermon, we explore the three steps needed to overcome our addictions.

    Introduction: A. A man stood at a podium and said four short and simple words, “Don’t be like me.” 1. His name was Mickey Mantle. 2. When he graduated from a high school in Oklahoma, he signed with the Yankees. 3. This began a rapid assent to super stardom. 4. Mantle was on 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Awake Thou Sleeper

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2014
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     | 8,622 views

    The tension between light and darkness resolved as we shake off our drowsiness!

    AWAKE THOU SLEEPER! Ephesians 5:8-14. A. Paul contrasts what believers once were (darkness) with what we now are (light in the Lord) (Ephesians 5:8). i) We are to walk IN the light (1 John 1:7), for the ‘fruit of the Spirit’ (Galatians 5:22-23) IS the fruit of light (cf. Ephesians 5:9); ii) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace For Goodness: Transforming Darkness Into Light Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2014
     | 5,979 views

    When we live into the grace of God the light within us produces what is good, exposes and transforms darkness into light.

    Series: Lenten Grace 1. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. 2. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. 3. On the Third Sunday in Lent we observed in Jesus’ example that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Procrastination Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 7, 2014
     | 12,502 views

    What keeps us from doing the things we should be doing? How can we overcome the tendency to procrastinate? These are some of the questions we address in this sermon.

    Introduction: A. If my memory is correct, this is the first time I have ever preached a sermon on the subject of procrastination! I just don’t know why I put if off for so long? B. Let’s start with a few cartoons to get us thinking about our subject. 1. In the 1st cartoon, a man said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Signs Of New Life - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 14, 2014
     | 4,911 views

    what does a disciple who is living worthy of his calling do?

    EPHESIANS # 9 TEXT - Ephesians 5: 3-20 Signs of the NEW Life, Part 2 Sigmund Freud wrote in the introduction of his work- A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis- that each of us has areas in our lives are like nature parks of big cities. Parks are separate from the urban landscape, with trees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Like Father, Like Son Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,889 views

    Do people see you and see godliness? As we mature, those of us who claim Christ as Savior, should see our lives continually transformed into a life that is more Christ-like. How can we see that and what does it look like?

    Like Father, Like Son Ephesians 5:1-20 Slide Intro I am sure most of us have heard the phrase, Like Father, Like Son. It’s a great saying when your kids do something positive, but not so great when they don’t. For the Christian, those who have trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is Too Precious To Waste

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,192 views

    How do we view the tragic events of Ferguson, MO where an unarmed 18 year was shot and killed by a police officer. What is our response as people of Faith, as Christians? We must care and evaluate, what are we doing with our life?

    TITLE: LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS TO WASTE SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:15-17 We all have been watching once again the sad reality of another one of our YOUNG BLACK MEN GUNNED DOWN IN THE STREETS AT THE HANDS OF THOSE WHO TOOK AN OATH TO PROTECT AND SERVE. The sad reality is, we will eventually move beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mournful But Triumphant

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2014
     | 2,050 views

    We must mourn the sinful systems of our society, but we also must pray and work and rejoice over Christ's ultimate triumph.

    20th Sunday After Pentecost 2014 Extraordinary Form A reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Tim White avatar

    Six Steps To Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2014
     | 7,969 views

    "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise". Paul then gives us instruction on being wise. We start with the first six.

    Ephesians 5:15-21 Six Steps to Wisdom. A pastor was meeting with his staff and deacons. Suddenly an angel appears and says, “Pastor, because of your faithful sacrifice, you have been granted one of these three choices: Unlimited wisdom, or unlimited money, or unmatchable good looks. Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of Light

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,492 views

    BELIEVERS MUST BE LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD.

    PEOPLE OF LIGHT OBSERVATION: PAUL’S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS WAS A SUMMARY OF WHAT GOD HAS DONE TO RESCUE US FROM THE OLD LIFE AND ASSURES A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS. GOD WILL EMPOWER YOU TO LIVE THAT LIFE. INTERPRETATION: EPHESIANS 5:11 (NKJV) AND HAVE NO FELLOWSHIP WITH THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist