Sermons about Ephesians 5:8-19

What's That Smell

Contributed by Chris Mason on Oct 24, 2001

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Cologne and Perfume cover up the smell, but only for a time. Nice clothes and a fake attitude cover up hidden sins, but only for a time. The only way to be truly clean is to be seperated from sin.

WHAT’S THAT SMELL INTRODUCTION One day while walking through the department store, I decided to stop by the cologne displays and try on some cologne. Now, I just couldn’t just try on one (could I?) I had to try on all the different brands that they had. Need less to say when I got into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Word Pictures Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

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Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Biblical Word Pictures of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4-8 I. Note: Salvation must come before Spirit Baptism: Acts 1:4-8 (NIV) 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001

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This morning I would like to share with you three things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

"A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving" Eph 5:19,20; 1 Thess 5:18 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unusual Thankfulness (Revised)

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 15, 2001

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Christians are usually like other people, but God wants us to be unusualy thankful.

Unusual Thankfulness Please turn to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 & Ephesians 5:19-20. While you are turning there allow me to share with you some unusual things you may have to be thankful for. <<ILL>> “I am thankful for… *The taxes I pay because it means I am employed… *The clothes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

based on 35 ratings

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God desires to see His children become like Him in the way they make decisions, the way they speak to each other, the way they act when no one is around, and the way they share His Word.

Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4, The Call) Illustration of last night’s water heater fiasco and no towels. Okay, so it’s about 8:00 and I’m working on some homework, getting gall the things down that I needed for today, checking everything twice. Checking my sermon notes, thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit-Filled Christian.

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 29, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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The 4-D’s and evidence of being spirit-filled.

These verses give a very straight set of instructions for the Christian. We are to walk like, talk like, live like, and conduct ourselves like Christians. We represent Almighty God, the creator of the universe, the great I am, we are the ambassadors of Christ. Now the 4-D’s and evidence of being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Runt

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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Could we be a runt?

Runt Story of Preacher and Farmer with runt pig. Could we be the runt? Paul wrote to Timothy: Be thou an example of the believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Would we be a good example? In purity: jokes (Pure heart-from the heart, the mouth…) Eph ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 5:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face Life Challenges 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

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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

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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

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001

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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

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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

Extreme Resources Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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In order to be a world changer I need to receive new power from the Holy Spirit. Part 3 of the series "How to Change Your World."

How to Change Your World – Part 3 October 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION Show clip from Star Wars where Luke is being taught how to use the Force. Obviously, that was a scene from “Star Wars.” Obi Wan Kenobi is preparing Luke Skywalker for his life mission as a Jedi knight. He isn’t going to send ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following The Star Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

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Using the acronym "L.I.G.H.T" we can learn how to become a light that illumines the gospel message to the unsaved world.

A STORY IS TOLD ABOUT A MAN WHO WAS A SHOEMAKER WHO HAD A LONGING DESIRE TO BE A MISSIONARY. EVERYONE WHO CAME INTO HIS SHOE SHOP HEARD ABOUT JESUS CHRIST. ONE DAY HIS FRIEND TOOK HIM ASIDE AND SAID, "ALL THIS TALK ABOUT JESUS IS RUINING YOUR BUSINESS." THE MAN RESPONDED, "MY BUSINESS? MY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

New Year, New Opportunities

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

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A call to open our eyes to the possibilities of the New Year.

New Year, New Beginnings Various Scriptures Introduction Well, here we are, on the brink of a brand new year, and for you purists out there, a new millenium. As is traditional for this time, we take time to reflect on the last year, and to make promises to do better this year. This morning I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Outside The Comfort Zone

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 24, 2001

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First Sunday after Christmas, Year A -- God had Mary and Joseph take Jesus down to Egypt. When God sometimes takes us out of our comfort zone, it is part of his gracious plan for us in Christ.

Here we are at the end of one year and ready to begin another. The readings for this morning are for the First Sunday after Christmas, and the Gospel tells us about the trip that Mary, Joseph, and Jesus took down to Egypt. It wasn’t a vacation. They weren’t just “going south for the winter.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11-23, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

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