Sermons on Ephesians 6:1-7:

Father's Day

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 6, 2012

There are many people in the world, real or not, that we can learn the example of being a father. This sermon takes us back to the best place where we can find that perfect example... to the Bible and God/Christ!

I think most of us who are fathers in this room want to, and wanted to be good fathers. In my generation I got to pick from several role models. Homer Simpson, Tim the tool man Taylor, Al Bundy, George Jetson, Fred Flintstone, even Ozzy Osborne? Now, if I watched TV, apparently I could even have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Responsibilities Of Christian Parents

Contributed by John White on Nov 18, 2019

God personally established the institutions of marriage and family when he gave Eve to Adam and united them in holy wedlock in the garden. He then commanded them to be fruitful and multiply and populate the earth.

Responsibilities Of Christian Parents Ephesians 6:1-4 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibilities Of Children

Contributed by John White on Nov 18, 2019

If we take a close look at the state of the traditional family as we enter the twenty-first century, it would not be far from the mark to ask ourselves, "Who's minding the store?"

Responsibilities Of Children Ephesians 6:1-4 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Hath Made Thee Whole

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 29, 2019

Let’s look at this account from several different angles (Adapted from Robert Shannon's book, "Christ Above All")

HoHum: There was a shipwreck off the coast of Evanston, Illinois, many years ago. The students of Northwestern University came to the rescue. One student, Edward Spenser, personally saved the lives of 17 persons that day. Years later a reporter was writing a follow up story on the event, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word To Fathers

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Parenting is one of the most important tasks of our lives, one of the greatest opportunities todo something that really matters. The Apostle Paul gives us important wisdom for how to do it well.

This is Father’s Day, a time to think about one of the most important tasks in any society. Being a parent, father or mother, is one of the most demanding, draining, frustrating jobs you will ever do. And it also may well be the most fulfilling job you ever do. They say that nobody complains on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Workers And Bosses

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Most of us are pretty good at knowing how to behave at church. But how does Christian faith apply in your workplace. The Apostle Paul gives some real wisdom for us in his letter to the Ephesians.

Imagine with me that we aren’t in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, but in the Greek city of Ephesus. And it’s not this morning. It’s the first century. And the routine of going to church is very different. There is no church building. We come to church in a house, the home of one of the few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, James 1:7, John 8:36

What Will This Child Be? Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

In the two babies of the Christmas story, Jesus and John, we see the limitless potential of every human being for good or evil and the responsibility of parents to build Christian character.

WHAT WILL THIS CHILD BE (The Birth of John the Baptizer) Luke 1:66 “What manner of child shall this be?” A baby can draw a crowd. The one in the cradle gets the attention. Some of the onlookers are prejudiced. They are the grandparents who know why these children are called “grand”. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:66, Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith At Work Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018

We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We are created to contribute to our society for the good.

Video Illustration: Faith and Work! Series: You work Matters! Thesis: We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Ephesians 6:5-8, Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 36:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit-Filled Homes And Workplaces Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 14, 2018

Ephesians 6:1-9 shows us the duties of Spirit-filled children, parents, employees, and employers.

Scripture Today we conclude our sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” The governing command for this entire section is Ephesians 5:18, where Paul commanded Christians to “be filled with the Spirit.” Then Paul said being filled with the Spirit would have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Intentional Parenting Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 19, 2018

The Intentional Parent: Sets boundaries, Corrects purposefully, Invest wisely, Live honorably

This is us: Intentional Parenting. Ephesians 6:1-4 The Intentional Parent: 1. Sets boundaries v.1 Boundaries help the child feel safe. Boundaries protect children from their own foolishness. Boundaries limit narcissism and entitlement. Boundaries help your child develop ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Family Values - Week 5 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Family Values Week 5 The Ten Commandments form the foundation of this series on Family Values. Today, our focus is on the fifth commandment. Exodus 20:12 (NIV) 12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Notice that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-2, Proverbs 19:26, Proverbs 23:22, Deuteronomy 26:11, Proverbs 3:27, 1 Timothy 5:8, 1 Timothy 5:4, Ephesians 6:4, Matthew 18:6, Psalm 27:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Labor Day 2019 - Love One Another

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 31, 2019

When the industrial revolution came to America there was little or no love between the company and the employees, hence the growth of unions. Would Labor Day even be in existence if those involved had obeyed the Lord's command to love one another?

Labor Day 2019 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. These words ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Mark 9:35, Ephesians 6:5-9, 1 Timothy 6:6, Luke 16:13, 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, Colossians 3:23-24, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Situational Engagement As A Strategic Father Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Becoming a father is one of the greatest adventures. In this moment, our identity and title forever change. Some of us are thrust into it, and others of us planned it; either way, it’s an adventure. But how do we engage?

Fathering, the Great Adventure Becoming a father is one of the greatest adventures. In this moment, our identity and title forever change. Some of us are thrust into it, and others of us planned it; either way, it’s an adventure. Throughout Scripture, we see many different types of fathers and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplining With Wisdom Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Understanding how to discipline a child requires a lot of wisdom, sometimes more than you feel like you possess. Discover how to discipline with greater wisdom.

Discipline Is Challenging to Navigate Understanding how to discipline a child requires a lot of wisdom, sometimes more than you feel like you possess. If you are too harsh, you could end up intimidating your children emotionally and thus hijacking their ability to learn through the discipline. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Ethos #3 Next Generation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Effective Faith development is done in the home and augmented by the church

raising up the next generation in the faith and then launching them into the world. No other action has more ability to change the world than teaching a child the faith. Do you remember the person who brought you up in the faith - the person who assisted in nurturing your faith? When I think ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:4-7, 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational