Sermons on Ephesians Studies:

The Owners Manual

Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 20, 2001

This sermon is designed to encourage seekers and believers to read the Bible.

The Owners Manual Living by the Book Series #1 / January 9, 2000 / Dr. Marty Baker www.stevenscreek.net The importance of proper vehicle maintenance is no secret. Every owner’s manual has a section entitled "Maintaining Your Car," which provides an upkeep schedule designed to assure optimal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's Right?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 24, 2001

With so many churches teaching contrary doctrines and practices how can a believer determine who is right?

Who’s Right? John 8:42-47, 14:3-6 11-1-98 INTRO: I have been corresponding with young man by E-mail who sent me a question about the trusting the Bible. He was writing a paper for school and wanted my perspective on the matter. I wrote him giving him the evidence that the Bible is the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

More Milk Or Meat

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 1, 2001

Is your desire for the milk or the meat of the word? Just like the body, the soul will die of starvation with a diet of just milk.

More Milk or Meat The Choice is Yours Corinthians I 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. Corinthians I 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soul Food

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 2, 2001

The soul must be fed daily with the Bread of Life. Feed your soul with the same zeal that you feed your body.

Soul Food John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:36 But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not. John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

North Heading Series

Contributed by Charles Beeghley on Oct 4, 2001

This is a series looking at the Bible and the Christian life through the analogy of the compass. This message focus is on Jesus as the true North which Scripture (the compass) points to.

Part 2 - Compass heading due North. Last week I drew a parallel between a compass always pointing north with absolute truth. This morning I will be continuing this parallel as we examine yet another element of the compass. The first thing we must always do when trying to find our direction is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Fitness

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 20, 2000

How to be spiritually fit.

“Spiritual Fitness” Three Steps to Spiritual Fitness 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jet Tour Through James Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 27, 2000

Introductory message to the Book of James

A Jet Tour Through James - Practicality INTRODUCTION: James is a call to put faith to work. Mere words will not do. Agreement with a particular creed in not enough. Genuine faith will be displayed in a life that is increasingly maturing in Christ. We are saved by faith alone, but faith that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through Luke Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to the Gospel of Luke

The Gospel According To Luke 1. The Author of the Book - Luke - He was: A. … modest, never using his own name, but being referred to by others as “Luke, the beloved Physician” (Col 4:4); B. … a man of culture and high academic training as a doctor and faithful minister to Paul’s physical ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through Mark Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to the Gospel of Mark

The Gospel According To Mark 1. The Author of the Book - John Mark - He was … A. … a man with 2 names: · John (Hebrew) = “Jehovah has been gracious” · Mark (Roman) = “a large hammer” B. … a young (20) disciple of Jesus at His death. C. … probably the young man who followed Jesus when He was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through Matthew Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew

The Gospel According To Matthew 1. The Author of the Book - Matthew = “Gift of Jehovah”. He was … A. … a Hebrew, from the tribe of Levi (Mk 2:14; Lu 5:27) B. … a tax-collector (Mat 9:9; Lu 3:12-13; 19:8) C. … personally called to be a disciple by Jesus (Mat 9:9) D. … probably wealthy (Lu ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through Hebrews Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction To Hebrews

HEBREWS - Better INTRODUCTION: Hebrews was the 13th Epistle written by Paul. It was written between Paul’s two Roman imprisonments, as he traveled on his 4th Missionary Journey. After stopping in Ephesus, Paul traveled on to Philippi; but requested Timothy to stay in Ephesus for further ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through 2 Timothy Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction To The Book Of 2 Timothy

2 TIMOTHY - Encouragement INTRODUCTION: 2 Timothy was the last (14th) Epistle written by Paul. Written from a cold, damp, dreary dungeon with execution imminent, it seems almost hard to imagine that it would be a letter on encouragement instead of self-pity. But that is exactly what it is. As ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through Titus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Titus

TITUS - Work INTRODUCTION: Titus, the 12th Epistle written by Paul, is one of his shortest. It is a personal Letter to a dear friend and co-laborer. Like 1 Timothy, it was written between Paul’s two Roman imprisonments, as he traveled on his 4th Missionary Journey. Paul obviously visited Crete ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Timothy

1 TIMOTHY – Counsel INTRODUCTION: 1 Timothy was the 11th Epistle written by Paul. It was written between Paul’s two Roman imprisonments, as he traveled on his 4th Missionary Journey. After stopping in Ephesus, Paul traveled on to Philippi; but requested Timothy to stay in Ephesus for further ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through 1 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 Thessalonians

1 THESSALONIANS - Reunion INTRODUCTION: 1 Thessalonians was the 2nd Epistle written by Paul. Thessalonica was the site of one of Paul’s most successful ministries. Having stayed there less than one month (Acts 17:2), he remarkably established a Church that was doctrinally strong and faithful ...read more

Denomination: Baptist