Sermons on Ephesus:

The Suffering Church (The Church Of Smyrna 2 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2025

You will notice that of the seven churches that John addressed, he gave the least amount of space to the church of Smyrna.

All he had to say about the church of Smyrna he was able to cover in just four verses. However, we must not think less of this church, or feel they were insignificant just because there are less verses given to them. Why? Because there were only two of the seven churches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Who Is He?

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

A topical identification of Jesus.

Jesus, Who Is He? Topical Identification of Jesus Intro: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. I pray that God will give us ears to hear… What is the spirit saying to the church today? What is the Spirit saying to you personally? Can you hear him? Can you hear ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Do You Love

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 18, 2008

Have you left your first love?

Who Do You Love? Revelation 2:1-7 This past week has been full of love Folks getting together to celebrate With food and drink Sharing stories of past experiences maybe Lots of smiles and exciting times A lot of people wearing red even And this all started long before this week as well People ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Amour Of God

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Jun 14, 2015

Introduction to Ephesians and Spiritual Warfare. Wear the armour of God at all times as satan will attack those in ministry and servants of God especially when they are being effective. We are in a spiritual battle.

EPHESIANS INTO & Ch.6 v10-18 The Amour of God I am thrilled at being the person to start this sermon series of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Why thrilled? Because although written to the Ephesians it has such a relevance to us and our church today. I want you to be encouraged and also to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: *other

Men And Women In Public Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 12, 2022

1 Timothy 2:8-15 teaches us about the behavior of men and women in public worship.

Scripture In 1 Timothy 2, Paul wrote on the subject of public worship. In verses 1-7, which we studied last week, Paul emphasized the need for a global concern in public worship. Today we are going to study verses 8-15, and see how Paul addressed the respective roles of men and women in public ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bondservants And Masters Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 17, 2022

1 Timothy 6:1-2 teaches us how to serve different kinds of bosses.

Scripture Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to deal with problems in the churches around Ephesus. He was to deal with false teachers and their teaching. And he also was to instruct God’s people about living in God’s church. Paul gave Timothy instructions about the treatment of widows (in 5:3-16) and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

United Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023

As a church, we are in the process of transitioning from traditional Sunday School classes to home-based community groups. In this process, we are going to take a few weeks to consider what it means for us to be a biblical community. We begin with the consideration that we are united.

Introduction Series on biblical community in preparation for the launching of community groups next month we will look at a variety of passages, but most of our time together will be in the book of Ephesians Background Diversity There were cultural, ethnic, and religious divisions in the city - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Messages To The Seven Churches - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jul 19, 2006

The seven churches are historical, but they have tremendous importance for the church of Christ today because they reveal the qualities that make up the church. They represent all types of churches and Christians.

MESSAGES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES Revelation 2:1- 3:22 Part 1 Ephesus – “Forsaken First Love” Revelation 2:1-7 Good News Christian Fellowship July 16, 2006 BUCAS, Daraga albay Introduction I believe there is no book in the New Testament which has been as neglected and as controversial as this book. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Spiritual Elite Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 16, 2007

There is a sad tendency on the part of all churches. That some people become regarded as a spiritual elite. That they, in some way, have more of an expectation to be heard by God and to have a say in the church’s operation than everyone else. This is a mi

No Spiritual Elite Ephesus - Year 10 Ephesians 2:11-18 There is a sad tendency on the part of all churches, including Ephesus and Norma. That some people become regarded as a spiritual elite. That they, in some way, have more of an expectation to be heard by God and to have a say in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Spitting Image

Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 12, 2007

The question came to mind “Who do you want to look like?” Then he cut to the chase… “Who are you trying to look like.” That’s a good question…for all of us. We are all influenced to one degree or another, we all take our cues from someone Who

Intro: The other day I stumbled across a website called myheritage.com. The site is a genealogical database designed to help people reconstruct their family history. That in and of itself is nothing new, but this one is different because it uses face recognition software to do so. The idea is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

H2o (Honoring And Obeying Is Equal To Life)

Contributed by Carl Lazarus Lazarus De Guzman on Mar 23, 2011

Children must Obey their Parents in the Lord and Honor their Mother and Father in General.

Outline: Introduction: Background of the Book of Ephesians Propositional Statement: We must all obey the people of the Lord and Honor all people for this is right I. First command of Paul—Children obey… a. To whom will obey?—Parents in the Lord b. Why to Obey?—for this is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Non-Violent War"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 21, 2015

We are not fighting other humans...

"Non-Violent War" Ephesians 6:10-20 The famous autobiography of Corrie Ten Boom, called "The Hiding Place," tells how the Ten Booms, a Christian family living during the Nazi occupation in World War 2 risked life and limb in order to save Jews and others from certain death in concentration ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: United Methodist

False Teaching Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Wolves have entered the church and Paul writes to correct the errors that they're promoting

It’s interesting that the two places where Paul spent the most time in his missionary travels, Corinth and Ephesus, appear from his letters to have the most problems. He certainly spends a lot of his time writing to correct the errors that were being introduced by certain people. But then we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

To The Church In Pergamum. Reading Revelation 1:9-11 & 2:12-1 Series

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014

The end times?

Letter three. To the Church in Pergamum. Reading Revelation 1:9-11 & 2:12-17 We have seen over the last couple of weeks that the Apostle John was told by Jesus to write to the seven major Churches in Asia. We have already looked at the first two, the letter to Ephesus and the letter to Smyrna. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Eternal Equation

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 16, 2021

Sermon of the question of what one must do to inherit eternal life.

“The Eternal Equation!” Ephesians 2:1-9 “1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist