Sermons on Kehillah In Ephesus 2:4:

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2021

This sermon looks at why we need to be Born Again and what it means to be Born Again.

Scripture: John 3:1-21; Acts 2:38-41 Theme: Salvation Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? This sermon looks at why we need to be Born Again and what it means to be Born Again. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Acts 2:38-41, Matthew 28:18-19, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Work Out Your Own Salvation - (What Does This Really Mean?)

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 3, 2021

We are told to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. However, what do I have to do to work out my salvation? Are there certain steps I must take? Are there some specific criteria for me to work out my own salvation? These are all good questions.

Phil 2:12-13: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. One day I was at the gym, and this man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"valentine Day And Love!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 9, 2022

As we draw near to “Valentine’s Day” our thoughts are usually focused more on love. Love for our spouse, our family, our children, our loved-ones, and our friends. But we really can't talk about love without addressing the greatest of all love.

“Valentine's Day and Love!” Near “Valentine’s Day” our thoughts are usually focused on love. Love for our spouse, our family, our loved-ones, our friends. But we can't talk about love without thinking of the greatest love. *That’s the topic of our message... "The Love of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

God’s Immense Love

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 13, 2022

On this day, the day prior to Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share with you what I see as the absolute immensity of God’s love, which is ever expanding through the breath, length, depth, and height of the love of Christ for us.

God’s Immense Love Ephesians 3:18-19 Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lSTBdb_n58 Seeing that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I have for the past 25 years always given messages of God’s love for us, and our love for God. And then, during 2020 and the initial outbreak of the COVID virus, did a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Zechariah's Fourth Vision: Qualified For Service Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 21, 2021

Christians must know the basis of their acceptance before God if they are to successfully defeat Satan and his tactic of accusation. In this vision, we are given a beautiful picture of the grace of God removing our filthy garments of sin and clothing us with his Robe of Righteousness.

Today we will begin examining Zechariah’s fourth vision recorded in chapter 3. The vision can be divided into two-parts: I. Verses 1-5 is a revelation of God’s way of qualifying his people for relationship with him and for service to him. II. Verses 7-10 contains an admonition to faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Job 25:4-6, Ephesians 1:1-6, 1 John 1:7-10, Romans 11:17-24, Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 4:1-25, Ephesians 2:2-10, Romans 8:1-34, Philippians 1:6, Job 1:1-12, Ezra 5:1-2, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Exodus 28:36-38, Zechariah 3:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Attributes Of Mercy

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 12, 2021

A look at the Mercies of God and how we should reflect them

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matt 5:7 NIV) When you consider forgiving the people who have hurt you, you must always consider how much Jesus has forgiven you! You don’t deserve His love and can never earn it. He forgave you because He is a merciful, gracious God. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4, Exodus 34:5-7, Micah 7:18-20, Matthew 5:7, Lamentations 3:19-24, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Identity In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 18, 2021

“Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,” - Ephesians 2:19

Identity is ‘who a person is.’ It is your ‘distinguishing character.’ I know that the word identity is not strange to anyone of us, in that we all live in communities where we are required to go about with one form of identity card or the other. On each person’s ID card are our names, addresses, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-5, Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Called Us By His Grace Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 25, 2021

To establish that when it pleased God, He called us by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to us, and in us; that we might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be saved by grace through the faith in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. He Called Us By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson, we will discuss: “He called us by His grace.” Of course, we are talking about the God of heaven. He calls all believers by His grace. We must appreciate the truth outlined in the scriptures, that salvation ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-16, Romans 3:23-26, Ephesians 1:12-14, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"a New Creation"

Contributed by Paul Davis on Oct 21, 2021

According to 2Co 5:17, a great change takes place in the life of one who is a Christian:

INTRODUCTION Eph 2:1-6 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 whom also we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Piece Of Work"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 12, 2018

Ephesians share that we area piece of work not in negative meaning but in a psoitive sence.

Ephesians 2:1-10 “A Piece of Work” But God says, "You are my work of art. You are my poem. You are my masterwork." God can look at you and can see what you will become before you have actually become it. We look at ourselves and say, "I don't get it. This doesn't look like a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Good Enough

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 12, 2018

We are all sinners! Our salvation is a gift and cannot be earned or deserved. Freedom from the bondage of sin!

Mid-week Message/Devotion March 14, 2018 Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 Are You Good Enough? Right from the get go, let me answer that title question. The answer is a resounding NO! Will we ever be good enough? No! The most basic truth that we must accept about ourselves is that we are all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Abounding Mercy

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 16, 2018

There is an abounding mercy of God to His people because of His great love Who is rich in mercy and grace upon grace we have been blessed by God. Not only He saved us by His grace, but he blessed us continually due to His abounding mercy.

Introduction As we continue our monthly theme this March “Know God, Know Mercy”, we have learned last week about the mercy and grace of God towards us. As we recall, Ptr. Mildred emphasized on how God showed His mercy and grace to His beloved people. Ephesians 2:4-5 “But because of his great love ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-5, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Past, Present, And Future Of Every Christian

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Mar 19, 2018

Our Past, Present, and Future Should Motivate Us to Serve Christ.

Text: EPHESIANS 2:1-9 AMP “And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raised With Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 2, 2018

Today we focus on the resurrection; when sadness turned to joy. And since Jesus was raised to life, our sadness can turn to joy because through him, we too are raised to life.

RAISED WITH CHRIST Over the last few weeks we've been looking at the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus. When Jesus announced to his disciples that he would be tortured and killed Peter was pretty upset. Even though Jesus said he would be raised to life Peter didn't want to see him go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Romans 6:1-4, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace: God’s Gift Of Love

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF THE VALENTINE AND MATTERS OF THE HEART. THIS MESSAGE SPEAKS ABOUT GOD'S GREAT LOVE FOR US.

GRACE: GOD’S GIFT OF LOVE EPHESIANS 2:1-10 FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF THE VALENTINE AND MATTERS OF THE HEART. I’M SURE THAT THIS WEEK THERE WILL BE MILLIONS OF BOXES OF CANDY, FLOWERS, AND CARDS PURCHASED FOR YOUR SPECIAL VALENTINE. I’M REMINDED OF A STORY OF A BOY WHO HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist