Sermons on Kehillah In Ephesus 5:15:

"Ready Or Not… Here I Come!" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of Advent Teaching sheet at the end of the text

“Ready or Not… Here I Come!" Mark 13:32-37 First Sunday of Advent Mark 13:32-37 “32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It’s like a man going away: He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, Ephesians 5:13-16, Revelation 21:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Walking Wisely In A Time-Obsessed World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

In Ephesians 5:15-16, we find a call to live wisely and make the most of every opportunity in a world that can often distract us with its busyness.

"Walking Wisely in a Time-Obsessed World" Introduction: Today, we delve into the wisdom-filled words of Ephesians 5:15-16 from the New Living Translation: "So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 23, 2023

Paul encourages us to make “the best use” of time.

1. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. pro·cras·ti·na·tion noun the action of delaying or postponing something. • V14 – “wake up sleeper” • Time is gold. • Let us not waste our time. • Ephesians 5:16 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. • Jesus never procrastinate. John 9:4 4 I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

To Be On Higher Ground Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 20, 2023

Every year comes with its own blessings and promises.

INTRODUCTION How to be on a Higher Ground? We have entered another New Year. Every year comes with its own blessings and promises. Last night we heard that God is willing to take us to a higher ground this year. How do we achieve our promises and be on the higher ground? Today we are going to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4, Ephesians 5:15, Luke 16:1, 1 Peter 5:8, Colossians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christians Checkbook- Be Very Careful How You Live Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 28, 2023

This New Years Sermon is the 180th sermon in the series Action". This is the 17th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#180] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- BE VERY CAREFUL HOW YOU LIVE Ephesians 5:15-17 Introduction: In Ephesians 5, Paul tells us to walk in love, walk in the light, and now he tells us to walk carefully. As we close out another year, how can you live closer to God in 2024? For the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Wisdom: Transformed By Truth Psalm 90:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2024

Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the eternal perspective of our lives.

Eternal Wisdom: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In Psalm 90:12 (NLT), the psalmist implores, "Teach us to realise the brevity of life so that we may grow in wisdom." Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Proverbs 2:6, Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Year’s Examination

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 10, 2024

With a new year comes a time for self-examination of your life and your relationship with Jesus Christ. Have you ghosted Him? Have you friend zoned Him? Or do you have a loving relationship with Him?

It is our tradition in this church, as well as many others, to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the month. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” Being that this is the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, Ephesians 5:8-16, Psalm 139:23-24, James 4:13-15, Philippians 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 11:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Is The Hour

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 16, 2024

Though we do not know what the future holds, we will choose what we do, become, and how we respond.

NOW IS THE HOUR (Ephesians 5:15-17) Compared to eternity, in one sense our lives are almost nothing. But they are everything, because in this short thing called life, I can insert myself into God’s eternal plan – passionately live for Him, use my time and talents to live for others and make an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Show Them The Way Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 29, 2024

Parents have the responsibility of preparing their families for Jesus' return. Fathers: leading spiritually. Mothers: examples of faith. We need to be mindful of the evil days we are in and set a positive example so that all are ready for Jesus’ return.

Introduction Video Ill.: Parenting - A Holy Stewardship Parenting is not easy! Parents Have It Rough Source: John Maxwell, "What Children Owe Their Parents (and Themselves)," Preaching Today, Tape 140. https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/1997/july/737.html Copied from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34, Ephesians 5:2, Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:1, 2 Timothy 1:5, Titus 2:3-5, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tools In The Master's Hands: Pencil, Rock

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2022

HAVE WE CONSIDERED WHAT STORY ARE WE WRITING TODAY. I use a #2 lead pencil and a rock with the words make today count. Let us rewrite our future.

TOOLS IN THE MASTER’S HANDS… PENCIL, MAKE TODAY COUNT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I give each person a #2 Pencil and a small stone that has “MAKE TODAY COUNT” written on it.) Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 27:19, Ephesians 5:15, John 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empowering Men To Be Great Fathers And Husbands

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

A good marriage extends grace to you when you are grumpy; remembers your birthdays, your favorite foods, and your favorite music; celebrates your wins; speaks the truth when no one else will; serves one another with joy without complaining; and affirms my best qualities when I am insecure.

I had a really good father in life. My dad, Brian Maze, taught me to work hard as he grew up around the steel industry of Pittsburgh. He taught me to hate debt. He was a savor and modeled great wisdom for me in personal finance. He taught me to love my country as he was a Vietnam Vet around 1965. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 14, 2022

We should imitate both God's love and His purity in the way that we live. But that kind of life is only possible as we allow the Holy Spirit to fill us.

Many of you have probably seen the movie Groundhog Day where Bill Murray portrays Phil, a grumpy weatherman who got stuck living the same day, February 2, over and over again. Every morning he woke up to the same song and the same DJ announcing, “It's Groundhog Day!” The movie made us think: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

A New Vision For A New Year

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 30, 2022

The New Year offers us the chance to wipe the slate clean and start over once again. It is a time to set new goals and to make plans as to how you will meet those goals.

2022 is over. 2023 is here—and the old year is behind us. It is History and cannot be altered or changed. Undoubtedly there is much in it we would like to change, some things we wish we had done differently, something left undone, some regret, and hopefully some good too. Each of us must admit that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Philippians 4:13, Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year 2023

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 31, 2022

Many people enter this year with pessimism and worry. God wants us to enter this year with an optimistic attitude, even though there will be many challenges that we will have to face this year.

Happy New Year! Let's read Joshua 1:1-9. Many people enter this year with pessimism and worry. They see how the situation is still bad right now. They may also read or watch the news about the predictions for 2023, which are primarily pessimistic. For example, Bloomberg's Kristine Aquino ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 119:105, Ephesians 5:15-17, 1 Peter 5:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perspectives For The New Year (And For Every Year)

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2023

It is critical to have a godly view of time and life in order to live a life pleasing to God. As the new year begins, it is a good time to renew and refocus our minds in the Lord.

A. Happy New Year!! Welcome to 20-23! B. Let’s start with a little New Year’s humor: 1. What do cows say on Jan. 1? "Happy Moo Year!" 2. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends. 3. What new year’s resolution should a basketball player never make? To ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Ephesians 5:15-16, John 9:4, Mark 13:32-33, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Peter 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ