Sermons on Letter To Ephesus:

The Letter To The Church At Sardis: Appearing Alive, But Actually Dead Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 15, 2023

Sardis was a large and beautiful city in it’s time, with powerful defenses that made the residents over-confident in their ability to defend themselves from invading armies.

"In an address I lately heard, the speaker said that the blessings of the higher Christian life were often like the objects exposed in a shop window, one could see them clearly and yet could not reach them. If told to stretch out his hand and take, a man would answer, I cannot; there is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Letter Of Concern- How To Please God With Your Body Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 21, 2021

This is the 79th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 10th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#79] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO PLEASE GOD WITH YOUR BODY 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Introduction: We have come to a new section of this Letter to the Corinthians- How to please God with your body. It should matter to Christians to please God in all areas of their lives. We need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Praying According To The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John wants to assure believers of the eternal life they possess and spur them on toward continued faith in Jesus Christ.

The Christian’s assurance concerning salvation (vs. 13) “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life.” One of the purposes of John’s letter was to convince the unbelieving, Gnostic follower that Jesus was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John –the Testimony Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

When John writes of the “love of God” he is literally referring to one’s “love for God. “Love for God” is expressed when one keeps God’s commands.

1 John 5:1-12 A police officer pulled over a driver and informed him that he was speeding. Just then, his wife, who was seated next to him, said, “I told you; you have to drive slowly until you get a license!” The policeman, surprised, exclaimed, “Were you driving without a license?” His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Letter Of Concern- Which Door Are You Standing Behind Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2021

This is the 73rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#73] A LETTER OF CONCERN- WHICH DOOR ARE YOU STANDING BEHIND? 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Introduction: The Bible teaches us that we are to be different than those that are not Christians. In our text this morning we find 3 types of persons. Do you remember the game show “Let’s Make A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

"the Letter Of The Law Vs The Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 12, 2022

Do rigid rules ever get in the way of the Good News of the Gospel?

“The Letter of the Law VS the Spirit” Mark 2:23-3:6 Not too terribly long ago in this country there used to be what were termed as the “blue laws” which were meant to enforce the Sabbath. Back in the early to middle years of the 20th Century, in the average American town, there were no shops ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Powerful Message Of Paul's Letter To The Romans Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 25, 2019

Paul's letter to the Romans is an occasional letter. What was the situation facing the church in Roman that caused Paul to pen one of the most amazing presentations of the gospel of God? In sermon, we investigate the background to Paul's letter to the Romans.

A. In the year 386 A.D. a young professor of rhetoric named Aurelius Augustinius was wasting his life away in dissolution and debauchery. 1. Then one day, he happened to pick up a Bible, which just happened to fall open to the book of Romans, where his eye just happened to fall upon Chapter 13, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Without Passion

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 2, 2003

A sermon dealing with the problem within the church at Ephesus !

The Church Without Passion Rev. 2:1-7 I. Notice What Was Good ! a. Their deeds. Jesus uses the word “works” and “labor to describe their acts and activities. Both speak of labor to the point of exhaustion. The church of Ephesus was a church of do gooders ! They worked hard for the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Ephesus: The Flame That Became An Ember (Revelation 2:1-7)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 16, 2023

Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, deal with seven specific churches located in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) that were given words of encouragement and criticism by the Lord Jesus Christ. We need to read what Jesus says to them, because it applies to us as well.

Revelation 2 and 3 deal with seven specific churches listed by the Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:11). He gives orders to the apostle John to write down what He says and send it to the pastors of these churches in order to let them know that despite the circumstances in which they find ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Acts 18:19-21, Acts 20:17-38, 1 Timothy 1:3, Acts 17:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Revelation - Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 19, 2024

In this lesson, we look at the Church at Ephesus.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Genesis 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:6, 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nevertheless, I Have Somewhat Against Thee (Church Of Ephesus) Revelation #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2025

If you had been living at the time of the writing about the seven churches of Revelation, and you wanted to live in the most exciting city in the world, you probably would have selected Ephesus.

Two hundred thirty cities dotted the coastline of Asia Minor, and many of them were great cities, but Ephesus was the queen of them all. Paul went to Ephesus on his third missionary journey. He stayed there two years. He had two things to say about those two years. Look at I Cor. 16:9, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Unveiled

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2011

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Ephesians. The letter is addressed to the church in the city of Ephesus; capital of the Roman province of Asia. The author is Paul, and was written between A.D. 60-62. This was the exact time Paul was in pris

The Mystery Unveiled Text: Ephesians 1: 1-14 The letter is addressed to the church in the city of Ephesus; capital of the Roman province of Asia. The author is Paul, and was written between A.D. 60-62. This was the exact time Paul was in prison in Rome, so this letter is sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Rekindled Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

As we read the mail to the church of Ephesus, we can learn truth about Jesus, about churches, and about ourselves.

Love Rekindled Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Impact Of A Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2023

The church of Ephesus had an impact on the city and surrounding area.

INTRODUCTION • Over the next six weeks, we will look at the church of Ephesus’s growth and development. • Interestingly enough, we will begin this series by spending our time in Acts 19. • In Acts 19, we will see the beginning of the church of Ephesus. • In Acts 19, we see Paul’s third missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort For Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 25, 2004

This is on the Letter to Smyrna.

This is the only mention in the Bible about the Church of Smyrna. Smyrna was very close to Ephesus, which we looked at last week. Paul likely started the church while he was in Ephesus for three years. Acts 19:10 says, “This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan