Sermons on Riot In Ephesus:

Call Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rekindle The Desire Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

The church of Ephesus shows us that doctrinal soundness and evangelistic zeal do not replace the need for a love relationship with Jesus.

This morning marks the start of a series of seven sermons in which we will examine the seven churches of Asia Minor, which are found in the book of Revelation. As Adventists, I believe that we have a solid grasp of the prophetic interpretations of the messages of Daniel and Revelation, but I also ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Resolve Family Conflicts God's Way

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 17, 2004

In writing to the Christians in Ephesus the Apostle Paul gives teaching on how to resolve family conflicts God’s way.

How To Resolve Family Conflicts God’s Way Ephesians 5:21-30 Most marriages start out on a positive note. The wedding is an exciting event. You watch your lovely bride come down the aisle and you heart beats faster and skips several beats. You can’t believe God has brought to you the woman of ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Paul's Final Proclamation To Pastors

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 23, 2021

Paul gives a farewell sermon to the pastors at Ephesus. We consider the relationship of sheep with shepherd on a Good Shepherd Sunday.

4.25.21 Acts 20:28 28 “Always keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood. This is part of Paul’s farewell speech to the pastors in Ephesus. He was on his way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Robot Christians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 4, 2025

In this sermon I will be preaching on the warning God gave to the church at Ephesus, “NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE SOMEWHAT AGAINST THEE.”

Have you ever had someone come to you and say, “I need to talk to you, I have something against you that I want to discuss with you.” This is exactly what the Lord said to the church at Ephesus. “NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE SOMEWHAT AGAINST THEE.” Let’s look at what the Lord had against this church, but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Great Joy In The City

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 6, 2025

1. Samaria 2. Gennesaret 3. Jerusalem 4. Ephesus 5. Nineveh 6. Berea 7. Athens

GREAT JOY IN THE CITY 1. Samaria 2. Gennesaret 3. Jerusalem 4. Ephesus 5. Nineveh 6. Berea 7. Athens **************************** WARNING 1. Nazareth 2. Jerusalem 3. Sodom and Gomorrah **************************** GREAT JOY IN THE CITY 1. Samaria Acts 8 : 4 - 8 4 Those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary: Who She Was (And Who She Wasn't)

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 15, 2020

There is quite a bit of confusion among some as to the Mother of Jesus. Who she was and who she was not. Some church traditions erroneously lend into that confusion. Today we look briefly at Mary in a manner of separating biblical fact from unscriptural tradition

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/lEeSaAcwtWs Introduction As we come to this portion of the Birth Narrative in Luke, I think it is important to point out a couple of things. First, this portion of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, Revelation 22:8-9, Luke 1:46-55, Romans 1:3, Galatians 4:4, Luke 11:27-28, Matthew 13:55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

God's Great Desires For The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 9, 2018

God wants us to: 1. Comprehend His gospel (vs. 1-3). 2. Communicate His gospel (vs. 2-4). 3. Put confidence in His gospel (vs. 5). 4. Have confirmation of His gospel (vs. 6).

God's Great Desires for the Gospel of Jesus Christ The Book of Acts - Part 66 Acts 19:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 28, 2014 *In 1 Timothy 2:4-6, the Apostle Paul said that God our Savior: 4. . . desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Lessons From The Seven Churches Of Revelation 2:1–3:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2024

May these lessons from the seven churches of Revelation inspire us to pursue wholehearted devotion to Christ and faithful obedience to His Word. Let us be transformed by the truth and live as faithful witnesses in the world.

Transformed by Truth: Lessons from the Seven Churches of Revelation 2:1–3:22 Introduction: Today, we embark on a profound exploration of the messages delivered to the seven churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. These messages, addressed by Christ Himself through the apostle John, offer timeless ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Matthew 22:37, Matthew 5:10, James 4:4, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Romans 13:11, Revelation 3:8, James 4:8, Hebrews 10:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 8, 2018

Part 3 of the series - The Church of the New Testament. This part addresses the question, "What is the Church." There are many conceptual variations on what the church is and what its principal purpose is. But what did Jesus intend to build?

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, 2 Samuel 22:32, 1 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 12:22-23, Romans 16:16, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 16:5, 1 Corinthians 16:19, Colossians 4:15, Philemon 1:2, Ephesians 5:23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Ephesians 5:25-30, Colossians 1:24, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:17, Psalm 18:31, Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Revelation 1:18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, Daniel 2:44, Acts 20:29-30, Matthew 13:10-11, John 14:14, Hebrews 12:25-29, Revelation 21:27, Acts 9:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Enough To Change A City - Acts 19 Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 5, 2014

Today's cities are not so different from First Century cities as one might think. Jesus was enough to change Ephesus. He is enough to change your city!

I need to give you a background of the book of Ephesians, so you can see that it applies to our city. This way, you can get a feel for WHY Paul wrote what he did in the book. Ephesus was one of the premier city of the Roman Empire. It was situated on It benefitted from a great road system, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Confident Servant

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul is addressing the elders at Ephesus as he heads for Jerusalem, and in doing so he gives us a great picture of what makes a servant of God confident in what he is doing.

Passage: Acts 20:13-28 Intro: Once in a while, when things are a little overwhelming in my life, I have what Jan and I call “the church dream.” 1. I’m here, though the room is usually a little larger, with a lot more people. 2. the service is underway as I walk in, but I don’t recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ Concern To His Church

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 14, 2004

Jesus showed His loving care to the church of Ephesus. He commended them, warned them and challenged them with a promise.

I. Jesus commended them. Vs. 2-3,6 A. For their deeds, hard work and perseverance vs. 2-3 B. For not imitating the Nicolaitans v.6 II. Jesus warned them. Vs. 4-5 A. For loosing their zeal for God B. For acting with wrong motives III. Jesus challenged them. V.7 A. To overcome their sins B. To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Of Believers

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Paul begins to exhort the reader’s of the church of Ephesus and to us today to promote the unity of the church through godly living.

UNITY OF BELIEVERS Ephesians 4:1-6 INTRO: Paul begins to exhort the reader’s of the church of Ephesus and to us today to promote the unity of the church through godly living. Illustration Throwing darts at others and hitting Christ. “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Walking That Way!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014

Paul in writing to the church located in Ephesus was interested in the way that they were walking as their walk revealed their attitudes, desires and relationship with Christ.

Stop Walking That Way Ephesians 4:17-24 Have you ever noticed the difference in how different people walk? Some walk daintily, some slouch, others shuffle their feet, some walk tall, some sprightly. Assuming that the feet and limbs are in good condition, a man's walk will generally reveal his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist