Sermons on Riot In Ephesus:

Forgotten Love

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013

50 years have passed since Israel had returned from Babylonian exile.Walls repaired, Temple rebuilt, nation restored. Nation was hurting and needing a fresh word from God. They had forgotten their first love.

“A Shining Glimmer of Hope at the End of The Age Series” Malachi Expository 12-Part Series “Forgotten Love” Malachi 1.2-5 2 of 12 June 30, 2013 Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Malachi 1:2-5 (NASB) 2 "I have loved you," says the LORD. But ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Imperfect Bride Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 23, 2020

Some folks treat the Bride of Christ like she were the whore of Babylon. That's not really a good idea. Find out why in this sermon.

OPEN: At the 1st church I served, there was a man named Frank who was … difficult. He was a hardworking man with a wife and 4 kids, but he could be a hard man to get to know. His wife and kids came to church… but he didn’t. I’d go over to his house to visit once in a while trying to talk to him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Door And Only One Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2020

What does it mean for Jesus to be "the door?" And why should that matter to us?

There’s a cute little children’s song about Jesus that goes this way: “One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, inside and outside, on which side are you? One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, I want the inside - on which side are you? “One Lord, and only one and yet the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scapegoats And Saviors Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 29, 2020

"Jesus of Nazareth: The King of the Jews” … the spotless Lamb of God … the perfect Sacrifice. His blood saved all of humanity … from Adam all the way up to you and me … and from now on, no other sacrifice is needed, amen?

Around the First Century, experts and historians estimate that at least a hundred thousand pilgrims would descend upon Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. Some of them would come from as far away as Cyrene in northern Africa … Macedonia, Thrace, and Pontus along the Black Sea … Cyprus … Ephesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Rend The Heavens - Come Lord Jesus !

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 24, 2020

This sermon looks at the Prophet’s Prayer – 1. A Prayer with Passion and Purpose 2. A Prayer Answered in Jesus 3. A Prayer that Leans Into Jesus' Second Coming

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; John 1:1-18 Theme: Isaiah’s Prayer Title: Rend the Heavens – Come, Lord Jesus! This sermon looks at the Prophet’s Prayer – 1. A Prayer with Passion and Purpose 2. A Prayer Answered in Jesus 3. A Prayer that Leans Into the Second Coming INTRO: Grace and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Esther Tale Of Two Men Esther 2 And 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Dec 15, 2020

Like the Great book with the well known phrase, the Tale of Two cities, here is a tale of Two men...leading us to ask---what type of man or woman are we?

Esther Tale of Two Men Esther 2 and 3 Oct 25th 2020 Hello, I'm Pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church and we are our continuing our series on the book of Esther. This is the third teaching on the book of Esther. If you've watched the first two teachings, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rediscover Love Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 21, 2020

Love breaks down every barrier that divides us. Nothing illustrates that better than the Christmas story itself.

Rediscover Love 1 John 4:7-16 Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to 1 John 4. While you are finding 1 John, let me tell you a story. There were once two old farmers. Their farms shared a property line, and for generations their families had lived next to one another. Both farms benefitted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sustaining Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2021

We see how God provided for Paul with the support, funds, open door and the assurance he needed. We are never alone in ministry. The Lord is with us in His work and our labour in the Lord is never in vain.

Good morning and a blessed New Year to all of you! • As we step into the new year, we give thanks to God for our health, our family and our work. • God has been good and will continue to be good in 2021. We trust in His presence with us and in His sustaining grace for us, whatever the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-17, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rich In Poverty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

There are rich Christians who live in utter poverty says Jesus. But to the church in Smyrna He says, "I know your afflictions and your poverty-yet you are rich!" So you have in the judgment of Jesus your poor Christians who are rich, and your rich Christians who are poor.

One of the great paradoxes of life is the fact that the poor can be richer than the rich. Poverty is no necessary hindrance to being wealthy. Wealth, on the other hand, is no guarantee of being truly rich. Even rich Christians are often not rich just because they have wealth. Charles Schultz, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

The Need For Church Revival: Repent

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020

When a church is willing to repent of past sins, it presents an opportunity for God to do something new and exciting in the church.

Last time we were encouraged to remember our past. During time we briefly connected with our past and looked at five characteristics of our church in her early days. In Revelation 2:5 Jesus tells the church at Ephesus to “Remember therefore from where you have fallen.” And so we made it personal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

9) We Believe In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

We believe very specific things about the Bible and the Word of God. More specifically, I want to look at just two things: And that is that 1)The Bible is a Great Work, and more importantly, How - 2)The Bible - is God’s Word. This is what we believe.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US We Believe In The Word of God Text: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." Introduction Now for the last seven lessons we have simply looked At ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1, Luke 11:28, 2 Kings 22:16-18, Jeremiah 35:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Inviting Who We Know

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

Perhaps some of us are feeling inadequate to do something for the kingdom. We can start by getting people to attend church. All it takes is to think of someone we know, and then to invite that individual to join us. It's that simple!

This morning I wish to address a question that many believers have, and that is “How do we get people to come to church?” First of all, it is important for us to realize something I once saw stated on a church sign. Where the pastor’s name is normally listed, someone had posted this: “Minister: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-48, Luke 15:8-9, Acts 18:1-3, Acts 18:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Now’s The Time To Serve

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

Too many believers are waiting for the perfect scenario before they will serve the Lord. It’s an excuse that is often used for idleness and spiritual inactivity - the excuse that it’s not an ideal time or situation in which to serve.

There is no ideal place to serve God except the place where He has set you down. - Eric Alexander(1) The Lord wants us to bloom where we’re planted, and to serve Him faithfully right where we are. He doesn’t want us to sit around waiting for the “perfect situation” before we serve Him. If we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Praise God, Because Of What He's Made You In Christ (Ephesians 1:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

God has richly blessed you, in Christ, as Gentiles. If you understand and appreciate what He's given, you will praise Him.

This sermon marks the new start of a series I'm planning on Ephesians. Whenever you start a study on a new book in the Bible, it's normal to give a few introductory remarks about the book to give you kind of a big picture to work with. So the big picture of Ephesians looks something like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Radically Changed Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2022

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to stick out of the crowd and be radically changed.

RADICALLY CHANGED Text: Eph. 4:17-32 Introduction 1. Jesus Christ is Lord & God's still on the throne There's power in the blood & I'm saved to the bone The devil comes against me, he's gonna feel some pain I can bind him, bruise him, cast him out by the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Methodist