Sermons on Sail By Ephesus:

Return To Your First Love

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

Remember the height from which we have fallen and return back to our first, true love of Christ.

Return to Your First Love Do your remember your first love? I do. I was just a teenager. When I met her I fell in love with her at first sight. She was beautiful and sleek. She had curves that had never been seen before. She was fast and handled perfectly. I spent all of my money on her ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

Not Long

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 7, 2003

How a gentle breeze of temptation can suddenly turn into a storm

Acts 27:10-15. We find Paul speaking to the men in charge and speaking a warning. You know I believe Paul was speaking by unction of the Spirit and not just his opinion, but we find that the Centurion rejected his advice. He didn’t listen to the preacher. He believed the master and the owner of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership That Just Won't Quit

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

These lessons from the life of Nehemiah will show leaders how to respond in the face of adversity.

Leadership That Just Won't Quit I) When opposition struck, Nehemiah prayed Nehemiah 4:4-5 (NIV) 4 Hear us, O our God, for we are despised. Turn their insults back on their own heads. Give them over as plunder in a land of captivity. 5 Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:4-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Step By Step Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 2 PART 2

Chapter 2 What modern-day church, in your experience and opinion, is mist vibrant and God honoring? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to believe. Faith is believing the impossible in the face of the critics. Do you believe?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA I Believe God Acts 27:21-26 Intro: This passage tells of a time when the Apostle Paul is imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. He is being sent to Rome to face trial there. Just as they determine to sail out, Paul tells the Captain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2005

Sermon looks at the importance of teamwork in any leadership setting.

“Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork” Acts 20:17-36 When the water begins to get rough and a change of direction is required, you quickly come to the realization of the importance of teamwork. A collection of individuals, each of whom is looking out for number one, will not be able to survive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Message - (Wife, Mother And Grandmother)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 27, 2022

Anne's life and her death has left an imprint on everyone who had the honor and privilege to know her. Few things are more powerful than the tears and the prayers of a mother. Few things are more tender than a mother's hug or her compassionate touch.

On behalf of Linda, Cindy, Lee, Lynn, Al, Laura and the whole extended _______ family. Thank you. Thank you for your prayerful support ... and for taking time this day ....to celebrate the life .... of ... Anne Mally ________. Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 17:16, John 11:25-26, John 14:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Are You On The Post Office Wall In Hell? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 29, 2011

When God's Word truly impacts lives there are two things that will happen that Satan will attack.

• There are so many in churches today that the devil worries little about. Here in Ephesus two things began to happen in the lives of God’s people that made the devil begin to get worried. Does Satan worry about you? • Revival always starts with a genuine sense ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-41

Making A New Start (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 12, 2016

Noah and his family received a second chance. In the same way, 2015 is gone, and 2016 is here.

Making A New Start Genesis 8:16-22 – Part 2 Introduction: 1. Previously, we began to examine Noah’s life, post flood. We saw God’s extension of grace to Noah and his family. God delivered them from judgment and protected them in the ark of safety. 2. But, after being on the ark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:16-22

Denomination: Bible Church

In The Boat With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 21, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 12

June 20, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 4:35-41; Psalm 107:23-32; Job 38:1-11 In the Boat with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They’d crossed the sea hundreds of times. As seasoned fishermen, they’d ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 107:23-32, Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

An Open Door

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 5, 2009

Evidently, Paul is tired. He has already spent more than eight years on his first two missionary journeys traveling from city to city, working tirelessly, preaching the gospel, starting churches, facing opposition, sometimes even having to flee from thos

AN OPEN DOOR 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 Tonight I feel a little bit the way the Apostle Paul felt when he wrote the words we find in 1 Corinthians 16:5-9. After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be going through Macedonia. Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reviving Your First Love

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Mar 21, 2001

This sermon explores how Christians, over a period of time, have a tendency to stray away from JESUS CHRIST, their first love, and offers encouragement to return to HIM.

TEXT: Revelation 2:1-5 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Help!...i'm A Gentile

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 10, 2006

God gave Paul a mystery to share with the world. Something for both Jews and Gentiles.

Sermon: Jesus, Help!...I’m a Gentile. Scripture: Ephesians 3: 1-12 Good morning... Today, I want to ask...Have you read your Bible any this last week? Have you at least picked out one verse and meditated on it during this last week? Have you read through that verse more than once...maybe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Characterized By Love?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2021

Does how you live your life exhibit your love for God?

Today let’s ask the question, “Can I be described by the term LOVE?” Does how you live your life exhibit your love for God? Everyone has had a first love in life. Do you remember yours? It might have been a childhood or teenage crush. Some call it puppy love. For some it may have happened ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 22:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To The Book Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2010

The Study of Ephesians will lead us to a greater understanding of purpose-centered living.

Intro to The Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:1 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Background Ephesus The city of Ephesus, was the fourth largest city in the Roman empire located on the Western coast of Asia ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance