Sermons on Ephesians

  Matthew 1:18 – This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about. His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child, through the Holy Spirit. 19 – Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yetdid not […]

This past month we have been covering the Fruit of the Spirit, a study which our pastor, Mark Adams, began just before his sabbatical.  Today we cover love.  Turn with me in your Bibles to Galatians 5:22-25.  In the verses immediately preceding this passage, the Apostle Paul gives us a list of the acts of […]

Part of my calling and privilege as a pastor is to minister to the dying and their families. As I have done this over the years I’ve noticed family members listen very closely to the final words spoken by their loved ones. I mean, several times as I have entered the room where the dying […]

Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 11 – Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 – For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers […]

There’s a post office in our area—I won’t name the branch—but if you’ve been there I probably don’t need to….because there’s something that makes this particular branch very memorable—and unfortunately I’m referring to the negative, unfriendly attitude of its employees. Whenever I go there to buy stamps or mail a package…I get the distinct impression […]

Ephesians 5:1 – Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 – and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 – But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or […]

In 2002 ABC premiered a reality show called Extreme Makeover.  It was the prequel to the more popular Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and if I remember right, it ran for about three seasons. On each show one person was literally made-over physically from head to toe. They had plastic surgery done as well as extensive […]

Many times in my life I have been amazed at God’s perfect timing and this week provided me with yet another opportunity. You see, going into Holy Week I knew in the back of my mind that deacon ordination followed Easter Sunday—and I assumed I had made that part of my sermon plans. But Easter […]

Ephesians 3:14 – For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 – from Whom His whole family in Heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 – I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, 17 – so that Christ may […]

Introduction When I was a teenager, our youth ministry had an annual event that we always looked forward to; it was called Mystery Night.  Every October, we would travel to a camp for one night, break into teams, and try to solve some sort of murder mystery.  Each team would switch on their flashlights and […]