Sermons on Ephesians
Ephesians: The Mystery of the Church
With Ephesians 1:3–4, we continue our survey of Bible books. In the book of Ephesians, Paul lays out the mystery of the church: God has sovereignly united people from all nations to Himself through Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches spiritual blessings, thanksgiving for the faith of believers, from dead in sin to reconciled with Christ, the mystery of the…
Life-Giving Communication
In Ephesians 4:17-32, the apostle Paul continues describing the new life in Christ and the expectation believers will build others up in truth and love. Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches the way followers of Christ speak—thoughtfully, timely, and purposefully.
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that…
Make the Best of 2025
In Ephesians 5:15-21, the apostle Paul reveals how children of light are to live in the light of God’s Will and to make the most of the time. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Christian’s careful walk, wise walk, sober walk, Spirit-filled walk, and grateful walk.
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time,…
Thanksgiving or Rebellion?
In Ephesians 5:20, the apostle Paul directs us to be thankful in all circumstances, thanking God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Bessett describes the thankful heart of people who have a saving relationship with God, exhibiting thanksgiving rather than rebellion in all circumstances.
“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in…
The Blessing of Godly Parents
In Ephesians 6:1–3, the apostle Paul refers to the 5th commandment, connecting it to the children of believers. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on Ephesians 6:1–3 on the promise of the 5th commandment in Moses’ and Jesus’ time, and the call to obey your parents and find eternal life. “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
Disciplining Our Covenant Children in the Gospel
In Ephesians 6:1-4, the apostle Paul exhorts fathers to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. At this baptism service, listen as Pastor Tiago Baia preaches on disciplining covenant children in the gospel founded on worship, on a wife and husband’s loving relationship,…
But God
In Ephesians 2:1-7 the apostle Paul takes us on a journey from the pit of hell and destruction to the heights of eternal life and the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. How can a once dead, hell-deserving wretch be made alive and raised to sit with Christ in the heavenly places as a beloved son or daughter? The true believer answers: “But God.” Listen as Mr. Brandt Barnard…
From Guilt to Gratitude [Part 1]
Psalm 32:1-11 and Ephesians 1:3–14 describe the blessing God gives to all those whose sins are forgiven: salvation through the saving work of Jesus Christ, to the praise of His glory! Rev. Bill Fennema proclaims the song of the redeemed, the sin of the redeemed, and the salvation of the redeemed.
“Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is…
The Book of Ephesians (58): The Greatest Riches on Earth
Ephesians 6:21-24 reveals that the greatest riches on earth are those which God bestows on us directly. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on three of these gifts: the gift of peace, the gift of love, and the gift of grace. “Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and…
The Book of Ephesians (57): Persevering Prayer in the Spirit
From Ephesians 6:18-20, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims that in order for believers to stand strong together in the midst of spiritual warfare, they must be in persevering spirit-filled prayer for all the saints and the proclamation of the Gospel. He explains what it means to pray in the…