Sermons on Ephesians (Page 3)
The Book of Ephesians (43): The Loving Husband
In Ephesians 5:25–32, the apostle Paul calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church and gave himself up for her. From this text, listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches to husbands on how genuine strength is expressed, namely, in love that is sacrificial, sanctifying,…
The Book of Ephesians (42): The Lovely Wife
In Ephesians 5:22-24, the Apostle Paul instructs wives and husbands to model their relationship after Christ and his church. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the divine hierarchy of marriage, the meaning and purpose of submission, and growth in loveliness.
“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.” (Col. 3:18)
The Book of Ephesians (41): A Call to Wisdom
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides a reason to walk carefully, making the best use of our time. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the walk of a fool, the walk of the wise, and fuel for wisdom: worship, thankfulness, and submission.
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time.”
The Book of Ephesians (40): The Children of Light
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides the cure for the sickness of a world without light. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the power of spiritual darkness, the transforming power of light, the being of light, and the call to shine.
“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.…
The Book of Ephesians (39): Keeping Clean the House of God
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides guidelines for the believer’s Christian walk. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes empty words in the early church, the judgment of God’s Word, the shame of the world and of the church, and the talk of the world and of the church.
“Look carefully then how you walk……
The Book of Ephesians (38): Imitators of God
Ephesians 5:1-2 teaches believers to imitate God by walking in Christ’s footsteps. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the love of our adopting Father, the love of the sacrificing Son, and God’s great delight.
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to…
The Book of Ephesians (37): Guided by the Spirit
Ephesians 4:17-32 emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit to enable the believer to live in fellowship with Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains grieving or pleasing the Holy Spirit, putting away passions of the flesh, and putting on the way of the Spirit.
“Be kind to one another,…
The Book of Ephesians (36): Generosity in Giving and Grace
Ephesians 4:17-32 presents an economy based on working in God’s kingdom. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the economy of God’s kingdom and following Christ in our labor, our giving, and spreading grace.
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you…
The Book of Ephesians (35): Renewed in Speech and Anger
Ephesians 4:17-32 guides the believer to Christ-like behavior. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven clarifies this new life in Christ: speaking like Christ, being angry like Christ, reconciling like Christ, and resisting the devil-like Christ.
“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your…
The Book of Ephesians (34): Transformation in the School of Christ
Ephesians 4:20-24 describes the transformation turning from a life of sin to a life walking in the footsteps of Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven presents a short re-cap, the school of Christ, taking off the old self, and putting on the new self.
“Put on the new self, created after the…