Sermons on Ephesians (Page 4)
The Book of Ephesians (33): The Life Without God
Ephesians 4:17-24 paints a grim picture of life without God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven defines a mind without God, a heart without God, and a life without God.
“For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, and their foolish hearts were darkened.”
The Book of Ephesians (32): The Interdependent Body of Christ
Ephesians 4:1-16 answers the question, “Which is more important: love or truth?” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the family of believers: dependent on one another, responsible for one another, and growing up to love one another.
“Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way…
The Book of Ephesians (31): The Church Navigators
Ephesians 4:1-16 teaches that God builds his church and gives gifts to the members so they can be navigators. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the bumpy road of human cunning, the highway to the fullness of Christ, and the navigators of Zion.
“To equip the saints for the work of ministry,…
The Book of Ephesians (30): Christ, the Maker of Giftedness
In Ephesians 4:1-16, Jesus quotes Psalm 68 to make clear the basis of spiritual gifts received by every believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes a gift for each one, gifts received or given, and gifted by Christ’s design.
“When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave…
The Book of Ephesians (29): Overwhelming Oneness
In Ephesians 4:1-16, the apostle Paul emphasizes the unity believers have in Christ. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains we are one people, with one future, and with one God.
“There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one…
The Book of Ephesians (28): Living a Worthy Life: Love, Patience, and Peace
In Ephesians 4:1-16, the Apostle Paul continues his description of a healthy Christian life. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven prescribes the patient love and peaceful unity that is expected of all believers.
“With patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit…
The Book of Ephesians (27): Living a Worthy Life: Humility and Gentleness
In Ephesians 4:1-16, we learn that receiving salvation leads to the pursuit of a life worthy of our calling. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the manifold blessings of humility, the heart of humility, and the fruit of gentleness.
“Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have…
The Book of Ephesians (26): A Prayer for Strength
In Ephesians 3:14-21, the apostle Paul prays a prayer with several parts. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on these parts: a prayer for the power of the Holy Spirit, for the indwelling of Jesus Christ, and for the fullness of God.
“That according to the riches of his glory he may…
The Book of Ephesians (25): The Heavenly Testimony
From Ephesians 3:7-13, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven brings us this encouraging message. We learn of the eternal purpose realized in Christ, the eternal purpose of the church, and the eternal purpose of preaching.
“So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to…
The Book of Ephesians (24): Searching the Unsearchable
From Ephesians 3:7-13, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes the Apostle Paul’s role as a minister. We learn the calling of a preacher, the ministry of a preacher, and the way of fruitful listening to preaching.
“This grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of…