Podcasts about Ephesians 5

Today we are continuing our study in Ephesians chapter 5. Right at thebeginning of this chapter, we are told to “be imitators of God as dearchildren.” As believers, we are called to put off the old man—to put offbitterness, anger, and wrath—and to stop living the way we lived before webecame followers of Jesus Christ. Then Paul gives us this clear admonition:“Walk in love.”  Myfriend, as I have been thinking about this, I couldn't help but reflect on thetruth that when we walk in love, we are walking with God. Remember in 1John chapter 4, at least twice—in verse 8 and again in verse 15—the ApostleJohn tells us that God is love. One of the great attributes of God is that Heis love. Everything God does flows out of His love and His goodness, becauseGod is love and God is good. Aswe walk in love as imitators of God, as His dear children, we demonstrate tothe world around us that we truly belong to Him. People see that difference—notjust in what we say, but in the purity of our lives and in the love that ismanifested through us. Remember, Scripture tells us to love our enemies and toovercome evil with good. How do we do that? Naturally speaking, when we areoffended or hurt—when someone strikes us—the human response is to strike back,to get even, to retaliate. But my friend, it is just the opposite for someonewho has experienced the love of God. Remember Jesus said in Matthew 5:9, “Blessedare the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Romans5:8 tells us: “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while wewere still sinners, Christ died for us.” While we were still sinners—whilewe were alienated from Him, ignoring Him, blaspheming His name—Christ loved us.He died for us. While we were being mean to Him, rejecting Him, spitting in Hisface, and nailing Him to the cross, He loved us. My friend, that is anunfathomable love, an unlimited love, an unselfish love. That is theunconditional love of God, and that is the love God calls us to walk in. Howdo we do that? First, we must personally experience that love through JesusChrist. As we read at the end of Ephesians chapter 4, “forgiving one another,just as God in Christ forgave you.” Because we have been forgiven, we canforgive others. Years ago, I heard something that helped me greatly. My naturalresponse to offense or hurt has often been to get even—to strike back. I didthat as a teenager and as a young person, and even later in life I have hadthoughts I shouldn't have had when I was hurt. But my friend, our response isnot based on how we feel—it is based on what we have experienced in Christ. Thelove God speaks of here is agape love—God's love. It is not something wemanufacture. God is love, and He has an endless reservoir of love. When I amoffended or hurt, when I am tempted to respond in an unchristlike way, Ipicture reaching into God's reservoir of love. I don't give someone my love,because I don't have it. I give them God's love. I respond with kindness,forgiveness, and goodness. I have had people tell me that I'm being a hypocriteif I'm being nice and kind to someone when I don't feel like it. My response is,“No, I'm not being a hypocrite, I am being a Christian.  AsScripture says, “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”(Romans 12:21). There is joy in doing that, because we are abiding in His love.Please read 1 John 4:14-19! 1Corinthians 13 tells us that love is not a feeling. It's an action that comesfrom walking with God in His love. Read 1 Corinthians 13 that gives us a description of God's agapelove.  MayGod help us to practice this. As Paul points out here in Ephesians 5:2, we areto walk in love. How do you do that? One step at a time, everyminute of every day, when you are walking with God, you are walking in Hislove. And my friend, His love will be manifest through you to a world around usthat desperately needs to know that love.

Paultells us we must be imitators of God as dear children. That phrase is veryimportant. It is only possible to put off bitterness, malice, anger, andunforgiveness because we are dear children of God. Over the years in mycounseling sessions I have hear many people say, “You don't understand whatso-and-so did to me. You don't understand what happened years ago. There is noway I can forgive or love that person.” And humanly speaking, that may be true.But now that you have been born into God's family, you are called to imitateGod. And God is love. Weespecially read this truth in the book of 1 John, where Scripture reminds usthat God is love. That becomes the foundation for our walk. Remember yesterdaywe mentioned that as believers, Paul gives us three clear instructions in thischapter about how we are to walk. We are to: Walk in love (v. 2), walk aschildren of light (v. 8), and to walk carefully and wisely (v. 15). When we walkin this way, we display to the world around us that there is somethingdifferent about us. That difference is not our personality or our strength—itis the supernatural, divine, godly life of Christ living in us. We live thisway only because Christ is in us and we are children of God. Overthe years, I have seen this truth played out many times at weddings, funerals,and family gatherings. These are moments when families, whether in sorrow or ingreat joy, should be coming together in unity. Yet it is heartbreaking to seethe animosity, hatred, and bitterness that sometimes surface. I have heardpeople say, “If they are going to be there, I'm not going.”  If that person is part of the service, Iwon't be.” “I'm not attending the wedding because so-and-so will be there.” Myfriend, that does not display the heart of God's love. Howdo we overcome that? Peter gives us the answer in 2 Peter 1:2-4: “Grace andpeace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, asHis divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness,through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which havebeen given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through theseyou may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption thatis in the world through lust”. He reminds us that we have been called byGod's glory and virtue, and that we have been given exceedingly great andprecious promises, so that through these we may become partakers of the divinenature!  Myfriend, if you are in Christ, you are a partaker of the divine nature. And Godis love. Because of that, we understand that love covers a multitude of sins.In 1 Peter 4:7–10 we read: “But the end of all things is at hand; thereforebe serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent lovefor one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." Be hospitableto one another without grumbling. As each one has received a gift, minister itto one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” Read1 John 4:7–11, where we are reminded once again that: “He who does not lovedoes not know God, for God is love. In these verses, we are told that Goddemonstrated His love by sending His only begotten Son into the world, that wemight live through Him. This is love—not that we loved God, but that He lovedus and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins”. And then comesthe clear application: “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to loveone another.” Thinkon those words today. And may the Lord use these thoughts to encourage you towalk in love—to walk in love as Christ has loved us, and to love oneanother in Christ Jesus. Godbless you. And may you have a wonderful, wonderful day.

Pastor Lance takes us through the end of Ephesians 5, speaking on "God's Deisign for Marriage." He shares that marriage is vital according to biblical principles, focusing on the distinct roles of husbands and wives and the difference between covenant and contract. He addresses cultural challenges to traditional marriage and emphasizes God's design, submission, and family order. He explains that healthy marriages reflect Christ's faithfulness and serve as a ministry tool.

Today,we're starting a new chapter in Ephesians 5 which is about Walking Jesus! Remember,when I started this series in Ephesians, I mentioned that years ago I gave eachof the chapters a subject headline. Ephesians 1 was Knowing Christ. Ifwe're going to live for Christ we must know Christ. We must know Him as ourpersonal Savior. We must know Him also as our Lord and the one who fills uswith His Holy Spirit. Ephesians 2 was Living Christ. If we know Christ,then we should live Christ. Ephesians 3 was Loving Christ. What He wantsmore than anything else is that our sacrifice and service for Him is out oflove.  Ephesians4 that we've been looking at was Talking Christ. We are not to talk andwalk and live as the Gentiles live, but we walk in purity. And that means thatwe talk Christ. Our speech should always be seasoned with grace and seasonedwith salt. We are not to speak and let corrupt words come out of our mouths,but we're to speak that which is good and edifying and building up.  Now,Ephesians 5 is Walking Christ. In this chapter, it is interesting tonote that we see at least three walks we are suppose have. In verses 1-2, weread, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, asChrist also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrificeto God for a sweet-smelling aroma.”  We walk in love. In verse 8, we read, “Foryou were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children oflight.” We are to walk in the light. It speaks of this also because aswe noticed in verse 1, we are dear children of the Lord, we should walk inlight. Then in verses 15-16, we read, “See then that you walk circumspectly,not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Weare also to walk “circumspectly. Which means that we walk carefully. In otherwords, we are walk with wisdom.  Theseare three walks we see in the first part of this chapter. We'll be talkingabout them the next several days. It's so important that we do have a walk thatmatches our talk. If our talk is such that we are saying we're Christians, andtelling others that we're followers of Jesus Christ, then our daily walk, ourpractical walk ought to be there. The first aspect of that walk that Paulmentions is that we walk in love because we're imitators of God as His dearchildren. In these first two verses, Paul then gives us several reasons why weshould walk in this love. This is a walk because Christ loved us and gaveHimself for us. 1 John 4:8 tells us that “God is love”. Since He is love, andwe are His children, we're to walk in that love. Therefore,as we've already read in the previous chapters, because we're in Christ, we arenot to be as the Gentiles, living lewd and wicked and evil lives. We're to bedifferent in our daily walk and life. We also now should walk in love as Christloved us. This is Walking Jesus! We'll get into more detail aboutthat in the next couple days.  Thankyou for your prayers. Pray for the team on their way to India today for safetravels and God's blessings to be upon them. Continue to pray for us. And Ipray you also have a wonderful, wonderful day. God bless!

We'll spend more time in Ephesians 5:21–33 seeing how Christ's self-giving love reshapes our ideas about marriage. How does the gospel dignify women and lead to the good of both husband and wife? What do headship and submission mean when husbands and wives submit to one another? Join us as we look at "Gospel-Centered Marriage, Part 2."

Pastor Adam Schwenk

Discover how true submission is about attitude, not just action—Andrew shares enlightening stories about the significance of mutual respect and God's design for marriage.

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"Marriage becomes a living picture of the gospel through mutual, continual, and unconditional submission, first to God and then to one another." Teacher - Tom Harrigan

People are missing the context of Ephesians 5:22! In his book, "Beyond Eden - Ephesians 5:15-6:9, The Great Mystery Revealed: Mutually Submitting in Christ," author and scholar Bruce C. E. Fleming points out MAJOR errors that  most people are making. In this episode he reads from Chapter One in Book Two of The Eden Book Series, which is available in softcover, as a Kindle eBook and on Audible.Learn aboutmisunderstood imagerythe pattern of foursthe jump, jump, high jump prophetic templatethe Great Mysteryand much more that localizes the meaning of Paul's instructions on reciprocating horizontal submission! The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

"Walk the Talk" | Ephesians 5:1-8 | Pr. David Holt |January 11, 2026 ******************** Living Hope Church Athens 2150 Lexington Road Athens GA 30605 United States Website: http://www.livinghopeathens.org

Who is Kissing Who?

What is the fullness of the Holy Spirit, and how does it relate to making music to God in a church gathering? God opens our eyes so we can sing to him.

A series on the book of Ephesians, by Simon Manchester of Hope 103.2's Christian Growth podcast and pastor at All Saints in Woollahra, Sydney. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabe Jauregui speaks on how we should embrace love and kindness while putting aside sinful behaviors, reflecting God's character through transformation and gratitude in speech. He Emphasizes our need to understand the significance of living righteously and supporting one another through sharing scripture and worshipping together. He encourages us to seek guidance from God to grow in faith and wisdom.

Ephesians 5 12-28-25 Clint Walstad by Pastor Aaron Wallace

January 4, 2026 - How to be Intentional - Ephesians 5:15-17 - Dr. Tom Richter by First Baptist Cullman

What does it look like to live a life that does not require escape? In this sermon from Ephesians 5:15–21, Artie Farve explores the contrast between numbing what overwhelms us and being filled with the Spirit. This message is not about pressure, perfection, or self-improvement. It is an invitation into wisdom, awareness, gratitude, and presence. As we step into a new year, this teaching calls us to choose fullness over escape and to live lives that are sturdy, spacious, and grounded in Christ.Call to Action Subscribe for weekly sermons and teachings from Christ Community Church. Connect with us online: https://facebook.com/ardmoreccc https://youtube.com/@ardmoreccc https://instagram.com/ardmorecccVisit our website: https://ardmoreccc.com

What does it look like to live daily—and throughout the day—under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In this message, we explore how a Spirit-filled life is shaped by intentional responsiveness to the Spirit's work within us. A heart open to the Spirit experiences freedom, life, and transformation that honors God and impacts others.Key Points: 1. Submitting: submitting to the Holy Spirit's lordship and leadership in your life 2. Listening: listening to the Spirit's written word and to His inner prompting 3. Obeying: obeying what the Spirit is telling you in thought, word, and action 4. Trusting: trusting that following the Spirit will honor God and bless others and youThis sermon invites us to examine our hearts and consider what it means to live continually influenced by the Spirit—today and every day.

Fr. John discusses what it means to "walk circumspectly" in our Christian life and relationships to others.

In this sermon, Pastor Steven returns to Ephesians to address one of Scripture's most challenging and misunderstood passages. By placing marriage, family, and authority within their biblical and historical context, he shows how Paul calls Christians to live with their husband or wife. At the heart of every relationship—husbands and wives, parents and children, leaders and those who follow—is the gospel itself: joyful submission met by self-giving, sacrificial love modeled after Christ.

Pastor Taylor BradburyGod's giving deserves our thanksgiving.

Make the Most of Your Time in 2026 “Because the Days Are Evil” (Ephesians 5:15–16) - Dr. Bill Cook

In this episode, Salt Resident Micah Smith, Preaches his debut sermon through Ephesians 5:23-27 over the church being the bride of christ.

Will need to use our time wisely as we enter the new year.

We are commanded to submit to one another out of reverence to Christ. Paul explains in detail how that relates to husbands and wives, children and fathers, and slaves and masters. The practical implications here are critical.

The Personal Ministry Plan | Ephesians 5:1-6 | Pastor Will Cover

Ephesians 5:15-17 - The Big Rocks - Pastor Dan PlourdeMESSAGE NOTES:http://www.calvaryword.com/Topical/a1435.pdf

There is a stark contrast between the fruitfulness of the Light and the destruction of darkness. People who are filled with (led by) the Holy Spirit bear spiritual fruit. Those who live in darkness destroy what is good, true, and right. Ephesians 5:1-21 gives us instructions on being filled with the Holy Spirit and exposing that which is evil.

Stephen Sydow

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Ephesians 5-6; Philippians 1-2

Chris Zito - Ephesians 5:22-6:9 by Terrill Road Bible Chapel

Joanne says..."Is this passage about submission and leadership?‘You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.' (Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride)Paul used a literary pattern that is seen regularly in the Hebrew Bible - what's sometimes termed ‘jump, jump, high jump.' Jump 1 = Ephesians 5:15-18Jump 2 = Ephesians 5:19-21Jump 3 = Ephesians 5:22 to the high point of verse 32 and back down to 6:9The high point of it all Paul calls the Great Mystery. Leading up to the Great Mystery are three ‘as Christ' illustrations and following the Great Mystery are three illustrations taken from family life. So let's look together at what that Great Mystery might be."

Please note that this episode and any subsequent episodes pertaining to the Book of Ephesians are for women only!This is a study of the Book of Ephesians. We will be using Susan Heck's study guide for structure, but I will also incorporate additional sources for commentary in the study. If you want to purchase this book, feel free to do so here:With the Master in Heavenly Places: A Ladies' Bible Study of Ephesians (With the Master Bible Studies):https://www.amazon.com/Master-Heavenly-Places-Ephesians-Studies/dp/1936141337/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K9GX3NURRX2G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SdPvydvlxPwujuCL77NNLhhRELuSmgdFZ6Xz_EGRRyrrd_lG64iwxrXEGQey-8kS.DgSw5A3QldNcvfz4nSeIfKbrzaHQDnL8OP1cEH8C6lo&dib_tag=se&keywords=susan+heck+ephesians&qid=1750106822&sprefix=susan+heck+eph%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1She also has some free resources here:https://www.withthemaster.org/homeworkThanks for joining today, ladies!

Wednesday Evening

This week Chase discusses from Ephesians 5:22-33 husbands, wives, and the purity of the church as a chaste bride of Christ. Description Visit our linktree: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Visit our website, www.scatteredabroad.org, and subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://scatteredabroad.substack.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Scattered Abroad Network Contact us through email at san@msop.org. If you would like to consider supporting us in any way, don't hesitate to contact us through this email.

This week Chase discusses from Ephesians 5:22-33 husbands, wives, and the purity of the church as a chaste bride of Christ. Description Visit our linktree: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Visit our website, www.scatteredabroad.org, and subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://scatteredabroad.substack.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Scattered Abroad Network Contact us through email at san@msop.org. If you would like to consider supporting us in any way, don't hesitate to contact us through this email.

A Picture of Grace Ephesians 5:21-32 by Dr. Jeff Meyers, Senior Pastor

Series: Big GodWeek: 15Scripture: Ephesians 5:33Preacher: Jeff Shook

This week, Chase discusses Ephesians 5:15-21, the importance of walking circumspectly -- walking the Christian walk precisely and with much effort. Description Visit our linktree: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Visit our website, www.scatteredabroad.org, and subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://scatteredabroad.substack.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Scattered Abroad Network Contact us through email at san@msop.org. If you would like to consider supporting us in any way, don't hesitate to contact us through this email.

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