48 sermons preach from Ephesians 2 — 44 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 4 from the classic library.
“Paul (in Ephesians) said, 'you are seated in heavenly places ... far above principalities; you are seated with God in Christ Jesus.'”
Charles Spurgeon
IT MIGHT NATURALLY be expected that I should have selected the topic of the resurrection on what is usually called the Easter Sabbath. I shall not do so; for although I have read portions which refer to that glorious subject, I have had pressed on my…
Read the full text““and you were dead in your trespasses and sins, which once walked.””
Ken Furlough preaches from Mark 5 showing that Jesus brings deliverance and then sends the delivered as messengers; the sermon includes multiple personal testimonies and a call for believers to share their transformed lives as seeds of the gospel.
“one day when I was lost and dead in trespasses and sin”
Homegoing service for Patrick Alexander Small: Psalm reading, musical tributes, family memories, pastoral messages emphasizing resurrection, preparation for death, and a call to salvation.
“Ephesians 2 verse 1 says, 'You hath he made alive.'”
A theological teaching on 'irresistible grace' explaining that salvation is entirely God's work (monergistic regeneration): grace is unmerited, transforms the dead heart into a willing heart, and secures the believer from start to glorification.
“and also Ephesians chapter 2 from verse 1, I believe, to about 14.”
A theological teaching on 'irresistible grace' explaining that salvation is entirely God's work (monergistic regeneration): grace is unmerited, transforms the dead heart into a willing heart, and secures the believer from start to glorification.
“And you hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins... For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.”
A theological teaching on 'irresistible grace' explaining that salvation is entirely God's work (monergistic regeneration): grace is unmerited, transforms the dead heart into a willing heart, and secures the believer from start to glorification.
“"who were dead in trespasses and sins...were by nature the children of wrath," (Ephesians 2:1-3 paraphrase/read)”
A theological teaching on 'irresistible grace' explaining that salvation is entirely God's work (monergistic regeneration): grace is unmerited, transforms the dead heart into a willing heart, and secures the believer from start to glorification.
“You were dead in your trespasses and sins, but God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive together with Christ, raised us up and made us sit together in heavenly places with Christ Jesus.”
Pastor Eddie Vargas proclaims the meaning of Resurrection Sunday: Christ’s death paid the full ransom for sin, his resurrection defeats sin and death, and this secures eternal life. He issues a gospel invitation to repent, receive Christ, embrace a new identity, and share the resurrection with others.
“Paraphrase: we were 'children of wrath'… 'But God'—he changed all of that by Jesus Christ coming down on the cross.”
A pastoral conversation distinguishing biblical commands from man-made rules and giving practical, Scripture-based guidance on alcohol, tattoos, and marijuana—emphasizing conscience, community impact, sobriety, and pursuing closeness to Jesus rather than merely testing boundaries.
“Reference to “the prince of the power of the air.””
Pastor Nathaniel Green teaches on demonology (Mark 5), explaining that demons are fallen angels, Satan has limits and is running out of time, and believers have authority in Christ to be delivered. He gives practical steps for deliverance: identify and cut off 'dead' doors, be honest about struggles, remain in Christ's presence to maintain freedom, and testify to others.
“Paraphrase: "Lucifer is the prince of the air."”
A sermon warning believers about Lucifer's deceptive tactics — his ability to masquerade as an angel of light and use fleshly conduits (media, relationships, desires) to blind people ('eyes wide shut'). The preacher explains biblical examples (Paul's warnings, Ephesians 6, Genesis 3), exposes practical conduits of deception, and exhorts the congregation to prayer, Scripture, vigilance, and repentance.
“This one is technon orges, which literally means 'child of wrath' — the phrase comes from Ephesians.”
A pastoral conversation distinguishing biblical commands from man-made rules and giving practical, Scripture-based guidance on alcohol, tattoos, and marijuana—emphasizing conscience, community impact, sobriety, and pursuing closeness to Jesus rather than merely testing boundaries.
“But God, who is rich in mercy... has quickened us together and made us to sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus ... for we are his workmanship, God's masterpiece.”
A theological teaching on 'irresistible grace' explaining that salvation is entirely God's work (monergistic regeneration): grace is unmerited, transforms the dead heart into a willing heart, and secures the believer from start to glorification.
“But God, who is rich in mercy... made us alive together with Christ, and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
A Sunday message teaching from Ephesians on praying for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so believers see and live their identity 'in Christ.' The sermon emphasizes revelation-based (heart) faith, the Holy Spirit's role in making Christ's work personal, the abundant power of the resurrection, and practical encouragement to pray Ephesians 1 regularly and live from seated, heavenly-place victory.
“So he made us alive together with Christ; and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
A Sunday message teaching from Ephesians on praying for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so believers see and live their identity 'in Christ.' The sermon emphasizes revelation-based (heart) faith, the Holy Spirit's role in making Christ's work personal, the abundant power of the resurrection, and practical encouragement to pray Ephesians 1 regularly and live from seated, heavenly-place victory.
“I'm seated with Christ in heavenly places.”
Executive Pastor Banks preaches that believers are God’s masterpiece—saved by grace and created for good works—calling listeners to receive God’s purpose, resist the enemy’s deceptions, and respond in faith through obedience, worship, prayer, baptism, and service.
“He has raised us up together and seated us in heavenly places with Christ Jesus.”
A Sunday teaching on spiritual gifts and manifestation: believers are called to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to manifest God’s power with humility, order, and unity; practical ministry updates and invitations (baptism, giving, convocation, leadership transitions) accompany the message.
“Paul (in Ephesians) said, 'you are seated in heavenly places ... far above principalities; you are seated with God in Christ Jesus.'”
A multi-voiced Sunday service focused on "Power in the Name of Jesus," combining worship, testimonies, teaching from Acts and Hebrews, a missions report, instruction on spiritual authority, calls to give and respond, and an altar call for salvation and recommitment.
““ephesians 2 6 says that we are now sitting in christ in heavenly places.””
A worship-centered Sunday service focused on reorienting perspective toward God's throne. Using Psalm 73 as the backbone, the pastor called believers to worship instead of worry, to view themselves as citizens of God's kingdom (not merely a nation), and to engage in spiritual disciplines—corporate prayer, a liquids-only fast for the nation ahead of Election Day, and unified intercession to frustrate the enemy. Practical church matters included an offering exhortation (giving as worship), a Home Improvement Fund appeal with dates and targets, baptism after service, and pastoral ministry for those battling depression.
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“That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace... For by grace are ye saved through faith... for we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works.”
A theological teaching on 'irresistible grace' explaining that salvation is entirely God's work (monergistic regeneration): grace is unmerited, transforms the dead heart into a willing heart, and secures the believer from start to glorification.
John Wesley
"By grace are ye saved through faith." Eph. 2:8. 1. All the blessings which God hath bestowed upon man are of his mere grace, bounty, or favour; his free, undeserved favour; favour altogether undeserved; man having no claim to the least of his mercies. It was…
Read the full textJohn Wesley
"Ye are saved through faith." Ephesians 2:8. 1. Nothing can be more intricate, complex, and hard to be understood, than religion, as it has been often described. And this is not only true concerning the religion of the Heathens, even many of the wisest of them,…
Read the full text“For by grace ye have been saved... through faith.”
A practical sermon teaching that faith is the mechanism by which believers receive blessings already provided in the spiritual realm. The speakers explain the 'two arenas' (physical and spiritual), contrast God's grace with our faith-response, encourage confession, giving in expectancy, and claim healing, prosperity, and salvation as present realities to be received by faith.
“"For by grace ye have been saved...through faith."”
A practical sermon teaching that God has already provided blessings in the unseen (spiritual) realm and that faith — not frantic effort — is the key to receiving them. The speaker explains the ‘two arenas’ (spiritual and physical), warns against ignorance and spiritual attack, and urges listeners to receive through faith, confession, and resisting the enemy.
“Ephesians 2 8 says that it's not because of any goodness of our own it's not the goodness of God that helped us be saved.”
Executive Pastor Banks preaches that believers are God’s masterpiece—saved by grace and created for good works—calling listeners to receive God’s purpose, resist the enemy’s deceptions, and respond in faith through obedience, worship, prayer, baptism, and service.
“by grace we're saved through faith; it's not us, it's God's work in our life”
A Sunday service focused on God's grace: the preacher taught that every believer has received a personally apportioned measure of grace that empowers gifts for service, builds unity, and matures the church. The message included practical applications—use your gifts, serve joyfully, sign up for ministry, join evangelism training (Operation Andrew), and respond to God's invitation to receive renewed grace—alongside worship, communion, prayer, and ministry announcements.
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“Ephesians chapter 2 verse 8 tells us that when God saved us... The Bible says it's not of works that any one of us should brag or boast.”
Executive Pastor Banks preaches that believers are God’s masterpiece—saved by grace and created for good works—calling listeners to receive God’s purpose, resist the enemy’s deceptions, and respond in faith through obedience, worship, prayer, baptism, and service.
“We're saved by grace through faith. It's not by your works because you can't work yourself into heaven.”
A Father's Day Sunday service centered on the declaration 'I know the Bible is right,' calling the church to return to Scripture as the final authority, endure sound doctrine, and fathers to pass faith to the next generation. The sermon (2 Timothy 4:1–5) warns against cultural trends and unsound beliefs, issues an invitation to salvation, and includes testimonies, prayers, and practical church announcements.
“not by works, not any man should boast. It is the gift of God”
A midweek message based on Lamentations 3 emphasizing God's renewed mercy, that the Lord is our portion, waiting on Him, and praying for compassion to replace affliction and generational judgments. The service combined worship, confession, petition for grace to obey, and prayer for church blessing and protection from enemy reproach.
“Grace, by grace you're saved... You don't have to work for it; it's not about works.”
A Sunday service focused on God's grace: the preacher taught that every believer has received a personally apportioned measure of grace that empowers gifts for service, builds unity, and matures the church. The message included practical applications—use your gifts, serve joyfully, sign up for ministry, join evangelism training (Operation Andrew), and respond to God's invitation to receive renewed grace—alongside worship, communion, prayer, and ministry announcements.
Showing the 4 most recent — 6 more sermons in church libraries reference this verse.
“Turn with me to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 please verses 8 through 10. I'm going to read in your hearing the New Living Translation.”
Executive Pastor Banks preaches that believers are God’s masterpiece—saved by grace and created for good works—calling listeners to receive God’s purpose, resist the enemy’s deceptions, and respond in faith through obedience, worship, prayer, baptism, and service.
“"It's not by works that any man should boast" (paraphrase).”
A homegoing service for Deacon Lebert Wint emphasizing mourning with hope, celebration of a quiet life of faithful service, Scripture and hymns of assurance, multiple tributes from clergy and family, a clear Gospel invitation, and final committal instructions.
““He told me He prepared good works for me to walk in them,” a paraphrase of Ephesians 2:10 about God preparing good works.”
A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1 emphasizing how the gospel takes root in a community, producing conviction, changed behavior, resilient hope, and missional action. Practical next steps include nesting in church community, praying for opportunities and courage, showing up to serve, and reading Scripture to cultivate hope.
“The Bible says we are his workmanship.”
A Bible study on John 10:1–10 emphasizing Jesus as the door and true Shepherd, contrasting ordained, life-giving leadership with false shepherds (thieves and robbers), and calling believers to hear and follow Christ’s voice through humility, submission, forgiveness, and disciplined faith.
“Paul says, 'you are like a poema, a masterpiece, a poetry' (God's workmanship).”
A sermon centered on Psalm 48 and Psalm 139 that uses Zion as a picture of the church to call believers from mere knowledge to an intimate, embodied experience of God — receiving identity as God’s workmanship and living as portable tabernacles that influence culture.
“In our focus scripture, Ephesians 2, 10b, it says he created us anew in Christ Jesus... So that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Executive Pastor Banks preaches that believers are God’s masterpiece—saved by grace and created for good works—calling listeners to receive God’s purpose, resist the enemy’s deceptions, and respond in faith through obedience, worship, prayer, baptism, and service.
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“Ephesians 2:11–22 (Remember that at one time you Gentiles... you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ; for he is our peace).”
A sermon centered on the question "Is there a space here for me?" using Psalm 139 and Ephesians 2 to affirm that God knows and includes every person, that Christ has broken down walls of hostility, and that the church is called to embody peaceable difference, welcome, and belonging.
John Wesley
"Without God in the world." Eph. 2:12. 1. Perhaps these words might be more properly translated, Atheists in the world. This seems to be a little stronger expression than "without God in the world," which sounds nearly negative, and does not necessarily imply any more than…
Read the full text“When we were far off, we have been now brought near through the blood of Jesus Christ.”
A Sunday worship service that included Psalms reading, announcements, a baby dedication and communion, and a sermon from Acts 1:4–8 calling the congregation to wait on God’s promise, trust His timing, endure the preparation process, and expect Holy Spirit power to be sent so they can witness locally and globally.
“In the spirit of Ephesians 2: Christ has broken down every wall that separates us, calling us to live as instruments of peace and love.”
A sermon centered on the question "Is there a space here for me?" using Psalm 139 and Ephesians 2 to affirm that God knows and includes every person, that Christ has broken down walls of hostility, and that the church is called to embody peaceable difference, welcome, and belonging.
“The Bible identifies Jesus as our peace; he is our peace.”
A Sunday service call to unity and spiritual maturity, urging the congregation to surrender to God, submit to His authority, and serve one another in humble love. The sermon draws on Ephesians 4 to encourage faith, fellowship, stewardship, and active participation in church life and outreach.
“Paraphrase: “the middle wall of partition has been broken down.””
A Bible study exposition of Judges 6 focused on Gideon's call: Israel's oppression due to idolatry, Gideon's reluctance and request for a sign, God's reassurance ('I will be with thee'), and practical applications about calling, faith, and obedience.
“For he is our peace, who hath made both one.”
A Bible teaching on the theme “The Church, Glorious and Triumphant” defining the church as the called-out assembly built on the confession of Christ, explaining what makes the church glorious (the glory of Christ, equality, and a bond of love) and stressing practical outworkings: genuine fellowship, baptism of the Holy Ghost, nurturing new converts, and growth in love and holiness.
“In the spirit of Ephesians 2, Christ has broken down every wall that separates us, calling us to unity and peace.”
A sermon centered on the question "Is there a space here for me?" using Psalm 139 and Ephesians 2 to affirm that God knows and includes every person, that Christ has broken down walls of hostility, and that the church is called to embody peaceable difference, welcome, and belonging.
““Christ is our peace; his flesh has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall that is the hostility between us.” (paraphrase)”
A sermon centered on the question "Is there a space here for me?" using Psalm 139 and Ephesians 2 to affirm that God knows and includes every person, that Christ has broken down walls of hostility, and that the church is called to embody peaceable difference, welcome, and belonging.
“For Christ himself has brought peace by breaking down the wall of hostility, making peace between Jews and Gentiles and creating in himself one new people, so that both groups are reconciled to God and built together as a holy temple.”
A live online Sunday message encouraging the Deeper global family to engage in worship, giving, and prayer while declaring that the church and individuals are entering a new season. The preacher explains that intensified opposition and spiritual warfare often indicate a revealed future and an assignment from God, using the Apostle Paul's life as a case study, and closes with an invitation to faith in Christ.
“For through him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.”
A call to live a vision-driven Christian life by receiving how God sees us and embracing the mission He has for us. The sermon explains the believer's identity and inheritance, issues a call to salvation, encourages faithful giving, and urges commitment to discipleship and church community.
“You are no longer strangers or outsiders; God used the apostles and prophets as the foundation with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone, building a holy temple.”
A Family Sunday message about ‘Welcome Home’: invite Jesus into your home and heart, allow his presence to transform you, and trust (walk on) Jesus’ spoken word even when you can’t see the proof.
“fit them together to become a habitation for me to abide in”
Pastor Jim preaches about hope as a present reality—Christ in us that enables believers to 'radiate' hope—calling the congregation to receive formation (not just fixes), stand on the foundation of the church, and agree in prayer and prophetic declaration for renewal, restoration, and spiritual outpouring.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.