27 sermons preach from Ephesians 2 — 23 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 4 from the classic library.
“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.”
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“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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“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.
““By grace you have been saved through faith; 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.
“Pati si Paul nagsabing, 'we are saved by grace through faith.'”
Sermon teaching on the condition of the world across three eras—past, present, and future—calling Christians to recognize signs of moral and spiritual decline, to be prepared for the coming tribulation and rapture, and to ensure salvation through the full gospel (Christ's death, burial and resurrection), repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
“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.
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“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.
“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.
““I am his workmanship” (we are his workmanship, created for good works).”
Elder Jonathan Banks teaches on the 'unstoppable kingdom' of God, using the Lord's Prayer as a framework to explain kinship with God, kingdom authority, and practical kingdom living. He emphasizes God's immutability—creator, provider, sustainer, perfecter—and the secret that believers are included as joint heirs and co-workers in God's redeeming plan.
“I am God's workmanship, his handiwork, born anew in Christ to do his work.”
Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that our identity is rooted in God’s redemptive work and calls Christians to embrace the implications of being redeemed: humility, ongoing transformation, righteous living, freedom from condemnation, heavenly citizenship, and awareness of spiritual opposition.
“For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that true identity and freedom are found in Jesus and rooted in Scripture. He critiques cultural identity trends, urges believers to allow the Word to discern spirit and soul, calls for authentic conversion (acknowledging Christ as Lord), and outlines the privileges and responsibilities of being in Christ — including sanctification, bold cultural engagement, and living as God’s workmanship empowered by grace.
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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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
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.