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Sermons from Galatians & Ephesians

Galatians Verse-by-Verse  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     My thanks to Warren W. Weirsbe and James Burton Coffman for their commentary thoughts.  Most of the material below is from them.

Galatians 1:1-10      ...PDF     ...PPT               Galatians 4:1-20      ...PDF     ...PPT
Galatians 1:11-24   ...PDF     ...PPT               Galatians 4:21-31   ...PDF     ...PPT
Galatians 2:1-10      ...PDF     ...PPT               Galatians 5:1-12      ...PDF     ...PPT
Galatians 2:11-21   ...PDF     ...PPT               Galatians 5:13-26   ...PDF     ...PPT
Galatians 3:1-14      ...PDF     ...PPT               Galatians 6:1-10      ...PDF     ...PPT
Galatians 3:15-29   ...PDF     ...PPT               Galatians 6-11-18  ...PDF     ...PPT

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 ------------------------------ Sermons arranged in Bible order, then by scripture text. ------------------------------
Galatians  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expository Lesson (Galatians 1:11-2:21)
     A look at the first major section of Paul's letter to the Galatians.    PDF
 
Galatians 1:11-24 (Gal. 1:11-24)
     Paul did not invent the gospel, nor received it from men. It came to him from Jesus Christ.     PDF     
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Evaders of Truth (Galatians 1:7)
     Some sad tactics people use to evade the truth.     PDF
 
A Proof of the Resurrection: The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus (Galatians 1:11-24)
     No one could have converted Saul of Tarsus except a resurrected Jesus.     PDF
 
Grace and Law (Galatians 3:1-7)
     The uselessness of practicing the Law for salvation.     PDF

God Sent Forth His Son  (Galatians 4:1-4)
     This text is all about Jesus Christ.  A wonderful text to understand the fulfillment of Christ's coming.     PDF   

The Blessings of Sonship (Galatians 4:4-7)
     This lesson is about the blessings of sonship, rather than the process of adoption.     PDF

Let's Talk About Christmas (Galatians 4:10; Colossians 2:16)
     A brief look at Christmas historically and religiously speaking with advice.     PDF
 
Falling from Grace (Galatians 5:1-7)
     The Bible teaches the possibility that Christians can forfeit their salvation and lose the hope of eternal life.     PDF      

Spiritual Drop-Outs  (Galatians 5:1-7)
     God desires the salvation of all people.  He does not delight in spiritual drop-outs.     PDF     PPT    

You Were Running Well--What Happened?  (Galatians 5:1-8)
     At one time the Galatian Christians were doing well, but something happened.     PDF   

The Flesh vs. The Spirit  (Galatians 5:13-26)
     Some thoughts on living a life after the teachings of the Holy Spirit.     PDF   

The Fruit of the Spirit  (Galatians 5:16-25)
     Love     PDF   
     Joy     PDF     PPT   
     Peace     PDF   
     Patience     PDF     PPT   
     Kindness     PDF   
     Goodness     PDF     PPT   
     Faithfulness     PDF     PPT   
     Gentleness     PDF     PPT
     Self-control     PDF   

Overcoming Envy  (Galatians 5:22-26)
     Envy is a very common sin, but sometimes goes unnoticed.     PDF     PPT    

Spiritual Maturity (Galatians 6:1)
     What spiritual maturity is and what it is not.     PDF
 
Bear One Another's Burdens  (Galatians 6:1-5)
     Everyone has a burden to carry.  Some burdens are to be shared by others, or borne alone, or given to Jesus.     PDF  

What Are You Planting? (Galatians 6:7-9)
     How we invest our life, that is what we plant, will determine how and what we reap.     PDF     
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The Israel of God (Galatians 6:11-18)
     The church is the spiritual Israel of God.     PDF


Ephesians  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our Heavenly Father (Ephesians 1:1-6)
     We serve a great God! A sermon on the promises and blessings of Eph. 1:1-6.    PDF

Spiritual Blessings in Christ  (Ephesians 1:1-6)
     Five very important blessings (privileges) that every Christian enjoys.     PDF     PPT   

What is Right with the Church - Part 1 (Ephesians 1:3-6)
     It is easy to complain about things, but there are several items that the church is doing well.     
PDF     

What is Right with the Church - Part 2 (Eph. 1:3-6; 1Peter 3:14-16)
     More wonderful characteristics of the Lord's church.     
PDF     

Exposition of Ephesians 1:1-14 (Ephesians 1:1-14)
     What God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit has done for us.    PDF
 
Christ, the Power of God (Ephesians 1:18-23)
     From Les Bonnett.  The knowledge of the inheritance, the manifestation of power, and the dominion of the Lord.     PDF     

Christ and His Church (Ephesians 1:22-23)
     Many wonderful connections between Christ and the church.    PDF
 
Grace, the Three Enemies of (Ephesians 2:1-9)
     My thanks to Max Lucado and his wonderful illustration of the river.     PDF     PPT     

Amazing Grace  (Ephesians 2:1-10)
     The sermon outline comes from the hymn that we sing.     PDF   

We Need Grace (Ephesians 2:4-9)
     A sermon on the need and means of obtaining grace.     PDF

What Grace Demands (Ephesians 2:4-9)
     Grace demands a love and knowledge of the truth, and the obedience of faith.      PDF


God's Plan for Saving Man  (Ephesians 2:8-9)
     Seven important truths of the New testament of God's plan to save mankind.     PDF     PPT   

Remember What You Were
  (Ephesians 2:11-13)
     The Gentiles were spiritually, physically, and politically bankrupt unto God.     PDF    


The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace  (Ephesians 2:13-18)
     A lesson on peace with God, with one another, and with self.     PDF   

Shackled by Racism (Ephesians 2:14-19)
     From Winford Claiborne. Some thoughts on discrimination and the Biblical basis for condemning racism.     PDF     


What the Church Is (Ephesians 2:17-22)
     Nine descriptions of the church.     PDF     PPT     

God's Holy Building (Ephesians 2:19-22)
     The church's form and structure is grand and glorious.    PDF
 
The Church in Promise (Ephesians 3:1-12)
     The church was in the eternal promises of God; here are four fulfilled prophecies.    PDF
 
The Gospel Caper (Ephesians 3:1-13)
     What the mystery is, and the wonderful blessings that come with it.    PDF
 
The Eternal Purpose of God (Ephesians 3:8-12)
     God's eternal purpose was and is to save men through Jesus Christ.    PDF
 
Christ's Church Begins (Ephesians 3:9-11)
     Some initial things that happened when Christ's church began.    PDF
 
God is Able (Ephesians 3:14-21)
     God is always able to do far exceedingly more than we ask or imagine.    PDF    Audio
 
To Know the Love of Christ (Ephesians 3:14-21)
     The apostle Paul has many prayers in the New Testament; here is one of them.     PDF   

Start Dreaming and Keep Praying! (Ephesians 3:14-21)
     The church is always on the edge of greatness or the edge of defeat.    PDF
 
Dreaming the Possible Dream  (Ephesians 3:20-21)
     A sermon based on the popular song, "The Impossible Dream." The Bible says we can do it!     PDF   

Walking in a Worthy Manner  (Ephesians 4:1-3)
     This lesson deals with who is worthy and why.  Walk accordingly!     PDF   

The Seven Ones of Ephesians, Chapter Four  (Ephesians 4:1-6)
     The Bible teaches unity in the one church.  Here are seven things that give that unity.     PDF     PPT    
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The Oneness of the Church (Ephesians 4:1-7)
     A simple but powerful lesson about the one church of the Bible.     PDF     PPT     

What Is the Church? (Ephesians 4:11-13)
     The church is built on God's word, and is a suffering, sharing, universal, maturing church.    PDF
 
The Government of the Church  (Ephesians 4:11-16)
     Jesus founded the church and set it up just the way He wants it.     PDF    

How to Build Up the Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
     Everyone should be interested in church growth. Grow spiritually and numerically.     PDF
 
Ministries in the Church  (Ephesians 4:11-17)
     A review of the roles of deacons, elders, preachers, and members of the church.     PDF   

What I Owe My Home Congregation (Ephesians 4:13-16)
     Those who worship in a particular place have obligations to fulfill.    PDF
 
Satan's Master Strategy (Ephesians 4:17-24)
     Five steps to spiritual destruction and five steps to spiritual success.     PDF  

Overcoming Anger (Ephesians 4:25-27)
     A look at some causes and coping mechanisms for anger.    PDF    PPT    Audio
 
Paul's Two-Day Calendar (Ephesians 4:28-32)
     As we plan our lives we only need be concerned about today, and the (judgment) day to come.     PDF

The Three Gates of the Tongue  (Ephesians 4:28-32)
     Three important rules for our speech in order to be spoken.     PDF

Put Away All Falsehood  (Ephesians 5:25-32)
     What we say is powerful.  Let me suggest what I call the three gates of the tongue.     PDF   

Be An Imitator of God  (Ephesians 5:1-17)
     We have been made in the image of God, it behooves us to live like Him.     PDF   

Are You a "Postage Stamp" Christian? (Ephesians 5:1-10)
     A sermon based on an article from Gus Nichols.    PDF
 
Fellowshipping the Dark Side (Ephesians 5:3-12)
     From Jeff Jenkins. A sermon about spiritual darkness and spiritual light.     PDF     

Simple Lessons on the Spirit (Ephesians 5:15-19)
     Basics from the New Testament about the Holy Spirit.    PDF
 
No Instrumental Music in the Church (Ephesians 5:15-21)
     Building a case as to why the churches of Christ do not use instrumental music in their worship services.     PDF     PPT     

Why the Churches of Christ Do Not Use Instrumental Music (Ephesians 5:15-21)
     One of the most peculiar things about the churches of Christ is their exclusive use of a cappella music. This lesson attempts to explain why.    PDF
 
Sing with the Mouth, Heart, and Mind (Ephesians 5:19)
     Singing is very important in worship. Some thoughts on doing it right.    PDF
 
The Glorious Church (Ephesians 5:23-27)
     The church is a divine institution that is full of glory from many aspects.     PDF

Six Out of Seven tragedies in the Home (Ephesians 6:1-4)
     A word of warning about the negative effects of society on the home/family.    PDF
 
Good Rules for the Family (Ephesians 6:1-4)
     Instructions to the fathers and the children.    PDF
 
Strengthening the Family (Ephesians 6:1-4)
     A lesson using the text that emphasizes what children are to do to help the family unit.     PDF

The Christian Father (Ephesians 6:1-4)
     The Christian father is to live and care for his family, takes responsibility, is impartial with his children, and is a worthy example.     PDF

Slaves are to be Obedient (Ephesians 6:5-9)
     This lesson views slaves in the employer-employee relationship.    PDF

What Makes a Church Strong? (Ephesians 6:10-12)
     Six things that will help make any congregation a spiritually strong church.     PDF     
 
Be Strong in the Lord (Ephesians 6:10-17)
     From this text, we study what Paul says about how to be strong in the Lord.     PDF

The Tools of Satan (Ephesians 6:12-17)
     In our fight against wickedness we need to know what Satan will offer us.    PDF
 
Get Ready to Fight!  (Ephesians 6:13-17)
     The struggle is not against flesh and blood.  We need powerful armor!     PDF  

The Armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-17)
     Offensive and defensive weapons to use in the fight against temptation and sin.    PDF
 
Some Mysteries in the Church (Ephesians 6:18-20)
     Some mysteries about life, that God doesn't understand.    PDF
 
 
Sermons by Swango
Copyright 2021 by Gregory L. Swango
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