Baptist Expositor

In this expository sermon on Ephesians 5:19–21 (cf. Colossians 3:16), the preacher continues Paul's teaching on the Spirit-filled life by examining the remaining fruits of the Spirit's filling in God's house. Having previously considered the ministry of Spirit-filled singing, this message focuses on the believer's spirit of thanksgiving and mutual submission. Paul teaches that a Spirit-fille...

In this expository sermon on Ephesians 5:19–21, the preacher continues Paul's teaching on the Spirit-filled life. Having previously considered the command to "be filled with the Spirit," this message focuses on the fruit that flows from a Spirit-filled, Word-filled believer. Paul shows that the Spirit's filling produces harmony in God's house (Eph. 5:19–21), harmony at home (Eph. 5:22&...

Exposition of the command to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

In this expository sermon on Ephesians 5:15–18, the preacher expounds Paul's practical exhortations concerning the believer's Christian walk. In these verses, Paul calls believers to walk in wisdom. This involves being circumspect, redeeming the time, and being sober and Spirit-filled.

In this expository sermon on Ephesians 5:7–14, the preacher explains Paul's call for believers to walk in the light. This is also a practical outworking of the command to be "followers of God" (Vs. 1). The word 'light' appears 5 times in these verses. Light is a part of God's very character so it makes sense that as His children we would walk in the light.

Expository preaching of Ephesians 5:4-6. This is the 3rd time we encounter the word 'walk' in this practical section of Ephesians. In this section, the Apostle now issues a call for us to walk in love. This walk is connected with a life of strict separation from the sensual sins of the flesh.

This is the 3rd time we encounter the word 'walk' in this practical section of Ephesians. In this section the Apostle now issues a call for us to walk in love. As we will see, this is connected with a life of strict separation from the sensual sins of the flesh.

This section (Vs. 25-32): The Apostle Paul now practically applies the "put off" and "put on" principle he has just discussed (Vs. 22-24) to the everyday lives of the believers. Some wrongly conclude that the Christian life is all about doctrine/theory and fails to impact one's daily life. This couldn't be further from the truth! The truth of God's Word has a transforming effect on our entire live...

This section (Vs. 25-32): The Apostle Paul now practically applies the "put off" and "put on" principle he has just discussed (Vs. 22-24) to the everyday lives of the believers. Some wrongly conclude that the Christian life is all about doctrine/theory and fails to impact one's daily life. This couldn't be further from the truth! The truth of God's Word has a transforming effect on our entire live...

The Apostle Paul exhorts the believers concerning another major facet of their walk. In the first part of the chapter the exhortation was to "walk worthy" (Vs. 1). This second section really continues that general theme with a strong emphasis on the need to walk distinctly. We are called to a distinct and separated walk as God's people – a life that is different to the way we used to live. I...

Being saved and baptized is not the finish line—it's the beginning of the Christian life. This message explores God's call to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, guarding against spiritual drift and false teaching. Discover practical, biblical steps for spiritual growth: reading and obeying God's Word, prayer, faithful church involvement, submission to biblical authority, and...

Christianity is not a religion. Religion can change outward behaviour, but only Christ can transform the heart. Through Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, we learn that every person—no matter how moral or religious—must be born again to enter God's kingdom. The new birth is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit, received not by works, baptism, or religious rituals, but by faith alo...

Expository preaching of Ephesians 4:7-16. The key theme in this section is unity (See Vs. 3 and 13). Paul now outlines the leadership/ministry gifts Christ has bestowed upon the church to help preserve this unity.

Expository preaching of Ephesians 4:1-6. We now enter the second major part of the Epistle dealing with the believer's walk. We go from position to practice, doctrine to duty, beliefs to behavior, creed to conduct, worldview to walk etc… Truth is transforming! There are somewhere in the order of 41 imperatives/commands (according to H. Hoehner) in this section. In this lesson we consider th...

Expository teaching of Ephesians 3:14-21. The first recorded prayer of the Epistle is in chapter 1:15-23 where the Apostle prays for their spiritual enlightenment. Now he prays for their spiritual empowerment. This prayer is one of the most majestic in the New Testament. A.T. Robertson comments, "Nowhere does Paul sound such depths of spiritual emotion or rise to such heights of spiritual passion...

Exposition of the Epistle to the Ephesians. In chapter 2:11-22, Paul has explained how God has united Jew and Gentile in one body through Christ's work on the cross. In this section ( Eph. 3:1-13 ), Paul will further elaborate on this theme.

Expository preaching of Ephesians 2:19-22. The Apostle Paul describes the church of God, made up of Jew and Gentile, under several figures. The main figure of the church is that of a building. Important lessons for every Christian concerning their relationship to Christ's church.

Expository preaching of Ephesians 2:11-19. These verses delve further into other facets of our salvation. Central to the theme of this section is that fact that saved Jews and saved Gentiles have been united in one body. In short, we have been reconciled to God and to each other through Christ's work on the cross.

Expository preaching of Ephesians 2:8-10. Paul further expands on the theme of the riches of God's grace in Vs. 7 and his brief mention of salvation by grace in the parenthesis of Vs. 5. In these verses he explains that salvation is all of God's grace and has nothing to do with human works or efforts.

Expository preaching from Ephesians 2:1–7. In this passage, Paul explains how sinners who deserve nothing but God's wrath become trophies of His grace. Once dead in trespasses and sins, following the course of this world and fulfilling the desires of the flesh, we were separated from God and under His righteous judgment. Yet through His rich mercy, great love, and amazing grace, God has made...

Message examining the biblical basis for church membership, drawing from Acts 2:41–47 and supporting principles from throughout the New Testament. In an age when many Christians view church as optional, this sermon explores why God designed believers to be committed members of a local New Testament church. We consider the biblical reasons for church membership, including the local church's c...

Expository preaching from Philippians 1:27–30. In this passage, Paul exhorts believers to live lives worthy of the Gospel, standing firm as citizens of heaven in a world opposed to Christ. He challenges the church to maintain unity, striving together with one spirit and one mind for the faith of the Gospel rather than allowing division to hinder its advance. Paul also reminds believers that...

Exposition of Paul's first recorded prayer for the Ephesian Church. The second is recorded in 3:14-21. He prays that they might know the spiritual wealth they have in Christ.

Exposition of Ephesians 1:8-14. Verse 3-14 are all one sentence in the Greek text indicating that they are one unit of thought. They reveal the many facets of our salvation. It is like picking up a beautiful jewel, holding it to the light and looking at it from different angles, and enjoying its various sparkles and flashes of color. These verses continue to unfold the blessings we have received i...

Exposition of Ephesians 1:4-7 . Verse 3-14 are all one sentence in the Greek text indicating that they are one unit of thought. They reveal the many facets of our salvation. It is like picking up a beautiful jewel, holding it to the light and looking at it from different angles, and enjoying its various sparkles and flashes of color.