Ephesians 5:20
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Giving thanks always - God is continually loading you with his benefits; you deserve nothing of his kindness; therefore give him thanks for his unmerited bounties. God and the Father - That is: God, who is your Father, and the Father of mercies. See the observations on the Greek article at the end of this epistle. In the name of our Lord Jesus - He is the only mediator; and through him alone can ye approach to God; and it is for his sake only that God will hear your prayers or receive your praises.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
thanks . . . for all things--even for adversities; also for blessings, unknown as well as known (Col 3:17; Th1 5:18). unto God and the Father--the Fountain of every blessing in Creation, Providence, Election, and Redemption. Lord Jesus Christ--by whom all things, even distresses, become ours (Rom 8:35, Rom 8:37; Co1 3:20-23).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands,.... This is an instance, explaining the above general rule; which subjection lies in honour and reverence, Eph 5:33, and in obedience; they should think well of their husbands, speak becomingly to them, and respectfully of them; the wife should take care of the family, and family affairs, according to the husband's will; should imitate him in what is good, and bear with that which is not so agreeable; she should not curiously inquire into his business, but leave the management of it to him; she should help and assist in caring and providing for the family; and should abide with him in prosperity and adversity, and do nothing without his will and consent: and this subjection is only to her husband; not to any other man, nor to her children, nor to her servants, or any brought into her house; and this consideration should render the subjection more easy, voluntary, and cheerful: and which is but reasonable that it should be; as may be gathered from the time, matter, and end of the woman's creation, she was made after him, out of him, and for him; and from her fall, and being first in the transgression; and from her being the weaker and inferior sex; and from the profitableness and comeliness of it; and the credit of religion requires it, that so the word of God be not blasphemed: wherefore it follows, as unto the Lord; that is, either as the Lord has commanded, that so it should be, showing a regard to his precepts; or as in the sight of the Lord, and so yielding it sincerely and heartily; or in things pertaining to the Lord, which are consistent with the law of the Lord, and the Gospel of Christ; and in like manner as the church is subject to Christ, her Lord and husband, as follows.
Ephesians 5:20
Children of Light
19Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Always Giving Thanks (Tamil)
By Zac Poonen4.2K1:04:05GEN 50:20ROM 8:28EPH 5:20PHP 2:141TH 5:18REV 3:7This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a spirit of thankfulness and praise, even in the face of challenges and false accusations. It highlights how God can use difficult situations, jealousy, and forgetfulness of others to fulfill His purpose in our lives, teaching us to trust Him and give thanks always. The message encourages believers to shine as lights in a dark world, free from grumbling and complaining, and to rely on the Holy Spirit for strength and victory.
The Full Resurrection Power of Christ
By Keith Daniel2.4K1:07:52Resurrection PowerGratitudeResurrection LifePSA 100:4JHN 3:16ACT 3:19ROM 10:92CO 5:17EPH 5:20PHP 4:6COL 3:171TH 5:16HEB 13:15Keith Daniel emphasizes the significance of gratitude and the full resurrection power of Christ in the lives of believers. He encourages the congregation to maintain their high standards of faith and to continually offer praise to God, which empowers them and strengthens their faith. Daniel shares personal anecdotes and testimonies to illustrate the transformative power of worship and the necessity of repentance and belief in the risen Christ for salvation. He concludes by urging everyone to commit their lives to God and to embrace a lifestyle of thanksgiving, which leads to spiritual strength and joy.
Couples Night - Part 10
By Keith Daniel2.1K05:39PRO 3:5ISA 41:10MAT 25:21JHN 3:3EPH 5:20PHP 2:3COL 3:161TH 5:17JAS 5:161PE 5:7The sermon emphasizes the importance of being born again and committing one's life to Christ. It highlights the gratitude for the opportunity to preach and the hope of returning to share the faith with loved ones. The speaker expresses deep appreciation for his wife's Christlike character and the privilege of having her as the mother of his children. The sermon concludes with a prayer for spiritual growth, protection, and blessings for all present.
(Through the Bible) Ephesians 5-6
By Chuck Smith2.1K1:15:26EPH 4:32EPH 5:3EPH 5:8EPH 5:20EPH 5:25EPH 5:33In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of forgiveness and walking in love as believers. He emphasizes that before instructing believers on how to live, the Bible first lays the foundation of God's love, grace, and blessings. The preacher highlights that God's forgiveness is our example, and we are called to be followers of God in forgiving others. He also mentions that holding bitterness and animosity in our hearts can harm our mental health, emphasizing the importance of having a forgiving spirit.
Waterloo Conference - Part 4
By Colin Anderson1.3K46:36CommunityGratitudeBible ConferencePSA 107:1EPH 5:20PHP 1:3COL 3:151TH 5:18Colin Anderson emphasizes gratitude in his sermon, repeatedly expressing thanks to the audience for their presence and engagement. He highlights the importance of acknowledging others and fostering a sense of community through appreciation. The repetitive nature of his thanks serves to reinforce the value of connection and support among individuals. Anderson's message encourages listeners to cultivate a spirit of thankfulness in their own lives.
Give Thanksgiving to God Part 1
By Chuck Smith1.2K25:03Thanksgiving1CH 16:34PSA 136:1MAT 6:33ROM 8:28EPH 5:20COL 3:151TH 5:18In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith teaches on the importance of giving thanks to God. He begins by discussing Psalm 136, which is an antiphonal Psalm meant to be sung back and forth between the priest and the congregation. The Psalm highlights God's mighty acts, such as dividing the Red Sea, leading the Israelites through the wilderness, and defeating great kings. Pastor Chuck emphasizes the enduring and deep mercy of God, which is demonstrated through His creative acts and His faithfulness to His people. He encourages listeners to recognize and give thanks for God's mercy, which endures forever.
A Thankful Heart
By Chuck Smith1.2K25:06HeartEXO 16:2ACT 16:231CO 10:10EPH 5:20PHP 2:14COL 3:151TH 5:18In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. He shares stories from the Bible, such as Paul and Silas praising God in prison and Daniel giving thanks despite facing discrimination. Pastor Chuck also highlights Jesus as our ultimate example of giving thanks, as he gave thanks before feeding the multitude and at the Last Supper. The message encourages listeners to develop a habit of gratitude and to trust that good can come out of any situation when we choose to give thanks.
Removing the Stumbling Blocks - Part 2
By Dan Augsburger1.2K43:411SA 1:11DAN 10:12LUK 11:8ROM 8:28ROM 12:122CO 12:7EPH 5:20PHP 4:61TH 5:17This sermon emphasizes the importance of persisting in prayer and praising God in all circumstances. It shares stories from the Bible, like Hannah's persistence in prayer for a child, Elijah's persistence for rain, and Joseph's journey of surrender leading to blessings. The speaker also shares personal experiences highlighting how God works in mysterious ways for our good, even in challenging situations. The key message is to trust God's timing, persist in prayer, and praise Him in all things, knowing that He is working for our good.
Faith Results in Thankfulness
By Zac Poonen1.1K1:00:52JON 2:9MAT 6:33ROM 4:20EPH 5:20HEB 8:10This sermon emphasizes the importance of faith in the New Covenant, highlighting the need to understand and believe in the promises of God. It contrasts the downward spiral of unthankfulness and lack of faith with the upward trajectory of giving thanks and praising God, leading to experiencing the glory of God. The message encourages a lifestyle of gratitude, faith, and praise, trusting in God's control over all things and His faithfulness to fulfill His promises.
The Ingredients of Closet Prayer
By Al Whittinghill1.1K1:03:16Private PrayerISA 45:11MAT 6:33LUK 18:1EPH 5:20COL 4:21TH 5:171TI 2:8The video is a sermon on the importance of prayer in the Christian life. The speaker emphasizes that prayer is essential and nothing else can take its place. They quote various scriptures that highlight the significance of prayer, such as praying without ceasing and giving thanks in everything. The speaker also mentions the power of prayer and how it aligns with God's will and purposes. They encourage the audience to actively engage in prayer and to have faith in God's ability to answer their prayers.
Reflect the Light of the Son
By Arno Stegen1.0K1:01:53Son Of GodMAT 5:16MAT 12:36EPH 5:3EPH 5:8EPH 5:201JN 1:5In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking in the light and avoiding the works of darkness. He shares a story of a man who was converted and became a preacher of the gospel. The preacher also discusses the prevalence of silly talk and coarse jesting in society and how it goes against the teachings of the Bible. He highlights the need to be connected to God, who is always close by and a source of light. Additionally, the preacher mentions the decline of church attendance in some countries and the need to bring the gospel to far away nations.
The Church
By Charles E. Fuller93751:50ChurchACT 1:8EPH 1:4EPH 2:14EPH 4:1EPH 5:20EPH 6:11PHP 1:6In this sermon, the speaker provides an outline of the book of Ephesians, focusing on the theme of the church. The sermon is divided into six chapters, with the first three being doctrinal and the last three practical. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the origin and construction of the church, as well as the believers' walk, worship, and warfare. The sermon also highlights the eternal nature of the church, as it was conceived in the mind of the Trinity before the foundation of the world.
Week of Meetings 1974-02 Romans 1:21
By James R. Cochrane80143:08PSA 40:5ACT 16:25ROM 8:282CO 4:8EPH 5:18EPH 5:201TH 5:16In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing 2 Timothy 3:1, which warns of perilous times in the last days where people will be lovers of themselves and money. The speaker then shares a personal anecdote about a man named Mr. Peterkin and a young man in a park. Mr. Peterkin teaches the young man the importance of gratitude and saying thank you. The speaker reflects on the beauty of God's creation and expresses gratitude for a nation that sets aside a day to give thanks to God.
5) Our Father in Heaven Gives Us Wisdom (Kannada)
By Zac Poonen7751:03:45LUK 1:53ACT 2:23ROM 8:28EPH 5:20JAS 1:5This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from God through prayer, highlighting the necessity of faith and humility. It discusses how asking for wisdom is crucial as it leads to acquiring everything else we need. The sermon also touches on the significance of confessing sins, seeking forgiveness, and having faith in God's ability to turn all situations for our good, even when faced with challenges or evil intentions from others.
This World Is Not Our Place
By Peter Masters71543:09EPH 5:20COL 3:17HEB 13:13This sermon emphasizes the believer's stance towards the world, urging them to leave behind the sinful aspects of the world and go forth to Christ outside the camp. It highlights the need to dissociate from the world's values and pleasures, focusing on praising God continually and engaging in Christian service. The message stresses the importance of not seeking to restore the world but to focus on the eternal city to come and to offer the sacrifice of praise to God.
The Measure of God's Love
By Paris Reidhead68833:44Love Of GodISA 53:5MAT 5:48MAT 22:37JHN 3:16ROM 6:23ROM 8:1EPH 5:20In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of sin and its consequences, emphasizing that the penalty for sin is death. However, God did not send His Son into the world to condemn it, but rather to offer forgiveness and eternal life to those who believe in Him. The preacher highlights the measure of God's love, stating that God loved the world so much that He gave His only begotten Son. The sermon also emphasizes the nature of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and how Jesus Christ pleased the Father and was the only one who could fulfill the law's penalty for sin.
Nothing Without Him
By Basilea Schlink60504:35Radio ShowJHN 15:5ROM 7:4GAL 5:22EPH 5:20In this sermon, Basilio Schlink emphasizes the importance of maintaining a close relationship with Jesus in order to bear lasting fruit in our lives. He references the Apostle Paul's writings in the seventh chapter of Romans to highlight the significance of this relationship. Schlink encourages listeners to pause and speak words of love to Jesus while working, in order to stay connected to Him and ensure that their work bears fruit for Him. He concludes by emphasizing the need for constant communication with Jesus, comparing it to a marriage where lack of communication leads to the destruction of love and the relationship.
Do Everything Without Complaining
By Zac Poonen5811:22:30PSA 66:10ROM 6:62CO 1:3EPH 5:20PHP 2:5This sermon emphasizes the importance of young people embracing God's preparation through trials and challenges, highlighting the examples of Mary, Joseph, and David. It encourages a life of faith, gratitude, and grace in speech, even in the face of difficulties, as God works all things for good. The message stresses the value of enduring trials to develop a ministry and to be a light in a crooked world, drawing lessons from biblical figures who faced hardships but remained faithful.
With Christ We Can Do Everything
By Zac Poonen50342:221SA 10:6MAL 2:15EPH 4:31EPH 5:18EPH 5:20EPH 6:4PHP 4:4PHP 4:13COL 4:6This sermon emphasizes two important lessons for Christians: the need to recognize that without Christ, we can do nothing of eternal value, and the assurance that with Christ, we can accomplish everything God has planned for our lives. It challenges believers to seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit to live a life that honors God, transform relationships, and fulfill God's purposes, even in seemingly impossible situations.
The Father Himself Loves You
By Basilea Schlink47604:35Radio Show1CH 16:34PSA 100:4PSA 136:1EPH 5:20PHP 4:6COL 3:171TH 5:18In this sermon, Basilia Schling emphasizes the importance of thanking God for His love and the blessings He has bestowed upon us. She highlights how often we ignore or only half-heartedly love God, causing Him grief. Schling reminds us that God is a Father of love who has planned every beautiful aspect of the world for our enjoyment. She urges listeners to make a new start by expressing gratitude to God for both pleasant and unpleasant things, as this will draw us closer to His heart and bring Him happiness. Ultimately, a thankful heart has no room for sadness and despair, and thankfulness and praise can lead to a closer relationship with our heavenly Father.
The Believer's Hope
By Major Ian Thomas1157:21Assurance in ChristFaith2CH 20:12ISA 41:10JHN 14:13ROM 8:312CO 12:9EPH 5:20PHP 4:61TH 5:162TI 1:12HEB 11:1Major Ian Thomas emphasizes the believer's hope in Christ, illustrating how true assurance comes from recognizing our inadequacy and relying on God's sufficiency. He recounts the story of Jehoshaphat, who learned to turn to God in times of crisis, demonstrating that faith involves not just belief but active appropriation of God's promises. Thomas encourages believers to abandon self-reliance and embrace a life led by Christ, who empowers us to face challenges with confidence and praise. The sermon highlights the importance of understanding our identity in Christ and the transformative power of faith in action.
Blessings of Gratitude
By E.A. Adeboye1PSA 95:2LUK 17:11EPH 5:20COL 3:171TH 5:18E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of showing appreciation to God for His blessings, highlighting the story of the ten lepers where only one returned to thank Jesus. Believers often take God's blessings for granted, assuming His continuous favor without gratitude. The sermon urges believers to express thanksgiving boldly, worship in surrender, and thank God sincerely from the heart to make blessings permanent and experience restoration.
What Do You Do When You're Overwhelmed?
By David Wilkerson0ThanksgivingOvercoming OverwhelmPSA 30:12PSA 95:2PSA 100:4PSA 107:22PSA 116:17EPH 5:20PHP 4:6COL 3:151TH 5:18HEB 13:15David Wilkerson shares his personal struggle with feeling overwhelmed and at the end of his rope, expressing his frustrations to God. In a moment of despair, the Holy Spirit prompted him to offer a 'sacrifice of thanksgiving' for all that God has done and will do, shifting his perspective from complaint to gratitude. He emphasizes the importance of giving thanks even in difficult times, citing various scriptures that encourage a heart of thanksgiving. Wilkerson concludes that turning to thanksgiving can bring peace and assurance amidst life's battles.
The Father
By F.B. Meyer0God as FatherGrace and PeaceMAT 11:27ROM 8:15EPH 1:2EPH 1:17EPH 2:18EPH 3:14EPH 4:5EPH 5:20EPH 6:23F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of recognizing God as our Father to fully experience His grace and peace, which are essential for our spiritual well-being. He illustrates how Jesus lived in constant communion with the Father, drawing strength and guidance from Him, and encourages believers to adopt a similar relationship. Meyer highlights the glory of being children of God and the access we have to the Father through prayer, urging us to appreciate the depth of this relationship. He reminds us that all earthly fatherhoods reflect the divine Fatherhood, and that gratitude should be our response to all circumstances, trusting in God's perfect love. Ultimately, he assures that the peace of God will envelop our hearts as we embrace our identity as His children.
Psalms 100
By Chuck Smith0GratitudeThankfulnessPSA 95:2PSA 100:4PSA 107:1PSA 136:1ROM 1:21EPH 5:20PHP 4:6COL 3:151TH 5:18JAS 1:17Chuck Smith emphasizes the contrast between unthankful and thankful individuals, illustrating how an ungrateful person is often miserable and burdensome to be around, while a thankful person brings joy and appreciation into relationships. He highlights that ingratitude is condemned by God, as seen in Romans 1, and encourages self-reflection on our own attitudes of appreciation. Smith also discusses the importance of thanksgiving to God, noting that true praise invites God's presence and blessings, as exemplified by David's life of gratitude.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Giving thanks always - God is continually loading you with his benefits; you deserve nothing of his kindness; therefore give him thanks for his unmerited bounties. God and the Father - That is: God, who is your Father, and the Father of mercies. See the observations on the Greek article at the end of this epistle. In the name of our Lord Jesus - He is the only mediator; and through him alone can ye approach to God; and it is for his sake only that God will hear your prayers or receive your praises.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
thanks . . . for all things--even for adversities; also for blessings, unknown as well as known (Col 3:17; Th1 5:18). unto God and the Father--the Fountain of every blessing in Creation, Providence, Election, and Redemption. Lord Jesus Christ--by whom all things, even distresses, become ours (Rom 8:35, Rom 8:37; Co1 3:20-23).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands,.... This is an instance, explaining the above general rule; which subjection lies in honour and reverence, Eph 5:33, and in obedience; they should think well of their husbands, speak becomingly to them, and respectfully of them; the wife should take care of the family, and family affairs, according to the husband's will; should imitate him in what is good, and bear with that which is not so agreeable; she should not curiously inquire into his business, but leave the management of it to him; she should help and assist in caring and providing for the family; and should abide with him in prosperity and adversity, and do nothing without his will and consent: and this subjection is only to her husband; not to any other man, nor to her children, nor to her servants, or any brought into her house; and this consideration should render the subjection more easy, voluntary, and cheerful: and which is but reasonable that it should be; as may be gathered from the time, matter, and end of the woman's creation, she was made after him, out of him, and for him; and from her fall, and being first in the transgression; and from her being the weaker and inferior sex; and from the profitableness and comeliness of it; and the credit of religion requires it, that so the word of God be not blasphemed: wherefore it follows, as unto the Lord; that is, either as the Lord has commanded, that so it should be, showing a regard to his precepts; or as in the sight of the Lord, and so yielding it sincerely and heartily; or in things pertaining to the Lord, which are consistent with the law of the Lord, and the Gospel of Christ; and in like manner as the church is subject to Christ, her Lord and husband, as follows.