Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 4:15

This week, we will be walking through the book of Ephesians, hitting on its major themes, and looking at what it means to be men who are strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Written by J.R. Hudberg

The single command Jesus gave his followers before igniting his movement was “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised...” (Acts 1:4). He was telling them to wait and then move with the Spirit. For a movement to accomplish God's mission, it must be guided by the Spirit of God. We want to challenge every leader at Exponential with the big idea of Spirit-filled: Moving With The Spirit.

This seven-day plan helps believers learn to think, act, and live like Jesus. Each day explores an important aspect of His character, such as humility, obedience, love, and truth, demonstrating how to incorporate these qualities into everyday life. Discover the peace and power that come from walking with the mind of Christ.

Is your gift louder than your character? Have you ever wondered about the dangers of elevating gifting over character? In church worship and tech teams, visible gifts can easily overshadow hidden areas of immaturity, pride, or sin. This seven-day reading plan unpacks 7 questions that Jesus Christ asks, illustrating why fruit must always lead, and the kind of inner life that allows your gift to serve God and His people as He intended.

In this 7-day devotional plan, church expert Thom Rainer shows how crucial, radical, heartfelt, and biblical commitments of church members provide the soil for congregations to grow and flourish like many could only dream. Five radical decisions by members supply the fuel for a community to thrive under God’s blessing. Become encouraged and equipped to be a part of the amazing things God wants to do through your local church.

God builds His kingdom through families. From the beginning, the family stood at the center of His design for human life and society. Through the story of Scripture we see how God works through households, generations, and relationships to accomplish His purposes. Within this family, we grow together. We encourage one another, speak truth in love, and support each other as God forms us into the likeness of Christ. This reading plan explores how believers learn to love one another and move together toward maturity in the household of God.

What did Jesus say about serving? What does serving look like? Is serving optional for the disciple of Jesus? Serving is a pivotal characteristic of our Master, Jesus. Since this was so important to Him, and since He served better than anyone else ever has or will, it is critical that men know what He was talking about, and we will take this week to explore it. Written by Tim Bergmann.

Parenting is a difficult task. Yet, it is the very first commandment God gave Adam and Eve when He created them: to be fruitful and multiply. As Christian parents, we are supposed to raise our children to honor the Lord. While it is not easy, there are tools that God gave us to do it right. This devotional will equip you with the knowledge necessary to be a godly parent.

Gratitude is the beginning of contentment and a barrier to envy. "The Gratitude Shift - Embracing Six Gifts You Already Have" takes us on a journey of reflection, leading to a fresh new perspective to build gratitude in our hearts. This uplifting devotional encourages consistent gratitude expression to God and will help to cultivate a thankful heart for some remarkable gifts He has already given all of us.

The world changes at a high speed. But in Hope Global, eight core values guide our church through the different seasons. In this devotion, we will highlight our core values each day through Scripture, reflection, and prayer. The devotionals invite our members to realign their lives with God’s purposes: to be motivated by the Gospel, shaped by His Word, empowered by the Spirit, committed to discipleship, passionate for people, rooted in the church family, engaged in church planting, and intentional in raising leaders. Together, they provide a biblical foundation for fulfilling God's vision for our church.

Marriage is what you make it—for richer or for poorer, for better or for worse. But you may not feel like your marriage is all it could be. Thankfully, you don’t have to wonder which choices and behaviors support a flourishing marriage. God has a design for a loving, lasting, thriving marriage. No matter what you’ve been through, it’s still possible to be and to stay in love.

“If God changes lives, why is mine stuck in the mud?” Have you ever wondered something like that? Christians know they’re “new creatures” in Christ, but what happens when it feels like change—true change—is just not possible? In this nine-part study, Pastor Chip Ingram walks us through the biblical answer: Yes, you really CAN change! Get started now!

If you follow Jesus, the Holy Spirit has empowered you with spiritual gifts for his glory. Are you actively using them for the benefit of others? Do you feel like you’re misapplying them? This study dives into what spiritual gifts are, how God will use your gifts, and how to connect with other Christians who possess gifts different from yours.

Is it important to be part of a church if you believe in Jesus? What does Scripture say about the body of Christ? This 9-day study helps us to understand what the Bible teaches about the church and its significance for Christians today and throughout history.

When we pray following the Bible text, we open ourselves to the topics that God chooses. This guide contains instructions and questions that help us after reading God’s Word written in the Epistle to the Ephesians to accept the Word personally and continue talking with God. In this way, the eternal Word of God enters our everyday life and changes both us and the circumstances in which we live.

Everyone has a worldview, whether they realize it or not! As Christians, becoming aware of the filters through which we see the world is essential to our spiritual maturity, lifestyle, and influence. By learning how to think critically and analyze information, whether in the media or conversations with others, you’ll be empowered to address complex issues and life situations with confidence!

In order to know God, we must understand the Trinity: one God as Three Persons, an inherently Relational Being. This Plan examines the Three Persons of the Trinity. Looking at this Relationship teaches us valuable and applicable life lessons including the importance of intentional community, the Biblical call to reconciliation, the practice of hospitality, and the central importance of prayer and worship.

Over the next 9 days, we’ll look at Justice League heroes as signposts pointing to key aspects of Jesus’s character. Along the way, we’ll explore servant-hearted hope, courage in the dark, and truth shaped by love and peace. Each day pairs a hero’s story with Scripture, tracing themes of sacrifice, justice and mercy, grief and perseverance, and what faithful presence looks like when life gets messy. To close it out, we bring the whole team together as a picture of the church. Jesus loves you, Nerd.

10-day devotional from R.C. Sproul on becoming part of God's body. Each devotional calls you to live in the presence of God, under the authority of God, to the glory of God.

We are the church. Jesus didn’t come to start a building campaign; He came to build a family. He set us free from sin and give us a relationship with God. The same way that we don’t stop being related to our families when we leave the house, Ephesians reminds us that our relationship with God is not limited to gathering on Sunday.

How does riding a tandem bicycle mirror marriage? That may seem like a strange concept, but having an enjoyable ride on a bicycle built for two can show you a lot about how to live a tandem life as a married couple. Come along for the ride!

Join us as we read about the transformation of the heart, a revelation of God’s purpose, and gifts of the Spirit that are given freely to those who love Him. It is His will for us to find hope, and the glory of His inheritance. God gives us a reason to dream about the greatness of His power.

We dive deep into every chapter of Ephesians in this Bible plan so that we get to chew on the familiar scriptures that we could so easily overlook. Our desire is that as you study this book alone or with friends that God speaks to you on your divine purpose in this world and gives you the needed direction for the road ahead.

Ephesians 4:8 says that when Jesus ascended to Heaven, He gave gifts to men. These gifts are the ministry gifts of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher. Each one has a specific function and is necessary in building up the Body of Christ. This plan focuses on the vital but often misunderstood roles of the apostle and the prophet; what they are and what their purpose is.

10 Massive Leadership Questions empower all those who are in leadership in the church to become better leaders. The questions are thought-provoking, as they deal with some of the most important issues we face in ministry and leadership.