11.27.16 // FOCUS ON GROWING

FOCUS ON GROWING
Focus – Part 4
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope

Ephesians 4:11 - So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, [12] to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up [13] until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

HOW CAN I TELL I’M GROWING?

 

1. I’m Getting To Serve

Ephesians 4:12 - to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up,

Matthew 23:11 – [Jesus said] … The greatest among you shall be your servant.

 

2. I’m Growing Closer To Others

Ephesians 4:13 - until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

Galatians 5:6 - The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

Ephesians 4:3 - Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

 

3. I’m Knowing And Showing Christ

Ephesians 4:13 - until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

 

4. I’m Living In Balanced Stability

Ephesians 4:14 - Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.

 

5. I’m Speaking The Truth In Love

Ephesians 4:15 - Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.