Sermon Info
Summary
The fifth purpose of the church is ministry. Many times we think that ministry is reserved for those on a church staff – for the “professional” ministers. In reality, God calls all followers of Jesus to be ministers. Ministry is when we help and serve others in the name of Jesus. Every Christ-follower has spiritual gifts to use for God’s glory. May we step out in faith and minister to those God has put around us, starting at home, then in His Church, then in our community, and, finally, to all we meet. When we become involved, this is where the Christian life becomes a great adventure!
Content
So Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors, and teachers, to equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 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. Ephesians 4:11-13
Everyone is called to the ministry.
...to equip His people for works of service… Ephesians 4:12
- Every partner is a minister, and every ministry needs a partner.
Everyone is gifted for ministry.
So Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors, and teachers... Ephesians 4:11
- Your gifting is a gracious gift from a sovereign God.
Everyone’s ministry has a purpose.
...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. Ephesians 4:13
- Unity within the body
- Knowledge that leads to greater faith and deeper love
- Maturity in our walks with the Lord
- Increasing likeness to Christ
Everyone has a next step!
- Say no to say yes.
- Explore your gifting.
- Rely on the Spirit.
- Jump in!
