Four pillars Four pillars of a of a

strong churchstrong church

Pillar 4: Passionate about People Inside the Church

Ephesians 3:20-4:16

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask

or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout

all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21Ephesians 3:20-21

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within

us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations,

forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 3:20-21Ephesians 3:20-21

1.1. The church is extremely important.The church is extremely important.2.2. We are part of the most powerful We are part of the most powerful

institution in the universe.institution in the universe.3.3. Through the church, God gets glory!Through the church, God gets glory!

3 Points3 Points

Being in the ChurchBeing in the Church1. Is a privilege.2. How we are to live together.3. Eager to maintain Unity.4. Appreciate diversity of gifts.

Ephesians 4:11-Ephesians 4:11-16 16

Growth!

1. Jesus gives leaders to the church.2. Leaders equip the flock

Steps to growthSteps to growth

1. Jesus gives leaders to the church.

2. Leaders equip the flock primarily through preaching and prayer.

Steps to growthSteps to growth

If you are not servingIf you are not serving

2. Read Romans 12, 1 Cor. 123. Take Networking

1. Unity of the faith.2. Unity in the knowledge of the Son of

God.

The church in the world is Jesus Christ in the world, because the church is now the fullness of His incarnate Body in the

world.

Everyone is Mature!Everyone is Mature!

1. Lack of Knowledge (vs. 14)

2. Lack of Love (vs. 15)

What destroys a church?What destroys a church?

What destroys a church?What destroys a church?

1.Lack of Knowledge (vs. 14)

2.Lack of Love (vs. 15)

3.Lack of all serving saints in the body!