Ephesians 4 ESV
11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
“Our Vision”
To develop effective followers of Christ
Who
Demonstrate the heart of heaven on earth.
Ephesians 4 ESV
12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
Am I in alignment with the vision of this house?
To become effective followers of Christ
Who
Demonstrate the heart of heaven on earth.
“We never stop growing”
Am I willing to be discipled?
And
Am I willing to give of myself to help disciple others?
How would I rate myself as a Christ follower?
In knowledge? 1-10:_________
In obedience? 1-10:_________
In strength of faith? 1-10:_________
In servitude? 1-10:_________
In my love and compassion for others? 1-10:___________
Luke 9:23-24
If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
What does following Him look like?
1. Leaving where I am.
What does following Him look like?
2. Putting self on a daily cross?
Take up “MY CROSS”
What does following Him look like?
Losing “our” life.
Romans 12:1-2 ESV
present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
What does following Him look like?
3. Continual Pursuit Him.
John 15:8
By this, my father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.
What does following Him look like?
1. Leaving where I am.
2 Putting self on a daily cross.
3. Continual pursuit of Him.
“Our Vision”
To develop effective followers of Christ who demonstrate the heart of heaven on earth.
How would I rate myself as a Christ follower?
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