Sermon Outline 1.12.25

Title: Coming Together as a Church
Text: Ephesians 4:7-13

Theme: Every Member a Blessing
Main Idea: Christ purposed to build His body and glorify God.

I. The Grace Recipients (v. 7)
A. We have saving grace and serving grace in Christ. Ephesians 2:8-10
B. We have unity in diversity. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 11

II. The Grace Giver (vv. 8-11)
A. The Victor
B. Apostles: Foundational leaders who established the church.
C. Prophets: Those who proclaimed God’s Word with authority in the early church.
D. Evangelists: Heralds of the gospel, bringing the good news to the lost.
E. Shepherds and Teachers

III. The Goal of Grace (vv. 12-14)
A. Work (v. 12a)
B. Building (v. 12b)
C. Manhood (v. 13)
1. Unity of Faith (v. 13a)
2. Knowledge of Christ (v. 13b)
3. Fullness of Christ (v. 13d)
4. Grow up (v. 14)

IV. Application and Exhortation
A. Discover Your Contribution to the Church
B. Commit to Serving Others
C. Strive for Maturity