Ephesians 4:11-14 | The Fullness of Christ

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 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, 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. (ESV)

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Sermon Points

1. Jesus Gives the Church Leaders

2. To Equip the Saints

3. For More of the Fullness of Jesus

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Sermon Questions

1. What are some lesser purposes we often think the church exists for, compared with experiencing the fullness of Christ?

2. How does Ephesians 4 help you grow more thankful for leaders and help you see your role more clearly in the church?

3. How can you grow, and how can you practically help others grow, in knowing Christ and becoming more like Him?

4. How can God's aim of filling us with the fullness of Christ shape your aims in life? Pray for this to be your greatest desire.