GIFTED PT. 2 (13 OF 27)
Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16
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Gifted PT. 2 (13 of 27)
Series: Ephesians
Collin Wimberly
Ephesians 4:7-16
God’s plan for the Church
CIT: The place and purpose of gifts in the body of Christ.
PROPOSITION: Every member must find their place in ministry.
INTRODUCTION
ILLUS: Singing in Handel’s Messiah - every instrument in the orchestra, each of the Soloists, every voice in the choir - even those who were really in over their heads - even those in attendance who never sang a note - had a role to play in the production. It was magnificent. Majestic - Awe-inspiring. Yet, it took every one of us.
The same is true of this church. God has placed you here to play an important and vital part. Without your part being played, we are missing something.
We pick up where we left off last Sunday.
I) GOD GIVES GIFTED LEADERS TO THE CHRUCH-VS. 11-12
The second aspect of God’s gifting-He gave to the Church not only individual spiritual gifts but gifted men to help the Church understand and implement their giftedness. Paul names 4 offices here. Only 2 are actively functioning today.
1) Apostles-The 12 and Paul. There had been chosen, called, and sent out by Jesus. They were eyewitnesses to the Lord’s life, ministry, and resurrection.
2) Prophets- Not ordinary believers with the gift of prophecy. These were men who were commissioned by the early Church. They received direct revelation from God. ILLUS: Agabus. Acts 11:28, 21:10-11. These two offices were foundational ministries in the early Church. They have been replaced by the stable teaching and evangelizing ministries.
3) Evangelists-Men who proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Missionaries and church planters. IE - Robert Terrell and Arnold Austin. Every Church should have evangelists -
4) Pastors/Teachers-This is best understood as one office. Ministers of the local congregations. Teaching Elders. They lead the flock by preaching the Word of God.
Take a moment to discuss the concept of Biblical Elders. Elder led, ...
Series: Ephesians
Collin Wimberly
Ephesians 4:7-16
God’s plan for the Church
CIT: The place and purpose of gifts in the body of Christ.
PROPOSITION: Every member must find their place in ministry.
INTRODUCTION
ILLUS: Singing in Handel’s Messiah - every instrument in the orchestra, each of the Soloists, every voice in the choir - even those who were really in over their heads - even those in attendance who never sang a note - had a role to play in the production. It was magnificent. Majestic - Awe-inspiring. Yet, it took every one of us.
The same is true of this church. God has placed you here to play an important and vital part. Without your part being played, we are missing something.
We pick up where we left off last Sunday.
I) GOD GIVES GIFTED LEADERS TO THE CHRUCH-VS. 11-12
The second aspect of God’s gifting-He gave to the Church not only individual spiritual gifts but gifted men to help the Church understand and implement their giftedness. Paul names 4 offices here. Only 2 are actively functioning today.
1) Apostles-The 12 and Paul. There had been chosen, called, and sent out by Jesus. They were eyewitnesses to the Lord’s life, ministry, and resurrection.
2) Prophets- Not ordinary believers with the gift of prophecy. These were men who were commissioned by the early Church. They received direct revelation from God. ILLUS: Agabus. Acts 11:28, 21:10-11. These two offices were foundational ministries in the early Church. They have been replaced by the stable teaching and evangelizing ministries.
3) Evangelists-Men who proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Missionaries and church planters. IE - Robert Terrell and Arnold Austin. Every Church should have evangelists -
4) Pastors/Teachers-This is best understood as one office. Ministers of the local congregations. Teaching Elders. They lead the flock by preaching the Word of God.
Take a moment to discuss the concept of Biblical Elders. Elder led, ...
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