Equipped to Grow: It’s Time to Grow Up
(Ephesians 4:11-16 NIV)
(Ephesians 4:11-16 NIV)
“Growth is evidence of life.” – Pastor Billy Johnson
“There are some things you are not going to be delivered from; you’re going to grow out of.” – Pastor Billy Johnson
The “church” here does not refer to the building, but the PEOPLE.
Make the people adequate.
“Ministry leaders are not celebrities.” – Pastor Billy Johnson
Are you being equipped or just being entertained?
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Work should be done that benefits another.
“You were not saved to sit, soak and sour.” – Pastor Billy Johnson
Jesus, himself, said the greatest will be the servant.
You are to help bring others to who God ordained them to be. Help to build them up.
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Signs of Immaturity (v13)
Signs of Maturity (v14-15)
“Who do you believe Jesus is?” – Pastor Billy Johnson
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No one is insignificant. Everyone plays a significant part.
“The goal is not just to go to church but grow as the church.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

Pastor Billy Johnson